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29/05/2026
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
Rethink... the Humanities
Should we be rethinking the humanities for a digital age?
Stop Messin’ About!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mark Oakley.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Emily Watson, actor
Emily Watson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Price of Food
The food industry is predicting double digit inflation. Are their forecasts correct?
Episode 5
In the Norwegian Arctic life is all about the border.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Leaving Fossil Fuels Behind
Tom Heap and Helen Czerski ask if war is accelerating the shift from fossil fuels
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Friday
Phil Tinline charts the progression of the working week in 5 days. Today, TGIF.
28/05/2026
Natasha makes plans for the future.
Wraith
Episode 4: Execute
The AI is on the verge of total control. Iain, Mel, and the government face a hard choice.
Series 1
For the Lulz
Biella tells the story of how two teen hackers rattled South American governments.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Under the Mountain by Richard Smyth
A new story from Richard Smyth about a writer persisting under the shadow of a mountain.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
27/05/2026
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 120
Episode 7
Andy is back quizzing the week's news.
Anna is surprised by an unexpected declaration.
Fiona Bevan and Keelan Carew mess around
Fiona Bevan and Keelan Carew join Anna & Jeffrey to add five more tracks
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
May 25th to May 31st
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Free Thinking at the Hay Festival: Responsibility
Baroness Hale, Philippa Perry, Guto Harri and Simon Critchley join Shahidha Bari at Hay.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode 5 - a còig
Douglas Stuart’s epic novel about belonging.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Fast Car
Stories of personal connection to Tracy Chapman's hit song.
30/05/2026
