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02/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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.
Armando Iannucci is joined by David Dimbleby for the last episode before a summer break.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
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.
Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show.
Gut Microbiome Tests (including Zoe, Randox etc.)
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
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 2
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.
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, 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.
03/07/2026
