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10/05/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
05/05/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Inked
Giles Fraser and the panel discuss the spiritual side of tattoos.
Growing Elephant Grass in Cornwall
Sarah Swadling meets a grower of miscanthus aka elephant grass in north Cornwall.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Opportunity International UK
Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
Faith, Science, Wonder and Worship
A service exploring how scientific discovery can deepen faith.
Elvis visits Scotland
In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
David Morrissey, actor
David Morrissey, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Ruth has a lot to think about, and Brian fears the worst
09/05/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 33
2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping
Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes play The Unbelievable Truth
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
Betting on Disaster
Reactive feature from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
08/05/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Don Quixote - Episode Two
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
Don Quixote
Episode 2
Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
6. Scotland vs Northern Ireland
Scotland face Northern Ireland in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
Creating Cluedo
Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game.
How Reading Made Us
2. How Reading Made Our Feelings
Did reading make us lonely, set us free, and even end torture? James Marriott investigates
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
Alan is on the move.
The East Light
Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.
Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
Michael Rosen and Dara Ó Briain talk about time
Michael Rosen in conversation with Dara Ó Briain on how we talk about and understand time.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Joseph Roth
One of the great writers on Central Europe after WW1 and author of Radetzky March.
The Circle
A story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or listened to one.
11/05/2026
Serbia: Under the Canopy
A disaster at a Serbian station sparked mass protests. What is its political legacy?
