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02/08/2026
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
St Peter in Ropley, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from of St Peter in Ropley, Hampshire.
28/07/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
Jamaica: Shaken, not broken
How volunteers are salvaging Jamaica’s 1,600 sacred spaces destroyed by Hurricane Melissa.
Samphire Without the Sea
Charlotte Smith visits a farm in Worcestershire growing samphire under glass.
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Over the Wall Camp
Model David Gandy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Over the Wall Camp
Port Sunlight
A service from Christ Church, Port Sunlight, on the Wirral.
The Aga Khan meets Florence Nightingale
In 1898, Florence Nightingale invited the Aga Khan around to her London home for tea.
Anita Sethi on the Dunlin
Lost on a walk in the North Pennines, Anita Sethi follows the calls of the dunlin.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Emma Grede, businesswoman
Emma Grede, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
The funeral
Matthew Bannister on changing attitudes to dying, death and how we memorialise our dead.
Series 97
2. "Well she had me fooled"
Tony Hawks, Desiree Burch, Cariad Lloyd and Julian Clary.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
Britain's Robot Army
Former army officer Will Robson investigates how today’s technology shapes modern warfare.
31/07/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Screaming Marmots and the Sound of Fear
What are the evolutionary origins of the sounds that frighten us the most?
Alice Childress's seminal 1955 play. As rehearsals continue, Wiletta's unease is building
Janice Hallett
The award-winning writer speaks to a Bookclub audience about her debut novel, The Appeal.
General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.
Gina Lollobrigida interviews Fidel Castro
In 1974, the Italian film icon secured an exclusive interview with the Cuban leader.
Episode 3
Giles Fraser is on a mission to work out the current state of Christianity.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Maryam Moshiri
Maryam Moshiri presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
Jazzer makes a controversial suggestion.
Precious Stones
A journey through stone, memory, and the traces we leave behind.
Eat Whole Grains
Why choosing whole grains can help your heart, your microbiome and your blood sugar.
30/07/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
Toast - Series 7
Wilko
What went wrong at Wilko? Sean Farrington hears how the retail chain ended up toast.
01/08/2026
Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
Simpson's Dictators
John Simpson looks back at the dictators he's met: the mad, the malign and the meek.
Dr Hannah Critchlow picks Professor Colin Blakemore
Dr Hannah Critchlow selects the neurobiologist Professor Colin Blakemore.
4. Love and Grief
What is awe, and where do we find it?
Take It to the Bridge
A brand-new satirical comedy by Gareth Ceredig. Read by Rebecca Front.
03/08/2026
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
