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Environmental engineer Anna Korre on the race to decarbonise industry, and her journey from Greece to heading up the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College London.

FND could be as common as MS or Parkinson's, so why do so many cases go undiagnosed? Plus a study suggests holding polarised political views makes you more likeable.

Why has respite care for children with complex needs in Northern Ireland evaporated?

Keyboard maestro Rick Wakeman and violinist Fenella Humphreys join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as we head from prog rock to Gershwin.

7/10. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn, and the SAS refines its plans. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Despite positive signs in the economy, consumer confidence took a tumble this month. What about you? How confident are you feeling about the future?

The latest weather forecast.

Thousands flee Southern Lebanon after Israel's attacks kill over 550.

John Dickens explores the inside story behind the rise and fall of one of Britain's most charismatic educators, the original 'superhead', Trevor Averre-Beeson.

Kenton offers support to a loved one, and Oliver struggles to find the right words.

...Conversations Happen in Bed. By Natasha Sutton Williams. The love story of two extraordinary women unfolds against the backdrop of 50 years of evolving LGBTQ+ rights in Britain.

Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures that venture into the forest.

Surveillance, seeing and control. Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which we are seen, whether willingly or not, in our contemporary world.

Why are all the bees dying? Simon Mitambo, an expert from Kenya's so-called 'Land of Bees', travels from his own affected community to huge industrial farms in search of answers.

David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the circle of reputational protection around Mohamed Al Fayed that allowed him to abuse for so many years, and the Murdoch family feud.

Keir Starmer pledges national renewal but warns of hard economic trade-offs in his first conference speech as prime minister.

He told delegates in Liverpool that Labour would rebuild public services.

2/6. Joining Victoria Coren Mitchell to commit heresy this week are the comedians Miles Jupp and David Mitchell, and former chair of the Conservative Party, Baroness Sayeeda Warsi.

Opportunity knocks for Fallon, and Lynda lines up the suspects.

Chilly Gonzales performs from his new album Gonzo, Radio 4's Dickens season starts with Hard Times, and how horror films both entertain us and reflect our innermost fears.

When journalist Ailsa Rochester set out to buy a horse she had no idea what a world she was entering. She explores an unregulated sector where dangerous horses are mis-sold.

Crystal Palace are the first football club to permanently offer a device to their partially sighted fans, which enables an enhanced view of the action happening on the pitch.

A dream job offer arrives from Harrods, to the surprise of teenager, Cheska. Why is one of the world's most famous shops interested in her? How do they know where she lives?

Justin Fashanu was black and gay at a time - says Ekow Eshun - when these were the two cardinal sins of football.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

2/5. Alice Jolly's serial about love, loyalty and the meaning of care explores the complex and conflicting emotions at the heart of a family crisis. Read by Fiona Button.

How do two people with different political views end up believing the Donald Trump assassination attempts were staged?

Jenny Kleeman uncovers extraordinary truths that emerge when people take at-home DNA tests. In this first episode, a birthday gift exposes a scandal at the heart of Harley Street.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

7/10. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy, events take a disquieting turn, and the SAS refines its plans. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Spiritual reflection to start the day with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.

Countryside campaigners welcome new government plans for 'brownfield passports'. CPRE says this would speed up planning applications on brownfield sites, including rural ones.

Sir Keir Starmer speaks to Today after his first Labour conference speech as PM.

Plus, ONS transgender stats, early-onset cancer, and puzzles you're meant to get wrong.

An alliance forms in Idaho between cowboys, militiamen and a new kind of Republican. Gabriel Gatehouse investigates.

Demi Moore discusses her latest film, The Substance.

When journalist Ailsa Rochester set out to buy a horse she had no idea what a world she was entering. She explores an unregulated sector where dangerous horses are mis-sold.

8/10. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, the crisis escalates & the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

In today's programme we hear about a bizarre scam involving fake knitted cardigans and delve into what's really behind it.

The latest weather forecast.

Sir Keir Starmer urges Britons to flee Lebanon, as Israel and Hezbollah exchange more fire.

The rise and fall of the original Superhead.

Opportunity knocks for Fallon, and Lynda lines up the suspects.

2/3. For radical lesbian feminists, Pat, Bex and Lyn, the angry, pioneering 1970s give way to the more repressive 1980s. Original drama by Sarah Daniels, starring Nichola McAuliffe.

The average student in England will leave university with £48,500 worth of debt, what does that mean for students and their future finances?

Aleks and Kevin discover the weird world of AI Slop, and find out if it could end social media as we know it.

The role of the media in the Al Fayed allegations.

The head of the Israeli armed forces has said preparations are being made for a possible ground invasion of Lebanon. We hear from David Miliband on the humanitarian impact so far.

The Chief of the General Staff has told troops to prepare to enter "enemy territory".

4/4. Quizzer and comedian Paul Sinha and his audience join together to compile a perfect pub quiz, and this week's it's a general knowledge round.

Tony puts his foot down, and George is struggling with recent events.

David Mitchell discusses his new comedy drama Ludwig. Poet Kathleen Jamie reads from her new collection in Scots, The Keelie Hawk. Plus news of the premiere of Helen Grime's Folk.

Is it racist for a person of colour to call someone a coconut? Should it be a crime?

Martin Hewitt heads the UK's new border security command. Mark Coles has been learning more about the new border tsar.

Environmental engineer Anna Korre on the race to decarbonise industry, and her journey from Greece to heading up the Energy Futures Lab at Imperial College London.

FND could be as common as MS or Parkinson's, so why do so many cases go undiagnosed? Plus a study suggests holding polarised political views makes you more likeable.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

3/5. Alice Jolly's newly commissioned serial about love, loyalty and the meaning of care explores the emotions at the heart of a family crisis. Read by Fiona Button.

Comedy series following Chris Relish, an amateur paranormal investigator and podcast maker. Chris' latest subject is Jade, who claims to have a tiny demon living in a biscuit tin.

3/8. Jon Holmes's hit satire returns to remix the news into a satirical concept album. This week, Labour Sausage Party and The Little Shop of Harrods.

Jenny Kleeman uncovers extraordinary truths that emerge when people take at-home DNA tests. A son's quest to learn more about his late father unexpectedly reveals a shocking crime.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

8/10. Ben Macintyre's latest book tells the story of the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy. Today, the crisis escalates & the SAS troopers ready themselves to strike. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Spiritual reflection to start the day with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.

Farmers affected by bluetongue are to be surveyed about the impact of this latest outbreak of the disease.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the origins of the idea that there might be shortcuts between galaxies and the challenges when proving these are not just unlikely but impossible.

Mark Miodownik explores how the ancient Mesoamerican innovation of rubber transformed everything in the 19th century.

What is best practice for journalists when it comes to reporting on rape cases?

Serbian conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramovic talks to John Wilson about her cultural inspirations.

9/10. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

New home technology could be key to keeping the lights on as the UK switches to renewable power, and it could also give consumers more control. Evan Davis and guests discuss.

Can non-lethal slug repellents actually save your plants?

The latest weather forecast.

Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli troops to continue fighting at 'full force' in Lebanon. We hear from Israel's former prime minister during the last war with Hezbollah.

The rise and fall of the original Superhead.

Tony puts his foot down, and George is struggling with recent events.

'Millennials spend £4 on a coffee but complain they have no money. Gen Z are big babies who demand to work from home despite being scared of using phones. " - comedy by Kevin Core.

Martha Kearney follows the River Ouse, from the High Weald to the sea. Along the way, she discovers how one of the UK's largest nature recovery projects is taking root.

Comedian John Robins makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Brilliant Club.

Michael hears from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum all about how animals communicate, and why they do, and the ways in which animal communication sheds a light on the human variety.

Smaller parties say the UK voting system is unfair, and the number of seats they won in the 2024 general election doesn't reflect their support. But is there a better way?

Also this week, a personal perspective on seabird declines, a project to refreeze Arctic sea ice, and unearthing a mystery about how the Falkland Islands once looked...

Israel strikes Beirut, after Israeli PM Netanyahu tells military to fight with 'full force' in Lebanon. We speak to a senior member of Netanyahu's Likud party.

Around 200 women have come forward with accusations against the former boss of Harrods.

4/4. When Phil is hauled before the Supreme Court (of Parbold) accused of murdering a hipster, it looks like he may lose his liberty, as well as his reputation... what's left of it.

There's a breakthrough for Jim, while Pat makes a controversial decision.

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

The role of the media in the Al Fayed allegations.

Russell Watson, Jackie Kay, Deborah McAndrew and Adam Kay join Nihal Arthanayake with music by The Lemon Twigs.

The extraordinary Oyneg Shabes archive that secretly recorded daily Jewish existence in the Warsaw Ghetto - brought to life 80 years on from the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

4/5. Alice Jolly's newly commissioned serial about love, loyalty and the meaning of care explores the emotions at the heart of a family crisis. Read by Fiona Button.

Amol and Nick with their take on Keir Starmer's first Today interview since becoming PM and behind the scenes insights about what it's like doing big political interviews.

Jenny Kleeman uncovers extraordinary truths that emerge when people take at-home DNA tests. A family must turn detective to find the couple who had IVF at the same time as them.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

9/10. In Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy the criteria is met for deploying the SAS. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

Spiritual reflection to start the day with Linden Bicket, a teacher of literature and religion at Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.

The underspend on agriculture must be retained in future Defra budgets. So says former Defra non-executive director and author of the National Food Strategy, Henry Dimbleby.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

James Graham, playwright, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Heston Blumenthal, Kimberley Wilson, Natalie Hackett and Dr Ally Jaffee join Sheila Dillon with a live audience at Abergavenny Food Festival.

10/10. Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy is underway. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Adam Fleming helps you work out what the culture war arguments are really about.

The latest weather forecast.

Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.

The rise and fall of the original Superhead.

There's a breakthrough for Jim, while Pat makes a controversial decision.

3/10. A plan to fight communism in Europe by turning a group of Albanian farmers into an elite commando squad. But is intelligence watertight?

In the Comorrah's neighbourhood in Naples, Dan and Lucy learn how waste can fuel a mafia. They're warned that the UK is playing a dangerous game.

Any tips on maintaining a floating garden that produces tasty produce? How do I get rid of the mealybug infesting my cacti? Kathy Clugston and the panel answer these and more.

A trans woman called Ruby and her colleagues at an LGBTQ+ charity give a presentation on inclusion in the workplace. Read by Holly Hannaway.

Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.

Plus, ONS transgender stats, early-onset cancer, and puzzles you're meant to get wrong.

Afternoon news and current affairs programme, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

4/8. Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.

One resident makes an emotional confession, and Ed attempts to hold everything together.

Composer Errollyn Wallen and writer and musician Neil Brand join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye as they add the final five tracks to the current playlist.

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Salfords Village Hall in Surrey with Lord Hammond, Fran Heathcote, Sarah Jones MP, and Iain Martin.

Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.

Sibling rifts, leadership battles in politics and history, philosophical schools of thoughts and their key players all come into our discussion of the way rivalry shapes the world.

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

5/5. Alice Jolly's newly commissioned serial about love, loyalty and the meaning of care explores the emotions at the heart of a family crisis. Read by Fiona Button.

Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.

James Naughtie travels to Arizona to examine the deep roots of the current political moment in the United States.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

10/10. Ben Macintyre's latest book about the 1980 siege at the Iranian Embassy concludes. The SAS operation to bring the siege at the Iranian Embassy is underway. Jamie Parker reads.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest news from BBC Radio 4.

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease.

Mark Miodownik explores how the ancient Mesoamerican innovation of rubber transformed everything in the 19th century.

The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.

Martha Kearney follows the River Ouse, from the High Weald to the sea. Along the way, she discovers how one of the UK's largest nature recovery projects is taking root.

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.

Greg Jenner is joined by guests Prof Emily Bernard and comedian Toussaint Douglass in 19th-century America to meet the remarkable Frederick Douglass.

6/7. Investigating every aspect of the food we eat.

Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Paul Lewis presents the latest news from the world of personal finance.

4/8. Robin Morgan, Ian Smith, Alice Fraser and Ash Sarkar join Andy Zaltzman to quiz the news.

The latest weather forecast.

The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4.

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Salfords Village Hall in Surrey with Lord Hammond, Fran Heathcote, Sarah Jones MP, and Iain Martin.

Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.

One resident makes an emotional confession, and Ed attempts to hold everything together.

Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set during the General Strike, looking at the clash between North and South, work and life, tradition and emerging roles. Starring Kate O'Flynn.

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.

Full coverage of the day's news.

The health secretary sits down with Nick after Labour conference in Liverpool.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

At the Morecambe Poetry Festival Nihal Arthanayake is joined by Henry Normal, Donna Ashworth, Mike Harding and Lisa Goodwin-Allen with music from The Lovely Eggs.

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Serbian conceptual and performance artist Marina Abramovic talks to John Wilson about her cultural inspirations.

How a 1977 TV documentary affected one London comprehensive and had a role in creating today's school system. Contains strong language.

Ten coastal encounters, presented by writer Richard King.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Heston Blumenthal, Kimberley Wilson, Natalie Hackett and Dr Ally Jaffee join Sheila Dillon with a live audience at Abergavenny Food Festival.

International comedy sensation Randy Feltface is finally asking the question: how do we speed up climate change and end the planet as quickly as possible? Contains strong language.

Russell Davies welcomes competitors from around the UK to compete for the prestigious quiz title Brain of Britain 2024.