BBC R4 FM 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 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 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 News and discussion of consumer affairs. 2026-10-26 The latest weather forecast. 2026-10-26 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 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 James Fox asks how Picasso's Guernica became one of the most famous artworks in the world. 2026-10-27 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-10-27 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-27 3/6. Andy Hamilton tells Paul Merton his pet peeves - including hippos with anger issues, corner kicks in football and the phrase 'I take full responsibility'. 2026-10-27 Ed makes an unsettling discovery, and a bombshell is dropped at the Maliks. 2026-10-27 Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music. 2026-10-27 After mass protests and violence, what will persuade the French to accept economic reform? Political paralysis and a debt crisis has led to 5 prime ministers in the last two years. 2026-10-27 The Mars Moons exploration mission has blasted off in a quest to bring Martian moondust back to Earth for the first time. 2026-10-27 Tom Sutcliffe explores how artists, writers and rural communities challenge accepted ideas of progress and offer alternative visions of society. 2026-10-27 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. 2026-10-27 In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-10-27 6/10. As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death. Barbara Kingsolver's ode to music, love and community continues. Read by Laurel Lefkow. 2026-10-27 5/5. The series concludes, and everything returns to the earth. Five-part thriller by Eno Mfon & Darragh Mortell, starring Saffron Coomber & John Pfumojena. 2026-10-27 News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament. 2026-10-27 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-27 1/5. Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. 2026-10-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-27 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-10-27 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-27 News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament. 2026-10-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-10-27 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Canon Dr Mark Clavier. 2026-10-27 The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 2026-10-27 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-10-27 Oncologist Adrian Crellin tells Jim Al-Khalili about developing new radiotherapy techniques offering smarter, kinder treatments for patients - alongside his own journey with cancer. 2026-10-27 Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice. 2026-10-27 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 2026-10-27 Ellen and Mark celebrate the writer-director behind Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot and The Apartment. With guests Pamela Hutchinson, Juliet Mills and Volker Schlöndorff. 2026-10-27 2/5. Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gullivers Travels. 2026-10-27 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-27 News and discussion of consumer affairs. 2026-10-27 The latest weather forecast. 2026-10-27 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-10-27 7/11. The best stories make the best history. Derren Brown reveals how Houdini mastered the media, weaponised controversy, and engineered his own legendary myth through brilliant PR. 2026-10-27 Ed makes an unsettling discovery, and a bombshell is dropped at the Maliks. 2026-10-27 3/3. David Edgar's modern theatre classic has been reworked into a powerful three part series exploring the shift of idealistic young activists from the far left to the die-hard right. 2026-10-27 10/11. A prosecutor attempts to bring one of the most notorious Nazi war criminals to justice. But first he needs to find him. 2026-10-27 In the French pilgrimage town of Lourdes is a woman whose job description is unique in the world: she checks Catholic miracles. 2026-10-27 A sketch of the artist, writer - and storyteller - John Berger in the words of friends and collaborators. 2026-10-28