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16/01/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
17/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Settled
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.
Fearfully and wonderfully made
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
The Sword of State
David Cannadine looks at the history and symbolism of the Sword of State.
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Adventurer Pom Oliver in the Low Weald
Clare meets Pom Oliver, who takes her for a woodland wander near her home in West Sussex.
Environmental Regulation, Cheese, Storm Goretti
Two reports have criticised the Government's performance on protecting the environment.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Keith Brymer Jones, Ornithology, Royal Stonemasonry, and the Inheritance Tracks of Mark Heap
Keith Brymer Jones joins Adrian for extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
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.
Cranes in the Sky by Solange
Solange's hit song from 2016 muses on themes of isolation and depression.
Caroline Wheeler reports on the latest developments at Westminster.
Greenlanders reject Trump's takeover plan
Greenlanders hit back after Donald Trump's claim that the US needs to 'own' Greenland.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Energy Bill Battle and Restrictive Covenants
The listener whose energy supplier ignored the ombudsman over a £1,700 bill.
Series 119
2. U-Turn, We Defect
Andy Zaltzman is back at the helm, ready to dive into the news.
The latest weather forecast
Mothin Ali, Lord Elliott, Kate Nicholls, Emily Thornberry MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Marsden in West Yorkshire.
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
One resident faces a shocking truth.
An Artificially Intelligent Guide to Love
Experimental drama as a writer and an algorithm create an audio guide to love.
Weekend Woman's Hour: Kids and screen time, Nikki Lilly, The Traitors, Subpar relationships, Mia McKenna-Bruce
How long should young children spend watching TV or looking at computer screens?
Trump targets Europe with tariffs over Greenland
UK among European states facing Trump's tariffs - unless Greenland becomes US territory.
The union leader who agrees with the Tory leader: Daniel Kebede
The National Education Union's general secretary on banning social media, strikes and race
Trump threatens European allies with tariffs over Greenland deal
President Trump warns European allies of 10% trade tariffs unless the US buys Greenland
The Charlatans, Stuart Maconie, Jill Halfpenny, Ian Smith, Jess Robinson
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Mette Frederiksen
The Danish Prime Minister defending Greenland against Trump.
Annie Leibovitz
American photographer Annie Leibovitz talks about her career and cultural influences.
The Narrative Trap
Philosopher Julian Baggini explores how stories shape and distort our world.
Series 2
Perfectionists
Thinkers who searched for perfection weren’t always easy to work with.
The Science of Fermentation
Fermented foods are more popular than ever, but what's the science? Dan Saladino reports.
Series 1
Madeline
Can Dan get through a date without arguing?
Heat 2, 2026
The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini