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29/09/2026
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The Silence of the Oligarchs
Russia's super-rich once ruled the country - could they restore their political influence?
Am I enough? Am I performing well enough?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
29/09/2026: Precision breeding, Community farm, Mentoring on farm
Precision breeding, Community farm, Mentoring on farm.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Gillian Forrester on gesturing gorillas, babbling babies and the origins of human language
Professor Gillian Forrester on how we became the walking, talking great apes we are today.
How do we judge someone’s emotions?
Plus, we reveal the All in the Mind Awards judging panel.
'Empty nesters', Electronic tagging, Actor Lara Ricote
How has becoming an 'empty nester' impacted your life - a loss, a joy or a bit of both?
Nature
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.
2. Trapped in the Ice
Trapped in the ice, the Karluk's crew face scurvy and starvation. Read by Edmund Kingsley.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: "How are you affording to buy or rent a decent quality home?"
The latest weather forecast
Andy Burnham prepares to make his first Conference speech as PM
We're in Liverpool, where the prime minister will promise to bring 'hope' to the country.
Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen
4. Matthew Todd's in his 50s
Journalist and writer Matthew Todd talks about self-acceptance in his 50s.
28/09/2026
Ian finds himself torn.
A Place Called Home
1. Riverbourne Rising
A tower block is falling apart and the tenants revolt when the landlords refuse to listen
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Atomic Bomb
Why did a minister run towards Hiroshima immediately after the atomic bomb?
Texts of Terror
Giles and the panel grapple with the horrific passages in holy scripture.
Pop Art Remixed
Gavin Turk explores British pop art and its legacy.
How can we better understand neurodiversity?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the conversation around neurodiversity.
Burnham pledges to scrap triple lock and change electoral system
The prime minister says he's offering honesty, ideas and a clear direction.
Andy Burnham sets out his vision on social care
The PM says he'll scrap the existing state pension triple lock to pay for it
Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S1
S1 E2: Should we just 'man up'?
Modern masculinity. Should we just ‘man up’?
Ed has a controversial suggestion.
BBC National Short Story Award and Young Writers Award 2026
The winners of both prizes are announced live from BBC Broadcasting House.
Tinderbox Britain - Are we ready for more wildfires?
After a record breaking wildfire season, are we prepared for the growing threat?
Cost of Living Research, Non-Visual Noticing in Poetry
In Touch celebrates National Poetry Day with two visually impaired poets.
Nepal: In the shadow of a glacier
The 1000-year-old Himalayan community now facing an existential threat.
Drones: Small machines, big business
Drones are getting cheaper, smarter and longer-range. So where does the industry go next?
The PM vows to end existing triple lock on pensions in 2030
Andy Burnham sets out his vision for the country at Labour conference in Liverpool
Episode 2
As Red and Róisín grow closer, tensions at home rise.
Half-Life
6. Tranquility
Joe's great-grandfather settles in the United States where his mental health deteriorates.
Pauline Black of The Selecter on Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex
Famous people pick someone they love or admire.
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