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02/07/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
02/07/26 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture 2026
Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Seashells
The familiar sight in the sand that reveals the diversity and intricacy of marine life.
Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
Forced adoptions, Massage therapists, Menopause & heart problems, Financial investing
PM expected to apologise on behalf of the state for historical forced adoptions.
Tania Bruguera
Cuban performance and conceptual artist Tania Bruguera reveals her cultural influences.
Science
A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?
Sliced Bread - Series 17
Gut Microbiome Tests
Can a test tell you what's living inside your gut - and what to do about it?
The latest weather forecast
The prime minister apologises to victims of forced adoption
Sir Keir Starmer says sorry on behalf of the British state.
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement
4. Terror
A pair of environmentalists burn down a ski resort in Colorado, USA.
01/07/2026
George struggles to say no.
Missing Presumed Drowned
A drama based on the true events surrounding the sinking of Arandora Star on 2 July 1940.
In the Footsteps of Little Nell
Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
News coverage of Andy Burnham. BBC Cuts. The Archers
Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC Radio 4 news programmes.
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?
How do you immortalise natural history?
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
Full coverage of the day's 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
Series 2
S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
Review Show: Penélope Cruz in The Invite, Pride the Musical
And debut novel Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes.
Just Answer the Question
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether refusing to take questions is good PR.
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.
Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, Gabriella Cilmi, Gina Birch
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
What Happens When a Bell Rings in Heaven by Ben Okri
Ben Okri riffs on a Yoruba tale. Read by Burt Caesar.
Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
Alicia McCarthy reports on the PM's apology to the victims of historical forced adoption.
03/07/2026
