On Air: 01:00 – 05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
Next: 05:20 – 05:30
Shipping Forecast
27/09/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
The incredible story of a lobsterman at sea
Mathematician Hannah Fry tells the story of a man lost at sea.
What's the best way to keep your hot drinks hot?
Sliced Bread lifts the lid on the world of insulated cups.
Are expensive dishwasher tablets worth the money?
Sliced Bread looks at whether the expensive brands clean any better.
The All in the Mind Awards 2025
Find full details and how to submit nominations for the 2025 Awards.
How one man found love after 88 first dates
Mathematician Hannah Fry looks at love.
Nine of the most memorable mermaids on screen
Screenshot takes a deep dive into cinema's great aquatic characters.
11. Love Bytes
A mathematician struggles to find love. What could be messing with his odds?
1. Earth
Randy Feltface digs deep and dirty.
Dishwasher Tablets
Do more expensive dishwasher tablets clean better? And how do eco versions stack up?
Confidence through coffee
How one cafe helps young adults with learning disabilities get on the job experience.
Worse than Murder
Worse Than Murder: 1. Muriel Is Missing
When Muriel McKay vanishes in 1969, the police are baffled. Then the phone rings.
Central Intelligence
Central Intelligence: Episode 1
Inside story of the CIA, starring Kim Cattrall and Ed Harris.