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The Hill by Rhiannon Tise
A solitary winter walk brings a new perspective to a marriage frozen by tragedy.
09/11/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
03/11/2026
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
The parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary in Fordingbridge Hampshire.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
06/11/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Retelling history in art and drama
History on stage and in paint: new ways of telling the past.
Art for all
How a charity develops art skills and builds self-esteem with free creative sessions.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Growth Conundrum
3. Growing Up
What are the strengths the UK can build on to get the economy growing again?
The Marshalate
In the wake of the French Revolution, Napoleon anoints a new meritocratic nobility
News and discussion of consumer affairs
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
1956: End of Illusion
6. Protest
The effect of popular opinion in the UK, Egypt and Hungary.
08/11/2026
Elizabeth puts her foot down.
Dead Giveaway
Episode 2
Bill Nighy returns as the loveably louche actor-cum-sleuth, Charles Paris.
Strong Poison
John Yorke takes a look at Dorothy L Sayers’s 1930 crime novel.
Sarah Dunant and Peter James
Harriett Gilbert and guests recommend their good reads.
Series 25
Rocket Science
Hannah and Dara talk gunpowder, sparkles, and whether future fireworks might be silent.
Belonging in Spain
Why is Spain's government offering legal status to illegal immigrants and what comes next?
Series 54
Episode 1
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 4
Marcus Brigstocke
Paul asks comedian Marcus Brigstocke about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
Freddie finds his authority questioned.
All the authors shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026
Ahead of tonight's Booker Prize Ceremony, Front Row talks to all the shortlisted authors.
05/11/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Making Them Count
A project to document deaths among people who've experienced homelessness.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Sober Companion
6. Shakira, Shakira
Mid-air, sober companion Tim and flight attendant Frankie attempt to work together.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament