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12/08/2026
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
06/08/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Holding fast and letting go!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Stolen Notes
A priceless instrument goes missing and changes the path of a musician’s career.
Breakin' the Cycle
3. The Right Kind of Violence
As the film shoot descends into chaos, Colin and D decide to shut down their drug empire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
After EncroChat
The EncroChat hack was a huge law enforcement weapon against drugs. But has it worked?
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
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
Michel de Montaigne
What can we learn from the mind of Montaigne who invented the concept of the essay?
11/08/2026
Robert struggles to stay positive.
Survival
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
James Hutton and The Restless Earth
Plunge into the abyss of deep geological time with Karine Polwart.
How a microbe pulled from an Arctic dump could help our fight against climate change.
The First Month
The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 3
3 - Horses, Breaking Bad News, Reels
Horse Therapy, Breaking Bad News and Instagram Reels – which will win?
Carol continues to cause problems.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
07/08/2026
Peace talks for the culture wars.
A space to just be
How one man is building a hiking community for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Invisible Hands: The American Century
3. Operation Ajax
The story of America’s ultimate Invisible hand - the CIA.
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Eight
In prison, Dr Primrose meets an old acquaintance.
Living Forever
6: How to Live Forever
Sunil blew it. Goodbye.
3. The Body That Came from the Sky
Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster Chris Relish.
James Marriott and Jude Rogers
A columnist and an arts journalist choose their favourite books.
13/08/2026
