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27/09/2026
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
The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.
22/09/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Belief and Beards
Giles and the panel discuss the spiritual dimensions of facial hair.
Farming on Holy Island alongside thousands of tourists
The perils of farming on Holy Island which welcomes up to 750,000 visitors a year.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Lymphoma Action
Beneficiary Jacqueline Durban makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lymphoma Action.
‘Praise the Lord’ - A Celebration of Black British Gospel Music
Gospel choir directors Bazil Meade and Karen Gibson chat to Swarzy Shire.
Australia's first Big Thing
In 1963, a giant sculpture of a Scotsman began one of the country's quirkiest phenomena.
Tom McKinney on the Fieldfare
Broadcaster Tom McKinney on the spectacular autumn arrival of fieldfare.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Matt Haig, writer
Matt Haig, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
26/09/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 4
4. Should You Help a Pigeon?
Annoying announcements, autumn's passage into winter, and when trying to help goes wrong.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
The Oligarchs
Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?
Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY SOS: Redcatch Community Garden Special
Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY:SOS for a special postbag episode.
Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
The Soldier's Return
Episode 1
A Burma veteran struggles to return to civilian life in this Melvyn Bragg drama adaptation
Louise Kennedy
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
Brain of Britain - Heat 10, 2026
Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain.
Mstislav Rostropovich: Virtuoso cellist
In 1978, Rostropovich lost Soviet citizenship for 'unpatriotic activity'
This Verb Contains Strong Language
Ian McMillan and the best in poetry live from the Contains Strong Language festival.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Jane Steel
Jane Steel presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Reality sets in for Amber.
Faithless
Examining the line between religious devotion and unhealthy control.
Thief at the British Museum
3. Lightbulb Moment
For Ittai, the clues finally fall into place. Has he identified the thief?
Bouncer George Bass on how to de-escalate conflict
Michael Rosen asks a security guard about the critical importance of language in his work.
25/09/2026
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.
24/09/2026
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.
Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
28/09/2026
Has Poland fallen out of love with Ukraine?
Why has anti-Ukrainian feeling been growing in Poland, especially in recent months?
