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19/07/2026
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
The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
14/07/2026
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
War, God and the Islamic Republic
How Iranians are turning away from state-imposed religion.
Getting to the heart of country life with a look at individual farming endeavours
The latest weather reports and forecast
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
Parkinson's UK
Journalist Rory Cellan-Jones makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Parkinson's UK.
Winners and Losers
Dr Graham Daniels leads a service reflecting on today's FIFA World Cup Final.
Dada: The birth of an art movement
In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
George McGavin on the Hoopoe
Fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Shania Twain, musician
Shania Twain, musician, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
18/07/2026
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines
Series 85
6. Yorkshire Sayings
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Miles Jupp and Ian Smith return to Leeds.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
The Rebirth of Orgreave
Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
17/07/2026
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
John Yorke explores Horace McCoy’s 1930s noir classic, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
Two strangers enter a Depression-era dance marathon. Neither will walk away.
Liz Nugent
The Irish writer on her latest novel The Truth About Ruby Cooper and its three influences.
2. Africa
Simon Reeve hosts a geography quiz where teams race across a virtual map.
The Mexican song that captivated lovers during World War II
History told by the people who were there.
Episode 1
Giles Fraser is on a mission to discover the current state of Christianity.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
John Gallagher
John Gallagher presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Opportunity knocks for Harrison.
A Most Magickal Encounter
In which one Dee has a most magical encounter with another.
Listen to Music
Why hearing your favourite tunes can improve mood, reduce pain and benefit your brain!
16/07/2026
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Who Did We Think We Were?
2. The 1938 Empire Exhibition in Glasgow
Neil MacGregor on past expressions of British identity and how they shape our identity now
2. The Earth Below
What is awe, and where do we find it?
Afterdrop by Jane Fraser
After her husband’s death, Sarah finds inspiration in a group of women sea-swimmers.
20/07/2026
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
