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29/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs reject calls for an inquiry into the prime minister.
The gift of hospitality
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
29/04/26 Giant greenhouse, silvohorticulture, Scottish election
Giant greenhouse, silvohorticulture, Scottish election.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
From gym workout to world champion
Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
Playing Spies
Gordon Corera investigates Russia's new front line of amateur espionage.
Maureen Lipman, Memoirs, Black maternal health, Women in security, Afghan women's football
As Lena Dunham’s Famesick tops the bestseller charts, what makes a great memoir?
Searching for Soldier Dad
DNA detectives track down the British soldiers who fathered children in Kenya
April 27th to May 3rd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
1856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Housing Secretary, Weather Apps and Cheap Perfume
Housing Secretary, Weather Apps and Cheap Perfume.
The latest weather forecast
Two Jewish men stabbed in Golders Green
A man has been arrested. We have the latest and speak to the local rabbi.
Deirdre & The Ruby Ring
James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
28/04/2026
Tensions rise at Home Farm.
The Voice in My Ear
Charlotte Riley stars in a real-time drama about a romantic weekend away thrown off course
Renters and Landlords: Your Questions Answered
Money Box Live answers your questions on the Renters' Rights Act.
Sophia v AI Slop
Sophia Smith Galer investigates an AI-generated biography of herself being sold online.
Trouble at the FBI
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on how to fight claims of going missing in action.
King Charles's US visit, attacks on journalists, I'm a Celeb editing row
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Police chief faces fury after two Jewish men stabbed in North London
Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in North London.
Police declare terror incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues is in custody, police say
Emer Maguire: Patron Saint of Bad Luck
Comedian Emer Maguire has her worst year but learns how to live her best life.
Bert doesn’t want to be alone.
Paul Weller on his musical evolution
As he releases Weller at the BBC Volume 2, Paul Weller talks to Kirsty Wark.
Is the UK a Christian country?
A report suggesting a spike in church attendance reignites a long-standing debate.
Series 1
Collectors: Denis Diderot
The Enlightenment encyclopaedist; the ultimate interdisciplinary thinker.
Dean Lomax on discovering ichthyosaurs and defying nay-sayers
Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries.
How to be OK in a world that isn’t
And should we plan in 20 minutes a day dedicated to worrying?
Golders Green attack declared a terrorist incident
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed
The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
5. Agamemnon
Roger is intrigued by Brian’s mission to help thousands of other men.
Series 16
2. Lie Back and Think of England
Trump has a ballroom blitz and Charles lies back and thinks of England.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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