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15/06/2025
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
St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Chad’s Church in Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
Funding for Specialist Education
New College Worcester has launched a campaign on wider for specialist education.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Objects and Stories
How objects like shoes and watches help tell the history of slavery and wartime atrocities
150 Not Out – The Robinsons of Strickley
Meet the Robinsons – celebrating 150 years of nature-friendly dairy farming in Cumbria.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
upReach
Beneficiary Nuh Cooper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of upReach.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
God in Three Persons
A service from St George's Hanover Square London on Trinity Sunday.
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
Tolga Atkas on the Wood Pigeon
For biologist Tolga Aktas, a city walk is a chance to observe different pigeon species.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Lord Alf Dubs, politician and campaigner
Lord Alf Dubs, politician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
It’s panic stations at Spiritual Home, and Ambridge gather to say a final farewell.
14/06/2025
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 9
3. Suspicious Death
A suspicious death leaves Alfie with a mystery to solve.
The latest weather forecast
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Ireland's Pot of Gold
Spend now or save – a dilemma for the Irish government, enriched by huge tax revenues.
Perton Staffs: Used Compost, Angry Peonies and Ant-tics
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are in Perton to answer your gardening conundrums.
King Lear - Episode Two
John Yorke takes a look at King Lear, Shakespeare’s most brutal tragedy.
King Lear: Part 2
Richard Wilson takes on the mighty Shakespearean King who foolishly gives away his kingdom
Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak speaks about her latest novel and explores its links to three other works.
Programme 6 - Wales vs Scotland
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 6/12
Charleston church shooting
Polly Sheppard, a survivor of the 2015 Charleston shooting, describes how it unfolded
Boo Hewerdine, Fiona Benson, Alison Binney, Yvonne Lyon, Eartoon
Ian McMillan's guests are Boo Hewerdine, Fiona Benson, Alison Binney, and Yvonne Lyon
Emma Clarke
Emma Clarke presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Miranda issues an ultimatum.
Lost and Found
Illuminated enters the world of a missing Jack Russell Terrier in St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Read a poem
How reading poetry could boost your mood and relax your body.
The Art of Listening
Michael Rosen talks to Dr Haru Yamada about how we listen, and how we can do it better.
13/06/2025
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 Evolution of Lungs
From the mechanics of the first breaths on Earth to the reason we hiccup.
Knock Knock by Kirsty Logan
In Kirsty Logan’s new short work, Wilbur prepares to meet his dad for the very first time.
16/06/2025
Worse than Murder
3. The Waiting Game
The McKays' phone rings off the hook, but Muriel’s kidnapper, M3, has gone AWOL.
