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08/04/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Responding to your science questions
Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.
St Peter - a new life begun
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
I fled for my life at 16 to escape the Iranian regime
Dr Sian Williams talks to a young woman forced to flee her Iranian home to save her life.
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
5. Doctor’s Orders
Who do you trust - the BBC or a cardiologist with millions of followers?
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Experiments
An investigation into widespread medical abuse in German children's homes.
April 6th to April 12th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
Dominic joins the crew on board the lifeboat as it heads out to a yacht in difficulties.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
A Trip to the Dentist
Mark Miodownik reveals how we have air to thank for our shiny teeth and healthy bodies
07/04/2026
Adam has some news for David.
Celia's Secret
Episode 2
Michael Frayn confides his shame to Radio 4 listeners at misunderstanding so much.
The latest news from the world of personal finance.
Power to The People: Rewiring Britain
Douglas Fraser explores the scale and the challenges of rewiring Britain's national grid.
The Decisions That Made Me
Alan French (Thomas Cook, CEO)
Alan French on being at the helm of a collapsing company and turning it around.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Amy Annette: I Survived the Noughties
Award-winning comedian Amy Annette survived the Noughties. Now they're back.
David is full of the joys of spring.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
Hiranya Peiris on unravelling the story of the universe
Hiranya Peiris on discovering the origin and evolution of the universe.
Episode 1
Ali Ansari takes us on a Persian grand tour from 3000 BC to the present.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode 8
Rescued from the sinking sand, a shaken Thomas is welcomed into a nearby inn to recover.
2. The Bet
Brian is in a fix. Roger extends the hand of friendship.
2. Wintery Wonderland
A series of surreal stories parodying the guided meditation boom. Starring Mina Anwar.
Nice shoes, now about those drugs!
Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest.
09/04/2026
