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28/01/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
29/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Episode 3
Rush weaving in Bedfordshire – an ancient skill turned into a thriving modern business.
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.
Sean Curran reports on (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions, and more.
Help from Above
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Virginia Luckett.
29/01/26 Sustainable food and what that means for farming
Making our food systems more sustainable - what does that mean for agriculture?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Roman Arena
Misha Glenny and guests discuss the origins and harsh realities of the gladiator life.
Are You a Stupid Person? (with Natalie Haynes)
Blaring subtext, flimsy reasoning and hypocrisy - do politicians think we're stupid?
Pensions gender gap, Rape investigations complaint, Women and AI
Research shows that there is a pensions gender gap, what can be done about it?
Jonathan Pryce
Actor Sir Jonathan Pryce talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and career.
Episode 4
Colyton in Devon is home to both a wheelwright's workshop and a tannery.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
What Happens When Brands Change Hands?
Corporate mergers and takeovers are on the rise. Who are the winners and losers?
Kefir
Can kefir really help our guts?
The latest weather forecast
Relations between Britain and China thaw
President Xi tells the prime minister he hopes both countries can ‘rise above differences’
Full of Beans
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall celebrates beans, peas and pulses from around the world.
Problems escalate for Kirsty.
Silent Tide
On a Scottish island, a detective lands from Argentina to investigate her brother’s death.
Ghosts of the Farm with Nicola Chester
Clare joins writer Nicola Chester for a circular walk out of Inkpen, West Berkshire.
Good Faith Foundation
Broadcaster Jane Garvey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Faith Foundation.
Aphorisms: Sayings to Live By
Michael Rosen talks to James Geary about aphorisms, AKA literature's hand luggage
Rethink... the promise of AI
If you look online, AI now seems to be everywhere - but what is it for?
Should we rethink navigating by GPS?
GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Nearly 100 children harmed by Great Ormond Street surgeon
Yaser Jabbar performed botched operations
Series 3
4. The Truth Is, She Never Left You
Ashley's mum's surreal send-off evokes Evita while her dad flees, on a popstar pilgrimage.
It's judgement day for Justin.
Reviewing Is This Thing On? Guess How Much I Love You? and George Saunders
Reviewing Is This Thing On? Guess How Much I Love You? and George Saunders.
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.
Nigel Havers, Rosalie Minnitt, Mike Wozniak, Dan Gillespie Sells, Stealing Sheep
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
The UK and China sign deals during PM’s visit to Beijing
The agreements include allowing Britons to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa
Episode 9
The writer and the old man search for sculptures in the ruined cabin.
Inside the Music Business: The Grammys President on the Fight to Protect Artists (Panos A. Panay)
The Recording Academy president thinks AI poses an 'existential threat' to the industry.
Sean Curran reports as ministers again decide not to pay compensation to Waspi women.
