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04/11/2026
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05/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Case of the Handwritten Letter
In 19th-century Britain, the new field of forensics is tackling gruesome crimes.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Spiritual reflection with Rupa Mooker, a lawyer and member of Glasgow’s Sikh community.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jataka Tales : Stories of the Buddha's Many Births
An ancient collection of stories narrating the past lives and forms of the Buddha.
Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Series 35
Leaf it to Nature
Adam Rutherford and Jessica Fostekew explore the evolution and ingenuity of leaves.
The Adventure of the Hunting Party
Sherlock Holmes fans are on the case and Joe Bell's precious anonymity is under threat.
Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
Brain Research UK
Louise Looney makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.
Plug-in Solar Panels
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
1956: End of Illusion
4. Ike
The dilemmas Eisenhower faced and how his allies misjudged him.
Neil finds himself caught in the crossfire.
Threads of Healing
Bal returns to her childhood Gurdwara to confront her mother and a painful family past.
Columban Way from Newcastle to Dundrum
Clare explores a stretch of the Columban Way in County Down from Newcastle to Dundrum.
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 1
5. The Funeral
The Alzheimer's Alliance gang cause havoc at a funeral.
Tracy tries to get to the truth.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Rick Wakeman, The Tiger Lillies, Oz Clarke, Nadine Shah, Allyson June Smith
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sober Companion
4. It's Giving Britney
Lucy tries to cope with her fear of flying and Tim learns more about her past.
Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people on ideas to change the world
Seeing John Berger
Memories of the influential artist and writer John Berger.
