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Alex Forsyth and a panel of BBC correspondents and editors gaze into their crystal balls to predict what news is in store in 2026 and name the people and places to watch.

From The Traitors to Pointless, Hunted to Gogglebox, four top creatives reveal how the biggest unscripted TV shows get made.

A vigil is held at the hospital, and one villager has some surprising news to impart.

1/2. Adapted by Anita Sullivan. A star-crossed love story across class boundaries: two infinitesimal lives set against the background of the stellar universe.

The Muriel's Wedding actor on her new film, Goodbye June.

An extended edition of PM, covering the US capture of Venzuela's president.

In the final episode of this Camino de Santiago themed series, Clare is walking a section of Hadrian's Wall with a group celebrating the tenth anniversary of their Pilgrimage.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures its president, Nicolas Maduro.

Clive Anderson is joined by broadcaster and author Sally Magnusson, comedian Ray Bradshaw, and actor Grado, with music from Nathan Evans x SAINT PHNX, and Mairi Campbell.

The new mayor of New York and, at just 34, the youngest since 1892, is sworn in. Zohran Mamdani's mother shares stories of his childhood that shaped the man he is today.

Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences and inspirations.

Michael Symmons Roberts explores the extraordinary life and work of Robert Graves 50 years on from the TV adaptation of his novel I, Claudius.

Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in creating Downton Abbey, Britian's most successful drama export ever, including lead actor Hugh Bonneville and writer Julian Fellowes.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sheila Dillon goes foraging for wild mushrooms in the Peak District in Derbyshire to find out what common fungi are easy to find - and delicious to eat.

3/4. Host Chloe Slack is joined by a guest editor for items about clenching, men taking up space and nipples. Plus it's time for the annual charity appeal.

One big dramatic role. Stories and reflections of actors from across the world about what the role means and what it means to them. A new series for Radio 4. First up: Lady Macbeth.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Author Andrew Michael Hurley discusses his latest novel, Saltwash, and reflects on the three works that inspired its creation.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Bells on Sunday comes from Christ Church Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

In Touch has assembled a panel of guests to discuss some of the events of this year that have impacted the lives of blind and partially sighted people.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Irish dance legend Michael Flatley reflects on his rise to fame, his battle with cancer, and how faith shaped his outlook on life.

Theo Whyte meets the rapper Fekky at his farm in Cambridgeshire, to discuss his move to the countryside and his hit YouTube programme.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Krishnan Guru-Murthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Practical Action.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.

The Venerable Miranda Threlfall-Holmes presents this feature for Sunday Worship, marking the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale's translation of the New Testament into English.

How American cartoonist Robert Ripley created a multi-million dollar empire from freaky facts during the Great Depression.

Conservation biologist Tolga Aktas shares his fascination with watching jackdaws.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Sally Mann, photographer and writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins and George goes on the rampage.

The new mayor of New York and, at just 34, the youngest since 1892, is sworn in. Zohran Mamdani's mother shares stories of his childhood that shaped the man he is today.

2/6. David Mitchell asks Holly Walsh, Henning Wehn, Tony Hawks and Zoe Lyons to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as Jane Austen, berries, the Netherlands and school.

The latest weather forecast.

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

Alex Forsyth emerges from traffic jam Britain to ask why roadworks cause so many of us so much disruption. Are there better ways to manage the necessary maintenance of our roads?

How do I maintain a hot compost bin? Do Begonias have a finite life? How do I successfully grow a pineapple? Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel have all the answers.

The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans.

2/2. An American classic adventure boldly refreshed by Shahid Iqbal Khan. Indigenous American experience is at the heart of this iconic 18th century adventure story.

Presented by James Naughtie, the Irish writer Rónán Hession takes questions from a Bookclub audience on his debut novel, Leonard and Hungry Paul.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair as the ultimate music quiz returns, with questions on music of all varieties and eras.

First published in 1991, Henning Mankell's novels about police inspector Kurt Wallander helped establish Scandinavia as the epicentre of crime fiction.

Matthew Sweet explores the idea of a 'polycrisis' of progress across the spheres of technology, economic expansion, climate and the global political order.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecast.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Katie Thistleton presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

The residents reel from the events of New Year, and Jolene makes a shocking discovery.

A journey across the Atlantic goes terribly wrong. There's no storm, no shipwreck, no sea monster - only three men trapped together, each battling for their own sanity. Contains strong language.

Michael discovers how a glass of water with every meal could improve your mood, and boost physical and mental performance.

Historian Helen Carr picks one of the first professional female writers in the west - Christine de Pizan. Recorded at the Gloucester history festival.

Jon Kay on the actor Brigitte Bardot, the businessman Sir Alec Reed, artist Alwyn Crawshaw and Glanusk Estate owner Dame Shân Legg-Burke.

What are the best deals for savers as we move into 2026?

Krishnan Guru-Murthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Practical Action.

In the devastated Syrian district of Ghouta, a man calls out from the ruins to tell the story of how he is rebuilding his home - and his life - after the fall of the Assad regime.

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

From the Sagrada Familia to The Beach Boys' Smile album, we can't get enough of unfinished creative projects. Comedy writer Gareth Gwynn explores the allure of the undone.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

People in Gainesboro, Tennessee have some new neighbours - and not everyone is happy. What happens when Christian nationalists with extreme views move into a small town?

Bells on Sunday comes from Christ Church Calgary in Alberta, Canada.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Jon Kay on the actor Brigitte Bardot, the businessman Sir Alec Reed, artist Alwyn Crawshaw and Glanusk Estate owner Dame Shân Legg-Burke.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with The Bishop of Llandaff, The Right Reverend Mary Stallard.

We preview the Oxford farming conferences on this week.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.

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

1/5. Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of the UK economy.

After months of darkness, the community of Longyearbyen on the remote archipelago of Svalbard gathers to celebrate the sun's return. Lara Bullens explores a dramatic polar world.

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

Matthew Sweet explores the idea of a 'polycrisis' of progress across the spheres of technology, economic expansion, climate and the global political order.

1/5. Psychologist Claudia Hammond on the 21st-century problem of overwhelm, kicking off with the stresses of a 24-hour news cycle in a world that feels more precarious than ever.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

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News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Naomi Alderman explores the mind that revolutionised our view of work, money and power and created political theories that shape our world. How did exile influence his thinking?

The residents reel from the events of New Year, and Jolene makes a shocking discovery.

2/4. Possibly the strangest date ever, a surprise encounter at a support group meeting and some gentle nudging from William lead to a big change for Hector. Stars Jamie Sives.

The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores James Fenimore Cooper's 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans.

John Cooper Clarke picks his friend and gentleman travelling companion, Johnny Green, the former road manager of The Clash.

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Rome by Professor Mary Beard and comedian and actor Patton Oswalt to learn all about the bloody life of Emperor Nero.

Alex Forsyth emerges from traffic jam Britain to ask why roadworks cause so many of us so much disruption. Are there better ways to manage the necessary maintenance of our roads?

Released as a single in 2000, Moby's Porcelain has been used in films, TV and adverts yet remains a much loved melancholic downbeat electronic ballad.

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

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

3/6. David Mitchell invites Frankie Boyle, Miles Jupp, Michelle Wolf and Celya AB to talk with deliberate inaccuracy on subjects as varied as time, Paris, bees and dictators.

Tony offers the benefit of his experience, and Joy has a suggestion.

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

Tom Dyckhoff explores the life and work of the forward-thinking architect Cedric Price.

From what came before the big bang to why snowflakes are six sided; We put celebrities science questions - big and small - to an expert panel.

How did a former British soldier become an international people smuggler? Annabel Deas investigates, taking us deep into the UK's hidden criminal landscape.

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

1/5. A specially commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce. Elmer and Gertie's lives are transformed by the unexpected arrival of a child.

Ben Garrod and Jess French hop into the anatomy of the world's largest marsupial, the red kangaroo, to understand its unique strategies of survival, reproduction, and movement.

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.