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20/10/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports on an intense debate about the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Wisdom of the Timeless Word of God
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
20/10/26 Abattoirs, strawberry glut, apples and other top fruit
Crofters to get new moveable abattoir service.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tom Hart on Antarctic wildlife and the power of penguin poo
Ecologist Tom Hart on monitoring wildlife populations remotely to track key patterns.
How self-injecting culture is bringing new dangers
Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.
Helen Fielding, Women's Rugby, Child photographers, Teen Summit
The Bridget Jones author on a writing competition to encourage more to follow behind her.
Young People In Care
Ellen and Mark delve into the ubiquity of the care-experienced person in film and TV.
2. A Devil's Pact
A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You & Yours: What's your experience of challenging a private parking fine?
The latest weather forecast
UK jets to defend Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
RAF Typhoons will fly defensive missions in response to escalating Houthi attacks.
How Houdini Made Magic
2. Find your voice
Houdini struggles through a variety of acts to cut through the 19th-century magic scene.
19/10/2026
One resident finds themselves in a desperate situation.
Maydays
Part 2: Kronstadt
David Edgar’s powerful drama exploring idealism and revolutionary politics.
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
The Brothers Who Fought Mussolini
A band of Italian brothers fight fascism with pasta.
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The woman who saved me on 9/11
How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11.
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Roleplay
Lady Bracknell
Actors on playing Oscar Wilde's lead role in The Importance of Being Earnest.
Will we all get osteoarthritis?
Drs Chris and Xand explore the incredibly common joint disease osteoarthritis.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 13
Episode 2
Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
Harrison tries to maintain order.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
The Today Debate: Does British farming need rescuing?
Anna Foster chairs live debate about the future of British farming.
Improving Access to Public Transport
In Touch looks at initiatives to improve public transport accessibility for blind people.
The Mysterious Case of Annie Elizabeth
An ancient apple tree leads to Annie Elizabeth, and a Victorian scandal.
Are Subscriptions a Good Deal?
Subscriptions are booming. Why are companies keen to sign us up, and what makes us stay?
In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Prelude II & Toccata
The rhythms of farm life are disrupted when Livia is contacted by a figure from her past.
How a microbe pulled from an Arctic dump could help our fight against climate change.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
21/10/2026
