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15/01/2026
Sean Curran reports on a dramatic day in Westminster as Robert Jenrick changes parties.
16/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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A story of five men, who experienced double diaspora, from India to East Africa to the UK.
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.
Susan Hulme reports as ministers face MPs questions over their U-turn on Digital ID cards.
Everyday Miracles
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf.
16/01/2026 Cambridge University vet school, artisan cheese, barrister farmer
Campaign to keep training vets at Cambridge University.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jesse Armstrong, writer
Jesse Armstrong, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Nikki Lilly, Debt, Grief over a pet, Hayley Squires
The TikTok influencer and disability campaigner talks about her life and career.
The Science of Fermentation
Fermented foods are more popular than ever, but what's the science? Dan Saladino reports.
Settled
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Men and Loneliness
Should society intervene to help lonely men?
The latest weather forecast
Jenrick: My defection will 'unite the right'
Robert Jenrick says helping Nigel Farage become PM will be 'worth the pain' of defecting.
Series 2
Perfectionists: Martha Graham
Martha Graham was to modern dance what Picasso was to painting.
Chris struggles to keep his cool.
Spores: Series 2
Episode 5. Dark Healer
The sinister truth behind the mould infections is exposed and Cassie takes drastic action.
The Sword of State
David Cannadine looks at the history and symbolism of the Sword of State.
Clara Vale
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in the Clara Vale.
A Creature of Habit by Joanna Cannon
In this specially commissioned short story Barbara decides to make a new start.
Claudette Colvin, Ian Balding, Gerry Gable, Bob Weir, Juliet Robertson
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a racehorse trainer, an activist and an educationalist.
Have more than 100 private schools been forced to close because of VAT?
Tim Harford investigates closing schools, X users, Covid deaths and churchgoers
West Midlands Police chief retires amid Maccabi Tel Aviv controversy
Chief Constable blames 'political and media frenzy' over decision to retire.
NHS trust breached nurses’ dignity in transgender changing room case
Tribunal ruled Durham and Darlington Trust created hostile and humiliating enviroemnt.
Series 119
2. U-Turn, We Defect
Andy Zaltzman is back at the helm, ready to dive into the news.
One resident faces a shocking truth.
Survival
Ellen and Mark explore how the challenges of nature have proved rich territory on screen.
Mothin Ali, Lord Elliott, Kate Nicholls, Emily Thornberry MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Marsden in West Yorkshire.
12th to 18th January
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Victorian Values
Gisela Stuart, AN Wilson, Fern Riddell, Sarah Williams, Matthew Stallard and Matthew Sweet
West Midlands police chief retires over Israeli fan ban row
The chief constable of West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, retires
Prince Ferrix and the Princess Crystal
Trurl presents a story that reveals the surprising history of his advanced universe.
Can Denmark convince Trump not to “conquer” Greenland?
White House talks on Greenland end in “fundamental disagreement”
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
