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18/10/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham in Worcestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham
Getting Active
A group of sporty visually impaired people provide tips and advice on how to keep active.
New Atheism
Giles and the panel explore "New Atheism".
BBC Food & Farming Awards finalist: Bronagh O'Kane
Bronagh O'Kane farms regeneratively and works to bring like-minded farmers together
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Pope Leo's health, Mecca pact, vicar fuel costs
Pope Leo's health, Mecca pact, vicar fuel costs.
Willow Foundation
Broadcaster John Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation.
The Feast of St Luke - Crediton Parish Church
A live service from the Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, Crediton.
The final journey of Chief Long Wolf
In 1997, the remains of a Lakota leader were returned from London to South Dakota
Jack Baddams on the Brambling
Every autumn ornithologist Jack Baddams looks forward to the arrival of the brambling.
Riots in France: has President Macron lost control?
Organisers say half a million people were protesting.
Dr Miriam Stoppard
Doctor and writer Miriam Stoppard shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
There’s a spanner in the works for Pip, and Freddie’s feelings are hurt.
Navi Pillay
Human rights judge and winner of Nobel Peace Prize.
Series 4
Miles Jupp
Paul asks Miles Jupp about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
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The house that Bibi built
Israelis head to the polls for an election like no other.
Childline at 40
An exploration of 40 years of Childline.
The Potting Shed at the GQT Summer Garden Party
Kathy Clugston presents a special Potting Shed edition of Gardeners’ Question Time.
Ben Johnson
The dirtiest race in history.
Celtic Christie: The Unexpected Guest
Classic whodunit from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.
John Grisham
The best-selling US author on his latest novel, The French Illusion, and its influences.
Brain of Britain - Semi-final 1, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Billy Wilder films and the Nuremberg Trials.
Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘utopian’ town
In 1948, a “utopian” town of houses was designed by America’s greatest architect.
Around the Globe
There's an international flavour to Radio 4's poetry programme presented by Ian McMillan.
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Live:
Dr Hannah French
Dr Hannah French presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
It’s Pip and Stella’s wedding day.
The Mysterious Case of Annie Elizabeth
An ancient apple tree leads to Annie Elizabeth, and a Victorian scandal.
Thief at the British Museum
6. Lone Wolf or Scapegoat?
Peter Higgs is sacked, but the British Museum’s director turns on Ittai.
Listeners React to BBC Radio Cuts, You and Yours, and an Interview of the Year
Andrea Catherwood hears your reactions to recent BBC Radio 4 cuts.
Margaret Hamilton: the woman who helped put man on the moon
Also, war criminal Biljana Plavšiċ, journalist Felicity Green and composer George Fenton.
Capita Investigation and ISA changes
National Audit Office to review of the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
Saudi Arabia hit by the Houthis
An attack on Riyadh airport has exposed the limitations of Saudi Arabia's air defences.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
The Battle of Antietam
The American Civil War battle that prompted Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.
Let Them Have Their Fun by Lauren Mackenzie
A sightseeing trip takes an unexpected turn for Grace and her family.
19/10/2026
Can the UK go it alone on AI?
Aleks and Kevin ask whether the UK can stay sovereign in the global AI race.
