BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 2 July 2026

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—02/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Enlightenment
  3/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—02/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—02/07/2026
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—02/07/2026
  Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—02/07/26 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture 2026
  Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—02/07/2026
  News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Seashells
  The familiar sight in the sand that reveals the diversity and intricacy of marine life.
3. 09:45
  Strong Message Here—Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
  Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—Forced adoptions, Massage therapists, Menopause & heart problems, Financial investing
  PM expected to apologise on behalf of the state for historical forced adoptions.
5. 11:00
  This Cultural Life—Tania Bruguera
  Cuban performance and conceptual artist Tania Bruguera reveals her cultural influences.
6. 11:45
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
  4/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  News Summary—02/07/2026
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
2. 12:04
  The Bottom Line—The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
  How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?
3. 12:32
  Sliced Bread—Sliced Bread - Series 17, Gut Microbiome Tests
  Can a test tell you what's living inside your gut - and what to do about it?
4. 12:57
  Weather—02/07/2026
  The latest weather forecast
5. 13:00
  World at One—The prime minister apologises to victims of forced adoption
  Sir Keir Starmer says sorry on behalf of the British state.
6. 13:45
  Understand—Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement, 4. Terror
  4/11A pair of environmentalists burn down a ski resort in Colorado, USA.
7. 14:00
  The Archers—01/07/2026
  George struggles to say no.
8. 14:15
  Drama on 4—Missing Presumed Drowned
  A drama based on the true events surrounding the sinking of Arandora Star on 2 July 1940.
9. 15:00
  Ramblings—In the Footsteps of Little Nell
  Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
10. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
  Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
11. 15:30
  Feedback—News coverage of Andy Burnham. BBC Cuts. The Archers
  Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC Radio 4 news programmes.
12. 16:00
  The Briefing Room—Iran: If the war is over...who won?
  What's in the framework agreed to end the Iran war and will it lead to lasting peace?
13. 16:30
  BBC Inside Science—How do you immortalise natural history?
  The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
14. 17:00
  PM—02/07/2026
  Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—Court of Appeal rules that sentences handed to two teenagers for rape were unduly lenient
  The teenage boys have now been given four years' detention
2. 18:30
  P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
  3/6Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—02/07/2026
  Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—Review Show: Penélope Cruz in The Invite, Pride the Musical
  And debut novel Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes.
5. 20:00
  When It Hits the Fan—Just Answer the Question
  David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether refusing to take questions is good PR.
6. 20:15
  The Media Show—Jamie Murray, Sky ITV deal, Building a media business
  Tennis champion Jamie Murray on why he’s starting a YouTube channel with his brother Andy.
7. 21:00
  Loose Ends—Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, Gabriella Cilmi, Gina Birch
  Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
8. 21:45
  Strong Message Here—Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
  Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
9. 22:00
  The World Tonight—'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
  Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
10. 22:45
  Once Upon a Time...—What Happens When a Bell Rings in Heaven by Ben Okri
  Ben Okri riffs on a Yoruba tale. Read by Burt Caesar.
11. 23:00
  Radical—Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
  The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
12. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—02/07/2026
  Alicia McCarthy reports on the PM's apology to the victims of historical forced adoption.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—03/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. 00:30
  Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
  4/5A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2026
  BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
5. 05:00
  News Summary—03/07/2026
  National and international news from BBC Radio 4
6. 05:04
  Yesterday in Parliament—03/07/2026
  Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the PM says sorry to victims of forced adoption.
7. 05:34
  Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
  The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
8. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—Prayers from the Hymnal: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
  A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
9. 05:45
  Farming Today—03/07/2026 Farming roadmap, food security, protecting soils
  What will the farming roadmap mean for farmers? We ask the secretary of state.

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