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18/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Pride Before the Fall
Have we fallen out of love with Pride?
Real talent
Spiritual reflection with Prof Alison Jack of Edinburgh University's School of Divinity.
18/08/2026 Bluetongue, solar farm row, vineyards
Bluetongue vaccine, solar farm row, and the heat and vineyards.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Invisible Hands: The American Century
4. Rolling Thunder
The story of the nerdy academic who led America to disaster in Vietnam.
1. Inner Truth
Michael Sheen explores the art of acting.
Sex offenders and ID change, IVF Investigation, A History of Bandanas
We ask why it's so easy for sex offenders to change their names.
A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew
Soweto Kinch, Nolay, Janet Kay and guests are live at the V&A East Museum.
Episode Two - Fighting an Eruption
Life in the shadow of Mount Etna, Sicily’s most dangerous and alluring landmark.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You & Yours: What's your experience of downsizing?
The latest weather forecast.
Children's Commissioner calls for overhaul of Prevent programme
Dame Rachel de Souza says Prevent is failing to help young people ‘fixated with violence’.
Provocateurs
Salvador Dalí
Provocative and surreal, Salvador Dalí blurred art, ego, and illusion to shock minds.
17/08/2026
Emotions run high for Lynda.
No, Prime Minister
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher appears in a sketch with the cast of Yes, Minister.
Lady on Trial
Ladies in Court
Lucy Worsley, Professor Rosalind Crone and barrister Nneka Akodulu KC discuss the cases.
Searching for My Samurai Mother
Rimi Tanaka finds out about her mother's samurai ancestry.
The Deadliest Book in England
Susie Dent investigates a small book that made a big impact.
Is crying good for you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore crying.
Live:
Meta on the stand in landmark trial
Jury trial of Facebook's parent company begins, brought by 29 US states over child safety.
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Series 5
S5 E2: The Best Episode Ever
In Belfast, Paul Sinha presents the best-ever episode of his Perfect Pub Quiz.
Susan puts her foot in it.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Psychiatrist Gwen Adshead visits the largest gang rehabilitation charity in the world.
PIP Review Update, Braille Wine Labels
The Timms Review of Personal Independence Payments want to hear YOUR views on proposals.
Raiders of the lost art
New York's Antiquities Trafficking Unit works to track and return stolen art.
Inside Report Fraud
What really happens when you report a scam?
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Two
Set in 2007, this is a heartwarming tale of community and change.
The Alpaca
Ben Garrod and Jess French unravel the secrets to the success of the alpaca.
Antony Szmierek
The spoken word artist Antony Szmierek selects some of his favourite poems.
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