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Inquisitive speech radio to make sense of your world.

Morning

10:00 BST
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Woman's Hour

Women and crime; menopause and ADHD; Flatpack World Champion

We hear about new courts designed to keep women out of prison and stop reoffending.

We hear about new courts designed to keep women out of prison and stop reoffending.

11:00 BST
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The Food Programme

The future of our fruit and veg

Sheila Dillon visits fruit and veg growers across the country to ask what should the government put in its landmark plan to grow more in the UK.

Sheila Dillon visits fruit and veg growers across the country to ask what should the government put in its landmark plan to grow more in the UK.

11:45 BST
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1927-1929: An Age of Optimism

Hitler makes an impact with university students, while the leader President Hindenburg needs a successor.

Hitler makes an impact with university students, while the leader President Hindenburg needs a successor.

12:00 BST
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News Summary

15/05/2026

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

12:04 BST
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15/05/2026

Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda, and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.

Peace talks for the culture wars. In an era of polarisation, propaganda, and pile-ons, Adam Fleming helps you work out what the arguments are really about.

12:57 BST
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Weather

15/05/2026

The latest weather forecast

The latest weather forecast

Afternoon

13:00 BST
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World at One

15/05/2026

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

13:45 BST
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Understand

5. The Camel's Humps

Rivers work when everything is in balance, but what happens when things are thrown off course?

Rivers work when everything is in balance, but what happens when things are thrown off course?