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World Service is the slot on BBC RadioâŻ4 that carries the BBC World Serviceâs global news and feature output. Youâll hear the latest headlines, inâdepth reports and occasional documentary pieces produced by the World Service team. It lets you catch international news without changing stations.
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
News and views on yesterdayâs Westminster stories, on RadioâŻ4âs side channel. It provides a brief wrapâup of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behindâtheâscenes moments. Ideal for a concise câŠ
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Prayer for the Day offers a brief morning reflection and prayer, hosted by Andrea Rea. In two minutes you get a calm, thoughtful start that can help you centre yourself before the rush. Itâs a quick âŠ
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catchâup on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Karine grew up in a loving home. When she becomes a mother, she decides to find the parents who gave her up. The series follows her decadesâlong quest, showing both joy and the pressure of a shrinkinâŠ
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares is a sixâpart Radio 4 series. Presenter Jamie Bartlett is joined by his AI sidekick Jimmy Botlett to examine how fakery has become everyday. He looks at 1980s proââŠ
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with upâtoâdate talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
File onâŻ4âŻInvestigates looks into whether white workingâclass girls are falling behind in school attendance and attainment. It brings together views from teachers, pupils and education experts to seeâŠ
Each week This Week in History on RadioâŻ4 offers a few biteâsize tales from the pastâastronauts dodging disaster, a pioneering medical breakthrough, and a surprisingly quiet news week. It is presenteâŠ
City of Lies is a fiveâpart BBC Radio 4 documentary made by journalist RamitaâŻNavai. Each episode follows a different Tehran residentâDariush, Somayah, Morteza, Leyla, and the couple AsgharâŻ&âŻPariâasâŠ
A quick roundup of todayâs top UK and world news, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
Consumer news and chat about the everyday issues that affect shoppers.
BBC RadioâŻ4 delivers the day's headlines, inâdepth analysis and a splash of commentary.
About the Girls is a RadioâŻ4 series where CatherineâŻCarr talks to teenage girls from across the UK about school, equality, behaviour, ambition and the tricky world of friendships. The girls spill theâŠ
Stella's battling her nerves while Lottie lines up a fresh date, adding a bit of drama to life in Ambridge. The Archers, the worldâs longestârunning radio soap, keeps the rural gossip flowing after 7âŠ
"The Shell Seven" is a verbatim drama on RadioâŻ4 that retells the 2019 Extinction Rebellion raid on Shellâs headquarters and the subsequent Southwark Crown Court trial. It blends dramatised court traâŠ
The freshest personal finance headlines, straight from the source.
"Living and Light" examines the growing glow over winter nights and asks how that extra light affects us. The show brings together scientists and everyday people to explain the science of light polluâŠ
Sophie O'Brien, fresh out of work, chats with Evan Davis about how she launched Pollen Careers to shake up the recruitment game. The 15âminute documentary shows why finding a job can feel impossible âŠ
The Media Show on BBC RadioâŻ4 is a weekly look at how media is changing â from social platforms and fake news to breaking stories. It has journalists such as JodiâŻKantor and MeganâŻTwohey, the creatorâŠ
PM delivers a full rundown of the dayâs news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the goâto slot for a concise, upâtoâtheâminute picture of whatâs happening across the UK and beâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4's upâtoâtheâminute UK and global news.
USâEgyptian comic Maria Shehata fronts her new standâup hour Wisdomless. She talks about her Coptic familyâs expectations, a wild LA chapter, and the quirks of settling down in the UK. She jokes abouâŠ
A presentâday drama that plays out out in the countryside.
A live show that chats about art, books, film, media and music.
Antisocial looks at the fallout from a Supreme Court ruling that forces trans girls out of the Girl Guides byâŻ6âŻSeptember and asks whether singleâsex groups are needed at all. It has commentary from âŠ
Naomi Alderman hosts the BBC RadioâŻ4 series Human Intelligence. In this episode she looks at Diogenes, the ancient cynic who thought we could learn from dogs and their plainâspoken way of life. She bâŠ
The Life Scientific is JimâŻAlâKhaliliâs BBC RadioâŻ4 chat with living scientists about the people behind the discoveries. He talks to epidemiologist SethâŻBerkley, the Gavi chief, about his career deliâŠ
Professor AliâŻAnsari presents a threeâpart RadioâŻ4 series that traces world history fromâŻ3000âŻBC to today through an Iranian perspective. He discusses people such as Avicenna, Hafiz and OmarâŻKhayyam,âŠ
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and upâtoâtheâminute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
Few and Far Between follows Marion, who worries about what Sandra will say if sheâs interviewed, and Alex, who gets an unexpected knock at the Ark. The story is set on the shrinking Lough Neagh ArchiâŠ
Brian & Roger is a RadioâŻ4 sitcom about two newly divorced men whose friendship spirals into a bizarre, voiceânoteâfilled mess. Brian is the schemer; Roger is the gullible nice guy. Harry Peacock andâŠ
Misguided Meditations is a short comedyâdrama that spoofs the guidedâmeditation boom, with each surreal miniâstory narrated by Mina Anwar. One episode drifts past a beautiful mermaid before a stubborâŠ
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's lateânight bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
City of Lies is a fiveâpart BBC Radio 4 documentary made by journalist RamitaâŻNavai. Each episode follows a different Tehran residentâDariush, Somayah, Morteza, Leyla, and the couple AsgharâŻ&âŻPariâasâŠ
41 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC RadioâŻ4 that carries the BBC World Serviceâs global news and feature output. Youâll hear the latest headlines, inâdepth reports and occasional documentary pieces prodâŠ
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
News and views on yesterdayâs Westminster stories, on RadioâŻ4âs side channel. It provides a brief wrapâup of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behindâtheâscenes moments. Ideal for a concise câŠ
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Prayer for the Day offers a brief morning reflection and prayer, hosted by Andrea Rea. In two minutes you get a calm, thoughtful start that can help you centre yourself before the rush. Itâs a quick âŠ
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catchâup on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
In this In Our Time episode, host Misha Glenny talks with guests about Dutch artist MâŻCâŻEscherâs visual paradoxes, endless staircases and the maths behind his prints. The panel includes mathematicianâŠ
Armando Iannucci hosts Strong Message Here on RadioâŻ4, where he and a rotating coâhost team up with a guest to crack open the baffling phrasebook of modern politics. They demystify terms like âturboââŠ
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with upâtoâdate talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
On This Cultural Life, John Wilson talks with Booker prizeâwinner David Szalay about the books, music and art that have shaped his writing. The RadioâŻ4 series brings together conversations with leadiâŠ
City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran is a BBC RadioâŻ4 documentary series by journalist RamitaâŻNavai. Episode four follows Leyla, a Tehran sexâworker who fears judgement dâŠ
A quick roundup of todayâs top UK and world news, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
Scam Secrets is a BBC RadioâŻ4 podcast that pulls back the curtain on the tricks fraudsters use to nick your cash. It is hosted by veteran BBC fraud investigator Shari Vahl, with criminologist DrâŻLis âŠ
Greg Foot digs into those miracle products that boast big promises.
BBC RadioâŻ4 delivers the day's headlines, inâdepth analysis and a splash of commentary.
Teenage girls from across the UK sit down with presenter CatherineâŻCarr for a noâholdsâbarred chat about sex, relationships, social media, porn and sexual violence. The series brings raw, honest persâŠ
A presentâday drama that plays out out in the countryside.
Laura runs Cardiffâs oldest pawn shop with her grandchildren, Sonny and LittleâŻLaura, after her husband died. As she thinks about retirement, the three must decide who will take over. The series giveâŠ
Two million deer now roam Britain, putting pressure on the countryside. MaryâAnn Ochota goes out to find out why they need to be culled and how itâs done. She talks to people on the ground, examines âŠ
The RadioâŻ4 Appeal is a threeâminute slot each Sunday in which a guest champions a charity. This week JennyâŻSeagrove, trustee of the BornâŻFree Foundation, asks listeners to chip in for the animalârigâŠ
Feedback is RadioâŻ4âs listener forum where people phone in with praise, complaints, questions or curiosities about the BBCâs output. The presenter reads the letters on air and gives a straightâforwarâŠ
David Aaronovitch cuts through the headlines, giving clear, detailed breakdowns of the big news stories.
BBC Inside Science airs each week, diving into the latest science, the puzzles it presents and the lively debates it triggers.
PM delivers a full rundown of the dayâs news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the goâto slot for a concise, upâtoâtheâminute picture of whatâs happening across the UK and beâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4's upâtoâtheâminute UK and global news.
Matt Fordeâs Focus Group is a liveâtheatre chat where the political comedian brings together comedians, politicians and thinkers for a lively debate. In seriesâŻ2 he is joined by former Conservative aâŠ
The Archers is a RadioâŻ4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge. In this episode Pip finally goes to her longâoverdue appointment, while her mother Ruth (Felicity Finch) offers steady supportâŠ
A live show that chats about art, books, film, media and music.
Sophie O'Brien, fresh out of work, chats with Evan Davis about how she launched Pollen Careers to shake up the recruitment game. The 15âminute documentary shows why finding a job can feel impossible âŠ
The Media Show on BBC RadioâŻ4 is a weekly look at how media is changing â from social platforms and fake news to breaking stories. It has journalists such as JodiâŻKantor and MeganâŻTwohey, the creatorâŠ
Loose Ends is BBC RadioâŻ4âs laidâback mix of chat, comedy and music, usually steered by Clive Anderson. This week KiriâŻPritchardâMcLean talks to actors RalfâŻLittle and SamâŻRiley, and comedian NinaâŻGiâŠ
Armando Iannucci hosts Strong Message Here on RadioâŻ4, where he and a rotating coâhost team up with a guest to crack open the baffling phrasebook of modern politics. They demystify terms like âturboââŠ
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and upâtoâtheâminute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
"Few and Far Between" adapts Jan Carsonâs shortâstory collection. It takes place in the summer of 2017 on the shrinking Lough Neagh islands, where a floodâdriven eviction forces the last residents toâŠ
Radical with Amol Rajan is a BBC news and currentâaffairs show where Amol Rajan talks to radicals, pioneers and innovators about everything from populism and climate change to AI and economics. The pâŠ
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's lateânight bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth in Tehran is a BBC RadioâŻ4 documentary series by journalist RamitaâŻNavai. Episode four follows Leyla, a Tehran sexâworker who fears judgement dâŠ
38 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC RadioâŻ4 that carries the BBC World Serviceâs global news and feature output. Youâll hear the latest headlines, inâdepth reports and occasional documentary pieces prodâŠ
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
News and views on yesterdayâs Westminster stories, on RadioâŻ4âs side channel. It provides a brief wrapâup of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behindâtheâscenes moments. Ideal for a concise câŠ
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Prayer for the Day offers a brief morning reflection and prayer, hosted by Andrea Rea. In two minutes you get a calm, thoughtful start that can help you centre yourself before the rush. Itâs a quick âŠ
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catchâup on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Kirsty Wark brings together the volunteers who rode doubleâdeckers from the UK to Baghdad in 2003 to act as human shields when the Iraq war kicked off. They'll tell you what life was like on those buâŠ
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with upâtoâdate talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
Sheila Dillon spends a day with chef Frank Fiore at Milton Keynes University Hospital and sees him reshape the food service. Fioreâs focus on healthier, more sustainable meals shows what a hospital kâŠ
City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth
A quick roundup of todayâs top UK and world news, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
Adam Fleming is a peaceâtalks moderator for todayâs culture wars. He breaks down the big arguments so you can see what theyâre actually about, without all the drama. If youâre fed up with the shoutinâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4 delivers the day's headlines, inâdepth analysis and a splash of commentary.
Teenage girls from across the UK talk with presenter CatherineâŻCarr about the ups and downs of friendship â from Snapchat politics to bullying and the search for a real âtribeâ. They hear from studenâŠ
The Archers is a RadioâŻ4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge. In this episode Pip finally goes to her longâoverdue appointment, while her mother Ruth (Felicity Finch) offers steady supportâŠ
After a terrifying night, Elly thinks she knows who killed Sabine, but the key evidence disappears. This new fiveâpart murder mystery from Mark Healy has Sorcha Groundsell playing Elly and puts you râŠ
Alan Davies hosts this BBC RadioâŻ4 thoughtâexperiment series, asking what would happen if we stripped a major part of the planet away. In this episode he imagines a world without the USA â essentiallâŠ
A lively lot of garden experts field your queries and dish out practical planting advice.
All the Brightest Colours is a short radio drama about Annie, who lives with her son Rhodri on a remote stretch of the Welsh coast. The story shows the contrast between the beautiful scenery and the âŠ
Last Word is RadioâŻ4âs weekly obituary programme. Each episode looks back at the lives of people who have just died, mixing short tributes, archive clips and occasional interviews with friends or colâŠ
Karine grew up in a loving home. When she becomes a mother, she decides to find the parents who gave her up. The series follows her decadesâlong quest, showing both joy and the pressure of a shrinkinâŠ
PM delivers a full rundown of the dayâs news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the goâto slot for a concise, upâtoâtheâminute picture of whatâs happening across the UK and beâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4's upâtoâtheâminute UK and global news.
Andy Zaltzman runs a quickfire quiz on the weekâs headlines, joined by regulars AndrewâŻMaxwell, KiriâŻPritchardâMcLean, StephenâŻBush and ZoeâŻLyons, who bring the laughs. The show is a topical panel thâŠ
The Archers is the longârunning RadioâŻ4 drama about the country folk of Ambridge. In this episode Alice decides she must act, and Brian finally tells Lilian the truth. If you enjoy farm life, family âŠ
EllenâŻEâŻJones and MarkâŻKermode step into the ring on BBC RadioâŻ4âsâŻScreenshot to explore how boxing scenes let movies examine race, class and identity. They dissect classic and new fightâfilms and exâŠ
A currentâaffairs chat where the host fires questions at a mix of politicians and journalists.
Each week This Week in History on RadioâŻ4 offers a few biteâsize tales from the pastâastronauts dodging disaster, a pioneering medical breakthrough, and a surprisingly quiet news week. It is presenteâŠ
Jo Whiley takes you through ten of SinĂ©ad O'Connorâs most personal tracks â from her 1987 debut âTroyâ to 2020âs âTrouble of the Worldâ â as a tribute to the oneâyear anniversary of her passing. The âŠ
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and upâtoâtheâminute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
Marion heads to a family party on the Mainland after the LoughâŻNeagh islands begin to flood, showing how she manages life off the Ark. At the same time, Alex stumbles onto a discovery that could chanâŠ
Americast gives you the lowdown on the latest goingsâon inside Trumpâs White House.
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's lateânight bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
City of Lies: Love, Sex, Death and the Search for Truth
40 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC RadioâŻ4 that carries the BBC World Serviceâs global news and feature output. Youâll hear the latest headlines, inâdepth reports and occasional documentary pieces prodâŠ
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Each day Radio 4 presents a brief prayer followed by a short moment of reflection.
Alan Davies hosts this BBC RadioâŻ4 thoughtâexperiment series, asking what would happen if we stripped a major part of the planet away. In this episode he imagines a world without the USA â essentiallâŠ
A concise roundup of BBC RadioâŻ4âs national and international news, with quick weather updates and the dayâs newspaper headlines. It brings together the main stories you need to know, from UK politicâŠ
Two million deer now roam Britain, putting pressure on the countryside. MaryâAnn Ochota goes out to find out why they need to be culled and how itâs done. She talks to people on the ground, examines âŠ
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
Current weather updates and the forecast ahead.
A quick catchâup on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Saturday Live has comedian JohnâŻRobins join Adrian Edmondson. They talk with fascinating guests and hear extraordinary stories from remarkable
In this BBC RadioâŻ4 health series, identical twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken explain how our feet work, what can go wrong, and easy ways to keep them healthy. They combine solid science withâŠ
The Kitchen Cabinet is a BBC RadioâŻ4 panel show where food writer JayâŻRayner chats with chefs, cooks and food historians about all things edible. Each episode has a live audience pitching their cookiâŠ
RadioâŻ4's take on what's been happening in Westminster.
From Our Own Correspondent gives you a quick dose of insight and analysis straight from BBC foreign correspondents around the globe. KateâŻAdie hosts on RadioâŻ4, and PascaleâŻHarter on the World ServicâŠ
A quick roundup of todayâs top UK and world news, straight from BBC RadioâŻ4.
Andy Zaltzman runs a quickfire quiz on the weekâs headlines, joined by regulars AndrewâŻMaxwell, KiriâŻPritchardâMcLean, StephenâŻBush and ZoeâŻLyons, who bring the laughs. The show is a topical panel thâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4's got the day's UK and global news.
A currentâaffairs chat where the host fires questions at a mix of politicians and journalists.
The public weigh in on the topics covered in the previous Any Questions? show.
The Archers is the longârunning RadioâŻ4 drama about the country folk of Ambridge. In this episode Alice decides she must act, and Brian finally tells Lilian the truth. If you enjoy farm life, family âŠ
The Book of Danielle is a 57âminute RadioâŻ4 comedy about Danni, a potter and single mum whose life is falling apart â the news is relentless, her teenage son is being bullied and the neighbourhood isâŠ
The top moments from this weekâs Womanâs Hour.
Greg Foot digs into those miracle products that boast big promises.
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Current weather updates and the forecast ahead.
BBC RadioâŻ4's upâtoâtheâminute UK and global news.
Stuart Maconie and his guests get together for a lively blend of chat, tunes and comedy.
A look at the personality of a highâprofile figure who's been making the headlines.
On This Cultural Life, John Wilson talks with Booker prizeâwinner David Szalay about the books, music and art that have shaped his writing. The RadioâŻ4 series brings together conversations with leadiâŠ
Ella AlâShamahi examines Desmond Morrisâs controversial 1967 bestseller *The Naked Ape*. The book treated humans as just another animal, sparking debate when it appeared. She follows the workâs origiâŠ
It traces the life of the 1937 showâtune âMy Funny Valentineâ, from its birth as a Broadway number to becoming ChetâŻBakerâs signature piece in 1954 and on through the many modern takes youâll recogniâŠ
Julie Tsang takes you on a romp through Chinese literature, from the classic monkeyâking tales to futuristic sciâfi and everything in between. Sheâs joined by TedâŻHui, LettyâŻChen, JingâŻTsu, JungâŻChanâŠ
BBC RadioâŻ4's got the day's UK and global news.
Sheila Dillon spends a day with chef Frank Fiore at Milton Keynes University Hospital and sees him reshape the food service. Fioreâs focus on healthier, more sustainable meals shows what a hospital kâŠ
Matt Fordeâs Focus Group is a liveâtheatre chat where the political comedian brings together comedians, politicians and thinkers for a lively debate. In seriesâŻ2 he is joined by former Conservative aâŠ