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Today 13:45 - 14:00

David Cannadine explores the history of the Union Jack.

Today 14:00 - 14:15

Brad finds himself in an awkward position, and Leonard drops a shocking bombshell.

Today 14:15 - 14:45

. 1/4. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war, by Veep writer David Quantick.

Today 14:45 - 15:00

A selection of short stories by the celebrated Norwegian author Jon Fosse, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature. Ep 5/5 The boy makes another attempt to reach the water.

Today 15:00 - 15:30

The true story of Georgian Britain's worst husband and the wife who took him on; a colourful, candid account of an artist's childhood; a novel inspired by a Sri Lankan architect.

Today 15:30 - 16:00

8/13. Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain learn about a tiny jellyfish that could hold the secret to immortality - and ask what other long-lived animals have superpowers we could learn from...

Today 16:00 - 16:30

If at first you don't secede, should you really try, try, try again? Journalist Dani Garavelli wants to find out.

Today 16:30 - 17:00

2/6. Jay Rayner and the panel are at a school in Liverpool in celebration of World Children's Day. Joining Jay are Melissa Thompson, Rob Owen Brown, Jordan Bourke and Zoe Laughlin.

Today 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Today 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Today 18:30 - 19:00

3/6. Henning Wehn revisits the German National Anthem, Lucy Porter and Rory Bremner guess well-known idioms in Catchphrase, and Tony Hawks gives iconic films a nautical twist.

Today 19:00 - 19:15

Suspicions rise for Amber, and Ruth ends up with egg on her face.

Today 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Today 20:00 - 20:30

David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the government's proposals for asylum reform and ask what the rest of Europe is doing.

Today 20:30 - 21:00

As the delegates depart, what will be COP 30's legacy? And how will it be worded? We speak to former climate negotiator Camilla Born. And breaking world records according to maths.

Today 21:00 - 21:45

Adam Rutherford explores the history and future of genetic science with Matthew Cobb, Alison Bashford and Charlotte Houldcroft.

Today 21:45 - 22:00

Trystan Jones, from The Community Impact Initiative, tells Rachel Burden how teaching communites building skills also improves their confidence and wellbeing.

Today 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Today 22:45 - 23:00

William Goldman's fictional account of how he came to transform The Princess Bride from a dull historical satire into a tale of true love and high adventure.

Today 23:00 - 23:30

2/5. A psychological horror story set in the mysterious world of mycelium. Social worker Cassie is troubled by spreading mould. But no one will listen to her when she warns of danger.

Today 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48

1/5. Journalist and commentator Zoe Strimpel asks thought-provoking questions about the family in contemporary British life in a specially commissioned series for Radio 4.

Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Tomorrow 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Tomorrow 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.

Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Tomorrow 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Tomorrow 09:00 - 10:00

1/4. In the first of four 2025 BBC Reith Lectures, recorded in London, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman asks what can be done to counter the moral decay of today's un-serious elites.

Tomorrow 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:45

Trumpeter, saxophonist and bandleader Peter Long and bassoonist Amy Harman join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe to add five more tracks.

Tomorrow 11:45 - 12:00

2/5. The journalist and commentator Zoe Strimpel asks thought-provoking questions about the role of family in contemporary Britain. Today, she looks at married life when it goes wrong.

Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:00

David Cannadine looks at the history and symbolism of the Sword of State.

Tomorrow 14:00 - 14:15

Suspicions rise for Amber, and Ruth ends up with egg on her face.

Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:00

4/6. By Clara Glynn. At the end of her tether about her teenager's unpredictable and disruptive behaviour, a mother seeks a possible solution in mediation.

Tomorrow 15:00 - 15:30

8/10. When European American settlers begin displacing the indigenous Lakota from their ancestral lands, one enigmatic warrior refuses to surrender.

Tomorrow 15:30 - 16:00

How Antoni Gaudí became God's architect.

Tomorrow 16:00 - 16:30

Tamana Ayazi, Afghan journalist and film-maker, joins Omid on his latest rescue mission, saving two rare collections of Afghan music cassettes before the Taliban destroy them.

Tomorrow 16:30 - 17:00

Chris and Xand examine the biology of dry skin, whether it can be prevented, the science of moisturisers, and the trends surrounding washing and moisturising.

Tomorrow 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

2/7. Frank Skinner and guests discuss the most fashionable way to wear a pizza, the most unfashionable way to wear a Tam o' Shanter and the tallest swimming trunks in the world.

Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15

Emotions run high at the rewilding, and Joy attempts to be sensitive.

Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:40

News-making original journalism investigating stories at home and abroad.

Tomorrow 20:40 - 21:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Tomorrow 21:00 - 21:30

Has widespread criticism of the legal profession gone too far, putting solicitors, barristers, advocates and even judges under threat?

Tomorrow 21:30 - 22:00

Paul Farley is of an age where he's losing his hearing, and the world around him is shrinking. It's time for him to find out what difference hearing aids could make to his life.

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Tomorrow 22:45 - 23:00

Buttercup is the most beautiful woman in the world and she's about to realise she's in love with a farm boy.

Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30

5/10. A group of teenage goths move into a shared house, embracing the melancholic and macabre goth lifestyle. But when you look into the darkness, sometimes it looks back...

Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48

2/5. The journalist and commentator Zoe Strimpel asks thought-provoking questions about the role of family in contemporary Britain. Today, she looks at married life when it goes wrong.

Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Wednesday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Wednesday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Wednesday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.

Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Wednesday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30

In this powerful interview, Jess Martinez shares why she courageously spoke out about the child sexual abuse she suffered - and how justice was finally served, 30 years later.

Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00

3/6. With access to never before broadcast internal emails, can we learn how Kate Clanchy's publisher responded to the online debate?

Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Wednesday 11:00 - 11:40

News-making original journalism investigating stories at home and abroad.

Wednesday 11:40 - 11:45

Women get the vote in New Zealand, a human ancestor is discovered, a 'diplomatic' mission. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.

Wednesday 11:45 - 12:00

3/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on family in contemporary Britain, the journalist asks thought provoking questions. Today, she explores the institution through the lens of gender.

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 12:04 - 12:18

David Cannadine examines the history of the ballot box.

Wednesday 12:18 - 13:57

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 13:57 - 14:00

The latest weather forecast.

Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15

Emotions run high at the rewilding, and Joy attempts to be sensitive.

Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00

5/6. By Clara Glynn. Murdo has to try to find common ground between ambitious parents and the person who sold them the 'perfect' horse for their daughter.

Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00

4/8. Where toddler anger, changeling and neurobiology myths collide. Revealing how cultural beliefs and gender shape how we understand, respond to, and raise emotional children.

Wednesday 16:00 - 16:15

Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.

Wednesday 16:15 - 17:00

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00

As part of the BBC's Scam Safe Week, cop turned comic Alfie Moore dives into the world of scams.

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15

George's feelings are hurt, and Tracy has concerns.

Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

1/4. In the first of four 2025 BBC Reith Lectures, recorded in London, the Dutch historian Rutger Bregman asks what can be done to counter the moral decay of today's un-serious elites.

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00

When a war loving Prince realises he needs to marry, the royal family begin searching for a suitable bride.

Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15

3/5. Tom and Lauren are dreaming of winning big at the pub quiz, trouble is they don't have enough team mates or knowledge to actually win. Can Neil save the day?

Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30

As part of the BBC's Scam Safe Week, Welsh comedian Leila Navabi takes on the phone scammers, flipping the script on who is fooling who.

Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Thursday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 00:30 - 00:48

3/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on family in contemporary Britain, the journalist asks thought provoking questions. Today, she explores the institution through the lens of gender.

Thursday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Thursday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Thursday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Thursday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Thursday 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.

Thursday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Thursday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Thursday 09:00 - 09:45

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Margery Kempe (1373-1438), the English mystic who went to Jerusalem and dictated her life story, said to be the first autobiography in English.

Thursday 09:45 - 10:00

Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Natalie Haynes decode the world of political language.

Thursday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Thursday 11:00 - 11:45

Brian Cox and Robin Ince dive into the slippery science of the elusive eel.

Thursday 11:45 - 12:00

4/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on family in contemporary Britain, the journalist asks some thorny questions. Today, the impact on children when families breakdown is up for discussion.

Thursday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 12:04 - 12:32

What should you do when you've just been scammed? And will you ever see that money again?

Thursday 12:32 - 12:57

Why did a successful bottled water from Coca-Cola come and go from the UK within six weeks?

Thursday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Thursday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 13:45 - 14:00

David Cannadine looks at the history and symbolism of Black Rod.

Thursday 14:00 - 14:15

George's feelings are hurt, and Tracy has concerns.

Thursday 14:15 - 15:00

6/6. By Clara Glynn. Two sisters run into problems while building their dream house on the Island of Mull. Can Murdo help to ensure the completion of the project?

Thursday 15:00 - 15:27

The Essex Serpent author takes Martha Kearney to see the rook and jackdaw roost at Buckenham Carrs, Norfolk. At dusk thousands of birds gather to settle in the trees for the night.

Thursday 15:27 - 15:30

Garden historian Advolly Richmond makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Village Water.

Thursday 15:30 - 16:00

The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.

Thursday 16:00 - 16:30

David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

Thursday 16:30 - 17:00

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Thursday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Thursday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Thursday 18:30 - 19:00

1/4. Marley wants to join a new gym. Unfortunately, he can't afford the fees. Meanwhile Taylor needs an interesting character to write about - Angie thinks she knows just the person.

Thursday 19:00 - 19:15

Disaster strikes for Ed, and Justin raises an interesting prospect.

Thursday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Thursday 20:00 - 20:15

Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.

Thursday 20:15 - 21:00

Social media, anti-social media, breaking news, faking news: this is the programme about a revolution in media.

Thursday 21:00 - 21:45

Ben Fogle, Terry Deary and Sarah Hall join Stuart Maconie at the Kendal Mountain festival with music from Smith & Liddle and Holly Brooke.

Thursday 21:45 - 22:00

Armando Iannucci, Stewart Lee and Natalie Haynes decode the world of political language.

Thursday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Thursday 22:45 - 23:00

How does a simple giant that loves to rhyme become a master villain's henchman?

Thursday 23:00 - 23:30

Conversations about tomorrow, from Today.

Thursday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Friday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 00:30 - 00:48

4/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on family in contemporary Britain, the journalist asks some thorny questions. Today, the impact on children when families breakdown is up for discussion.

Friday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Friday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Friday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Friday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Friday 05:43 - 05:45

A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.

Friday 05:45 - 06:00

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Friday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Friday 09:00 - 10:00

Sir Salman Rushdie, writer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Friday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Friday 11:00 - 11:45

Jaega Wise uncovers the extraordinary story of Tam o' Braan and the counterfeit Scottish tea that fooled London's top hotels and retailers.

Friday 11:45 - 12:00

5/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on the role of family in Britain, the journalist asks thought provoking questions. Today, thoughts on alternatives to the nuclear family structure.

Friday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 12:04 - 12:57

How does the work of Charles Darwin and the other great theorists of evolution stand up in a time of climate change and habitat destruction?

Friday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Friday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 13:45 - 14:00

David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.

Friday 14:00 - 14:15

Disaster strikes for Ed, and Justin raises an interesting prospect.

Friday 14:15 - 14:45

Reeling from disaster, Rita's secrets are revealed. A near-future murder mystery in the remotest possible location.

Friday 14:45 - 15:00

Poet Paul Farley explores the significance of circles and loops. He completes his journey at the Large Hadron Collider, the circle which is unlocking the secrets of the universe.

Friday 15:00 - 15:45

Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus are in Henley on Thames.

Friday 15:45 - 16:00

A volume of poetry stirs up powerful emotions on a school visit, in this new story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of Trespasses, read by Dervla Kirwan.

Friday 16:00 - 16:30

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.

Friday 16:30 - 17:00

In this powerful interview, Jess Martinez shares why she courageously spoke out about the child sexual abuse she suffered - and how justice was finally served, 30 years later.

Friday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Friday 18:30 - 19:00

5/6. A bold, audacious take on the week's news, with a blend of the silly and the serious.

Friday 19:00 - 19:15

Emma requires reassurance, and Brad's fears escalate.

Friday 19:15 - 20:00

Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe explore the rich web of connections in music.

Friday 20:00 - 20:55

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.

Friday 20:55 - 21:00

Women get the vote in New Zealand, a human ancestor is discovered, a 'diplomatic' mission. Radio 4 discovers fascinating stories from the past.

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

Shahidha Bari is joined by guests including Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch and Zoe Strimpel.

Friday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Friday 22:45 - 23:00

Ever wondered how the death of Inigo Montoya's father came about?

Friday 23:00 - 23:30

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Friday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.

Saturday 00:00 - 00:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 00:30 - 00:48

5/5. In Zoe Strimpel's series on the role of family in Britain, the journalist asks thought provoking questions. Today, thoughts on alternatives to the nuclear family structure.

Saturday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 01:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Saturday 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection with Ronnie Convery, director of communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.

Saturday 05:45 - 06:00

Poet Paul Farley explores the significance of circles and loops. He completes his journey at the Large Hadron Collider, the circle which is unlocking the secrets of the universe.

Saturday 06:00 - 06:07

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.

Saturday 06:07 - 06:30

The Essex Serpent author takes Martha Kearney to see the rook and jackdaw roost at Buckenham Carrs, Norfolk. At dusk thousands of birds gather to settle in the trees for the night.

Saturday 06:30 - 06:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Saturday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Saturday 07:00 - 09:00

Today (Saturday).

Saturday 09:00 - 10:00

Ben Miller joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.

Saturday 10:00 - 10:30

9/13. What would Earth be like without a tilted axis? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate.

Saturday 10:30 - 11:00

3/6. Jay Rayner and the panel are in Birmingham answering questions from a keen audience. Joining Jay is Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson, Jeremy Pang and Zoe Laughlin.

Saturday 11:00 - 11:30

Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster.

Saturday 11:30 - 12:00

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

Saturday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 12:04 - 12:30

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Saturday 12:30 - 12:57

5/6. A bold, audacious take on the week's news, with a blend of the silly and the serious.

Saturday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Saturday 13:00 - 13:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 13:10 - 14:05

Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.

Saturday 14:05 - 14:45

Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?

Saturday 14:45 - 15:00

Emma requires reassurance, and Brad's fears escalate.

Saturday 15:00 - 16:30

David Edgar's compelling drama explores the transforming democratic landscape. Two American political strategists do battle as Eastern Europe emerges from behind the Iron Curtain.

Saturday 16:30 - 17:00

Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.

Saturday 17:00 - 17:30

Full coverage of the day's news.

Saturday 17:30 - 17:54

Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

Saturday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Saturday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Saturday 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 18:15 - 19:00

Stuart Maconie is joined by guests Angie Le Mar, Phil Ellis and Nabil Elouahabi, with music from Seb Lowe and Goodnight Louisa.

Saturday 19:00 - 19:15

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Saturday 19:15 - 20:00

Brian Cox and Robin Ince dive into the slippery science of the elusive eel.

Saturday 20:00 - 21:00

Pioneering documentary-maker Rex Bloomstein reflects on 50 years exposing the stark realities of life in an over-crowded, under-resourced and often crisis-ridden prison system.

Saturday 21:00 - 22:00

Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

Saturday 22:00 - 22:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Saturday 22:15 - 23:00

Jaega Wise uncovers the extraordinary story of Tam o' Braan and the counterfeit Scottish tea that fooled London's top hotels and retailers.

Saturday 23:00 - 23:30

2/4. It's Listeners' Week! Host Chloe Slack (Sian Clifford) is listening to the listeners who have suggested things to listen to, including vaping, the maths of parenting and murder.

Saturday 23:30 - 00:00

5/10. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis uncover unlikely links between random places, people and things as they travel between Elton John and the air fryer, with guest Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Sunday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 00:15 - 00:48

Karl Ove Knausgaard speaks to Take Four Books about his new novel, The School of Night, and together with presenter James Crawford they explore its connections to three other texts.

Sunday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Sunday 01:00 - 05:30

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Sunday 05:30 - 05:34

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Sunday 05:43 - 05:45

Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints in Basingstoke.

Sunday 05:45 - 06:00

News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.

Sunday 06:00 - 06:05

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 06:05 - 06:35

How Antoni Gaudí became God's architect.

Sunday 06:35 - 06:57

After building up her organic farm business from scratch, Hannah Thorogood's farm is now under threat. It's in the middle of land earmarked for a giant reservoir.

Sunday 06:57 - 07:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Sunday 07:00 - 07:10

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 07:10 - 07:54

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Sunday 07:54 - 07:57

Actor and comedian Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trees for Cities.

Sunday 07:57 - 08:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Sunday 08:00 - 08:10

The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.

Sunday 08:10 - 08:48

Radio 4's Sunday morning service.

Sunday 08:48 - 08:58

On 11 September 1951, a train in Communist Czechoslovakia was hijacked and driven to freedom in West Germany.

Sunday 08:58 - 09:00

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.

Sunday 09:00 - 10:00

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Sunday 10:00 - 11:00

Lauren Laverne invites her castaway guests to share the soundtrack of their lives.

Sunday 11:00 - 12:15

Brad finds himself in an awkward position, and disaster strikes for Ed.

Sunday 12:15 - 12:30

An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.

Sunday 12:30 - 12:57

3/6. Henning Wehn revisits the German National Anthem, Lucy Porter and Rory Bremner guess well-known idioms in Catchphrase, and Tony Hawks gives iconic films a nautical twist.

Sunday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Sunday 13:00 - 13:30

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

Sunday 13:30 - 14:00

Our spy novel image of the enigmatic foreign agent at the hotel bar may need a rethink. Gordon Corera investigates a new criminal front line in the world of espionage.

Sunday 14:00 - 14:45

Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus are in Henley on Thames.

Sunday 14:45 - 15:00

The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke unpeels the metafictional layers of William Goldman's fairytale for adults.

Sunday 15:00 - 16:00

Swashbuckling dramedy about a pirate's quest for true love and a swordsman's quest to avenge the death of his father.

Sunday 16:00 - 16:30

James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.

Sunday 16:30 - 17:00

6/10. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are on a mission to get from hot air balloons to the Shipping Forecast in the most entertaining way possible, with the help of Angela Barnes.

Sunday 17:00 - 17:10

In 1971, US publishers were rocked by one of the biggest hoaxes in literary history - a fake autobiography of the reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes by conman Clifford Irving.

Sunday 17:10 - 17:54

2/3. Dr Guddi Singh is on a mission. She wants to find out what influences the health and wellbeing of our children and whether it's time for a new approach.

Sunday 17:54 - 17:57

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Sunday 17:57 - 18:00

The latest weather reports and forecast.

Sunday 18:00 - 18:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Sunday 18:15 - 19:00

Chris Power presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.

Sunday 19:00 - 19:15

Chris makes his feelings clear, and Eddie has a brainwave.

Sunday 19:15 - 19:45

A raw and intimate perspective on the terror, anger, and hope of living through war.

Sunday 19:45 - 20:00

Michael reveals how taking up video gaming can sharpen your attention and your eyesight - and which types of games give the greatest brain benefits.

Sunday 20:00 - 20:30

The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.

Sunday 20:30 - 21:00

Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.

Sunday 21:00 - 21:25

The latest news from the world of personal finance.

Sunday 21:25 - 21:30

Actor and comedian Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Trees for Cities.

Sunday 21:30 - 22:00

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world.

Sunday 22:00 - 23:00

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Sunday 23:00 - 23:45

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Margery Kempe (1373-1438), the English mystic who went to Jerusalem and dictated her life story, said to be the first autobiography in English.

Sunday 23:45 - 00:00

A volume of poetry stirs up powerful emotions on a school visit, in this new story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of Trespasses, read by Dervla Kirwan.

Monday 00:00 - 00:15

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 00:15 - 00:45

When George Floyd died in 2020, companies rushed to post black squares and proclaim their support for BLM. Comedian and satirist Heydon Prowse asks, did anyone really mean it?

Monday 00:45 - 00:48

Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints in Basingstoke.

Monday 00:48 - 01:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Monday 01:00 - 05:00

BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.

Monday 05:00 - 05:04

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 05:04 - 05:34

News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.

Monday 05:34 - 05:43

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

Monday 05:43 - 05:45

Spiritual reflection with Ronnie Convery, Director of Communications for the Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.

Monday 05:45 - 05:57

The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.

Monday 05:57 - 06:00

The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.

Monday 06:00 - 09:00

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

Monday 09:00 - 09:45

Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Paul Davies and Caroline Smith explore space, quantum frontiers and what meteorites reveal about life beyond Earth, with Tom Sutcliffe.

Monday 09:45 - 10:00

1/5. Emily Knight celebrates 60 years of James Bond on the big screen, with an alternative cast of Bond characters... from the animal kingdom.

Monday 10:00 - 11:00

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Monday 11:00 - 11:45

Sally Tilt and Dr Kerensa Hocken, two forensic psychologists who work in prisons, interview people who have committed offences to understand their lives and the causes of crime.

Monday 11:45 - 12:00

1/5. The very start of this story of friendship is captured in a photograph, taken in Piccadilly 1965. Fresh from newly independent British colonies the men featured look full of hope.

Monday 12:00 - 12:04

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 12:04 - 12:57

News and discussion of consumer affairs.

Monday 12:57 - 13:00

The latest weather forecast.

Monday 13:00 - 13:45

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 13:45 - 14:00

1/5. While Augusto Pinochet is in London, recovering from surgery, a lawyer for his victims races to seize an unlikely opportunity to bring the notorious Chilean dictator to justice.

Monday 14:00 - 14:15

Chris makes his feelings clear, and Eddie has a brainwave.

Monday 14:15 - 14:45

. 2/4. Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders star as respected novelist Florence and movie star Selina, in a sparkling comedy series about two sisters at war, by Veep writer David Quantick.

Monday 14:45 - 15:00

12/5. It's 1946, and Hope and Jim Kiffin are faced with a dilemma.

Monday 15:00 - 15:30

The Interior Design Master and novelist present their book choices.

Monday 15:30 - 16:00

9/13. What would Earth be like without a tilted axis? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate.

Monday 16:00 - 16:30

Our spy novel image of the enigmatic foreign agent at the hotel bar may need a rethink. Gordon Corera investigates a new criminal front line in the world of espionage.

Monday 16:30 - 17:00

3/6. Jay Rayner and the panel are in Birmingham answering questions from a keen audience. Joining Jay is Jocky Petrie, Tim Anderson, Jeremy Pang and Zoe Laughlin.

Monday 17:00 - 18:00

News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines.

Monday 18:00 - 18:30

National and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Monday 18:30 - 19:00

4/6. Henning and Tony grapple with Swanee Kazoo, Lucy offers new definitions for the Uxbridge English Dictionary and Rory tries his hand at some 80s German pop.

Monday 19:00 - 19:15

Amber struggles with her emotions, and Joy has reservations.

Monday 19:15 - 20:00

Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

A weekly programme that illuminates the mysteries and challenges the controversies behind the science that's changing our world.

Monday 21:00 - 21:45

Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Paul Davies and Caroline Smith explore space, quantum frontiers and what meteorites reveal about life beyond Earth, with Tom Sutcliffe.

Monday 21:45 - 22:00

1/5. Emily Knight celebrates 60 years of James Bond on the big screen, with an alternative cast of Bond characters... from the animal kingdom.

Monday 22:00 - 22:45

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Monday 22:45 - 23:00

1/8. The radio operator who took the calls for help from a sinking dinghy presents herself at the police station in Cherbourg.

Monday 23:00 - 23:30

3/5. A psychological horror story set in the mysterious world of mycelium. Social worker Cassie is troubled by spreading mould. But no one will listen to her when she warns of danger.

Monday 23:30 - 00:00

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.