BBC R4 FM Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-10-25 From a childhood in India, to a new seat at Andy Burnham's cabinet table. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-10-25 The Met Police say they are reviewing the handling of allegations about Thomas Markle. 2026-10-25 Stuart Maconie is joined in Salford by an all singing and dancing group of guests: Su Pollard, Lloyd Griffith, Emily Woof, Naomi Katiyo and The Mary Wallopers. 2026-10-25 Leader of Israel's Yashar Party, former head of the Israel Defense Forces, and the strongest challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party in the upcoming elections. 2026-10-25 Jessica Fostekew and Adam Rutherford explore emptiness, discovering the weird and unexpectedly mind-bending physics, maths and philosophy concealed within the void. 2026-10-25 James Traub tells the story of how in the 1930s populist radio priest Father Coughlin and President Franklin Roosevelt duelled on radio for the soul of America. 2026-10-25 Naomi explores the minds of five thinkers whose provocative work dramatically transformed the fields of psychology, art, politics, economics, and criminal investigation. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 Sheila Dillon reveals the winners of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards from Belfast. 2026-10-25 8/8. Laura Smyth is joined by Katherine Ryan and Daniel Foxx to hear about the mothers who made them. 2026-10-25 Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title 'Brain of Britain'. Spotlights on fighting video games, Billy Wilder films, Nuremberg Trials and Emmy Noether. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 The best-selling American author John Grisham speaks about his novel, The French Illusion, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its links to three other works. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-25 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-25 Bells on Sunday comes from St George's Church, Poynton in Cheshire. 2026-10-25 We hear about audio guides to assist with the navigation of railway stations and from the charity calling for more accessible bus travel. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11. 2026-10-25 Theo Whyte visits Frinton Farms in Essex, where pumpkins aren't just grown for Halloween, but for an Austrian delicacy - Styrian pumpkin seed oil. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 William Crawley takes a look at the key issues in the upcoming general election in Israel and hears opposing sides in the argument over Church of England slavery 'reparations'. 2026-10-25 Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 2026-10-25 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-10-25 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-25 John Bell of the Iona Community meets people whose personal pilgrimages have led them to the island and to completely changed lives. 2026-10-25 In 1948, the foundation was laid for a "utopian" town designed by America's greatest architect. Frank Lloyd Wright's mission was to create a social collective of affordable homes. 2026-10-25 Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour. 2026-10-25 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell. 2026-10-25 Novelist Harlan Coben joins Lauren Laverne to share the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. 2026-10-25 It's Pip and Stella's wedding day and one resident finds themselves in a desperate situation. 2026-10-25 Leader of Israel's Yashar Party, former head of the Israel Defense Forces, and the strongest challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party in the upcoming elections. 2026-10-25 2/6. Laura Smyth tells Paul Merton her pet peeves - including brunch, self service checkouts, and headphone dodgers on trains. 2026-10-25 The latest weather forecast. 2026-10-25 A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come. 2026-10-25 Teenagers Jasmine and Javaris ask if they're prepared for leaving school. They question work experience bosses, school staff and working young people if teens are ready for work. 2026-10-25 Kathy Clugston and the team are at the New Forest sharing their top gardening tips. Joining Kathy is Bethan Collerton, Pippa Greenwood and Matthew Wilson. 2026-10-25 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores the enduring appeal and satirical bite of Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel. 2026-10-25 1/2. A new adaptation celebrating the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's satire. Shipwrecked in Lilliput, Gulliver is first a giant among tiny people, then a curiosity among giants. 2026-10-25 The acclaimed Irish writer Andrew Meehan talks about his novel Hey Man and explores its link to three other works with presenter James Crawford. 2026-10-26 Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain. Spotlights on Virago Press, hieroglyphics, Lee Miller and giraffes. 2026-10-26 Between 1984 and 1986, the Statue of Liberty in New York underwent a multi-million-dollar restoration project. 2026-10-26 Joining Ian McMillan around the poetry kettle are poetry critic Graeme Richardson, poetry director Dr Julie Blake, poetry artist Simeon Barclay, and poetry pamphleteer, Hasti. 2026-10-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-26 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-10-26 Andy Burnham has called for an 'honest discussion' about restoring freedom of movement. 2026-10-26 Babita Sharma presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC. 2026-10-26 A decision is reached for the Grundys, and there's disappointment for Akram. 2026-10-26 Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure and explores what lies behind the tropes and caricatures attached to his condition. 2026-10-26 Ittai's hunt for gems leads the team to the backstreets of Paris and a small town in Germany. 2026-10-26 Andrea Catherwood presents your thoughts on more cuts to BBC Radio, and speaks to broadcaster and writer Matthew Parris on the end of his time presenting Radio 4's Great Lives. 2026-10-26 Televangelist Jim Bakker, Scottish poet Douglas Dunn, influential midwife Chloe Fisher and singer Lena Martell. 2026-10-26 What can be done to unlock the billions of pounds sitting in lost pensions? 2026-10-26 Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 2026-10-26 Israel goes to the polls on Tuesday in a pivotal vote on the country's future direction, with Benjamin Netanyahu being challenged by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. 2026-10-26 Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme. 2026-10-26 Misha Glenny and guests discuss the bloodthirsty, ambitious, and nurturing goddess who embodied contradictions and was worshipped across ancient Mesopotamia for over 3,500 years. 2026-10-26 They say Cod Reynolds came back from the dead. Here's what I know... 2026-10-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-26 With the headlines full of apocalyptic predictions about AI, Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask what are the true capabilities of these technologies now and in the future? 2026-10-26 Bells on Sunday comes from St George's Church, Poynton in Cheshire. 2026-10-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-26 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-10-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-26 Susan Hulme reports as peers debate the future of the House of Lords. 2026-10-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-26 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Canon Dr Mark Clavier. 2026-10-26 The government launches a consultation on phasing out CO2 in the slaughter of pigs. 2026-10-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers. 2026-10-26 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-10-26 Tom Sutcliffe explores how artists, writers and rural communities challenge accepted ideas of progress and offer alternative visions of society. 2026-10-26 Founder of How To Be Adopted, Claire Moruzzi, tells Rachel Burden how her adoptee experience has helped her support other adult adoptees dealing with the impact of being adopted. 2026-10-26 Royal Mail & Young Women's Trust on breaking down barriers to work for young women who are not in education, employment or training; Rachel Newton on pregnancy-related osteoporosis. 2026-10-26 1/3. Every UK government says it wants strong and sustained economic growth. But for almost 20 years none have managed it. Ben Chu asks why generating growth seems so difficult? 2026-10-26 1/5. Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. 2026-10-26 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-26 The government has announced potential changes to gas standing charges. How much will this reduce our bills? 2026-10-26 The latest weather forecast. 2026-10-26 Extra £432 million to give every rough sleeper in England a route off the streets by Christmas. 2026-10-26 6/11. Was Houdini a secret agent? Derren Brown explores his high-profile connections to Scotland Yard, suspicious passports, and the thrilling world of early espionage. 2026-10-26 A decision is reached for the Grundys, and there's disappointment for Akram. 2026-10-26 4/4. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war, by Veep writer David Quantick. 2026-10-26 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores the enduring appeal and satirical bite of Jonathan Swift's 1726 novel. 2026-10-26 Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests. 2026-10-26 4/13. From bathroom tiles to beehives, Hannah and Dara explore how tessellation is about more than just beautiful patterns, and is nature's way of creating strong structures. 2026-10-26 Teenagers Jasmine and Javaris ask if they're prepared for leaving school. They question work experience bosses, school staff and working young people if teens are ready for work. 2026-10-27