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04/06/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
Challenges to Adults
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Leon Litvack.
04/06/26 High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged abattoirs, hydropower funding, upland farmer groups
A victory for abattoirs as High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged them.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Evolution of Trees
How trees first arose from small plants and changed the world, and why new trees emerge.
There's Been An Under-Discussion (with Natalie Haynes)
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
Al Fayed abuse allegations, Co-housing, Ovarian cancer, Queens
Survivors of alleged abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed on meeting Sir Keir Starmer yesterday.
Liam Young
Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.
Zane: The House
NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Trainer Wars
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
Toast - EasyCinema
Stelios, the EasyJet founder, tells Sean why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off.
The latest weather forecast
Starmer criticises Elon Musk over Henry Nowak comments
The PM takes aim at the world's richest man for his comments about the Henry Nowak case
Bombshell: Five Faces of Marilyn Monroe
4. The Sex Symbol
Did Marilyn Monroe like being a sex symbol? Celebrating 100 years of an icon.
03/06/2026
Helen is intrigued by a new notion.
The London Recruits
1970: British volunteers sign up for a covert anti-apartheid mission inside South Africa.
Anglesey/Ynys Môn
Clare explores the south side of Anglesey/Ynys Môn with Emily Coates and Nic Parry.
Carers Worldwide
Broadcaster Jo Whiley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Worldwide
How did people speak throughout history?
Michael Rosen meets popular YouTuber Simon Roper, who tries to recreate how people spoke.
Rethink... modern monarchy
"Neo-royalism" and why the world's newest monarchies may not be royal at all.
How is AI going to change science?
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
The Makerfield special
We visit ahead of one of the most consequential by-elections in modern political history.
Starmer tells Musk: Back off over Henry Nowak murder
PM accuses the billionaire of trying 'whip up' division with police discrimination claims
Series 3
3: The UK
Comedian Ellie Taylor argues why she thinks the UK should split into lots of kingdoms.
Akram suffers a crisis of confidence.
Review: High Society and film Savage House
Plus: Fiona Mozley's new novel, Awake Awake.
BP v 'Shouty' Albert
David Yelland and Lauren Beeching look at the spectacular PR fallout from a sacking at BP.
Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Laura Kuenssberg on her exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
Ben Elton, Sarah Jane Morris & band, Suzi Ruffell, Keith Brymer Jones, Barns Courtney
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Andy Burnham says he would seek to enter a leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor says he would join any challenge for the Labour leadership.
Episode 9 - a naoi
Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry’s Ben Cohen)
The ice cream activist on why it pays to prioritise ethics.
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs demand a tougher line on Russa over strikes.
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