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24/05/2026
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
The church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael Cornhill in the City of London
19/05/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
The Gospel according to Bob
Giles and his guests discuss the faith of Bob Dylan.
The Last Generation to Farm?
After four generations, Tom Clarke must decide whether to keep his struggling family farm.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Reprieve
Actor Adjoa Andoh makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Reprieve.
Pentecost
A service for Pentecost Sunday with Volney Morgan & New-Ye from Alive City Church.
The Irish priest who built an airport
In 1986, a priest raised millions to open an airport at Knock in Ireland.
Juliet Vickery on the Woodcock
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Emily Watson, actor
Emily Watson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
23/05/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 33
4. Advertising, The Beatles, Theatre and Underwear
Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter try to find the hidden truths.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
22/05/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Faces of Fame: Janet Ellis and Sophie Ellis Bextor
The former Blue Peter presenter talks to her pop singer daughter about fame then and now
Milady - Part 4
Milady de Winter, one of literature’s greatest villains, is out for revenge.
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
Radio's most fiendish quiz, with cryptic questions on unpredictable fields of knowledge
Isabel Allende: The House of the Spirits
In 1982, Isabel Allende published her bestselling novel, The House of the Spirits
Dark nights of the Soul, Brian Bilston, JH Prynne, Daljit Nagra, William Blake and Martha Sprackland
Ian McMillan, Brian Bilston, Daljit Nagra, William Blake, JH Prynne and Martha Sprackland.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
Kate takes the bull by the horns
My Sister’s Daughter
Love by other means. A kinship care story.
Swim
Why going for a swim is so good for your blood vessels, your joints and mental agility!
The World of Words: editing, typography and print
Michael Rosen asks editor Rebecca Lee about her book detailing fascinating literary errors
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.
The Levellers
The political movement during the English Civil War committed to a new idea of equality.
Lane Seven by Emily Koch
At his local swimming pool, Jack is confused to see his ex-girlfriend in the next lane.
25/05/2026
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
