BBC R4 FM BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-04-09 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-09 Ivanka Trump, a beach full of sheep and the changing landscape of southern Albania. 2026-04-09 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-04-09 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker. 2026-04-09 The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 2026-04-09 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-04-09 Misha Glenny and guests discuss Handel's great sacred oratorio from 1742, his collaboration with librettist Charles Jennens, and the first performances in Dublin and then London. 2026-04-09 Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language. 2026-04-09 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 2026-04-09 Soprano Danielle de Niese talks to John Wilson about her cultural influences and formative experiences. 2026-04-09 4/5. A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore. 2026-04-09 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-09 Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money. 2026-04-09 Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. 2026-04-09 The latest weather forecast. 2026-04-09 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-09 4/5. Mark Miodownik explores the inventions that blew up... and then flopped. 2026-04-09 David is full of the joys of spring, and Lynda takes her problems to Azra. 2026-04-09 Eileen Atkins stars with Alex Jennings in a biographical drama about the writer/artist Hope Bourne, whose drawings and journals reach a London publisher, leading to a close bond. 2026-04-09 Martha Kearney explores an extraordinary restoration project, set in a 1,600-acre glacial valley in lowland Scotland. 2026-04-09 Broadcaster Pam Rhodes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Leprosy Mission. 2026-04-09 Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. 2026-04-09 David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. 2026-04-09 A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks. 2026-04-09 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-04-09 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-09 5/6. Top political comedian Matt Forde is joined by comedians, politicians and political thinkers to chew the fat in front of a live theatre audience. 2026-04-09 Alan rallies the troops, and Oliver takes Miranda under his wing. 2026-04-09 Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music. 2026-04-09 Alan French was at the helm when Thomas Cook collapsed in 2019. The next year he relaunched it as a digital-only company. He talks to Evan Davis about how he turned it around. 2026-04-09 This is the programme about a revolution in media. 2026-04-09 Clive Anderson's guests include the comedian Jen Brister, actor Giles Terera and novelist Jojo Moyes. With music from Angélique Kidjo and Tessa Rose Jackson. 2026-04-09 Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language. 2026-04-09 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-04-09 9/10. The morning after his rescue from the sinkpit and the strange dream-like encounter with his father, Thomas is roused by his mother bringing him a mug of tea. 2026-04-09 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-04-09 2/3. Dr Margaret McCartney's quest to reveal conflicts of interest in medicine that may impact your treatments and your trust. 2026-04-09 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-09 4/5. A kitesurfer stubbornly refuses help as he struggles to swim back to shore. 2026-04-09 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-04-09 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-04-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-10 David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. 2026-04-10 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-04-10 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker. 2026-04-10 The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 2026-04-10 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-04-10 Kirsty Wark and guests look back on the Scotland football team's World Cup of 1998 when they famously took on Brazil in the tournament's opening match. 2026-04-10 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 2026-04-10 Dan Saladino shares stories from the Parabere Forum, featuring Olia Hercules on inspirational Ukrainian cooks and indigenous Australian chef Mindy Woods on First Nations' cuisine. 2026-04-10 5/5. The lifeboat crew are summoned to 'the one' they have been dreading. Dozens of people are in the water on a cold December night. 2026-04-10 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-10 Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda, and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about. 2026-04-10 The latest weather forecast. 2026-04-10 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-10 5/5. From inflatable spaceships to cleaner fuel, Mark Miodownik explores our inflatable future. 2026-04-10 Alan rallies the troops, and Oliver takes Miranda under his wing. 2026-04-10 2/5. After finding some shocking clues in Sabine's uni room, Elly's desperate to find out who 'F' is. New five-part murder mystery by Mark Healy. Starring Sorcha Groundsell. 2026-04-10 Spring Forward, Fall Back or what if we just didn't? Alan Davies looks at how our circadian rhythms would be impacted if we simply stopped changing the clocks. 2026-04-10 Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 2026-04-10 When Lou visits the nursing home, she is surprised to find her mother already hosting a visitor. 2026-04-10 Radio 4's weekly obituary programme. 2026-04-10 Dr Sian Williams talks to a young woman forced to flee her Iranian home to save her life. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. 2026-04-10 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-04-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-10 6/6. Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news. 2026-04-10 David persuades Pip to talk to Ruth, and Azra finds herself becoming fond of the new arrival. 2026-04-10 Screenshot looks at the history of the telephone on screen, and asks how film and TV have handled the problem of the smartphone. 2026-04-10 Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Cuthbert's Church Edinburgh. 2026-04-10 A volcanic eruption that inspired JMW Turner, the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide, and Queen Victoria pioneers the use of pain relief in childbirth. 2026-04-10 How David Bowie saved his life and career in 1970s Berlin. Contains strong language. 2026-04-10 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-04-10 10/10. Thomas has met Edgar's formidable mother, Mildred, who has made it clear that there will be no film and that Edgar is not to be relied upon. Thomas looks to his future. 2026-04-10 Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. 2026-04-10 3/3. Dr Margaret McCartney's quest to reveal conflicts of interest in medicine that may impact your treatments and your trust. 2026-04-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-04-10 5/5. The lifeboat crew are summoned to 'the one' they have been dreading. Dozens of people are in the water on a cold December night. 2026-04-10 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-04-10 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-04-11