World Service
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
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A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
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39 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC Radio 4.
News and views on yesterday’s Westminster stories, on Radio 4’s side channel. It provides a brief wrap‑up of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behind‑the‑scenes moments. Ideal for a concise c…
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.
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Being Greek is a slice of Mary Beard’s Ancient Lives. It follows Gerys, a former Athenian navy slave who now sells fruit and vegetables in the market. One day he ends up on a
A show that cuts through the health hype and clears up the mixed messages you hear.
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with up‑to‑date talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
Ellen E Jones and film critic Mark Kermode sit down to talk about TV’s long‑standing love affair with hospitals, just in time for Casualty’s 40th birthday. They dig into why the genre keeps drawing v…
Alev Scott, journalist and author, investigates the online market where breast‑milk is bought and sold, then expands to the global fertility industry. The series, read by Hattie Morahan and produced …
A quick roundup of today’s top UK and world news, straight from BBC Radio 4.
A roundup of consumer news and a chat about everyday buying issues.
Your up‑to‑date weather outlook.
BBC Radio 4 delivers the day's headlines, in‑depth analysis and a splash of commentary.
New Storytellers is an audio piece about Kyra, who spent 14 years believing her parents wouldn’t accept her sexuality. A single conversation turns things around, exposing family assumptions, love and…
The Archers is the long‑running BBC Radio 4 soap set in the fictional village of Ambridge, with farm drama, love affairs and village gossip. In this episode Fallon returns for a reunion, and Rex sudd…
Peter Flannery’s award‑winning drama *Our Friends in the North* has been turned into an audio series for Radio 4. It retells the story of four Newcastle mates from the 1960s to the 1990s. The cast in…
Lucy Worsley joins journalist Anoushka Mutanda‑Dougherty to examine the first four Lady Killers cases. They look at murders, adultery and other scandals from the 1750s through World II, and even put …
An intimate portrait of Iranians who have left the religion imposed by the state. The film follows ordinary people as they question official doctrine and seek other spiritual paths. It shows how fait…
Michael Clark is a ballet choreographer who mixes punk attitude with classical technique. In this film he talks with Nick Grimshaw about the ideas behind his most famous works. The documentary follow…
Twin doctors Chris and Xand van Tulleken argue about whether AI and large language models can actually improve self‑care and clinical practice or just add to the noise. They explain the tech, look at…
PM delivers a full rundown of the day’s news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the go‑to slot for a concise, up‑to‑the‑minute picture of what’s happening across the UK and be…
BBC Radio 4's up‑to‑the‑minute UK and global news.
In this episode of Meet David Sedaris, the American humorist reads his story “Pussytoes” to a full house at The Tabernacle in Notting Hill. The live, 28‑minute performance has Sedaris’s dry wit and h…
The Archers is the long‑running Radio 4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge, following the everyday highs and lows of its farming families and neighbours. This episode sees Kirsty’s temper…
A live show that chats about art, books, film, media and music.
File on 4 Investigates is an award‑winning current‑affairs documentary series that brings original journalism to big issues at home and abroad. Episodes cover everything from how councils handle spec…
A mix of news, opinions and handy info tailored for people who are blind or have limited sight.
Jellyfish are mysterious, dangerous and beautiful, and the film looks at them to explore our shifting seas. It examines how blooming populations and strange behaviours hint at wider changes in ocean …
The Bottom Line looks at why even the most successful people often feel like frauds. It examines imposter syndrome, why it thrives at work, and what you can do to stop the self‑doubt. With expert ins…
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and up‑to‑the‑minute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
A five‑part radio drama from Bristol writer Edson Burton, “Kane” follows 18‑year‑old Kane – a sunny, quick‑witted live‑in aide to a respected scientist who is also a descendant of an anti‑slavery her…
Uncanny Summer Specials on BBC Radio 4 sees Danny Robins and his paranormal team revisit famous hauntings. In the second of three episodes they ask whether 12‑year‑old Janet was possessed and examine…
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's late‑night bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
Alev Scott, journalist and author, investigates the online market where breast‑milk is bought and sold, then expands to the global fertility industry. The series, read by Hattie Morahan and produced …
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
41 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC Radio 4.
News and views on yesterday’s Westminster stories, on Radio 4’s side channel. It provides a brief wrap‑up of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behind‑the‑scenes moments. Ideal for a concise c…
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.
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Sideways is a Radio 4 podcast. Best‑selling author Matthew Syed looks at big ideas hidden in tiny things – from pocket‑size replicas of monuments to everyday objects that shape how we think. He mixes…
Stolen Years is the third of four episodes in BBC Radio 4’s Shadow World series about the Andrew Malkinson miscarriage of justice. Filmmaker‑journalist Jemma Gander presents new police witness eviden…
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with up‑to‑date talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
File on 4 Investigates is an award‑winning current‑affairs documentary series that brings original journalism to big issues at home and abroad. Episodes cover everything from how councils handle spec…
A quick look back at some of the big moments that shaped the world—from the Great Schism that tore European churches apart to the Football War that sparked a brief but fierce clash in Central America…
3/5. Young women all over the world are drawn into the trade in human eggs. Alev Scott visits the Future Fertility trade fair and looks through some brochures.
A quick roundup of today’s top UK and world news, straight from BBC Radio 4.
Consumer news and chat about the everyday issues that affect shoppers.
Your up‑to‑date weather outlook.
BBC Radio 4 delivers the day's headlines, in‑depth analysis and a splash of commentary.
New Storytellers dives into a 1999 true‑crime case. Harry Stanley was walking home with a table leg in a plastic bag when a case of mistaken identity turned deadly. The story shows how a tiny mix‑up …
The Archers is the long‑running Radio 4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge, following the everyday highs and lows of its farming families and neighbours. This episode sees Kirsty’s temper…
Keeping the Wolf Out is Philip Palmer's detective drama set in 1960s communist Hungary. It follows undercover operative Bertalan as he gets tangled up in a clash between a hard‑nosed police inspector…
The freshest personal finance headlines, straight from the source.
Bridget Nicholls looks at the creepy “zombie ant” fungus that hijacks carpenter ants to spread its spores, mixing science and art to ask what the parasite reveals about control and connection in natu…
David Yelland and Simon Lewis team up to call out the people ending up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The Media Show on BBC Radio 4 is a weekly look at how media is changing – from social platforms and fake news to breaking stories. It has journalists such as Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the creator…
PM delivers a full rundown of the day’s news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the go‑to slot for a concise, up‑to‑the‑minute picture of what’s happening across the UK and be…
BBC Radio 4's up‑to‑the‑minute UK and global news.
Ivo Graham chats with Such Brave Girls star Kat Sadler and ex‑Blur guitarist Felix White as they dive into Friends fandom and baseball quirks. VOP Aaron Carty pops in with a splash of Beyoncé‑style f…
The Archers is the long‑running Radio 4 soap set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the everyday dramas of farmers, shopkeepers and occasional love affairs. In this episode Harrison tri…
A live show that chats about art, books, film, media and music.
Former Love Island star sparked a backlash after saying women should treat men a certain way. Adam Fleming breaks it down with a panel of guests. They discuss whether the comments are sexist, how the…
On Café Hope, Rachel Burden welcomes Hannah Hall from Penny’s Pigeon Aid for a cuppa and a chat about looking after our feathered city neighbours. Hannah explains how the charity rescues and cares fo…
Being Greek is a slice of Mary Beard’s Ancient Lives. It follows Gerys, a former Athenian navy slave who now sells fruit and vegetables in the market. One day he ends up on a
A show that cuts through the health hype and clears up the mixed messages you hear.
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and up‑to‑the‑minute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
A five‑part drama set in an alternate modern Bristol where slavery still exists. It follows 18‑year‑old Kane, a live‑in aide to a respected scientist who acts as a father figure. When a new house man…
Comedian Sunil Patel stars in a 14‑minute Radio 4 comedy. He hires a desperate man to sell him blood in a half‑baked quest for youth, then begins to question what ethics really are. The episode, “How…
Damien Slash's The Damien Slash Mixtape is a one‑man sketch show. YouTube star Daniel Barker pops out a slew of absurd characters—trolls, hipsters and more—and skewers modern life. In series 4 the en…
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's late‑night bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
3/5. Young women all over the world are drawn into the trade in human eggs. Alev Scott visits the Future Fertility trade fair and looks through some brochures.
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
41 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC Radio 4.
News and views on yesterday’s Westminster stories, on Radio 4’s side channel. It provides a brief wrap‑up of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behind‑the‑scenes moments. Ideal for a concise c…
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.
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Seventy‑five years after the Festival of Britain, Neil MacGregor examines past expressions of British identity and togetherness to help us understand who we are now. His clear, down‑to‑earth commenta…
James Fox presents a Radio 4 documentary that asks why Michelangelo’s David became a global icon. He looks at the accidents and trends that turned the marble statue into a household name. Fox talks t…
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with up‑to‑date talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
Nicky Campbell examines British boarding schools and how they have produced empire‑builders, politicians and a privileged few. He looks at their origins, the strict codes that still govern the houses…
Cash Cow, by journalist Alev Scott, is a five‑part Radio 4 series that looks at the global fertility market – from selling breast milk and eggs to hiring out placentas for surrogacy. Alev, who entere…
A quick roundup of today’s top UK and world news, straight from BBC Radio 4.
Evan Davis hosts this BBC Radio 4 chat where top‑flight business figures drop in to share what really drives the market. Each episode pulls back the curtain on decisions, strategies and occasional mi…
Greg Foot digs into those miracle products that boast big promises.
Your up‑to‑date weather outlook.
BBC Radio 4 delivers the day's headlines, in‑depth analysis and a splash of commentary.
New Storytellers is a BBC Radio 4 strand that gives aspiring audio makers a chance to craft immersive features. This piece follows Willem, who grew up hearing his mum’s endless violin run‑throughs of…
The Archers is the long‑running Radio 4 soap set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the everyday dramas of farmers, shopkeepers and occasional love affairs. In this episode Harrison tri…
Nothing Is Normal is a new drama set in Tehran. It follows Reza, played by Paul Chahidi, as he tries to keep life moving while the city is under attack. The show offers a gritty, everyday look at a w…
Martha Kearney talks with guests about the natural places they love. In this edition, Aardman co‑founder Peter Lord takes her to the medieval Whitcliff Deer Park in Berkeley, Gloucestershire – his fa…
The Radio 4 Appeal is a weekly slot where a guest presenter asks listeners to support a charity. This week Louis Theroux presents the appeal for the Prison Radio Association, a group that lets prison…
Feedback is Radio 4’s listener forum where people phone in with praise, complaints, questions or curiosities about the BBC’s output. The presenter reads the letters on air and gives a straight‑forwar…
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 day’s news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the go‑to slot for a concise, up‑to‑the‑minute picture of what’s happening across the UK and be…
BBC Radio 4's up‑to‑the‑minute UK and global news.
P.O.V. offers a half‑hour of audio sketches ripped from the internet’s funniest video comedians. Expect a cheeky “friendly reshuffle” gag and an absurd “intervention that’s out of this world.” It’s p…
The Archers is the long‑running BBC Radio 4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the lives, loves and farm business of families such as the Archers, Aldridges and Hebdens. In to…
A live show that chats about art, books, film, media and music.
David Yelland and Simon Lewis team up to call out the people ending up in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
The Media Show on BBC Radio 4 is a weekly look at how media is changing – from social platforms and fake news to breaking stories. It has journalists such as Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the creator…
Clive Anderson hosts Loose Ends on Radio 4, offering a mix of chat, comedy and music. This week he’s joined in Salford by EastEnders star Nigel Harman, stand‑up Daliso Chaponda and novelist Nikki Smi…
"The Cows Are Mad" is a Radio 4 documentary series that investigates the 1990s BSE crisis, asking where the disease came from and how it jumped to people. Hosted by journalist Lucy Proctor, it has sc…
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and up‑to‑the‑minute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
Edson Burton’s five‑part Radio 4 drama follows 18‑year‑old Kane, a live‑in aide to a respected scientist in an alternate 21st‑century Bristol where slavery still exists
Radical with Amol Rajan is a BBC news and current‑affairs show where Amol Rajan talks to radicals, pioneers and innovators about everything from populism and climate change to AI and economics. The p…
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's late‑night bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
Cash Cow, by journalist Alev Scott, is a five‑part Radio 4 series that looks at the global fertility market – from selling breast milk and eggs to hiring out placentas for surrogacy. Alev, who entere…
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
38 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC Radio 4.
News and views on yesterday’s Westminster stories, on Radio 4’s side channel. It provides a brief wrap‑up of the main parliamentary debates, votes and behind‑the‑scenes moments. Ideal for a concise c…
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.
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Charity chief Paul Farmer joins Lauren Laverne to pick his eight favourite tracks, a book and a luxury item for a desert island. The show follows the Desert Island Discs format and offers a glimpse i…
A look at women's lives and the issues they face, with up‑to‑date talks that aim to inform, push you a bit and lift your spirits.
The Food Programme on Radio 4 digs into food stories. This week Dan Saladino looks at the cacao market’s wild ride – it hit record highs and then crashed. He follows the fallout for farmers, their co…
Cash Cow by Alev Scott pulls back the curtain on the fertility market – from women selling breast‑milk to those hiring surrogates. Journalist Alev Scott talks to the mums who rent out their bodies, w…
A quick roundup of today’s top UK and world news, straight from BBC Radio 4.
Adam Fleming cuts through the noise of today’s culture fights, sorting out what everyone’s really arguing about in a world full of spin and division.
Your up‑to‑date weather outlook.
BBC Radio 4 delivers the day's headlines, in‑depth analysis and a splash of commentary.
New Storytellers is a series of short audio pieces made by BBC Radio 4’s new producers – the Charles Parker Prize winners and Multitrack trainees from under‑represented backgrounds. Each piece follow…
The Archers is the long‑running BBC Radio 4 drama set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the lives, loves and farm business of families such as the Archers, Aldridges and Hebdens. In to…
Set in 1964, Britain tries to sell buses to Cuba and ends up angering President Lyndon Johnson, putting the UK‑US special relationship to the test as Cold War tensions rise in the Americas. The drama…
Living on the Edge is a ten‑part series that puts you in the everyday lives of people who work by the sea. Host Richard King joins Michael and Joanne Wilson as they trawl for shrimp in the winding wa…
A lively lot of garden experts field your queries and dish out practical planting advice.
Set on the Gower in south Wales, this short drama follows Sarah as she deals with her husband’s sudden death and leans on a close group of women sea‑swimmers. Rhian Morgan’s warm reading brings the s…
Last Word is Radio 4’s 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 col…
Sideways is a Radio 4 podcast. Best‑selling author Matthew Syed looks at big ideas hidden in tiny things – from pocket‑size replicas of monuments to everyday objects that shape how we think. He mixes…
PM delivers a full rundown of the day’s news, with the latest headlines, analysis and interviews. It is the go‑to slot for a concise, up‑to‑the‑minute picture of what’s happening across the UK and be…
BBC Radio 4's up‑to‑the‑minute UK and global news.
Dead Ringers is a comedy sketch show that delivers satirical impressions of the week’s headlines. The show is led by impression masters Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens, and the cast includes long‑time con…
The Archers is the long‑running BBC Radio 4 soap set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the ups and downs of farmers, shopkeepers and the colourful locals. This week Lynda faces a shock…
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode host a Radio 4 podcast that looks back at the Swinging Sixties, the decade that put Britain on the global map. They dig into the film and TV that captured the era’s sty…
A current‑affairs chat where the host fires questions at a mix of politicians and journalists.
A quick look back at some of the big moments that shaped the world—from the Great Schism that tore European churches apart to the Football War that sparked a brief but fierce clash in Central America…
BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson revisits the dictators he’s met in his six‑decade career, from the mad to the meek, drawing on his own archives. He talks with former colleagues about cramped te…
Detailed reporting, sharp analysis and up‑to‑the‑minute news from a worldwide viewpoint.
A gritty coming‑of‑age drama from Bristol writer Edson Burton imagines a 21st‑century Bristol where slavery still lives on and a strange experiment is under way. It follows 18‑year‑old Kane, a sunny,…
Americast gives you the lowdown on the latest goings‑on inside Trump’s White House.
A roundup of the day's parliamentary news, commentary and feature pieces.
BBC Radio 4's late‑night bulletin bringing you the day's top UK and world headlines.
Cash Cow by Alev Scott pulls back the curtain on the fertility market – from women selling breast‑milk to those hiring surrogates. Journalist Alev Scott talks to the mums who rent out their bodies, w…
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
39 programmes
World Service is the slot on BBC Radio 4 that carries the BBC World Service’s global news and feature output. You’ll hear the latest headlines, in‑depth reports and occasional documentary pieces prod…
A brisk rundown of UK and world headlines, straight from BBC Radio 4.
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.
Living on the Edge is a ten‑part series that puts you in the everyday lives of people who work by the sea. Host Richard King joins Michael and Joanne Wilson as they trawl for shrimp in the winding wa…
A concise roundup of BBC Radio 4’s national and international news, with quick weather updates and the day’s newspaper headlines. It brings together the main stories you need to know, from UK politic…
Martha Kearney talks with guests about the natural places they love. In this edition, Aardman co‑founder Peter Lord takes her to the medieval Whitcliff Deer Park in Berkeley, Gloucestershire – his fa…
Fresh updates on food, farming and life in the countryside.
Current weather updates and the forecast ahead.
A quick catch‑up on the news and current affairs, plus the Sports Desk, weather forecast and a short Thought for the Day.
Radio 4’s Saturday Live airs on Saturday mornings. Each episode mixes stories and interviews that uncover unusual lives and hidden experiences. If you want a little inspiration before the weekend sta…
Greg Jenner is joined in the eighteenth-century Caribbean by Hannah Cusworth and comedian Kemah Bob to learn about the swashbuckling lives of pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
4/6. Jay Rayner fronts a food‑focused panel where guests chew over tasty tidbits.
Radio 4's take on what's been happening in Westminster.
From Our Own Correspondent is a weekly BBC programme where foreign correspondents give short, personal reports on news and everyday life in the countries they’re based in. It is presented by veteran …
A quick roundup of today’s top UK and world news, straight from BBC Radio 4.
All the fresh updates on personal finance.
Dead Ringers is a comedy sketch show that delivers satirical impressions of the week’s headlines. The show is led by impression masters Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens, and the cast includes long‑time con…
Your up‑to‑date weather outlook.
BBC Radio 4's got the day's UK and global news.
A current‑affairs 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 long‑running BBC Radio 4 soap set in the fictional village of Ambridge. It follows the ups and downs of farmers, shopkeepers and the colourful locals. This week Lynda faces a shock…
1/2. Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in this dark and scandalously funny French masterpiece, in a brand new version by Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre.
The top moments from this week’s Woman’s Hour.
All the day's news, straight up.
Nick Robinson chats with the people steering our politics and finds out what’s shaped their own views.
Current weather reports and forecasts for ships navigating around the UK.
Current weather updates and the forecast ahead.
BBC Radio 4's up‑to‑the‑minute UK and global news.
Ruthie Henshall, Tez Ilyas and Joe Pasquale join Kiri Pritchard McLean with music from Mica Millar and Dave McCabe (of The Zutons).
A look at the personality of a high‑profile figure who's been making the headlines.
Nicky Campbell examines British boarding schools and how they have produced empire‑builders, politicians and a privileged few. He looks at their origins, the strict codes that still govern the houses…
Jarvis Cocker explores the life, death and digital reincarnation of philosopher Alan Watts.
Alex Forsyth, the BBC correspondent who’s been on the ground in Brussels and Westminster, chats with a range of guests about how Brexit has shaped politics and everyday life a decade on. They pull ap…
BBC Radio 4's got the day's UK and global news.
The Food Programme on Radio 4 digs into food stories. This week Dan Saladino looks at the cacao market’s wild ride – it hit record highs and then crashed. He follows the fallout for farmers, their co…
New comedy set in an Ulster Parish somewhere near the border. Chairperson Margot's son Diarmuid is kidnapped and an Health and Wellness officer gets into organised crime.
Simon Reeve hosts a geography quiz where two teams race across Europe. They pop into hidden wine cellars, tackle odd sporting challenges and visit some of the continent’s strangest museums. The show …