BBC R4 FM Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-07-26 Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch on reforming welfare, bantering with Burnham - and what the Conservative Party and Professor Snape have in common. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-07-26 Wildfires force more than a quarter of a million people to leave parts of France & Spain. 2026-07-26 Kiri Pritchard-McLean is joined in Salford by writer Chris Chibnall, comedian Ayoade Bamgboye, actor Wendi Peters and there's music from The Anchoress and Later Youth. 2026-07-26 1/5. Matthew Bannister is marking twenty years of Radio 4's Last Word by looking at how our attitudes to death, dying and the way we memorialise our dead have changed. 2026-07-26 Nicky Campbell explores how boarding schools are embracing change, blending tradition with inclusivity, wellness and global perspectives. 2026-07-26 One Scottish community's fight to save the Govanhill Baths, and the wider story of public baths and wash houses in Britain. 2026-07-26 12/11. In a quiet village, 20 dead animals are left outside a school one night. But why? Journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor investigate something sinister in the British countryside. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 Leyla Kazim asks: What happened next? We return to past Food Programme stories, including the first harvest and pressing of commercially grown English olive oil. 2026-07-26 4/4. This week, the Parish's favourite Troubadour loses a short battle with electricity and health and wellbeing officer Janice Fever swims in effluent! 2026-07-26 Simon Reeve hosts a geography quiz where two teams race across a virtual map, travelling from country to country by answering questions about the world ahead. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 The Irish writer on her latest book, The Truth About Ruby Cooper, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore the novel's connections to three other literary works. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-26 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-26 Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales. 2026-07-26 In Touch discusses some new projects by visually impaired comedy writers. One is a podcast called You've Got Braille and the other focuses on stand-up. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 Forty years after the Chernobyl disaster, Colm Flynn meets Irish humanitarian Adi Roche, whose Christian faith inspired decades of work with children affected by the fallout. 2026-07-26 Caz Graham hears how a chance encounter with some abandoned ducks has helped a young Cumbrian farmer grow his confidence, his maths skills and a burgeoning egg business. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan. 2026-07-26 Dame Ellen MacArthur makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. 2026-07-26 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-07-26 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-26 Paula Gooder explores 'Body Theology' why valuing and celebrating bodies is central to the Christian faith. 2026-07-26 In 1944, as World War II was drawing to a close, the Mexican love song Besame Mucho crossed the Atlantic and became one of the most recognisable melodies of the post-war era. 2026-07-26 Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour. 2026-07-26 Andy Burnham gives his first broadcast interview as PM to Laura Kuenssberg. Also on BH presented by Anita Anand, wildfires and Wham! in China. 2026-07-26 Sir Roger Deakins, cinematographer, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. 2026-07-26 Opportunity knocks for Harrison and Bert causes concern. 2026-07-26 1/5. Matthew Bannister is marking twenty years of Radio 4's Last Word by looking at how our attitudes to death, dying and the way we memorialise our dead have changed. 2026-07-26 1/6. Paul tackles Teething Problems and Lucy channels her inner Sherlock Holmes. 2026-07-26 The latest weather forecast. 2026-07-26 How much has the kingdom changed under Mohammed Bin Salman and his grand plans? 2026-07-26 Why has anti-social behaviour by young people become such a problem in one part of Greater Manchester and what does it tell us about life for teenagers in similarly troubled towns? 2026-07-26 Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit Clarkston Halls in East Renfrewshire to discuss fragrant plants for a windswept balcony and transforming a shady moss-filled shared garden. 2026-07-26 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke shows how Alice Childress's 1954 play has retained its power and relevance. 2026-07-26 Alice Childress's seminal 1955 play about simmering tensions in a rehearsal room. Contains language which some may find offensive. 2026-07-26 Scottish crime writer Christopher Brookmyre on his latest novel, Quite Ugly One Evening, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its links to three other books. 2026-07-26 Nationwide general knowledge quiz. Spotlights on René Magritte, Ru Paul's Drag Race, 21st century literature and Greek myths. 2026-07-26 In 1898, the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, invited the Muslim leader, Aga Khan III, around to her London home for tea. 2026-07-27 Giles Fraser explores the decline of church attendance, the rise of Christian nationalism and attends a secret outdoor baptism in Lincoln. 2026-07-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-27 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-07-27 One woman is dead and at least 29 injured after a van was driven into a crowd. 2026-07-27 Jenny Kleeman presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC. 2026-07-27 Jolene is left devastated, and Chris attempts a recruitment. 2026-07-27 When Stephen McAll was attacked at 15, he lost his memory and any hope for the future. As best as he can tell it, this is how he found hope again, 15 years on, in poetry and music. 2026-07-27 How you can plank your way to better posture, a stronger core and even lower blood pressure! 2026-07-27 Andrea Catherwood discusses the short series Common Ground with presenter Evan Davies, and a priest and friar give their thoughts on a recent episode of You're Dead to Me. 2026-07-27 Ground-breaking actress Brenda Fricker, renowned Vatican journalist David Willey, leading rose grower David Austin, and record-breaking aviator Wally Funk. 2026-07-27 How might the way older generations are passing on their wealth be changing? 2026-07-27 Dame Ellen MacArthur makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. 2026-07-27 The Cockroach Janta Party is now one of India's most visible youth movements, driving tens of thousands of students to protest about education and job opportunities. 2026-07-27 Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme. 2026-07-27 3/3. Seventy-five years after the Festival of Britain, Neil MacGregor looks at how past expressions of British identity and togetherness might help us understand British identity now. 2026-07-27 Exploring how the elusive emotion of awe can be a vital force in our lives. 2026-07-27 Pondweed wants his own fame to last through the ages, but can only work with the material he's got. 2026-07-27 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-27 How do we keep fit and healthy when it's so hot you barely want to move - and are electrolyte drinks worth the money? 2026-07-27 Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Stephen in Old Radnor in Powys, Wales. 2026-07-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-27 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-07-27 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-27 Ground-breaking actress Brenda Fricker, renowned Vatican journalist David Willey, leading rose grower David Austin, and record-breaking aviator Wally Funk. 2026-07-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-07-27 A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley. 2026-07-27 Why the fruit and veg trade has written to the prime minister demanding proposed new checks on imports are scrapped. 2026-07-27 The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers. 2026-07-27 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-07-27 Journalist Camilla Tominey and Luke Tryl from the think tank More in Common on finding common ground, who decides what it is? and is it always a good thing? 2026-07-27 1/6. Tristan Redman and guests discuss the first decade after the end of the Cold War and the emergence of a doctrine on state intervention. 2026-07-27 Cyclist Lizzie Deignan; fiction and murdered women; swingers website update. 2026-07-27 Giles Fraser is a priest in the Church of England anxious about declining numbers. He talks to experts and returns to his parishes from the past to work out where we are. 2026-07-27 1/5. Orwell Prize-winner Darren McGarvey asks hard questions about the crisis of masculinity. 2026-07-27 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-27 News and discussion of consumer affairs. 2026-07-27 The latest weather forecast. 2026-07-27 News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4. 2026-07-27 6/11. Dan and Lucy find a video from the night of the cup, exposing that hare coursing isn't just a game - it's big business. Why would anyone pay tens of thousands of pounds for a dog? 2026-07-27 Jolene is left devastated, and Chris attempts a recruitment. 2026-07-27 3/6. After encouragement from Morris, a cat moves in to the house. Everyone loves the newcomer, save for Louisa, who doesn't want distractions from her work. Stars Angus Deayton. 2026-07-27 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke shows how Alice Childress's 1954 play has retained its power and relevance. 2026-07-27 Children's author Lauren Child and musician David McAlmont join Harriett in the studio. Novels from George Orwell, Elizabeth Strout and Alan Bennett are under discussion. 2026-07-27 Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Egypt by Dr Campbell Price and comedian Sikisa to learn all about Tutankhamun's parents, Nefertiti and Akhenaten. 2026-07-27 Why has anti-social behaviour by young people become such a problem in one part of Greater Manchester and what does it tell us about life for teenagers in similarly troubled towns? 2026-07-27 5/6. Jay Rayner and the panel return for a postbag special, debating the merits of different kitchen utensils, savoury alternatives to birthday cake, and what truly defines a salad. 2026-07-27 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-07-28