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Dr Ittai Gradel, Dame Shirley Porter, Professor Nigel Dunnett, María Nieves Rego
Matthew Bannister on an antiquities dealer, a politician, a horticulturalist and a dancer.
The value of play
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
11/05/26: Cage eggs ban call, University vineyard, Environment watchdog on NI water quality
The UK's environment watchdog says Northern Ireland needs to improve water quality policy.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
German history
Samira Ahmed with writer Katja Hoyer, art historian John-Paul Stonard & writer Julia Boyd.
Farming to help flood management
How one group is using nature to help prevent flooding in the future.
Will a woman lead the UN? Play 1536, Bra fitting
Will the next United Nations secretary-general be a woman for the first time?
Liam
Sally and Kerensa talk to Liam about care, crime and justice
1945 and 1914: Germany in a Nutshell
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Insurance Complaints Spike, Consumer Confidence Drop, Unwanted Parcel Lockers
Why is the number of people complaining about insurance going up?
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News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Rinsed
1. The Bridge
After watching their local river grow murky and lifeless, two neighbours fight back.
10/05/2026
Alan is on the move.
Series 7
2. You've Got a Friend
Starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. Everyone wants to visit their new seaside home.
Don Quixote - Episode Two
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
Tony Garnett picked by Harry Bradbeer
The director of Fleabag and Killing Eve picks the producer of Kes and Cathy Come Home.
The East Light
Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.
Betting on Disaster
The rise of prediction markets where punters bet on current events from the weather to war
Series 52
Felixstowe
Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Spa Pavilion in Felixstowe.
Is it over for Keir Starmer?
Despite his reset speech, dozens of Labour MPs are calling for the prime minister to go.
Sir Keir Starmer vows to stay on in office
The prime minister pledges to oppose anyone who runs to replace him
Series 33
3. Words, Bears, The French and Mushrooms
Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady try to find the hidden truths.
Adam sharpens his strategy.
Highs, lows and Jet-Skis at the Venice Biennale
Critics Ben Luke and Aviva Dautch bring us all the news from Venice.
Are we still going to Mars?
David Aaronovitch discusses the future of space exploration.
Should Pluto become a planet again?
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
Over 70 Labour MPs publicly called on Keir Starmer to go
Reports tonight that some cabinet members are adding their voices to the growing chorus
The Post Room
A contemporary gothic thriller from award winning author Claire Fuller.
Talawa Stories: Precious Little Thing by Roberta Livingston
A humorous, heartfelt exploration of womanhood and the heart-breaking choices women face.
Fire and Rain
James Taylor's song of suicide, loneliness and addiction, which somehow remains hopeful.
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