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08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
03/06/2025
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Solidarity
Racial sympathy amongst white Americans and the meaning of solidarity.
Off Grid, On Tables
Theo Whyte visits the off-grid farm selling to some of the country’s best restaurants
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Carers UK
Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Leeds Cathedral: Pilgrims of Hope
A celebration of Pentecost from Leeds Cathedral.
The Wonder Woman of DC Comics
In 1976 Jenette Kahn became the first female head of DC Comics, home of the superheroes
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner
Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
David makes a decision, and Fallon fears for the future.
07/06/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 9
2. Freedom of Expression
Alfie explores the limits of freedom of expression, with another comic look at the law.
The latest weather forecast
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Excluded
Reactive feature from Radio 4, exploring what's really happening behind the headlines.
06/06/2025
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
King Lear - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at King Lear, Shakespeare’s most brutal tragedy.
Part 1
Richard Wilson takes on the mighty Shakespearean King who foolishly gives away his kingdom
James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works.
Programme 5 - Northern Ireland v The North
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 5/12
Mary Fisher's 'A Whisper of Aids' speech
In 1992, Mary Fisher set out to fight the prejudice faced by those with HIV and Aids
The Verb moved from Radio 3
Haroon Rashid
Haroon Rashid presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Bridge Farm faces disappointment.
You've Got Worms
Sink into the dirt to meet the hidden worms that squelch through the darkness.
Cook from Scratch
How cooking from scratch can help lose weight and boost your mood.
Lists
Michael Rosen and linguistics researcher Jo Nolan discuss the joy of making lists.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
The Vienna Secession
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Vienna Secession.
Who Is the Cello Playing? by Tim Pears
A man tells his doctor about his son's strange obsession, while another truth is revealed.
09/06/2025
Worse than Murder
2. Alick, Darling
As the police hunt for clues about Muriel’s disappearance, the tabloids hunt for a scoop.
