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13/07/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
MPs may have to wait six weeks before they can question the new prime minister.
What Music teaches
A reflection to start the day with the Rev Karen Campbell
13/07/26 Support for Scottish pig farmers, English farm policy, heat affecting milk yields
£2m of support for struggling pig farmers in Scotland.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Values
How divided are we by different political values - and how angry are we?
Reflections: Series 4
Jeremy Hunt
The former chancellor reflects on tough choices and political resurrection.
Sarah Hadland, Men Fixated on Violence, Author Jennifer Saint
Sarah Hadland on her role as Alice in The Truth, a comedy of infidelity and duplicity.
Episode 1
Giles Fraser is on a mission to discover the current state of Christianity.
Alev’s Scott’s compelling investigation into the global fertility industry.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Flight Delays, Fountain Pens, Heat Networks
Ahead of the peak holiday season there are concerns about EU border delays.
The latest weather forecast
Major wildfire incidents declared in north Wales and Derbyshire
We'll discuss the impact of wildfires and how we prevent them.
New Storytellers 2026
Unzipping a Community
Beneath the world’s fastest zipwire lies the tragic history of Penrhyn Quarry.
12/07/2026
The Aldridges are left surprised.
Series 4
Episode 1 - Best Upstairs Neighbour Ever
Mitch and Ellie negotiate ground rules for their new relationship. Stars Angus Deayton.
Anna Christie - Episode 2
John Yorke looks at Eugene O’Neill’s play Anna Christie.
Joanne Harris and Islam Issa
The writer and the academic and broadcaster talk about favourite books.
Medieval saints: miracles, relics and pilgrimage
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the medieval cult of saints and their relics.
Decency Politics
Peter Hennessy asks what has happened to decency in our politics.
Series 53
Leicester
Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Y Theatre in Leicester.
Counter-terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe's death
Suspect is not known to Prevent anti-terror programme, says home secretary.
Counter-terrorism police take over Ann Widdecombe investigation
The former conservative minister was found dead at her home in Devon
Series 85
6. Yorkshire Sayings
Joe Lycett, Pippa Evans, Miles Jupp and Ian Smith return to Leeds.
There’s a reunion for Fallon.
Diane Morgan on playing a robot in TV comedy Ann Droid.
Diane Morgan on her new BBC comedy, Ann Droid.
Relationship recession: Why are fewer people coupling?
Why are fewer people are forming relationships and should we worry about it?
Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
Widdecombe murder 'raises questions about the security of those in public life'
Government to explore security guidance for former MPs
A coming-of-age story set in an alternative world where slavery has never been abolished.
Galapagos
4. The Giant’s Pocket
Bryony's still spinning Galapagos, but its influence is much closer to home than she knows
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs pay tribute to 'forthright and fearless' Ann Widdecombe.
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