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13/05/2026
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
Should Pluto become a planet again?
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
Integrity during hard times
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The courage to ask for help
GP Trevor dutifully nursed his ailing partner, but struggled to ask for help for himself.
To Catch a King
Episode 1
A new people-smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Can he be unmasked?
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
12/05/2026
News-making original journalism documentary series.
May 11th to May 17th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
1922-1924: A Slow Creep
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Rinsed
3. Turd Nerds
The 'Dossier of Despair' that reveals what's happening to some of Britain’s rivers.
Ruth tries to stay positive.
Bettaney
The story of MI5 traitor Michael Bettaney's relationship with the IRA. With Daniel Weyman.
The latest news from the world of personal finance
A Lemur’s Song
What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
John Tothill Forgives Your Sins
Comedian John Tothill takes confessions from his audience to absolve them of their sins.
Adam is seeking support.
Director Mark Cousins on his 16-hour epic The Story of Documentary Fillm
Director Mark Cousins on his 16-hour epic The Story of Documentary Fillm.
Michael, the movie
The controversial biopic, and whether Michael Jackson should be cancelled.
Series 1
Collectors: Samuel Johnson
Working in chaos at a desk strewn with papers, 'Dictionary Johnson' left a great legacy.
Series 3
2. Twins, Part 2
Michelle digs deeper into Lavinia’s test results – but Lavinia doesn’t want to know.
Overcoming OCD
We take a deep dive into treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The Charcoal Sketch
Ursula settles into the Underwood as her friendship with Sue deepens.
Sarah Keyworth: Are You a Boy or a Girl? S2
1: "Where are we now?"
Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny
Series 16
Episode 4
Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
14/05/2026
