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05/02/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as pressure grows on Ministers over the Mandelson scandal.
06/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Episode 4: Autumn
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 discuss England's 10-year cancer strategy
Technology is both a gift and a challenge
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly.
06/02/2026 National Farmers' Union of Scotland Annual Conference, seed production, new tenant farmers
The National Farmers' Union of Scotland calls for more funding to improve profitability.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Professor Michele Dougherty, scientist
Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
Sinners, AI boyfriends, Autistic girls, Abuse and Muslim women
Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Academy Award nomination for film Sinners.
The Future of Our Food
The UK's biggest producers and retailers outline visions on food, health and resilience.
Episode 5: Winter
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Nostalgia Divide
Nostalgia and the cringe factor. Adam Fleming explores why 2016 is big online.
The latest weather forecast
Figures cast doubt over NHS waiting list falls
Analysis suggests the fall in waiting lists at England's NHS trusts aren't what they seem.
Sanctuary: An Act of Defiance
Episode 5
A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
Emotions run high for the Gordon family.
Wolf Valley
Episode 3
Ancient symbols, far-right connections and a shocking discovery.
The Stone of Destiny
David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
Kimpton
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire.
The Bench by Isy Suttie
A story about new beginnings written and read by Isy Suttie.
Sir Nicholas White, Lord Wallace, Professor Deborah Cameron, Sly Dunbar
Matthew Bannister on a physician, a politician, a linguist and a drummer.
79. The Scientist and the Miracle
Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking.
Serial killer Steven Wright jailed for another murder
Wright, who is already imprisoned for five murders, is told he will die in jail.
Police search two properties linked to Lord Mandelson
The police have opened a criminal investigation into the former ambassador to the US
Series 119
5. The Prince of Darkness
Daniel Finkelstein and Catherine Bohart join Andy for some news quizzing.
Esme makes a surprising offer.
Yorkshire
Ellen and Mark look at screen depictions of God's Own Country, from Kes to Happy Valley.
Baroness Chapman, Laila Cunningham, Richard Holden MP, Caroline Lucas
Alex Forsyth hosts political debate at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
2nd to 8th February
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Is Might Right?
The history of an idea that's shaped political philosophy, from Plato to Carl Schmitt.
Winter Olympics open in Italy
For the first time the games begin with two opening ceremonies
5. What Remained
Julie Hesmondhalgh concludes Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story set in the near future.
Is Donald Trump going to cancel the midterm elections?
The president says he’ll honour the results "if the elections are honest”
Sean Curran with the latest debate on the assisted dying bill.
