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26/03/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the health secretary about resident doctor strikes
27/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Mysterious Girl
On her journey around mystery, writer Cal Flyn confronts the divine feminine.
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 from Westminster as MPs are updated about resident doctors' strikes.
The Power of Theatre
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day Fleur Dorrell.
27/03/26: Trail hunting ban consultation, How WWII shaped farming
The government is pressing ahead with its ban on trail hunting in England and Wales.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer
Sara Pascoe, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Olivia Dean's success, Esports, Andi Osho
Following her three MOBO awards, we look at Olivia Dean's hugely successful year so far.
Consider the Eel: Part 2
Dan Saladino follows up the debate on if the eel should be off the menu.
Cosy Mysteries
Cal Flyn's journey around mystery nears an end as the writer explores crime fiction.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Hot Sport
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup we ask how to cut the environmental cost of sport.
The latest weather forecast
What is the strategy for the Iran war?
How closely aligned are US and Israeli aims in the war against Iran.
The need to know checklist
Isabel Hardman asks if our politicians need to upgrade their skill set.
George has plans, Ben has news.
The Dentist
Episode 5
Between the high body count and the raging gangster, Kerry’s world is in freefall.
Life Without Writing
How many of us even use a pen these days and what if we never picked one up ever again?
Vale of Glamorgan
Kathy Clugston and the panel of gardening experts visit the Vale of Glamorgan.
My Favourite Holobiont by Ever Dundas
A new story from Ever Dundas about the challenges of living in a neurotypical world.
Dame Jenni Murray, Len Deighton, Lynda Hale, Jurgen Habermas
Matthew Bannister on a broadcaster, an author, a footballer and a philosopher.
86. The Talent Trap
A conductor walks away from a life built on decades of honing her talent.
US secretary of state says Iran war will end in 'weeks'
Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, tells G7 that Iran aims will be completed in 'weeks'.
Marco Rubio says the US expects its operation in Iran to end within weeks
The US Secretary of State said this was not going to be a prolonged conflict
Series 4
Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: It's Donald Trump)
Who ya gonna call...? (Clue: it's Donald Trump)
Brian changes his plans.
Neil Brand and Matilda Lloyd celebrate the mambo
Matilda Lloyd and Neil Brand join Jeffrey and Anna to add the last 5 tracks in the series
Darren Grimes, Rachel Millward, Baroness Stowell, Anna Turley MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ponteland High School near Newcastle-upon-Tyne
March 23rd - March 29th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Humility
From Spinoza's thinking to the "humble brag" - Matthew Sweet and guests explore humility.
UN says Lebanon at risk of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’
The UN has said there's no longer any safe space for civilians to find refuge in Lebanon
Exposure
Etta's travelling is over as she returns to a city on edge after the Allies' departure.
What is RFK doing to vaccines for children in America?
Trump’s Health Secretary hits a major setback to “Make America Healthy Again”
Susan Hulme with the latest on the assisted dying bill.
