Afternoon
Human Intelligence
Li Qingzhao
Li Qingzhao is still celebrated today as one of China’s greatest poets, but Naomi Alderman investigates the unique quality of her mind which extends far beyond her writing.
Li Qingzhao is still celebrated today as one of China’s greatest poets, but Naomi Alderman investigates the unique quality of her mind which extends far beyond her writing.
Drama on 4
Security
Donna signs up as security guard at the local supermarket. Her grown-up daughter has gone AWOL, and her life’s in a rut. But it only takes one shoplifter to ruin her plans.
Donna signs up as security guard at the local supermarket. Her grown-up daughter has gone AWOL, and her life’s in a rut. But it only takes one shoplifter to ruin her plans.
This Natural Life
Phoebe Smith
The adventurer and author Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Eryri, Wales. The mountain, after a decision by her mum, changed her life.
The adventurer and author Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Eryri, Wales. The mountain, after a decision by her mum, changed her life.
Radio 4 Appeal
Peace Direct
Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct.
Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct.
Feedback
Dead Rabbit, Colin Sell, and Farming Today.
Andrea Catherwood hears listener views on Radio 4's Dead Rabbit investigative series, and talks to Colin Sell, longtime pianist for I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
Andrea Catherwood hears listener views on Radio 4's Dead Rabbit investigative series, and talks to Colin Sell, longtime pianist for I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
BBC Inside Science
13/08/2026
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.
A weekly show exploring science, its mysteries, and the debates it sparks.
PM
13/08/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
Full coverage of the day's news
Six O'Clock News
13/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
