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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Choking Tomatoes
An early morning reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Campbell
17/07/26 The Great Yorkshire Show
The Great Yorkshire Show: farmers break off from an early harvest and head to Harrogate.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Paul Farmer, charity leader
Paul Farmer, charity leader, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Shabana Mahmood profiled, Make-up free photos, World Cup female lead medic
How Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood might fare if she becomes Chancellor.
Inside the Chocolate Crisis
Cacao prices broke all records and then they crashed. Dan Saladino explores the fallout.
Episode 5
The legal ramifications of renting a womb require complex contracts.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Speaking ill of the dead
Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died?
The latest weather forecast
Andy Burnham confirmed as Labour's leader
The MP for Makerfield will enter No 10 in days
New Storytellers 2026
After Confession
Confessions don't end once spoken, they live in the people who hear them.
16/07/2026
Helen provides a shoulder to cry on.
Central Intelligence: Series 3
Episode 2
Britain sells buses to Cuba threatening to derail the special relationship.
Morecambe Bay
Richard King goes fishing for shrimp in Morecambe Bay with Michael and Joanne Wilson.
Birmingham: Bonsai, Black Elder, Blueberry and Bees
Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit Birmingham.
Afterdrop by Jane Fraser
After her husband’s death, Sarah finds inspiration in a group of women sea-swimmers.
Sam Neill: the silent child with a stutter who became a movie star
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
Small Giants
Shrinking down the things that matter most, to something we can hold in our hand.
Andy Burnham is officially Labour leader
He'll become Prime Minister on Monday. What do we know about his plans for Number 10?
Andy Burnham takes over as leader of the Labour party
Mr Burnham pledged to give 'hope back' to the country
Series 27
England out, Starmer out, School's out
The Dead Ringers team train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
Lynda faces a shocking accusation.
The Swinging Sixties
Ellen and Mark revisit the decade that transformed Britain's image around the world.
Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Constable Memorial Hall, Suffolk.
July 13th - July 19th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
From Our Rome Correspondent
The BBC's veteran Rome correspondent David Willey looks back at his 50-year career.
Andy Burnham takes over leadership of the Labour Party
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham sets out his vision for the country
A coming of age story set in an alternative world where slavery has never been abolished.
Will Trump's primetime speech help him challenge the midterm elections?
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Susan Hulme with news and views from Westminster.
18/07/2026
