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11/08/2026
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
Burnham's Pledge
Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
Cultural Exchange
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Invisible Hands: The American Century
3. Operation Ajax
The story of America’s ultimate Invisible hand - the CIA.
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Male Friendship
Ellen and Mark explore changing ideas about masculinity and vulnerability on screen.
Episode 2
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
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
Recluses
Ibn Khaldun
How did philosopher Ibn Khaldun invent a theory to explain the rise and fall of dynasties?
10/08/2026
Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
Clair
A missing woman. A private detective with clairvoyant powers. Jenni Adams is on the case.
Lady on Trial
Lucy Meares and Sophia Richards - Transported Sisters
Lucy Worsley meets two sisters transported to Australia, for receiving stolen ribbons.
A Church without Walls
Johannesburg pastor builds a church for those excluded by traditional faith.
Above and Below: The Battle to Save Britain's Prehistoric Art
Eleanor Barraclough explores the threat from climate change to our ancient creative past.
Why is it so hard to relax?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why we find it so hard to relax?
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 5
S5 E1: How to Host a Perfect Pub Quiz
Paul takes you through an ideal range of questions for a perfect pub quiz.
Robert struggles to stay positive.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
After EncroChat
The EncroChat hack was a huge law enforcement weapon against drugs. But has it worked?
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Victoria Falls: Wilderness on the edge
How to preserve one of the natural wonders of the world.
The Customer Complaints Scam
You just want to speak to someone - and criminals know that
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Seven
Olivia is found, but further calamity waits for Dr Primrose.
The Harbour Porpoise
Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin of the enigmatic harbour porpoise.
Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
12/08/2026
