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BBC National Short Story Award 2025
Two Hands by Caoilinn Hughes
Caoilinn Hughes' story is under consideration for the BBC National Short Story Award 2025.
02/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Secret Paths
Chloe Dalton’s memoir about her unlikely and transformative relationship with a wild hare.
Bridge for the Living
Simon Armitage explores Bridge for the Living.
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.
An elephant destined for fame, and a legacy that will echo in time.
Loving the Sun
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with singer and musician Ruth Jennings.
02/01/26 Wildlife or Pest? The Wild Goats of Langholm Moor
Wild goats: culling, conservation and controversy.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jojo Moyes, writer
Jojo Moyes, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Living at home during university, Child violence in the DRC, What is RED-S?
With more university students than ever living at home, what is student life like today?
A Wild Mushroom Chase
Sheila Dillon goes foraging for wild mushrooms in the Peak District in Derbyshire.
Aubade
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Aubade.
Pick of the Year 2025 (Part 2)
Jeanette Winterson presents a selection of audio highlights from 2025 across the BBC.
A Northerner’s Guide to London
Satirical audio fiction about a lost northerner in London. Written by Antonia Gospel.
The search continues for victims from the deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Authorities say at least 40 people have died and many are in hospital seriously injured.
Episode 5 - Earth
Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing
01/01/2026
It's panic stations in Ambridge
Spores: Series 2
Episode 3. Fool’s Sickener
The team in Canada bring in bonobos while in Europe a frightening discovery is made.
Dead Funny History
The Brontës
Tragedy and triumph in the Brontë story.
Postbag Edition: Sefton Park Palm House
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team venture to the Sefton Park Palm House in Liverpool.
A New Way to Live by PT McAllister
Kathleen learns that even after years of marriage, her husband John can still surprise her
Brigitte Bardot, Sir Alec Reed, Alwyn Crawshaw, Dame Shân Legge-Bourke
Jon Kay on an actor, a businessman, an artist, a landowner
Numbers of the Year 2025
A plethora of interesting numbers you may not know about.
Swiss authorities say sparklers likely to blame for fire
Police are still trying to formally identify victims from the fire in a Swiss bar.
Officials say they believe sparklers caused fire which killed 40 people in Swiss bar
Fire at Swiss bar believed to be "caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles"
Best of The News Quiz 2025
A satirical smorgasbord of the best of 2025
A vigil is held at the hospital
Courtroom Drama
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the tricks and tropes of trials in film and TV.
Looking Ahead to 2026
BBC journalists gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2026 might have in store.
29th December to 4th January
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Travel
Travel past and present and broadening the mind? Travel journalists and historians debate.
Iran warns against US intervention
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised comments from President Trump
Episode Five
As the thaw begins, Miquel searches the roads for his mother.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Little Green Man by Edward Hogan
Edward Hogan's tender story is in the running for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award.
