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05/01/2026
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the foreign secretary about the situation in Venezuela
06/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
1. Overwhelm and News Overload
Claudia Hammond reads from her new book examining the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm
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.
Sean Curran reports as the foreign secretary faces questions on US actions in Venezuela.
Not a partridge in sight
Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
06/01/26 Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme, row over Scottish agri-environment policy, climate resilience.
Wales's new Sustainable Farming Scheme comes into force.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Stats of the Nation
Health
Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain the state of health and the NHS.
Do You Call That Singing?
Why do many great singers speak their songs? Adrian Goldberg on the power of sprechgesang.
Brigitte Macron, Miriam Stoppard, Going It Alone
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying the French first lady.
Courtroom Drama
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the tricks and tropes of trials in film and TV.
2. The Search for Perfection Is Futile
Claudia Hammond reads from her new book on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You & Yours: How did you get healthy and stay that way?
The latest weather forecast
‘Greenland belongs to its people’: Europe warns Trump
Coalition of the Willing leaders meet as official says Greenland should be part of the US.
Series 2
Exiles: Ishi
The mind of Ishi: how one man worked to preserve the knowledge of an entire community.
Tony offers the benefit of his experience.
Almonds and Raisins
Series 2: Episode 2
Adam Usden's family saga about Jewish refugees in Manchester based on Maisie Mosco's novel
Series 4
54. Martha Brown - Domestic Violence
Lucy Worsley meets Martha Brown, accused of murdering her abusive husband in 1850s Dorset.
Prayers through the Checkpoints
We hear from Palestinians striving to reach places of worship amid increased security.
Poems on the Underground
A programme to mark the 40th anniversary of London's Poems on the Underground scheme.
Should we be turning over a new leaf in January?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken ask why making changes is so hard.
US reaction to military action in Venezuela, as President Trump speak to Republicans
How do Americans feel about the military intervention in Venezuela?
Major European powers offer strong support for Greenland
The Trump administration repeats that it wants control of the Danish territory
Habda-Geddon
Finale of the Scots-Asian corner shop comedy. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary.
Will's behaviour causes concern.
Innovations in book clubs, sitcoms by women and a new BBC One prison drama
Dennis Kelly (Matilda the Musical) on his new BBC prison series.
Creation of a Teenage Satanist
Introducing... Creation of a Teenage Satanist
The story of the far right Satanist group called 764 who believe 'no lives matter.'
2025 in Review: Sight Loss Organisations
In Touch assesses the events of 2025 in relation to sight loss organisations.
South Africa and the fight against TB
Why South Africa's global impact in the fight against tuberculosis is under threat.
John Cooper Clarke on Johnny Green, road manager of The Clash
Famous guests pick someone who has inspired their lives
UK and France agree to put boots on the ground in Ukraine
The two countries will station troops in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire with Russia
2. Gertie
A newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce.
The Bearded Vulture
Ben Garrod and Jess French delve inside a decorated bird of of prey, the bearded vulture.
Sean Curran reports as police defend banning fans of an Israeli football team from a match
