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24/07/2026
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
23/07/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
The Power of Idleness
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Shania Twain, musician
Shania Twain, musician, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
What Happened Next?
Leyla Kazim asks: What happened next?
Episode 5: Life and Death
Mud and Darwin bring Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother’s death-and life.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Dead Rabbit
5. Final Day
Seventy people with dogs storm a farm and tear it up. Is something bigger at play?
Bert is causing concern.
Central Intelligence: Series 3
Episode 3
The CIA war-games Vietnam — and predicts disaster.
East Neuk
Richard King meets Ellie Deas in Anstruther harbour.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
I, Pondweed by Rose Biggin
An original story from Rose Biggin.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
Stick to the Script
Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
Full coverage of the day's news
Episode 1
Lucy Porter and three comedian guests chew over the stories everyone is talking about.
Fallon is rocked by an unexpected discovery.
24 Hour Movies
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at films that confine their action to a single day.
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
July 20th - July 26th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
A Brief History of Strangers
Joe Queenan on strangers - an opportunity or a threat?
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode 5
Rowan still doesn't know what has happened to her husband and suspects foul play.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
25/07/2026
