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20/05/2026
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
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
To Catch a King
2. The Bullet Train
Gangs exert power through fear, but where are they getting weapons from?
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
19/05/2026
News-making original journalism documentary series.
May 18th to May 24th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
1935 and 1936: The Shine of Nazism Wears Thin
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
8. Sorry?
As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
Adam pushes forward with his plan.
Trimerous
Episode Two: The Persistent Miss Potter
Drama celebrating the remarkable stories of three great British female horticulturalists.
The latest news from the world of personal finance
As antibiotics start to fail, are we ready to enter the age of phage?
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
Ian Smith Is Stressed - Series 2
1. Community
Ian Smith is back on his quest for calm.
Den plans a surprise for Brad.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
15/05/2026
Peace talks for the culture wars.
Series 1
Collectors: Charles Darwin
A life-long collector of curiosities, Darwin saw massive significance in tiny changes.
Series 3
3. Fathers
Technology catches up with sperm donors in ways they could never have imagined.
The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Bad Seeds
With no word from Sue, Ursula finds herself embraced by the family of her missing friend.
Sarah Keyworth: Are You a Boy or a Girl? S2
2: 'Think of the children'
Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny
Series 16
Episode 5
Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
21/05/2026
