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23/03/2026
The prime minister tells MPs there may not be a 'quick and early end' to the Iran war.
24/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Cult of Mystery
Cal Flyn explores the power of mystery, beginning with the gods of the ancient world.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Prime Minister faces questions from MPs on the Middle East.
Losing my Shoe
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
24/03/26 Middle East conflict and supply chains, processing shellfish, medieval farming.
Will continuing conflict in the Middle East now lead to price hikes in the supermarket?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Lucy Carpenter on how our oceans are destroying ozone
Atmospheric chemist Lucy Carpenter explains how natural marine processes impact ozone.
Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?
James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.
Naz Shah, 'Alpine divorce', Sexism at football matches
MP Naz Shah talks about her personal journey into politics.
Anne Dudley and Guy Barker are Thunderstruck
Anne Dudley and Guy Barker join Anna and Jeffrey to choose the next five tracks.
Arts & Mysteries
Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: Consumer Confidence
How confident do you feel about spending?
The latest weather forecast
Reeves planning support for 'those who need it most'
The chancellor confirms contingency plans are being made to offset the energy price shock.
A school for MPs?
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
George is up in court again.
41. Joy and Glory
Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
Xuanzang Levels Up
A 10,000-mile journey from China to India and back in search of lost knowledge.
From American Pastor to Whirling Dervish
Former US Christian pastor Ismail Fenter fell for Rumi and became a whirling dervish.
The Last Sweeping Beams
Helen Mort explores the allure of the lighthouse as their sweeping beams are modernised.
Can buildings make us healthier?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know: can buildings make us healthier?
Iran war: is escalation or de-escalation more likely?
Israel and Iran carry out fresh strikes while talk of negotiations continues.
The owner of Royal Mail apologises for late deliveries
Daniel Kretinsky insists that the business is not in decline
Series 2
4. Under A Cover
Love at the turkey farm, a harrowing snowfall fight and a screaming toilet.
Alice checks in on Brian.
Noah Wyle on hit hospital drama The Pitt
Noah Wyle on hit hospital drama The Pitt.
The battle for hearts and lungs: Transplants in trouble.
Is the UK's heart and lung transplant service still world beating?
Technology Training in Northern Ireland
In Touch visits two schools in Northern Ireland as technology training is delivered.
When is it legal to go to war?
Under international law, when can a country use force against another?
Episode 2: The Spark Gap
Evan explores why electricity is so expensive, and why that's a barrier for heat pumps.
Trump says Iran wants deal to end the war "so badly"
US President says negotiations with Iran are underway as Israel and Iran exchange strikes
Measurement
With the men of Vienna at war, the female scientists graduate to the laboratory.
Outpatient
In 2018, Harriet Madeley found out she was going to die. Then again, aren't we all?
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster, as MPs discuss the Iran war economic impact
