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10/08/2026
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
07/08/2026
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
What goes around, comes around
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Series 9
Is a university education still worth it?
Is university still delivering social and career progress for young people?
No World Order
3. Russia goes its own way
From 9/11 to Iraq, assassinations and the invasion of Georgia in 2008
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Sophie
A woman from Texas whose life is upended by a conviction for stealing an air conditioner.
Episode 1
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Recluses
Emily Brontë
How did the writing of accomplished author Emily Brontë benefit from her reclusive nature?
09/08/2026
There’s controversy at the summer fete.
Series 4
Episode 5 - The Toy Man
A new relationship for Louisa has repercussions for everyone. Stars Angus Deayton.
Libra - Episode One
John Yorke explores Don DeLillo’s 1988 novel Libra.
Actor Laurence Olivier with Derek Jacobi and Tim Walker
Famous guests nominate someone they love or admire.
Emperor Constantine the Great: Christianity and the Roman Empire
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Roman emperor, Constantine the Great.
Burnham's Pledge
Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
Series 53
Episode 7
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 97
4. "The left-hand area"
Julian Clary, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Cariad Lloyd.
Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
06/08/2026
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Six
Dr Primrose meets George, then resumes his search for Olivia.
5. Supriza Liza/6. Lady C's Fever Dream
Liza’s personal life collides with work as tensions on set begin to rise.
Agnès Poirier & Nikki May
More guest recommendations for good books to binge on.
11/08/2026
