Early
Desert Island Discs
Dr Miriam Stoppard
Doctor and writer Miriam Stoppard joins Lauren Laverne to share the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island.
Doctor and writer Miriam Stoppard joins Lauren Laverne to share the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island.
Morning
Woman's Hour
23/10/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Food Programme
The BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026
Sheila Dillon reveals the winners of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards from Belfast.
Sheila Dillon reveals the winners of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards from Belfast.
5. The Descent
It’s 1951 and the Cambridge Five spy ring is in mortal danger. American cryptanalysts have discovered clues about a potential traitor and they lead to Donald Maclean.
It’s 1951 and the Cambridge Five spy ring is in mortal danger. American cryptanalysts have discovered clues about a potential traitor and they lead to Donald Maclean.
News Summary
23/10/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Antisocial's take on antisocial behaviour.
Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda, and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda, and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.
Weather
23/10/2026
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
Afternoon
World at One
23/10/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
