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09/03/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Chancellor says the Middle East crisis may increase prices.
10/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
1. The Decision
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
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 as the Chancellor warns the Middle East crisis could put up prices.
From Michael to Muhammad
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
10/03/2026 Abattoir charges, EU trade, slurry.
Meat trade says some abattoirs will be forced to close because of higher inspection costs.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how a near-fatal accident made him a better clinician
Orthotist Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how the body can adapt to life-changing injuries.
What causes vaccine hesitancy?
James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.
Rape investigations, Ashley Dalton MP, Winter Paralympics, Comic novel Motherfaker
Government advisor, Prof Katrin Hohl, says overhauls of rape investigations are at risk.
Andrew Roachford and Carol Jarvis celebrate a former taxi driver
Andrew Roachford and Carol Jarvis add the next five tracks.
2. The Commitment
The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: Smart Meters
How Are Smart Meters Working For You?
The latest weather forecast
The United States says it is "crushing the enemy" in Iran
US defence secretary says war will not stop until Iran "totally and decisively defeated”.
Waugh: What Is He Good For?
7. Sword of Honour Trilogy - Boys with Guns
Russell Kane delves into seven of Evelyn Waugh’s most important works – Sword of Honour.
Chris is taken aback.
The Book Club
A Greenham Common veteran finds trouble when she protests against climate change.
Gertrude Ederle: Ruling The Waves
Will a young swimmer make it across the Channel and into the history books?
Debt and Wealth Inequality
Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.
Landays: Poems of Afghan Rebellion
Lyse Doucet explores the verse form which Afghan women share to speak of love and hardship
How can you avoid toothache?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know why we get toothache.
HMS Dragon departs Portsmouth
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth warns the US will launch more intense strikes against Iran.
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will see the most intense strikes on Iran since the war began
The BBC has been told by Iranians that they're living under constant bombardment
Series 2
2. In AI's Defence...
A visit from the grim reaper, overly protective mothers, and a passionate defence of AI.
George gets a shock.
Howard Jacobson's new book, Howl
Thea Gilmore's new music project and the popularity of micro-dramas.
Fight on the Right: The MAGA Civil War
What's behind the growing schism within the Make America Great Again coalition?
Usher Syndrome Helpline, Eye Matter
In Touch discusses a new helpline specifically for people with Usher Syndrome.
The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales
Will the Courts and Tribunals Bill bring down the backlog in the criminal courts?
Entrepreneurs: Your Questions Answered
Three top entrepreneurs answer your questions about starting and managing a business.
Met police: Al-Quds march in London should not go ahead this weekend
Met police has written to the Home Secretary saying Al Quds Day march should be banned
The Entrepreneur
A specially commissioned story from American author Lionel Shriver.
The Alpenpost: A Girl's Guide to Fighting Hitler and Stalin
The Alpenpost: both a love letter to a distant father and a chronicle of European darkness
Sean Curran reports as MPs debate a controversial bill that would abolish some jury trials
