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Brain of Britain - Semi-final 2, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Virago Press, Lee Miller and giraffes.
01/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Andrew Meehan
James Crawford speaks to acclaimed Irish writer Andrew Meehan about his novel Hey Man.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
St Mary’s Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
27/10/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
The Miracle Doctor of Lourdes
Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
Hill of Dreams: bringing transhumance back to the Highlands
Richard Baynes visits a Highland estate where grazing is a key to upland revival
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Brain Research UK
Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.
Grief and Justice
A service on Grief and Justice from West Croydon Baptist Church.
Restoring the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
Susan Calman on the Bullfinch
Standing at the window one day, comedian Susan Calman sees a flash of pink in the hedge...
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
A decision is reached for the Grundys, and Rex attempts to bury the truth.
31/10/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 4
Andy Hamilton
Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
America’s Corporate Exodus
American companies are heading to 'red' Republican states. How will that affect politics?
30/10/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Gulliver's Travels - Episode Two
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
Gulliver's Travels
Episode 2
Rescued by idealistic thinkers, Gulliver discovers his adventures are far from over.
Matt Haig
Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels
Brain of Britain - Semi-final 3, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on the board game Diplomacy and the Aztecs.
Auschwitz: An SS officer’s photo album
In 2007, an abandoned photo album revealed the chilling normality of life in Auschwitz
Poetry to warm your cockles
Ian McMillan with poetry to warm your cockles and put fire in your belly
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Evelyn Hollow
Evelyn Hollow presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
The nightmare continues for Alan.
Folklore and genetic research collide in this quest to overcome a deadly inheritance.
Thief at the British Museum
8. Stateside
Katie discovers the eBay seller has customers in the US - one with hundreds of gems.
29/10/2026
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.
Immune cells
The vast network of specialised cells in our bodies that work to protect us from harm.
They Know Me Here
Dawn French reads a new short story written by David Quantick.
