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03/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports on the day Peter Mandelson quit the House of Lords.
04/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Episode 2: Spring
The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
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 MPs debate legislation that will remove benefit restrictions.
According to the Celtic calendar, it is already spring
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
04/02/26 The cost of decarbonising agriculture, young farmers in Northern Ireland, new entrant crofters
New report says the cost of decarbonising agriculture could leave many farmers in the red.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
79. The Scientist and the Miracle
Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking.
Putin and the Apartment Bombs
3. The TV Show
What if the truth behind the bombs could be revealed, on a television show?
Foster care expansion, Romola Garai, Greenland’s Gender Equality Minister
We discuss government plans to create new foster care places in England.
The Today Debate: Social Media
Amol Rajan is joined by an expert panel to discuss social media.
Episode 3: Summer
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
We R Blighty, Buying Ex-Rental Homes, Psychology of Complaining
We look at concerns over the practices of veterans organisation We R Blighty.
The latest weather forecast
Starmer: Mandelson "lied repeatedly" about Epstein links
The Prime Minister says he regrets appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador.
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 3
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
Will there be good news for Stella?
Deacon: A Reckoning
Supernatural drama from Edson Burton. With Don Warrington and Ram John Holder.
Money Box Live: Student Loan Debate
What you need to know about student loans and how they're repaid.
AI's Bubble Trouble?
2. What are the consequences of an AI economic crash?
Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the AI financial bubble bursting?
Are Andrew and Mandelson Beyond the Fan?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at reputational black holes.
Tina Brown on the latest Epstein files, the boundaries of behind-the-scenes access in sport, reporting on a rocket launch
The Epstein files, cameras in sport, and why covering space launches is so unpredictable.
Backbench anger over Mandelson appointment
Government bows to backbench pressure over Mandelson document release.
The Prime Minister says Lord Mandelson lied about his relationship with Epstein
Sir Keir responds to questions about the peer's vetting process for US ambassador
Political satire. Former Tory MP Rosie Holt defects to Labour to become a useful fool.
George makes his feelings clear.
Musician Martin Carthy on retiring from performing live
Folk musician Martin Carthy; a retrospective of artist Gwen John in Cardiff.
Child-free spaces
Should we have more child-free spaces?
Affairs of State
How close is the relationship between management consultants and the government?
Ransom Man
3. For the LOLz
Someone is suspected of being ransom_man. Jenny looks into his wild past.
Unlocking the mystery of Epstein-Barr Virus
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
Pressure mounts on Starmer over what he knew when Mandelson named US ambassador
Labour MPs expressed anger over Number Ten's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy
3. King Tide Night
Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story, set in the very near future
Series 1
4. Peter Has a Bit of a Meltdown
When Peter's wife is caught on the job, his tantrum goes viral, can AI save the day?
Series 15
5. This Charming Mandelson
This Charming Mandelson.
Susan Hulme reports as MPs vote to release documents relating to Lord Mandelson.
