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27/01/2026
Sean Curran reports as the chancellor announces a concession on business rates for pubs.
28/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Episode 2
The art of thatching in the Highlands and islands of Scotland.
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 on a government concession over business rates for England's pubs.
Kitchen Capers
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
28/01/26 Octopus, gene-edited oilseed rape, sheep dog training
A big increase in octopus in UK waters and the impact on the fishing industry.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Can you get £71,000 on benefits?
Tim Harford investigates benefits, church attacks, saunas and marathon running.
Putin and the Apartment Bombs
2. Sugar
Three sacks of white powder discovered in a basement – and a ticking timer set for dawn.
Pornhub restrictions, Home birth suspensions, Jessica Curry, Winter Olympics
Porn site's reaction to the Online Safety Act.
Bonus: Review of the Year 2026, So Far...
The earliest year in news round up ever made, probably.
26th January - 1st February
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3
Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Vet Bills, Coastal Homes, Insulation Schemes
A new government consultation looks at regulation to achieve vet pricing transparency.
The latest weather forecast
Starmer promises 'mature' relationship with China
The Prime Minister declares ties with China are essential to the UK's national interest.
White to Brown
Can Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall find a way to fibre-charge the nation's favourite foods?
Ruth has concerns about a neighbour.
7 Ghosts
A modern ghost story about historic injustice, love and how to haunt a house.
Money Box Life: Working for Longer
Money Box Life and the complexities of working past state pension age.
AI's Bubble Trouble?
1. Is the AI bubble about to burst?
Aleks and Kevin explore the biggest story in the AI business. Is it all about to crash?
Is the Beckham Brand in Jeopardy?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how a family feud could be bad for family business.
Viral videos shaping reporting in Minnesota, Radio 1’s Christmas Presenter Takeover, Algorithm Transparency and Skyscraper Live
ICE protest coverage, Radio 1’s DJ try outs, algorithms and Netflix’s Skyscraper Live.
President Trump gives Iran another ultimatum
Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf.
President Trump says 'time is running out' for Iran to make a deal
Mr Trump puts pressure on Iran to negotiate a deal on nuclear weapons
Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie
4. Why Am I So Unfashionable?
Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about trousers, Nazis, gloop and Bach.
Problems escalate for Kirsty.
John Carter Cash on his musical production The Ballad of Johnny & June
John Carter Cash on mining memories of his famous parents to create a new musical.
The Traitors and unconscious bias
Are contestants on the TV show guilty of unconscious bias?
Shaping the World
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
Ransom Man
2. Whoopsie :D
ransom_man is releasing 100 patient records a day. No-one is prepared for what comes next.
Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth?
James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
Trump threatens Iran with ‘massive armada’
The US President warns ‘time is running out’ to reach a deal on Iran's nuclear programme
Episode 8
After the tsunami, the writer and the old man make a discovery.
Series 1
3. Acid Casualty
When the local MP gets high on LSD, should Mike and Peter cash in?
Series 15
4. The Jaws of Andy Burnham
Rylan takes Keir Starmer dating naked, and we open the jaws of Andy Burnham.
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