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24/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Part 1: How's the government doing on immigration?
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss small boats, asylum seekers and illegal migration.
The Power of Idleness
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Steve Taylor.
24/07/26: Drought declared in North Wales, investing in water security, river pollution in Pembrokeshire.
Drought is declared in North Wales and the Upper Severn catchment.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Shania Twain, musician
Shania Twain, musician, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Didi Conn: Frenchy from Grease, Church of England abuse review
The actor talks about the experience of making the film Grease, 48 years on.
What Happened Next?
Leyla Kazim asks: What happened next?
Episode 5: Life and Death
Mud and Darwin bring Rebecca to a deeper understanding of her mother’s death-and life.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The north-south divide
Andy Burnham re-ignites a debate about England's cultural stereotypes and prejudices.
The latest weather forecast
Tens of thousands evacuate from wildfires in south-west France
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as thousands are forced to evacuate.
Dead Rabbit
5. Final Day
Seventy people with dogs storm a farm and tear it up. Is something bigger at play?
23/07/2026
Bert is causing concern.
Central Intelligence: Series 3
Episode 3
The CIA war-games Vietnam — and predicts disaster.
East Neuk
Richard King meets Ellie Deas in Anstruther harbour.
Live:
East Renfrewshire: Balcony Brilliance, Reluctant Camellias and Making The Most Of Moss
Kathy Clugston and the GQT panel visit one of Scotland’s oldest horticultural societies.
On Next:
I, Pondweed by Rose Biggin
Pondweed wants his fame to last through the ages, but can only work with what he's got.
Brenda Fricker: The first Irish woman to win an Oscar
Also, journalist David Willey, horticulturalist David Austin and aviator Wally Funk.
Stick to the Script
Throwing away the script to unlock the brain’s creative potential.
Full coverage of the day's news
Episode 1
Lucy Porter is joined by Amy Annette, John Tothill and Kyrah Gray.
Fallon is rocked by an unexpected discovery.
24 Hour Movies
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode look at films that confine their action to a single day.
Saqib Bhatti MP, Lord Falconer, Baroness Fox, Polly Mackenzie
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Birmingham.
July 20th - July 26th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
A Brief History of Strangers
Joe Queenan on strangers - an opportunity or a threat?
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Episode 5
Rowan still doesn't know what has happened to her husband and suspects foul play.
The anti DEI MAGA activist Christopher Rufo
Chris Rufo has been at the heart of U.S culture wars.
Duncan Campbell and Mark Hodkinson
Two writers who cover crime, football and music share their favourite books with Harriett.
25/07/2026
