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24/03/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster, as MPs discuss the Iran war economic impact
25/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Arts & Mysteries
Cal Flyn continues her exploration of mystery, uncovering links with artisan guilds.
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.
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the chancellor about support with energy bills.
Feast of the Annunciation to Mary
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
25/03/26 Environmental regulation, geese, The Enclosure Act and the farming landscape.
Should the Environment Agency and Natural England be merged?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
86. The Talent Trap
A conductor walks away from a life built on decades of honing her talent.
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
3. My Truth, Your Truth, and Anything But the Truth
‘It’s not a lie if you believe it.’ Jamie Bartlett on how that became the new norm.
First female Archbishop of Canterbury, Schiaparelli exhibition, Swiftynomics
Reaction to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England.
The battle for hearts and lungs: Transplants in trouble.
Is the UK's heart and lung transplant service still world beating?
March 23rd - March 29th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
The Secrets of Nature
Cal Flyn on how the Scientific Revolution changed our relationship with the natural world.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Recovery Fraud, NCP and Vet Bills
Recovery fraud, NCP and vet bills.
The latest weather forecast
Iran: Strait of Hormuz to open to "non-hostile" ships
We'll assess what this means for traffic through the strait and for the wider conflict.
Reaching the public
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
Alice checks in on Brian.
42. Joy
Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
We look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.
It’s Time Patients Knew
Dr Margaret McCartney’s quest to reveal conflicts of interest that may impact your care.
When Poachers Turn Gatekeepers
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss crossing the great PR divide.
Matt Brittin profile, How to cold call a president, The Policing and Media Charter, Jamie Bartlett
Who is the BBC’s new director general?
New Archbishop of Canterbury installed
Dame Sarah Mullally has been installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
Meta and Google are found liable for a woman's addiction to social media
The young woman sued the tech giants, saying she was addicted from childhood
Live from the UK
S2 E5: It's Raining Pineapple Chunks
Phil Ellis, William Thompson, Eleri Morgan and Ruairi Woods join Angela Barnes.
Esme is celebrating on Lady Day.
Actor Forbes Masson on the stage production of cult sitcom The High Life
National Theatre of Scotland stage production of cult sitcom The High Life.
Is an Established Church Morally Defensible?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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.
Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark trial
Los Angeles jury sides with young woman who sued companies over addiction to social media
Flight
Etta's discoveries around atomic structure have opened up a world of possibilities.
Slim's Guide to Life
6. Fifties and the Future
At 53, Slim is still feeling young at heart, but can't help planning his perfect funeral.
Aurie Styla: Tech Talk
Series 2 Ep 5. Home Smart Home
The so-called smart home. Are we smart enough to live in it?
Sean Curran with PMQs and more.
