Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Mr Jefferson's Library—Enlightenment
3/5 A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—02/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—02/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/07/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/07/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
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05:45
Farming Today—02/07/26 Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture 2026
Ten years of the regenerative farming festival Groundswell.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/07/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Seashells
The familiar sight in the sand that reveals the diversity and intricacy of marine life.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Forced adoptions, Massage therapists, Menopause & heart problems, Financial investing
PM expected to apologise on behalf of the state for historical forced adoptions.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Tania Bruguera
Cuban performance and conceptual artist Tania Bruguera reveals her cultural influences.
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11:45
Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
4/5 A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—The Costs and Benefits of Business Regulation
How do we weigh up the costs and benefits of regulations on businesses in the UK?
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Sliced Bread - Series 17, Gut Microbiome Tests
Can a test tell you what's living inside your gut - and what to do about it?
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12:57
Weather—02/07/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—The prime minister apologises to victims of forced adoption
Sir Keir Starmer says sorry on behalf of the British state.
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13:45
Understand—Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement, 4. Terror
4/11 A pair of environmentalists burn down a ski resort in Colorado, USA.
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14:00
The Archers—01/07/2026
George struggles to say no.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Missing Presumed Drowned
A drama based on the true events surrounding the sinking of Arandora Star on 2 July 1940.
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15:00
Ramblings—In the Footsteps of Little Nell
Clare joins Alistair MacNichol on a unique hike inspired by The Old Curiosity Shop.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
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15:30
Feedback—News coverage of Andy Burnham. BBC Cuts. The Archers
Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC Radio 4 news programmes.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Iran: If the war is over...who won?
What's in the framework agreed to end the Iran war and will it lead to lasting peace?
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16:30
BBC Inside Science—How do you immortalise natural history?
The latest cutting-edge research on show at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
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17:00
PM—02/07/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Court of Appeal rules that sentences handed to two teenagers for rape were unduly lenient
The teenage boys have now been given four years' detention
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18:30
P.O.V.—Series 2, S2 E3: Now, Wash Your Hands
3/6 Please wash your hands after hearing these sketches from the internet's best comedians.
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19:00
The Archers—02/07/2026
Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
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19:15
Front Row—Review Show: Penélope Cruz in The Invite, Pride the Musical
And debut novel Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes.
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20:00
When It Hits the Fan—Just Answer the Question
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss whether refusing to take questions is good PR.
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20:15
The Media Show—Jamie Murray, Sky ITV deal, Building a media business
Tennis champion Jamie Murray on why he’s starting a YouTube channel with his brother Andy.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Harry Shearer, Bella Hull, Joanna Cannon, Gabriella Cilmi, Gina Birch
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—Doing Politics Differently (with Phil Wang and Pierre Novellie)
Phil Wang is joined by Pierre Novellie for the last episode before a summer break.
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22:00
The World Tonight—'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25
Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure
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22:45
Once Upon a Time...—What Happens When a Bell Rings in Heaven by Ben Okri
Ben Okri riffs on a Yoruba tale. Read by Burt Caesar.
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23:00
Radical—Happiness Rules: Should Wellbeing Dictate Government Policy? (Lord Richard Layard)
The author and economist wants to give happiness political primacy.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/07/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on the PM's apology to the victims of historical forced adoption.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Mr Jefferson's Library—Science
4/5 A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—03/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—03/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—03/07/2026
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the PM says sorry to victims of forced adoption.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayers from the Hymnal: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/07/2026 Farming roadmap, food security, protecting soils
What will the farming roadmap mean for farmers? We ask the secretary of state.
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