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02/07/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
02/07/26 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture 2026
Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Seashells
The familiar sight in the sand that reveals the diversity and intricacy of marine life.
Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Live:
Tania Bruguera
Cuban performance and conceptual artist Tania Bruguera reveals her cultural influences.
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Science
A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?
Sliced Bread - Series 17
Gut Microbiome Tests
Can a test tell you what's living inside your gut - and what to do about it?
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement
4. Terror
A pair of environmentalists burn down a ski resort in Colorado, USA.
01/07/2026
George struggles to say no.
Missing Presumed Drowned
A drama based on the true events surrounding the sinking of Arandora Star on 2 July 1940.
In the Footsteps of Little Nell
Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
News coverage of Andy Burnham. BBC Cuts. The Archers
Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC Radio 4 news programmes.
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
How do you immortalise natural history?
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 2
S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Just Answer the Question
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether refusing to take questions is good PR.
Jamie Murray, Sky ITV deal, Building a media business
Tennis champion Jamie Murray on why he’s starting a YouTube channel with his brother Andy.
Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, Gabriella Cilmi, Gina Birch
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
What Happens When a Bell Rings in Heaven by Ben Okri
Ben Okri riffs on a Yoruba tale. Read by Burt Caesar.
Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
03/07/2026
