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12/10/2026
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
09/10/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir
12/10/26 Land Use
As The Archers turns 75 we ask: what is the future of farmland?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Inheritance – from stories to genetics
Secrets, myths and ancient DNA reshape our understanding of the past and present
Sporting solidarity
How one charity is using sport to support young people's mental health.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Mayfield
James Rebanks explores the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages.
Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees by AA Milne
Read by Lenny Henry and introduced by Her Majesty the Queen.
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
11/10/2026
There’s a spanner in the works for Pip.
Series 2
2. Libel She Wrote
Florence is sued for libel when a character in one of her books is based on a real person.
Series 2: Eps 9-16
13. Gloria
By Winsome Pinnock. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
Andrea Wulf and Selina Brown
Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by Harriett Gilbert and guests.
Series 25
Making Waves
Hannah and Dara investigate rare occurences that create geometric patterns on water.
AI on the Farm
Charlotte Smith explores how artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture.
Art That Conquered the World
Ophelia
James Fox asks how John Everett Millais's Ophelia became so famous.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 4
Miles Jupp
Paul asks Miles Jupp about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
Is reconciliation on the cards for Ruth?
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
08/10/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Piglet
Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with Michael Morpurgo and Francesca Simon.
Cobalt
Episode 3
Maita's in Zimbabawe looking for her dad. She's not ready for what she finds.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
13/10/2026
Appetite for Distraction
1. Postman’s Prophecy?
Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
