Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 1: The walk
1/5 A scientific, historical and cultural journey unearthing the meanings of mud.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—21/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—21/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—21/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Is Love all We Need?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/07/26 Farm fatalities, dry potatoes, Welsh farm subsidies, Lake District guide
Farm fatalities and serious injuries remain high, yet many accidents aren't even reported.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/07/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Ancient Lives with Mary Beard—Being Greek, Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens
Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
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09:30
Inside Health—Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in Burnham's cabinet, hysteroscopy and pain relief, author Danielle Giles
Who are the women making up 50 percent of Andy Burnham's new cabinet?
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11:00
Screenshot—The Swinging Sixties
Ellen and Mark revisit the decade that transformed Britain's image around the world.
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11:45
A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: Writing Mud
2/5 Rebecca explores how writers have long been fascinated by the dark side of mud.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—How Confident Are You Feeling about Spending?
Call You and Yours: How confident are you feeling about spending?
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12:57
Weather—21/07/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Burnham's new cabinet meets
Andy Burnham's new cabinet meets for the first time.
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13:45
Buried—Dead Rabbit, 2. Different Killers
2/11 Could the dead animals be a Satanic sacrifice? Chris Packham steps in to investigate.
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14:00
The Archers—20/07/2026
Chris has reservations about a loved one.
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14:15
Our Friends in the North—Episode 9: 1995
9/10 Award winning series Our Friends in the North re-written for audio by Peter Flannery.
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15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady on Trial, Christabel Russell - Scandalous Divorce
6/11 Lucy Worsley explores one of the most scandalous divorce cases of the 20th century.
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15:30
Heart and Soul—Fighting for the Children of Chernobyl
Adi Roche, whose faith inspired a lifetime helping children affected by the disaster.
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16:00
Artworks—The Writing Life of Sylvia Plath, 1. Childhood, Youth and Motherhood
1/3 A major three-part series on Sylvia Plath, presented by Mariella Frostrup.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—How can you look after your eyes?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the intricacies of eye health.
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17:00
PM—New Energy Secretary on North Sea drilling
Miatta Fahnbulleh says oil and gas part of future energy mix.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Andy Burnham chairs first Cabinet after ex-minister criticises 'unfunded tax cut'
The new PM tells ministers they must show how policies will be paid for
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 4. Eat the Rich!
4/6 Eat the Rich, A Speech to the Graduates and Best Wishes are this week's essays.
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19:00
The Archers—21/07/2026
Fallon has something on her mind.
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19:15
Front Row—Ruth Madeley on new TV drama The Rapture, Nadine Shah on her BBC Prom
Ruth Madeley on starring in new TV thriller The Rapture, and Nadine Shah on her BBC Prom.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Letby Hospital: Maternity failings at the Countess of Chester
Concerns raised over standards in maternity care at the Countess of Chester Hospital
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20:40
In Touch—Comedy: Podcasts and Stand-Up
In Touch hears about some new projects by visually impaired comedians.
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21:00
The Art of Being a Zombie Ant Fungus
Cultural entomologist Bridget Nicholls investigates a bizarre natural phenomenon.
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21:30
The Bottom Line—Twenty Years in Business
Evan Davis reflects on how the business landscape has changed since the show began in 2006
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22:00
The World Tonight—Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after protests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the army's commander-in-chief
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22:45
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—Episode 2
2/10 Rowan has been washed ashore on the Island of Shearwater. She has been badly injured.
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23:00
Uncanny—Summer Specials 2026, Summer Special 3. Little Biter
3/3 Danny Robins hits the seaside for a spine-tingling new investigation.
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23:30
Naturebang—Bull Elephants and the Importance of Dads
A herd of elephants, a murder mystery, and a lesson on the importance of fatherhood.
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23:45
On airToday in Parliament—21/07/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers come under pressure to reveal Andy Burnham's plans.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
A Meditation on Mud by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: Writing Mud
2/5 Rebecca explores how writers have long been fascinated by the dark side of mud.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—22/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—22/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
BBC Inside Science—How might we spot nukes in space?
What’s the point of having a treaty banning nukes in space if we can’t spot them?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—22/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Meaning of Success
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/07/26 Sugar beet factory closing, new Defra secretaryfarm fires, , oil seed rape harvest, hill farming in Wales
The oldest sugar beet factory in England is shutting up shop.
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