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23/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sean Curran reports as Sir Keir Starmer resigns and Andy Burnham returns to the Commons.
Serving
Morning reflection with Bryan Kerr, a Church of Scotland Minister in Kilmacolm, Inverclyde
23/06/2026: Fighting wildfires, training sheep shearers, from hill farm to heritage events
Specialist wildfire firefighting teams are being introduced in England and Wales.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Being Greek
Courtroom Drama
Mary Beard presents the first of five compelling stories from Ancient Greece.
Is it ADHD or perimenopause?
What does the evidence tell us?
Charlotte Edwards; Jeffrey Donaldson convicted; Inclusive fashion; SEND inclusion bases
As England face West Indies in the Women's Cricket World Cup we speak to their head coach.
Claire Wickes and Ashley Henry celebrate chocolate and music
Claire Wickes and Ashley Henry add five more tracks
Education, education, education
When potential to learn meets opportunity to access knowledge, wonderful things can happen
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: How Are Heatwaves Affecting You?
How do heatwaves affect what you buy?
The latest weather forecast
UK braces for hottest June day on record
More than 200 schools across the country are closed as Met Office issues red weather alert
Both Sides of the Court
Tony Hawks enters the debate over free versus paid access to public tennis courts.
22/06/2026
The pressure is on for Ruth.
Episode 5: 1974
Award-winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
Lady on Trial
Elizabeth Chudleigh - Bigamist
Lucy Worsley meets a woman on trial for bigamy in the House of Lords in 1776.
Strikes, Solidarity and South Asian Britain
Strikes, anti-racism and the fight for rights among South Asian Britons.
Dean Atta
Author and poet Dean Atta curates a selection of poetry chosen by listeners.
What does my body odour say about my health?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore body odour.
Heatwave hits UK
The country braces for record-breaking temperatures.
High temperatures cause schools to close
Parts of southern England and Wales face a red warning for extreme heat tomorrow
Series 4
S4 E6: A Wedgie from History
Cheese v Hummus - the battle continues.
Lilian attempts to inspire the next generation.
Bill Nighy on acting, podcasting and style tips
Bill Nighy on his latest film, and the Carnegie Medal winners for Writing and Illustration
Fake Marriages - The real story
The front line on tackling fake marriages
Modified Exam Papers
In Touch hears about accessibility issues faced by visually impaired students during exams
What are Blitz courts?
So-called "blitz" hearings are expanding across England and Wales - but what are they?
When brands collaborate
The rise of brand collaborations – who wins, who loses and why they matter.
Report into Nottingham NHS maternity scandal set to be published
Families await Donna Ockenden's report into failures of maternity care
Episode 7
A spellbinding story of an Irish family, after the Great Hunger. Read by Brian Gleeson.
Cold Cases
Case 12: Borley Rectory Part 2
Danny and the team reopen their files on Borley Rectory.
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as Rachel Reeves takes questions on the economy.
24/06/2026
