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Series 39
Heat 6, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
15/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Bryan Washington
The American writer speaks about his new novel Palaver and its three literary influences.
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.
Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from Holy Trinity Church in Privett, Hampshire.
Pavement Parking in England, Charity Law
Local councils across England are to be granted new powers to tackle pavement parking.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Prison violence, sound and survival
A prize-winning study of the sounds of prison life, and an exploration of victimisation.
The Crofting Archaeologist
Rose Ferraby meets an archaeologist and crofter in Shetland.
The latest weather reports and forecast
The new leader of the RC church in England and Wales; war surgeon David Nott
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Samaritans
Ambassador Scarlett Moffatt makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Samaritans.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
St Matthew's Gospel
A service from St Olave Hart Street, in the City of London, exploring St Matthew’s gospel.
Hannah Stitfall on the Long-tailed Tit
Film-maker Hannah Stitfall on searching for the nests of long-tailed tits in early spring.
What's going right in the world.
Calls for new inquiries over Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy
MP says there should be new inquiry over Andrew's time as UK Trade Envoy.
Richard Young, photographer
Richard Young, photographer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
There's big news at Brookfield.
Whodunnit?
Emma Freud is joined by a surprise guest to discuss this week's major events in Ambridge.
Series 96
2. I’ve never seen anything like it!
Paul Merton, Rachel Parris, Cariad Lloyd and Paterson Joseph.
The latest weather forecast
How much have the continued allegations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor damaged the Royal Family?
Is the Royal Family able to manage the continued fallout from the Epstein files?
Beyond the Feed: Muslim Women and the Dawah Bros
The message of online male Muslim influencers and what happens when women speak out?
Tyne Valley
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Tyne Valley, Newcastle.
Gone with the Wind - Episode 2
John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
Gone with the Wind: Episode 2
The American Civil War novel, a stunning tale of love and loss, dramatised by Rachel Joyce
Jennifer Niven
Author Jennifer Niven invites Take Four Books to ‘Meet the Newmans’ in her newest novel.
Heat 7, 2026
The discovery of the coelacanth
In 1938, a fish was found that was believed to have been extinct for 65 million years
Richard Dawson, Jacob Polley, Sarah Howe, Frank Cottrell Boyce on John Carey
Ian's guests are Richard Dawson, Jacob Polley, Sarah Howe and Frank Cottrell Boyce.
Sir Vince Cable calls for probe into Andrew claims
He wants claims to be investigated by police.
Julie Hesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Alice has a suggestion to put to Rex.
A Lemur’s Song
What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
Take a Breath
How learning to control your breath can lower anxiety and enhance your decision making.
Tourette Syndrome
Michael Rosen talks to Ione Georgakis about Tourette syndrome.
Meredith Hooper, David Young, Dorothy Solomon, Derek Kelly
Matthew Bannister on an author, a lawyer, an agent and a farmer.
Pension Delays Apology and Romance Scams
Capita says sorry to thousands of people left in limbo with no access to their pensions.
Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi wins landslide victory
Young Japanese voters power the country's first woman leader to an historic election win
How will Keir Starmer reset his government?
Nick Eardley and guests discuss UK defence and recent domestic political turmoil.
The Code of Hammurabi
The impact of the wide-ranging laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylon from 4,000 years ago.
Hearts in Lattes
A new story from Allan Radcliffe about a strained relationship between mum and daughter.
