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11:00 BST

File on 4 Investigates

Are white working class girls falling behind?

A BBC investigation has found that across England, GCSE results for girls have fallen, with a sharp decline among white working class girls in English and Maths.

A BBC investigation has found that across England, GCSE results for girls have fallen, with a sharp decline among white working class girls in English and Maths.

11:40 BST

This Week in History

April 13th to April 19th

Astronauts avoid disaster, a pioneering medical discovery, and a surprising lack of news.

Astronauts avoid disaster, a pioneering medical discovery, and a surprising lack of news.

11:45 BST

Morteza

Morteza is young Basiji (Islamic militia). A woman turns up at his door to ask for his help - a childhood friend has murdered one of their old commanders, and needs his help.

Morteza is young Basiji (Islamic militia). A woman turns up at his door to ask for his help - a childhood friend has murdered one of their old commanders, and needs his help.

12:00 BST

News Summary

15/04/2026

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

12:04 BST

You and Yours

15/04/2026

News and discussion of consumer affairs

News and discussion of consumer affairs

12:57 BST

Weather

15/04/2026

The latest weather forecast

The latest weather forecast

Afternoon

13:00 BST

World at One

15/04/2026

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

13:45 BST

3. Education

Teenage girl from all over the country talk to Catherine Carr about education, equality, behaviour and ambition.

Teenage girl from all over the country talk to Catherine Carr about education, equality, behaviour and ambition.

14:00 BST

The Archers

14/04/2026

Stella tries to keep her fears in check, and Lottie plans a date with someone new.

Stella tries to keep her fears in check, and Lottie plans a date with someone new.

14:15 BST

Drama on 4

The Shell Seven

The 'Shell Seven' admitted criminal damage to Shell HQ in April 2019, but they did not plead guilty. They wanted to put their case before a jury. By Margaret Heffernan.

The 'Shell Seven' admitted criminal damage to Shell HQ in April 2019, but they did not plead guilty. They wanted to put their case before a jury. By Margaret Heffernan.

15:00 BST

Money Box

15/04/2026

The latest news from the world of personal finance

The latest news from the world of personal finance