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28/06/2026
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St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St James’ Church in Sutton, Cheshire.
Modified Exam Papers
In Touch hears about accessibility issues faced by visually impaired students during exams
Strikes, Solidarity and South Asian Britain
Strikes, anti-racism and the fight for rights among South Asian Britons.
The Women of Hill Top Farm
Caz Graham hears about a new era at Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s Lake District farm.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Venezuela earthquakes, America 250, pilgrimages
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
The National Youth Advocacy Service
Poet Lemn Sissay makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The National Youth Advocacy Service
Common Ground
A service from St Matthew the Apostle in Burnley exploring social cohesion.
The fossil that revealed the first dinosaur feathers
In 1996, a fossil in China showed the first real hint that some dinosaurs had feathers
Horatio Clare on the Grey Heron
The writer Horatio Clare reflects on the many tales told about the grey heron.
Will Andy Burnham get his coronation?
The new MP for Makerfield prepares to set out his vision for the economy.
Norman Cook, DJ and musician
Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
Harry Styles
The pop superstar selling out Wembley.
Series 85
3. Song Stoppers
Miles Jupp, Tony Hawks, Lucy Porter and Henning Wehn visit Cambridge.
The latest weather forecast
Life after the International Space Station
What does the world stand to lose as tech titans replace governments in space?
Ten years after Brexit: Ireland and the border poll
Ten years after Brexit, Andrea Catherwood explores changing attitudes to a united Ireland.
From the Archives: A Tribute to Matthew Biggs
In this special episode, Kathy and Peter celebrate the life and work of Matthew Biggs.
Grooming Apes and the Origins of Kissing
The hairy history of the human kiss. Where did it come from? And why is it good for us?
Finn Family Moomintroll
Spring has come to Moominvalley, bringing magical adventures for Moomintroll and friends.
Tahmima Anam
The Bangladeshi-born British writer on her latest novel Uprising and its three influences.
1. How many Yorkshire puddings in Yorkshire?
Do you have a head for numbers?
The American Freedom Train
In 1975, the train began a 21-month tour of the US celebrating 200 years of independence
Poetry to keep you afloat
Poetry to help navigate storms, rivers and seas with body and mind.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
England cricket captain Ben Stokes announces shock retirement
He made the announcement during the Third Test against New Zealand
Julian Worricker
Julian Worricker presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Ian attempts to look on the bright side.
July Morning
We await sunrise at Bulgaria’s July Morning festival – named after a British rock song.
Embrace the Rain
Why striding out for a walk after rainfall could improve your mood and immune system!
BBC Cuts, and David Baddiel's 60 Years of Hurt
Andrea Catherwood hears your comments on the cuts to BBC radio programmes.
"He became one of the most powerful men in the world” - the story of the man who shaped modern economics
John Wilson on an economist, a visible difference campaigner, a sailor and a singer.
Chair of the Banking Review and Winter Fuel Payments
Paul Lewis interviews Richard Lloyd, the chair of the Access to Banking Review.
Afghanistan's secret schools for women
Private classes have sprung up in Afghanistan to counter the ban on education for girls.
Andy Burnham's economic policies
Andy Burnham's economic policies.
Vigée Le Brun
The woman who became Marie Antoinette's official portraitist and won fame across Europe.
The Day of the Papering by Bernie McGill
An artist tries to complete her latest work.
29/06/2026
Are we all AI hypocrites?
Aleks and Kevin ask why we dislike receiving AI content while quietly using it ourselves?
