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BBC National Short Story Award 2025
Rain: a history by Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller is the first wrier in contention for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award
31/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Independence
Chloe Dalton’s memoir about her unlikely and transformative relationship with a wild hare.
Toads Revisited
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Toads Revisited.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
Sacha Dench investigates the plight of one of the world's most persecuted birds.
A Trumpet at Midnight
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with singer and musician Ruth Jennings.
31/12/25 Cider Apple DNA
How DNA testing is unlocking the secrets of historic cider orchards.
Theresa May Guest Edits Today
Former Prime Minister Theresa May is the sixth and final Today guest editor this year.
Numbers of the Year 2025
A plethora of interesting numbers you may not know about.
Two Nottingham Lads
2. Damascus to Donetsk
Aiden and Graham's separate paths from Nottingham to Ukraine converge in the Donbas.
Toni Collette, Women of the Year, Disciplining children
The Muriel's Wedding actor on her new film
Can cash grants help end homelessness?
Is a one-off cash payment a way to ending someone’s homelessness?
29th December to 4th January
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
High Windows
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem 'High Windows'
Masters of the Impossible
Richard Wiseman explores the strange world of mind magic and the life of David Berglas.
Hunt family bravery prompts Queen to share assault story
The Queen: 'every woman has a story'. The special envoy for women and girls joins us.
Episode 3 - Water
Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.
30/12/2025
Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins
Snow White’s Radio Drama Romance
A further frolic for the Radio Drama Department as they record another Christmas pantomime
Can You Make a Creative Job Pay?
Creative industries add billions of pounds to the UK economy, but how do you make it pay?
Marnie Chesterton travels to the birthplace of quantum theory armed with just one question
3. Intrusive Memories
Claudia Hammond looks back to a study exploring intrusive memories in cancer patients
How to Make a Hit TV Show
TV’s top format-makers reveal what works, and what doesn't, in unscripted TV.
Britain prepares for the New Year
We write 2025 into the history books and look ahead to 2026.
Queen praises Hunt family's bravery after triple murders
Queen praises the bravery of racing commentator John Hunt's family after triple murders.
Series 1
Animals
The latest installment of Ian's series searching for early evidence of British comedy.
Series 2
Life and Death
Tony gets a new haircut to look like Paul Weller but ends up looking like Sue Perkins.
George goes on the rampage with shocking consequences
Hogmanay live from Glasgow with Belle & Sebastian
Kirsty Wark is joined ahead of the bells by poet Michael Mullen and Belle & Sebastian.
Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions
Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.
Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks
Egyptian chemist Jehane Ragai on proving forged paintings and uncovering masterpieces.
Arriving in Santiago de Compostela with Sharon, Shirley and friends
Clare arrives in Santiago de Compostela with a group of friends completing the Camino.
The Glow-worm
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
Israel bars 37 aid organisations from Gaza
One resident of Gaza tells us about her fears over the ban
Episode Three
The search for Miquel’s mother continues.
David Eagle: See No Eagle
3. The Anti-Social Accordionist
Blind folk singer and stand-up comedian David Eagle tells tales of his life in music.
Fast-paced comedy sketches from breakout online stars The Squid.
Yair by Emily Abdeni-Holman
Emily Abdeni-Holman's lyrical story is up for this year's BBC National Short Story Award.
