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22/07/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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?
The Meaning of Success
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
22/07/26 Sugar beet factory closing, new Defra secretaryfarm fires, , oil seed rape harvest, hill farming in Wales
The oldest sugar beet factory in England is shutting up shop.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Stick to the Script
Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
Stolen Years
4. Closing Arguments
The victim testifies with some explosive revelations. Will justice finally prevail?
Diabetes, Lena Headey, Women's military equipment, Escaping Afghanistan
Actor Lena Headey on whatever happened to the #MeToo movement?
Letby Hospital: Maternity failings at the Countess of Chester
Concerns raised over standards in maternity care at the Countess of Chester Hospital
July 20th - July 26th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3: The origins of mud
Award-winning author Rebecca Stott digs into the origins of mud.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Air Con Misselling; Phone Scam; Rats
The criminals impersonating mobile phone companies to scam you into paying for new phones.
The latest weather forecast
Streeting promises modernisation of MOD
The new defence secretary says 'investment without modernisation is irresponsible'.
Dead Rabbit
3. An Unspoken Suspect
The animal killers strike again outside a village shop - and this time, it is far worse.
21/07/2026
Fallon has something on her mind.
Fearing
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
Money Box Live: House Sale Nightmares
Will planned house-sale reforms improve the system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Can the emerging field of dream engineering influence our thoughts as we sleep?
The First Hour
The deeply personal story of an accident, extreme guilt, and its power to transform us.
Andrew Neil, the PM and the press, AI actor Tilly Norwood
Andy Burnham’s social media strategy, Andrew Neil on becoming a Youtuber, AI in Hollywood.
Andy Burnham to review early prisoner release
The prime minister says he'll review the early release of prisoners in England and Wales.
The widow of PC Andrew Harper criticises early prisoner release
Two of the men jailed for killing the police officer in 2019 could be released early
Series 1
6. Mike Bubbins & Sian Lloyd
In Cardiff, Mike Bubbins and Sian Lloyd tell Ivo Graham about their biggest obsessions.
Emotions run high for Tracy.
Andrew Ridgeley on Wham in China
Wham's Andrew Ridgeley; The impact of Fleabag on 10 years of TV; The art of costume making
Speaking ill of the dead
Is it ok to say what you like about a person after they have died?
02/02/2026
Thought-provoking talks in which speakers explore original ideas about culture and society
Being Greek
Martin Scorsese and the Godfather of Athens
Mary Beard and Martin Scorsese chart the rise and fall of an Athenian strongman.
Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes?
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
US and Saudi Arabia strike nuclear deal
The agreement allows the kingdom to establish a civilian nuclear programme
Episode 3
Dominic knows who Rowan really is but feels he must keep the knowledge from his children.
Living Forever
3: How to Travel Your Meat Brain to the Future
Sunil discovers time travel… and fights robots.
The Damien Slash Mixtape. Series 4
Episode 4
Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker).
Cockatoos and the Power of the Beat
What is it about our brains - and the brains of some birds - that makes us want to groove?
Susan Hulme reports from the Lords as peers call for infected blood compensation changes.
23/07/2026
