Early
Artworks
1. Absolute Beginners
Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its uncertain status in today's digital world.
Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its uncertain status in today's digital world.
Across the Red Line
Cousin marriage: tradition or risk? Anne McElvoy explores this divisive issue with two expert guests.
Anne McElvoy discusses the cultural roots, medical risks, and legal future of cousin marriage with Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar Dr Maleeha Mansur and journalist Matthew Syed.
Anne McElvoy discusses the cultural roots, medical risks, and legal future of cousin marriage with Obstetrics & Gynaecology Registrar Dr Maleeha Mansur and journalist Matthew Syed.
Morning
Woman's Hour
07/08/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Technofossils - Sarah Gabbott, Mark Miodownik and Aurie Styla
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep into the strata of an imagined human history to unearth the curious concept of technofossils.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dig deep into the strata of an imagined human history to unearth the curious concept of technofossils.
The Autism Curve
4. The Identity
Autism today is not just medical but political. So who gets to decide who‘s autistic?
Autism today is not just medical but political. So who gets to decide who‘s autistic?
News Summary
07/08/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Scam Secrets
Dating Fraud: Don't Worry, I'm Rich
You've met someone online. You chat every night and it's going well - but then they need your help. Would you know what to do?
You've met someone online. You chat every night and it's going well - but then they need your help. Would you know what to do?
Nail Polish and Gels
Can nail polish and gels that promise to last longer, or 'strengthen' nails, deliver on their claims? And do they cause any damage?
Can nail polish and gels that promise to last longer, or 'strengthen' nails, deliver on their claims? And do they cause any damage?
Weather
07/08/2025
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
Afternoon
World at One
07/08/2025
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4