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A Creature of Habit by Joanna Cannon
In this specially commissioned short story Barbara decides to make a new start.
19/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Netherlands - ten new cities?
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer?
The church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael in Framlingham, Suffolk.
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 from Westminster.
Blue and Brew
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
19/01/26 Mercosur trade deal between Europe and South America, winter feed.
Warnings that Mercosur trade deal between Europe and South America threatens UK farms.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Rethinking politics
Tom Sutcliffe explores how we might reform politics
Change Please
How a social enterprise is using coffee sales as a means of tackling homelessness.
Andra Day, Breast Cancer, Autistic Barbie
Andra Day: Grammy award-winning US R&B singer-songwriter and actress on her new film.
The Pursuit of Happiness
James Naughtie examines the ideas tying America's founding to the modern United States.
Local Trust
Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Fake Expert Reviews, Standing Charges and Insulation Complaints
Can you trust expert online reviews?
The latest weather forecast
Starmer: Trump's Greenland threat is 'completely wrong'
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a trade war with the US is in no-one’s interest.
US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
1. The Monroe Doctrine
Justin Webb looks at five big US foreign policy shifts, from Monroe to Trump.
18/01/2026
Accusations fly in Ambridge.
Series 2
4. Fathers, Urinal Cakes and Decisions
Hector faces up to his dad and numerous dilemmas in his love life. Stars Jamie Sives.
Heart of Darkness
John Yorke explores Conrad’s controversial and deeply enigmatic novella Heart of Darkness.
Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew nominates Russian composer Nicolai Medtner
Pianist and broadcaster Keelan Carew champions the pianist and composer Nicolai Medtner.
Philippe, Duc d’Orléans: in the shadow of the Sun King
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about Philippe, Duc d’Orléans, brother of Louis XIV.
Inside ARIA
Evan Davis goes inside the UK’s ambitious new Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Cranes in the Sky by Solange
Solange's hit song from 2016 muses on themes of isolation and depression.
Trump: I'm 100% serious on Greenland tariffs
President Trump: we will press ahead with tariffs on those who oppose us on Greenland.
Sir Keir Starmer seeks to de-escalate Greenland row
The Prime Minister criticises President Trump's tariff threat
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Series 32
5. Sugar, Saints, Spiders and Heavy Metal
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
There's worry at Meadow Farm.
Beryl Cook at 100
We celebrate artist Beryl Cook at 100.
Rethink...middle age
People are living longer and settling down later. Should we rethink middle age?
Why is Nasa sending people around the moon?
Nasa’s Artemis II rocket is about to be rolled out. What is the mission hoping to achieve?
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Episode 1
Things disappear on the island, but not everyone forgets about them.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall
Thrilling drama based on the video game, Splinter Cell. A new recruit tests Sam Fisher.
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