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25/10/2026
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
St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire.
Improving Access to Public Transport
In Touch looks at initiatives to improve public transport accessibility for blind people.
The woman who saved me on 9/11
How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11.
Liquid Gold in Essex
Theo Whyte visits a pumpkin patch in Essex where the crop is not just for Halloween.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Carers Trust
Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust.
Holy Coasts - Iona
John Bell of the Iona Community in our series on pilgrim places around the edges of the UK
Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘utopian’ town
In 1948, a “utopian” town of houses was designed by America’s greatest architect.
Jasmine Donahaye on the Chaffinch
Author Jasmine Donahaye observes a winter flock of female chaffinches.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
The week's events in Ambridge.
24/10/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 4
Laura Smyth
Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
Are teenagers ready for work?
A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
23/10/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Gulliver's Travels - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
Gulliver's Travels
Episode 1
A shipwrecked surgeon wakes up tied down by people six inches tall. Swift's satire at 300.
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
Brain of Britain - Semi-final 2, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Virago Press, Lee Miller and giraffes.
Restoring the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
The Verb - where the poetry kettle is always on
Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Babita Sharma
Babita Sharma presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
A decision is reached for the Grundys.
Epilepsy and the Electric Spirit
Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure.
Thief at the British Museum
7. Treasure Hunt
Katie and Ittai’s hunt for gems leads them across Europe
22/10/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
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.
Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, sex and war
The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war.
Hand of Cod by Callum Mitchell
A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
