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They Know Me Here
Dawn French reads a new short story written by David Quantick.
02/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Why aren't AI companies being stopped?
If the risks we hear about AI are real, why aren't the companies being stopped?
St Mary’s Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
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.
Global instability and the end of illusion
How global power has shifted and the world has become a more dangerous place
Powering up play
How a gaming charity is helping disabled people connect, socialise and gain independence.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Growth Conundrum
2. Growth Potential
What can the UK learn from Poland and other fast growing economies?
A Study in Contrasts
A thrilling investigation into the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
1956: The End of Illusion
1. Election Day
How could Eisenhower support a British invasion while condemning a Soviet one?
01/11/2026
The nightmare continues for Alan.
Dead Giveaway
Episode 1
Bill Nighy returns as the actor cum amateur sleuth Charles Paris.
Gulliver's Travels - Episode Two
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
Mike Kroeger and Professor Anthony Kessel
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.
Series 25
Too Cute
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain ponder why we find tiny baby animals so adorable.
America’s Corporate Exodus
American companies are heading to 'red' Republican states. How will that affect politics?
Art That Conquered the World
Girl with a Pearl Earring
James Fox asks how Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring became so famous.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 4
Andi Osho
Paul asks novelist and actress Andi Osho about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
Lily offers her support.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
29/10/2026
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
Sober Companion
1. Chipping Norton
Can noughties popstar Lucy Green make a comeback, or will she be derailed by her demons?
Love and Other Lies
1. Romance
Josie’s secret online romance is the best thing in her life. Then he asks for money.
