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10/08/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Part-time punk turned professional provocateur - columnist Rod Liddle
Also, music manager Vicki Wickham, artist Simone Forti and director Justin Hardy.
What goes around, comes around
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie.
10/08/2026 Financial planning, farming in drought, salad
The finances of farming in and after a heatwave.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Series 9
Is a university education still worth it?
Is university still delivering social and career progress for young people?
No World Order
3. Russia goes its own way
From 9/11 to Iraq, assassinations and the invasion of Georgia in 2008
Tamzin Outhwaite, 'Luteal Uglies', Kelly Latimer in space, Surrogacy laws in Europe
Tamzin Outhwaite discusses playing one of theatre's most memorable characters.
Sophie
A woman from Texas whose life is upended by a conviction for stealing an air conditioner.
Episode 1
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Broadband Complaints, Motability, And Subscriptions Latest
FCA asked to investigate firms behind Motability's driver-monitoring scheme.
The latest weather forecast
At least 13 killed in a deadly Ukrainian drone strike on Russia
75 have been injured, with Moscow saying civilians are among the dead.
Recluses
Emily Brontë
How did the writing of accomplished author Emily Brontë benefit from her reclusive nature?
09/08/2026
There’s controversy at the summer fete.
Series 4
Episode 5 - The Toy Man
A new relationship for Louisa has repercussions for everyone. Stars Angus Deayton.
Libra - Episode One
John Yorke explores Don DeLillo’s 1988 novel Libra.
Actor Laurence Olivier with Derek Jacobi and Tim Walker
Famous guests nominate someone they love or admire.
Emperor Constantine the Great: Christianity and the Roman Empire
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Roman emperor, Constantine the Great.
Burnham's Pledge
Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
Series 53
Chelsea
Jay Rayner and the panel are at Chelsea Academy to discuss coconut and buffet food.
Full coverage of the day's news
230 people cross the English Channel in a single boat
It's the largest ever number of arrivals on one dinghy
Series 97
4. "The left-hand area"
Julian Clary, Desiree Burch, Tony Hawks and Cariad Lloyd.
Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
Game of Thrones at the RSC first night review
Plus conductor Marin Alsop on what makes American music sound American.
Part 1: How do we reform social care?
David Aaronovitch explores what social care is for, who gets it and how it works.
The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
Over 100 dead after Colombia earthquake
At least 111 people killed after powerful earthquake hits west of the country
Episode Six
Dr Primrose meets George, then resumes his search for Olivia.
5. Supriza Liza/6. Lady C's Fever Dream
Liza’s personal life collides with work as tensions on set begin to rise.
Agnès Poirier & Nikki May
More guest recommendations for good books to binge on.
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