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01/05/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Can Europe build digital sovereignty?
Europe relies on US tech but can it find away to wean itself off it?
Honeymoon from hell?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi.
01/05/2026 Farmers hoping for rain, English council elections, hedgerows
The farmers hoping for a wet bank holiday weekend.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Big Issue
Kirsty Wark reunites the team behind The Big Issue - a magazine to help the homeless.
Primary school suspensions, Chess, Female birdsong
Why are primary schools reporting a big rise in child suspensions?
Food Stories of Roots and Roads
Dan Saladino hears stories from Parabere Forum, a gathering of chefs and storytellers.
Episode 5
1856. Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Renting and discrimination
An investigation into 'Muslim-only' rentals prompts a row about religion, racism and rent.
The latest weather forecast
The Renters' Rights Act comes into force
It's been hailed as the biggest change to renting in a generation, not everyone is happy.
Cath & The Painting
James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
30/04/2026
Natasha sees an opportunity.
Sabine
It’s a race against time for Elly to find Sabine’s killer and avert further tragedy.
Series 1
The Worm
Biella Coleman tells the story of the first global internet worm.
From The Archives: Summer Colour
A look back through the GQT archives on how to deliver dazzling displays of summer colour.
Now That Summer's Coming by Deirdre Anna Rose Kelly
On the 1st May, a classroom assistant in Belfast celebrates the beginning of the summer.
Xia De-hong, Lord Hunt of Chesterton, Joan Burstein, Bill Leader
Matthew Bannister on a mother, a meteorologist, a retail pioneer and a recording engineer.
From gym workout to world champion
Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
Leader of the Greens apologises for sharing a post criticising Golders Green police officers
Speaking to the BBC, The Prime Minister criticised Zack Polanski's judgement.
Green Party leader apologises for sharing post criticising officers in Golders Green
The post condemned the officers arresting a suspect after the attack on two Jewish men
Series 120
3. When the King came round for tea
Who’s been described as “the greatest King in my book”?
David feels the strain.
Teachers
Ellen and Mark head back to class to learn how teachers have been depicted in film and TV.
Hilary Benn MP, Robbie Moore MP, Lisa Smart MP, Gawain Towler
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Grassington Town Hall in North Yorkshire.
April 27th to May 3rd
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Weapons, real and symbolic
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss tanks, guns, gaming, drones and what weaponisation means.
Trump tells Congress he does not need their approval for Iran war
President Trump has told Congress he does not need their authorisation for the conflict
The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
LIVE at Castfest! How popular is Donald Trump?
And why isn't there more support for Democrats?
Tiny Dancer
Elton John's slow burner of a song is now one of his most loved tracks.
02/05/2026
