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16/10/2026
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
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Who do you think you are?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jo Moir.
16/10/26 What will a farmer be?
The Archers at 75: what will it mean to be a farmer in the next 75 years?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Ann Patchett, writer
Ann Patchett, writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Regenerative Farming and Nutrition
Does regenerative farming change the nutritional value of what we eat?
Piglet is Entirely Surrounded by Water by AA Milne
Read by Hayley Atwell and celebrating a century of Pooh.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
15/10/2026
Freddie’s feelings are hurt.
Underground
Episode 5
As Thornfield burns, Axel has an offer for Charly.
Life Without Bats
The night sky loses its bats and their secret soundscape. What happens next?
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Let Them Have Their Fun by Lauren Mackenzie
A sightseeing trip takes an unexpected turn for Grace and her family.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
14/10/2026
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 121
Episode 7
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
The storm clouds gather in Ambridge.
Young People In Care
Screenshot delves into the ubiquity of young people in care on screen.
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
October 12th to October 18th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Bread
Shahidha Bari and guests look at the way bread comes up in history, religion and economics
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Eeyore
Frank Cottrell-Boyce talks with children’s writers Nadia Shireen and Charlie Higson.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
17/10/2026
Appetite for Distraction
5. The Future of Attention
Matthew Syed asks what it means to be distracted in a media world vying for our attention.
