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BBC National Short Story Award 2025
Little Green Man by Edward Hogan
Edward Hogan's tender story is in the running for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award.
03/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Whitsun Weddings
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem The Whitsun Weddings.
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.
Gifts that keep giving
Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
Dead Funny History
The Brontës
Tragedy and triumph in the Brontë story.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean takes Martha Kearney to visit her favourite island.
03/01/26 Farming Today This Week: Farms for City Children at 50, horse-powered pints, mart tradition, 18th century farmer diary
Farms for City Children turns 50, horse-powered pints, livestock mart traditions
The latest weather reports and forecast
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Josh Widdicombe, Helen Sharman and the Inheritance Tracks of Emily Watson
Adrian Chiles is joined by Josh Widdicombe, Dr Helen Sharman and Finlay Wilson.
Emperor Nero: ancient Rome’s most infamous ruler
Join Greg and his guests in ancient Rome to learn all about Emperor Nero.
Porcelain by Moby
The ethereal sound of Moby's massive hit from 2000.
Radical History: Greek Gods, Roman Emperors and Religion (with Tom Holland from The Rest Is History)
Historian and podcaster Tom Holland on the origins and evolution of radical ideas.
Rebuilding a life amid Syria's ruins
In the ruins of the district of Ghouta a man starts to rebuild his home - and his life.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Making Tax Digital and Savings Rates
The big change coming for small traders and landlords in April.
Best of The News Quiz 2025
A satirical smorgasbord of the best of 2025
The latest weather forecast
Looking Ahead to 2026
BBC journalists gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2026 might have in store.
How to Make a Hit TV Show
TV’s top format-makers reveal what works, and what doesn't, in unscripted TV.
02/01/2026
A vigil is held at the hospital
Two on a Tower
Part 1 - The Astronomer
Hardy's romantic melodrama sets two lovers' lives against the backdrop of the universe.
Weekend Woman's Hour: Toni Collette, Adults regressing, The Archers special
The Muriel's Wedding actor on her new film, Goodbye June
US Strikes Venezuela and Captures Maduro
An extended edition of PM, covering the US capture of Venzuela's president.
Trump: US will "run" Venezuela
US launches strikes on Venezuela and captures its president, Nicolas Maduro
Sally Magnusson, Ray Bradshaw, Grado, Clive Anderson, Nathan Evans x SAINT PHNX, Mairi Campbell
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Zohran Mamdani
The new mayor of New York and at just 34, the youngest since 1892.
Ricky Gervais
Comedian and writer Ricky Gervais reveals his formative creative influences.
Robert Graves and 'I Claudius', L years on
A portrait of Robert Graves, 50 years on from the TV adaptation of I, Claudius.
Downton Abbey
Kirsty Wark's guests reflect on the launch of TV drama series Downton Abbey.
A Wild Mushroom Chase
Sheila Dillon goes foraging for wild mushrooms in the Peak District in Derbyshire.
Series 2
3. Feminist Poetry, Betrayal, Pool Parties
Host Chloe Slack is joined by a guest editor, and it’s time for the annual charity appeal.
Roleplay
Lady Macbeth
Stories and reflections of actors from across the world who have all played the same part.
