Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Cash Cow by Alev Scott—Episode 1
1/5 Alev’s Scott’s compelling investigation into the global fertility industry.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—14/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—14/07/2026
MPs reflect on Ann Widdecombe's death. Sean Curran reports.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Love brings you Home
A reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Karen Campbell
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05:45
Farming Today—14/07/26 Wildfires on farms, England's environmental farm payments
Tinderbox conditions on fellsides and moorland have led to wildfires across the country.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/07/2026
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, The Greengrocer Who Saved Democracy
Mary Beard meets Gerys the Greengrocer as he faces up to the army of Sparta.
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09:30
Inside Health—Could we eliminate cervical cancer?
Does the success of the HPV vaccine mean that cervical screening can be reduced?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—ADHD and hormones, When co-habiting couples separate, God of War
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.
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11:00
Screenshot—Hospital Dramas
Ellen and Mark look at television’s long love affair with the medical drama.
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11:45
Cash Cow by Alev Scott—Episode 2
2/5 Alev Scott discovers more about the history of breast-feeding.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: "What are you donating to charity shops?"
Call You & Yours: "What are you donating to charity shops?"
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12:57
Weather—14/07/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—The US and Iran trade strikes and threats over the Strait of Hormuz
We have the latest as tankers are targeted in the waterway.
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13:45
New Storytellers—New Storytellers 2026, Proud
2/5 One conversation about identity changed everything after 14 years misunderstanding.
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14:00
The Archers—13/07/2026
There’s a reunion for Fallon.
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14:15
Our Friends in the North—Episode 8: 1987
8/10 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, Trial by Media
5/11 Lucy Worsley discusses the first four cases of the series and puts the media on trial.
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15:30
Heart and Soul—War, God and the Islamic Republic
How Iranians are turning away from state-imposed religion.
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16:00
Artworks—Where’s Michael Clark?
Nick Grimshaw speaks to innovative dancer and choreographer Michael Clark.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—What can AI medicine do for you?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the use of AI in medicine.
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17:00
PM—Counter terror police: Ann Widdecome killing was 'targeted'
Ann Widdecombe died in a 'brutal' and 'targeted attack' says counter terror police chief.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Covid inquiry delivers its report on protective equipment
The inquiry find billions of pounds of public money were wasted
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 3. Pussytoes
3/6 Pussytoes is this week’s essay from the American master storyteller.
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19:00
The Archers—14/07/2026
Tempers flare for Kirsty.
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19:15
Front Row—Christopher Nolan on his film The Odyssey, Little House on the Prairie, novelist Candice Carty-Williams
Film-maker Christopher Nolan on transforming the ancient Greece epic for the big screen.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Epstein Files: Lutnick, the Royals and the British Whistleblower
Trading influence: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the Royals and the Epstein Files.
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20:40
In Touch—The Future of Braille
In Touch discusses if learning braille is beneficial for today's VI youngsters.
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21:00
The Day the Jellyfish Came
What do jellyfish have to tell us about the state of our changing oceans?
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21:30
The Bottom Line—Imposter Syndrome
Why do so many capable people still feel like frauds, despite clear evidence of success?
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22:00
The World Tonight—MPs unanimously approve Hillsborough Law
The legislation is passed by MPs in Sir Keir Starmer's final days as prime minister.
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22:45
Kane by Edson Burton—Episode 2
2/5 A coming-of-age story set in an alternative world where slavery has never been abolished.
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23:00
Uncanny—Summer Specials 2026, 2. Cold Cases Live – The Enfield Poltergeist
2/3 Danny Robins and the Cold Cases team reopen the files on The Enfield Poltergeist
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/07/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs discuss the Hillsborough law.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:30
Cash Cow by Alev Scott—Episode 2
2/5 Alev Scott discovers more about the history of breast-feeding.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—15/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—15/07/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Brendan the Navigator
A reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Karen Campbell
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05:45
Farming Today—15/07/26 New UK Swiss trade deal, Farming in Protected Landscapes grants, deer control in Loch Lomond
Farmers welcome a new trade deal with Switzerland.
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