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22/07/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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?
The Meaning of Success
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
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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News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Stick to the Script
Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
Stolen Years
4. Closing Arguments
The victim testifies with some explosive revelations. Will justice finally prevail?
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Letby Hospital: Maternity failings at the Countess of Chester
Concerns raised over standards in maternity care at the Countess of Chester Hospital
July 20th - July 26th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3: The origins of mud
Award-winning author Rebecca Stott digs into the origins of mud.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Dead Rabbit
3. An Unspoken Suspect
The animal killers strike again outside a village shop - and this time, it is far worse.
21/07/2026
Fallon has something on her mind.
Fearing
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
The latest news from the world of personal finance
Can the emerging field of dream engineering influence our thoughts as we sleep?
The First Hour
The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 1
6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham about their biggest obsessions.
Emotions run high for Tracy.
Andrew Ridgeley on Wham in China
Wham's Andrew Ridgeley; The impact of Fleabag on 10 years of TV; The art of costume making
Speaking ill of the dead
Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died?
02/02/2026
Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society
Being Greek
Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens
Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
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.
Living Forever
3: How to Travel Your Meat Brain to the Future
Sunil discovers time travel… and fights robots.
The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 4
Episode 4
Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker).
Cockatoos and the Power of the Beat
What is it about our brains - and the brains of some birds - that makes us want to groove?
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
23/07/2026
