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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes

27/09/2026

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.

05:30 BST

News Summary

27/09/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

05:34 BST

Shipping Forecast

27/09/2026

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

05:43 BST

Bells on Sunday

The church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire

Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.

Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Swithin in Hempsted, Gloucestershire.

05:45 BST

In Touch

Access to Theatre and London Fashion Week

In Touch reports on an initiative that helps blind and partially sighted people access one of the worlds most prestigious fashion events: London Fashion Week.

In Touch reports on an initiative that helps blind and partially sighted people access one of the worlds most prestigious fashion events: London Fashion Week.

06:00 BST

News Summary

27/09/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

06:05 BST

Beyond Belief

Belief and Beards

Giles Fraser delves into the religious significance of beards.

Giles Fraser delves into the religious significance of beards.

06:35 BST

On Your Farm

Farming on Holy Island alongside thousands of tourists

Alison Brigham’s family have farmed on Holy Island for generations but she is struggling with visitors who cross her land, leave gates open and let their dogs chase her sheep.

Alison Brigham’s family have farmed on Holy Island for generations but she is struggling with visitors who cross her land, leave gates open and let their dogs chase her sheep.

06:57 BST

Weather

27/09/2026

The latest weather reports and forecast

The latest weather reports and forecast

07:00 BST

News and Papers

27/09/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

07:10 BST

Sunday

Jehovah’s Witnesses blood u-turn, billionaire ethics, Laurence Olivier’s vicar father

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan.