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08/04/2025
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the government relaxes electric car sales targets.
Learned from the birds
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
Scottish Farm Incomes, US Trade Red Lines, Farmed Trout
Latest figures show a 50% drop in the average Scottish farm income.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
What's happened to your pay?
Sean Farrington explores why average wages haven't increased in nearly 20 years.
Assisted Dying: What might the final moments be like?
James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end.
The first UK womb transplant, Hair Braiding Chemicals, Jess Kidd
What will be in the impact of the first womb transplant in the UK?
Tawiah and Linton Stephens round off the series
Tawiah and Linton Stephens add the final five tracks to the current playlist.
2. The Hidden Paradox
Misha Glenny on why mining rare earth metals could either help or harm the environment
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: How is your business coping at the moment?
How is your business coping at the moment?
The latest weather forecast
Trade stand-off between world’s two superpowers
China hits back in trade war with US. Will the ripples hit the UK?
When Banksy Comes to Town
2. Beside The Seaside
What happens when Banksy paints on your wall? Things kick off in Margate and Lowestoft.
07/04/2025
Rochelle struggles with the reality of her situation.
Baba Joon (Father Dear)
The complicated relationship of a daughter, her father, Wales and his homeland of Iran.
History's Secret Heroes: Series 3
The Night Witches
A group of Soviet women take to the skies to become night bombers.
Faithful Food
Mona Siddiqui and the panel explore the role food plays in religion.
Art that Conquered the World
The Great Wave
James Fox asks how Hokusai's The Great Wave became so famous.
How can I look after my knees?
A pain in the knee. Can we do anything about it? Chris and Xand van Tulleken find out.
Full coverage of the day's news
08/04/2025 US China trade tensions escalate
The White House has confirmed that it will introduce 104% tariffs on Chinese imports
Series 10
2. Love on the Spectrum
A long drive home gives David the chance to think - and try fast food.
It’s the end of an era at the dairy.
Kym Marsh on Abigail's Party, Severance creator Dan Erickson, film franchises in flux
Kym Marsh on Abigail's Party, Severance creator Dan Erickson, film franchises in flux.
The Boys Are Not Alright
Investigating the rise of boys being radicalised online and the solutions to tackle it.
Dr Fred Reid
In Touch focuses on the life and achievements of the late Dr Fred Reid.
Unidentified Flying Drones in Denmark
Mysterious drone sightings in Denmark reveal a new era in UFOlogy.
2. Sin É (Part 1)
Mark speaks to the brother of one of the first people interrogated by Stakeknife.
Can US-China trade war be resolved?
US imposes 104% tariffs on Chinese imports
7. The Russett Room
E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
8. The Terminator
Musk fears a 'Terminator future', where robots destroy humans. So why is he creating AI?
Sean Curran reports as the Prime Minister faces 90 minutes of questioning from MPs.
09/04/2025
