Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
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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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Chad in Pattingham, Staffordshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—20/07/2026
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—20/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Last Word—Sam Neill: the silent child with a stutter who became a movie star
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—20/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Return to the Present
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/06/26: Milk price glimmers, Andy Burnham's rural in-tray, Welsh farming policy.
Heatwaves in Europe hit milk production but could it mean better prices for farmers?
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05:57
Weather—20/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/07/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Common Ground—Class
Does social class affect how well we live together?
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09:30
Politically—Reflections: Series 4, Caroline Lucas
3/3 The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Andy Burnham’s intray, Dr Emma Chapman, Snail Mail
As Andy Burnham takes over as prime minister, what should he prioritise for women?
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11:00
Church Going, with Giles Fraser—Episode 2
Giles Fraser is on a mission to work out the state of Christianity in this country.
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11:45
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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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/07/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—20/07/2026
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:30
World at One—20/07/2026
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
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13:45
Buried—Dead Rabbit, 1. Dead Rabbit
1/11 Twenty dead animals left outside a school - but why? Journalists Dan and Lucy investigate.
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14:00
The Archers—19/07/2026
Opportunity knocks for Harrison.
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14:15
Alone—Series 4, Episode 2 - The Longest Brief Thing
2/6 Things get fraught when Louisa befriends Nina, Morris’s sort of ex. Stars Angus Deayton.
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14:45
Opening Lines—They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
John Yorke explores Horace McCoy’s 1930s noir classic, They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?
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15:00
A Good Read—Cariad Lloyd and Geoff Dyer
Harriett Gilbert is with a comedian and a writer to talk favourite books.
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15:30
You're Dead to Me—Anne Bonny and Mary Read: real-life pirates of the Caribbean
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the infamous pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read.
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16:00
Currently—The Rebirth of Orgreave
Who benefits as a former mining site is regenerated?
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16:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 53, Exeter
4/6 Jay Rayner and the panel visit Crediton, just outside Exeter to answer culinary questions.
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17:00
PM—20/07/2026
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/07/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 97, 1. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?
1/6 We're back with Paul Merton, Lucy Porter, Gyles Brandreth and Rachel Parris.
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19:00
The Archers—20/07/2026
Chris has reservations about a loved one.
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19:15
Front Row—20/07/2026
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Will a devolution revolution help boost the economy?
Will moving power away from the centre to the English regions lead to economic growth?
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20:30
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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21:00
Common Ground—Class
Does social class affect how well we live together?
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21:30
Politically—Reflections: Series 4, Caroline Lucas
3/3 The former Green Party leader discusses power, getting arrested and listening to opponents
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/07/2026
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
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22:45
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy—Episode 1
1/10 On the remote island of Shearwater, a family guards the world's largest seed bank.
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23:00
Limelight—Galapagos, 5. Face to Face
5/5 As Wales embraces independence, Bryony realises that Shapeshift has big plans for her.
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23:30
Naturebang—Octopuses and the Mind-Body Problem
What can an octopus teach us about our relationship between the mind and the body?
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23:45
Today in Parliament—20/07/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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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—21/07/2026
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection
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05:45
Farming Today—21/07/2026
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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