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13/08/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Stolen Notes
A priceless instrument goes missing and changes the path of a musician’s career.
The Plain Truth!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
13/08/26 Bluetongue in sheep, growing more UK fruit and veg, B12 in salads
Surviving bluetongue, the sheep farmer's story.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Series 12
The Oracle at Delphi
Natalie offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your big questions.
The Guitar Story
2. My Generation
John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
Simon Levy verdict; the partition of India in fiction; mudlarking
Lessons for the justice system from the Simon Levy case.
Episode 3: Adolescence
A journey through the landscape that shapes the health of our children.
Episode 4
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Inside Report Fraud
What really happens when you report a scam?
Sliced Bread - Series 17
Laundry Detergents
Pods, liquids and powders: which laundry detergent really cleans up?
The latest weather forecast
Sir Mark Rowley: rule of law in "very, very precarious" state
Britain's top police officer warns the rule of law is in a "very, very precarious" state.
Recluses
Li Qingzhao
Inside the mind of China’s greatest female poet: Li Qingzhao.
12/08/2026
Carol continues to cause problems.
Security
And now it’s time to nip down to the shops - our afternoon drama is on special offer!
Phoebe Smith
Adventurer Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Wales
Peace Direct
Founder Scilla Elworthy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Direct.
Dead Rabbit, Colin Sell, and Farming Today.
Andrea Catherwood discusses recent investigative series Dead Rabbit.
Part 2: How do we reform social care?
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss what Louise Casey's social care review might entail.
Should we be scared of AI viruses?
Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.
Full coverage of the day's news
Israeli military tackles blockade by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
The Israeli settlers have blockaded two families in the village of Qusra
Series 1
3. The Festival
Icklewick FM are on the scene for the 233rd Icklewick Agricultural Festival.
David is offered a choice.
Review Show: Tony, film about the early life of chef Anthony Bourdain
Plus reviews of manga musical Death Note and Mario Vargas Llosa’s final novel.
Show Me the Bodies
Lucy Easthope explores the history of risk.
Live:
Jason Arday, Investigating Football, Broadcasters Moving to YouTube
As TV broadcasters move over to YouTube, what does it take to succeed on the platform?
On Next:
Liam Ó Maonlaí, Michael Fry, Emma Southon, Olivia McVeigh, Dónal O'Connor, Neil Martin, Clare Sands
Stuart Maconie and guests from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (All-Ireland Fleadh) in Belfast.
6. Stray Burger
A mother embarks on a quest for answers.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode Nine
Mr Burchell is revealed to be not what he seemed.
Britain's Lost Species: Should We Resurrect Our Extinct Wildlife? (Derek Gow)
Meet the farmer advocating for large-scale species reintroductions.
Sophie Raworth and Patrick Ness
The newsreader and the writer chat about books with Harriett.
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