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Hand of Cod by Callum Mitchell
A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
26/10/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Will AI really kill us all?
Headlines are full of apocalyptic predictions about AI, Aleks & Kevin ask if they're true.
St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
John Berger and another way of seeing
John Berger, peasants and William Morris and imagining a better future.
Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Growth Conundrum
1. Growing Pains
Why does the UK find it so difficult to generate strong economic growth?
Unsuitable for Children
Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.
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
How Houdini Made Magic
6. Make influential friends
Derren Brown explores the ultimate mystery: Was Houdini an international spy?
25/10/2026
A decision is reached for the Grundys.
Series 2
4. They Shoot Film Stars Don’t They?
Mrs R is off to Denmark and the truth about Lucy’s real mother is revealed.
Gulliver's Travels - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
Lord John Bird and Lucy Kellaway
The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books.
Series 25
Episode 4
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
Are teenagers ready for work?
A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
Art That Conquered the World
Guernica
James Fox asks how Picasso's Guernica became so famous.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 4
Andy Hamilton
Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
Ed makes an unsettling discovery.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
22/10/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Prelude V & Pathetique
As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death.
Cobalt
Episode 5
The series concludes, and everything returns to the earth.
