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21/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Anne Scargill, Ronnie Appleton, Cecil Wright, Mario Vargas Llosa
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a lawyer, a cricketer and a writer.
Praying with chocolate
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
Exploring a sea of glass at Lea Valley
A special edition reports from the salad growing glasshouses of the Lea Valley.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Christianity and British society
Shahidha Bari with Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley, Bijan Omrani and Lamorna Ash.
Food bank deliveries with dignity
How one charity wants to change the model of food banks by delivering to peoples' houses.
Decluttering: A Woman's Hour special
A deep dive into the psychology of stuff and the impact clutter can have on our lives.
Kieron
A man whose sentence was longer than he had been alive.
Cafe Talk
Paul Seabright's exploration of our trading past: Adam Smith and World War I
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Smart Meters, Holiday Lets and Forecourt Fines
Compensation promise for faulty smart meters.
The latest weather forecast
Pope Francis has died
We hear reaction from around the world as the Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis.
How to build a video empire
YouTube is turning 20. Discover the story behind the video empire that changed everything.
20/04/2025
Jazzer takes centre stage.
Series 5
3. I'm Still Here
Joanna witnesses a random act of kindness and helps a friend in need.
Episode 4
Publisher Mr Abbott is about to experience the downside of the book’s success.
Series 53
Richey Edwards of The Manic Street Preachers
Guests pick great lives they admire or are passionate about.
Series 23
Invisibility Quest
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain search the universe for stuff we can't see
Of Budgets and Bond Markets
Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.
May You Never
John Martyn's most enduring song, from 1971.
Full coverage of the day's news
21/04/2025 Pope Francis has died at the age of 88
Millions of Catholics around the world are in mourning
Series 31
Episode 2
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
Rochelle finds herself on the spot.
JMW Turner: 250th anniversary of Britain's greatest painter
Mike Leigh and Alvaro Barrington on the life and influence of landscape artist JMW Turner.
Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton explores his life and legacy.
Answers to Your Science Questions
Translating noisy geese to time travel across the universe.
The life and legacy of Pope Francis
Tributes have poured in for the pontiff, who has died aged 88.
Episode 6
Since speaking to Nicky's doppelganger, Emily's job and personal life have taken a hit.
Because They Started It
Do the top Nazis deserve a trial? Or just summary execution? And what’s the charge?
Bellboy
Can Marcus save the bells that changed his life?
22/04/2025
