Early
News Summary
26/08/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
BBC Inside Science
Is the era of the cancer vaccine upon us?
This week Merck (known as MSD in Europe) and Moderna announced that a personalised cancer vaccine had significantly improved the outcomes of melanoma patients.
This week Merck (known as MSD in Europe) and Moderna announced that a personalised cancer vaccine had significantly improved the outcomes of melanoma patients.
Shipping Forecast
26/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Prayer for the Day
In This Together
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode-Blease, associate priest at St James’s Piccadilly and chaplain to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry.
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rev Mariama Ifode-Blease, associate priest at St James’s Piccadilly and chaplain to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry.
Farming Today
26/08/2026: gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure
Gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure.
Gene editing, Bernard Matthews factory closure.
Today
26/08/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sideways
Never Again Landfill
Mama Vi is a leading figure in the leather and kink community. When it comes under threat, Vi goes on the offensive to save its history. Matthew Syed explores historical erasure.
Mama Vi is a leading figure in the leather and kink community. When it comes under threat, Vi goes on the offensive to save its history. Matthew Syed explores historical erasure.
Shadow World
5. One Shot
As Colin and D stand on the brink of turning their film into a mainstream success, a chance encounter with their old lives has devastating consequences.
As Colin and D stand on the brink of turning their film into a mainstream success, a chance encounter with their old lives has devastating consequences.
Morning
Woman's Hour
Karen Carney, restriction zones for violent offenders, poet Georgie Jones, adventures in a motor home
Karen Carney on being awarded the 2026 Professional Football Association's merit award.
Karen Carney on being awarded the 2026 Professional Football Association's merit award.
