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02/10/2026
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: manufacturing or services?
Does "servitization" boost the economy?
Do weeks end on Friday?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Matt Haig, writer
Matt Haig, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Food Innovators: 2026
Dan Saladino looks at innovative projects around the world, from fishing to rice growing.
5. The Reckoning
Rescuer Harold Noice finally reaches Wrangel Island. Read by Edmund Kingsley.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen
7. Vittorio Angelone's in his 20s
Can comedian Vittorio Angelone learn to like himself, after his tumultuous 20s?
01/10/2026
Pip has a decision to make.
Underground
Episode 3
Guests arrive at Thornfield. But what is Edward hiding from Charly?
When Banksy Comes to Town
4. Share and Shares Alike
What happens when Banksy takes a shine to your wall? And would you buy shares in his art?
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Night Eater by Louise Welsh
An original short work for BBC Radio 4.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
30/09/2026
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 121
Episode 5
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
Lily extends an invitation.
Leading Men
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at the evolution of the leading man in Hollywood.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Grantham in Lincolnshire.
September 28th to October 4th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
The example of St Francis
Anne McElvoy and guests discuss St Francis, wealth and our relationship with animals.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Róisín visits her new sister Mary in Sydenham.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Russell Kane on Iris Murdoch
Famous guests pick someone they love or admire... or both.
03/10/2026
