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17/07/2026
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News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Choking Tomatoes
An early morning reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Campbell
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Paul Farmer, charity leader
Paul Farmer, charity leader, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Inside the Chocolate Crisis
Cacao prices broke all records and then they crashed. Dan Saladino explores the fallout.
Episode 5
The legal ramifications of renting a womb require complex contracts.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
New Storytellers 2026
After Confession
Confessions don't end once spoken, they live in the people who hear them.
16/07/2026
Helen provides a shoulder to cry on.
Central Intelligence: Series 3
Episode 2
Britain sells buses to Cuba threatening to derail the special relationship.
Morecambe Bay
Richard King goes fishing for shrimp in Morecambe Bay with Michael and Joanne Wilson.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Afterdrop by Jane Fraser
After her husband’s death, Sarah finds inspiration in a group of women sea-swimmers.
The movie star who made wine - and the Archers character who baked lemon drizzle: Sam Neill and Patricia Greene.
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a musician and a chef.
Small Giants
Shrinking down the things that matter most, to something we can hold in our hand.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 27
Episode 6
Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.
Lynda faces a shocking accusation.
The Swinging Sixties
Ellen and Mark revisit the decade that transformed Britain's image around the world.
Baroness Bennett of Manor House, Baroness Coffey, Liam Halligan and Baroness Hazarika
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Constable Memorial Hall, Suffolk.
July 13th - July 19th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
From Our Rome Correspondent
The BBC's veteran Rome correspondent David Willey looks back at his 50-year career.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
A coming of age story set in an alternative world where slavery has never been abolished.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
18/07/2026
