Afternoon
Six O'Clock News
22/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Ivo Graham's Obsessions
6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
Ivo travels to Cardiff to chat to star of Mammoth, Mike Bubbins, about The Rockford Files, and Welsh legend Siân Lloyd about her love of cakes. VOP is ice swimmer Cath Pendleton.
Ivo travels to Cardiff to chat to star of Mammoth, Mike Bubbins, about The Rockford Files, and Welsh legend Siân Lloyd about her love of cakes. VOP is ice swimmer Cath Pendleton.
The Archers
22/07/2026
Emotions run high for Tracy, and Alan makes a breakthrough.
Emotions run high for Tracy, and Alan makes a breakthrough.
Front Row
Andrew Ridgeley on Wham in China
In 1985, Wham were the first Western pop group to perform in communist China, and the tour changed people's lives. Andrew Ridgeley tells the story.
In 1985, Wham were the first Western pop group to perform in communist China, and the tour changed people's lives. Andrew Ridgeley tells the story.
Evening
Speaking ill of the dead
Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died? Adam Fleming and guests discuss what is, and isn't, seen as acceptable.
Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died? Adam Fleming and guests discuss what is, and isn't, seen as acceptable.
Ancient Lives with Mary Beard
Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens
Mary Beard and film director Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman and his young Roman wife.
Mary Beard and film director Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman and his young Roman wife.
Inside Health
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
How do we keep fit and healthy when it’s so hot you barely want to move - and are electrolyte drinks worth the money?
How do we keep fit and healthy when it’s so hot you barely want to move - and are electrolyte drinks worth the money?
The World Tonight
22/07/2026
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode 3
Dominic knows who Rowan really is but feels he must keep the knowledge from his children. Meanwhile Rowan is slowly recovering from her injuries.
Dominic knows who Rowan really is but feels he must keep the knowledge from his children. Meanwhile Rowan is slowly recovering from her injuries.