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04/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Roman Centurion - a mystery to ponder
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
Power and Community
A series of personal reflections on power.
In Celebration of the Daffodil
Martha Kearney is in Cambridgeshire to celebrate the humble daffodil.
04/04/2026 Farming Today This Week: Ferry disruption, fishing industry hit by fuel costs, lambing, wild daffodils
Warnings ferry service disruption putting animal welfare at risk on Scottish islands.
The latest weather reports and forecast
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Bear Grylls, Music Composition, Flaming Feasts, and the Inheritance Tracks of Lesley Joseph
Bear Grylls joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
Celebrating Stoppard
John Yorke celebrates the radio dramas of Tom Stoppard.
Celebrating Stoppard: The Dissolution of Dominic Boot
Tom Stoppard's first play for BBC Radio. A man, a taxi and a mounting problem.
Stoppard at Work
Actors, directors and more share insights on working with the playwright Tom Stoppard.
Rethinking Democracy: Would Citizens Do a Better Job than Politicians? (Hélène Landemore)
The Yale Political Theorist and author makes the case for citizen rule.
Viktor Orban's anti-Ukraine election gambit
The Hungarian PM is seeking re-election with tough rhetoric about Ukraine and the EU.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Pension Age Rise and April Tax Changes
Millions of people are set to work for longer as the State Pension age starts to rise.
Series 4
Jesus Christ Superstarmer, and Dark Satanic Mills
And was The Naked Week builded here, among these dark satanic Mills?
The latest weather forecast
Lord Falconer, Heledd Fychan MS, Ben Maguire MP, Dame Penny Mordaunt
James Cook presents political debate from Stanley Arts in Croydon, south London.
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
03/04/2026
Brian tries to speak to Miranda.
Celebrating Stoppard: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
1. In the Wings
Tom Stoppard's comedy about two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet.
2. Mission
Tom Stoppard's existential comedy about two minor characters from Hamlet.
President Trump says Tehran has 48 hours to make a deal
The president pressures Iran as the search intensifies for a missing US crew airman.
Collagen (2026 update)
What's the latest on Collagen?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
President Trump issues ultimatum to Iran
President Trump tells Iran to make a deal, or face Hell in 48 hours.
Jen Brister, Angelique Kidjo, Giles Terera, Jojo Moyes, Tessa Rose Jackson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Jed Mercurio
The man with the midas touch, Jed Mercurio, one of the UK’s most successful screenwriters.
Don McCullin
Photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals his cultural influences and formative experiences.
Tom Stoppard: Verbatim
Sir Tom Stoppard's life story in his own words.
Celebrating Stoppard: Darkside
A play for radio by Sir Tom Stoppard incorporating The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
Generation Z
Jaega Wise investigates how economics and social media are effecting how young people eat.
Series 2
4. The Politics of Utopia
Is the dream of a perfect society the most dangerous idea in politics?
Series 39
Final, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
05/04/2026
Yann Martel
The writer Yann Martel on his new novel, Son of Nobody, and its three literary influences.
