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Seeing John Berger
Memories of the influential artist and writer John Berger.
06/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Adventure of the Hunting Party
Sherlock Holmes fans are on the case and Joe Bell's precious anonymity is under threat.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05/11/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
Spiritual reflection with Rupa Mooker, a lawyer and member of Glasgow’s Sikh community.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Paul Sinton-Hewitt, founder of parkrun
The founder of parkrun, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, shares his favourite music with Lauren.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Guy Singh-Watson: A Life Through Food
The pioneering founder of Riverford Organic meets Leyla Kazim to share his food story.
The Case of the Texan Legacy
With Sherlock Holmes killed off, Professor Joe Bell tuns to matters of life and death.
Fighting Wildlife Crime
How is tech helping to fight wildlife crime? With Tom Heap and Helen Czerski.
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
1956: End of Illusion
5. Lie
A secret agreement and how Eden failed to cover it up.
Tracy tries to get to the truth.
Out of Time
3. What Kind of Coward Are You?
As Fred risks all to find help, Maria makes a discovery that changes everything.
Life Without Tears
No more tears, for sore eyes or sad films. What happens when the tap is turned off?
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
The Hill by Rhiannon Tise
A solitary winter walk brings a new perspective to a marriage frozen by tragedy.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
’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?
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 5
Episode 1
Andrew Hunter Murray and Jon Holmes return with a bold, audacious take on the week's news.
Elizabeth doesn’t know what to do for the best.
Claire Wickes and Segun Akinola launch a brand new series
Segun Akinola and Claire Wickes add the first five tracks in the brand new series.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Wrekenton in Gateshead.
November 2nd to November 8th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Seriousness
Matthew Sweet and guests discuss what happened to seriousness.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sober Companion
5. Frankie, Leader of the Emeralds
Mid-flight, Lucy’s sobriety takes a terrible turn and Tim is forced to call for help.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Start Making Sense
1. Visionary Sight
Tom Shakespeare explores the role of sight for blind artists.
