BBC R4 FM Award-winning musician Karine Polwart celebrates 300 years since the birth of James Hutton, the Scottish polymath known as the father of geology and inventor of 'deep time'. 2026-08-09 Lights out! How tucking into bed an hour earlier than usual could help you boost your mood, protect your brain from disease, and regulate your appetite. 2026-08-09 Andrea Catherwood discusses this year's BBC Proms with Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson, and hears more of your thoughts about the new Radio 4 quiz pilots. 2026-08-09 Radio 4's weekly obituary programme. 2026-08-09 The EasyJet founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Iannou tells Sean Farrington why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off. 2026-08-09 Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct. 2026-08-09 Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world. 2026-08-09 Megan Nolan marks the 60th anniversary of the death of playwright, novelist and political prisoner Brendan Behan. 2026-08-09 Royal Ballet Principal Guest Artist Lauren Cuthbertson nominates her childhood inspiration: the iconic British ballerina Margot Fonteyn. 2026-08-09 Exploring how the elusive emotion of awe can be a vital force in our lives. 2026-08-09 In the otherworldly landscape of Parys Mountain, Cara meets an old friend for the first time in years. By Fflur Dafydd. Read by Lois Meleri Jones. 2026-08-09 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-09 How Gaza is developing as an unlikely tech hub as Gazans look to the digital economy to get some hard-earned cash for their families. 2026-08-09 Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin's Church in Eynsford, Kent. 2026-08-09 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-09 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-08-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-10 Former Today programme editor Rod Liddle; the driving force behind Ready, Steady Go! Vicki Wickham; pioneering dancer Simone Forti; and historian and filmmaker Justin Hardy. 2026-08-10 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-10 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie. 2026-08-10 The finances of farming in and after a heatwave. 2026-08-10 The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers. 2026-08-10 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-08-10 Does the advance of AI and the squeeze on entry-level jobs mean an undergraduate degree is no longer worth it? Anne McElvoy with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone and Euan Blair. 2026-08-10 3/6. Tristan Redman and guests discuss the Iraq war, the poisoning of Viktor Yushchenko, Putin's Munich speech and the invasion of Georgia. 2026-08-10 Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire. 2026-08-10 Sally and Kerensa talk to Sophie, a woman from Texas whose life was turned upside down by a conviction for stealing an air conditioning unit. 2026-08-10 1/5. A searing account of the atomic bomb's aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto. 2026-08-10 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-10 News and discussion of consumer affairs. 2026-08-10 The latest weather forecast. 2026-08-10 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-10 Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights sent shock waves through Victorian society, and it is still a hugely debated and much-loved novel. What can we learn from the mind that wrote it. 2026-08-10 There's controversy at the summer fete, and Alan finds himself in trouble. 2026-08-10 5/6. A new relationship for Louisa has unexpected repercussions when the rest of the gang, after initial scepticism, finally get to meet the man of the moment. Stars Angus Deayton. 2026-08-10 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores Don DeLillo's novel about the assassination of JFK, Libra. 2026-08-10 Sir Laurence Olivier was the most famous actor of his generation. Nominated by Tim Walker and recorded at the home of Sir Derek Jacobi. 2026-08-10 Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Rome by Professor Lucy Grig and comedian Ivo Graham to learn all about Emperor Constantine the Great and the Christianisation of the Roman empire. 2026-08-10 Within hours of becoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham committed to ending rough sleeping in the UK. He couldn't achieve it in Manchester. What needs to happen this time. 2026-08-10 7/6. Jay Rayner and the panel answer questions from an audience in Chelsea discussing buffets, coconut, creative uses for a plum glut and savoury recipes using steel-cut oats. 2026-08-10 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-08-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-10 4/6. Desiree explains why she's never seen Game of Thrones and Sue can't even bear to say one of the subjects out loud - 'it's worse than Platty Jubes'. 2026-08-10 Heartbreak is in store for Lynda, and Freddie has his nose pushed out of joint. 2026-08-10 Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music. 2026-08-10 As Baroness Casey conducts an urgent review into social care in England, David Aaronovitch and guests discuss what social care is for, who gets it and how it works. 2026-08-10 How does relentless heat impact soil health? Plus, in the week that a total eclipse sweeps Europe, we speak to the scientist creating artificial eclipses. 2026-08-10 Does the advance of AI and the squeeze on entry-level jobs mean an undergraduate degree is no longer worth it? Anne McElvoy with Professor Dame Sally Mapstone and Euan Blair. 2026-08-10 3/6. Tristan Redman and guests discuss the Iraq war, the poisoning of Viktor Yushchenko, Putin's Munich speech and the invasion of Georgia. 2026-08-10 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-08-10 6/10. Dr Primrose is briefly reunited with his son George, before continuing his search for Olivia. 2026-08-10 3/4. Liza's personal life spills onto set, creating tension as she tries to stay in control. When boundaries are tested, she is forced to step in and protect those around her. 2026-08-10 This week two novels and a collection of short stories. 2026-08-10 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-10 1/5. A searing account of the atomic bomb's aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto. 2026-08-10 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-10 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-08-11