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BBC News US Election Special
Coverage of the US Election
04/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
’Toss of a coin’ if I’d inherit dementia gene
A gene causing rare dementia plagues Laura Sides' family. Would you test for it, or not?
Where Is Austin Tice?
9. “The Hardest Thing”
The team get answers. Then Josh tells Debra what they’ve found.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Is it time to press pause on AI data centres?
Is it time to press pause on energy hungry data centres?
November 2nd to November 8th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
The Case of the Handwritten Letter
In 19th-century Britain, the new field of forensics is tackling gruesome crimes.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
1956: The End of Illusion
3. Thaw
Khrushchev’s Secret Speech and how it led to an uprising in Hungary.
03/11/2026
Fallon waves a white flag.
Storm Yma
Episode 2
Flood waters rise. Rhiannon and Dale are trapped. By Siân Owen.
AI and the judicial system in England and Wales
How should artificial intelligence be used by judges and the courts?
The Story of Solent City
Owen Hatherley presents the extraordinary story of the Solent City plan.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Live from the UK
Angela Barnes returns for more comedy from across the UK.
Neil finds himself caught in the crossfire.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
29/10/2026
Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson reveal the historical roots of everyday life.
30/10/2026
The story behind your social media feed.
Elham Kashefi on how quantum computing can change the world
Will quantum computing protect our data or put it at risk?
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sober Companion
3. Hard Shoulder
Lucy meets super-fan flight attendant Frankie. Sabrina calls Tim with bad news.
5. The Salad
A plate full of success
Ivy Asks...
Ivy poses a reyt Royal question that sees Amy and Chris embark on a ‘business’ trip.
