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05/08/2026
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
30/07/2026
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
Often it’s the everyday things that prepare us for the hard thing
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rev Carolyn Skinner.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Good Vibes Only
When tragedy strikes, why do we so often respond with positivity?
Breakin' the Cycle
2. A Hood Story
Colin and D begin production, but remain tempted by their lucrative drug dealing business.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
A Romanian Ransom
Uncovering a secret Cold War trade of animals in exchange for Jewish lives.
August 3rd - August 9th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. Inheritance Disputes
Lawyers tell Tony Hawks about the huge rise in inheritance disputes.
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
3. Shelter
Dan Richards looks to the past to gather knowledge and skills for an uncertain future.
04/08/2026
Bert comes a cropper.
Hoping
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
Precious Stones
A journey through stone, memory, and the traces we leave behind.
Humans are around 70% water. But where is it all? And what's it doing inside us?
The First Week
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
2 - Reformer Pilates, Persistence, Free Flaps
Jamie MacDonald’s Reformer Pilates faces stiff competition from Free Flaps and Persistence
There’s heartbreak in store for Chelsea.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
31/07/2026
Peace talks for the culture wars.
Garden therapy
How a garden project is providing therapy for a GP and her patients.
Invisible Hands: The American Century
2. The Prophet
The story of the man who started the cold war. With a telegram.
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Three
Mr Thornhill visits the family, who hope for upturned fortunes
Living Forever
5: How To Make A Baby
Sunil attempts to make a baby.
2. The Ghost of Elizabeth Weaver
Comedy series following amateur paranormal podcaster Chris Relish.
Hollywood and The Adland Five
3. A New Brand of Moviemaking
Christopher Nolan and Christopher Frayling discuss music, market research and Flashdance.
06/08/2026
