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10/03/2026
Sean Curran reports as MPs debate a controversial bill that would abolish some jury trials
11/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. The Commitment
The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?
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.
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
Value without Love
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
11/03/2026 Inheritance tax for tenant farmers, young farmer training, sewage sludge
Concern about the impact of inheritance tax changes for tenant farmers.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
84. Absurdity on Toast
A young man is arrested in his home, and his ordinary life turns absurd.
Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares
1. Fake it. Make it. Podcast it.
People mistake Jamie Bartlett for Steven Bartlett. Jamie wants to know why.
Leeds maternity review, Women vets, The term 'rough wooing'
Donna Ockenden will lead a review into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Fight on the Right: The MAGA Civil War
What's behind the growing schism within the Make America Great Again coalition?
March 9th to March 15th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. The Spies
How spies sold the idea of threat from weapons of mass destruction.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Money and Mental Health, Magazines, Evri Customer Service Scams
We hear about the campaign to simplify financial issues for vulnerable people.
The latest weather forecast
Three shipping vessels struck in the Strait of Hormuz
The prime minister says the fuel duty freeze is kept under review, as oil costs rise.
Series 3
Clement Attlee's Family Car
David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
George gets a shock.
Of a Night
Tense drama set in a Liverpool housing association call centre over one hectic night shift
Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?
Is live facial recognition vital to fight crime, or a step towards a surveillance state?
Folklore and genetic research collide in this quest to overcome a deadly inheritance.
A Gulf in Communications
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel look at the role of influencers during the war in Iran.
The people shaping American media including Mehdi Hasan, Jeffrey Goldberg, Sarah Smith and Johnny Harris
Ros Atkins in Washington DC to meet the people shaping American media.
First set of Mandelson files released
PM was advised that Mandelson's friendship with Epstein posed "general reputational risk".
Government documents on Lord Mandelson's appointment released
They show the Prime Minister was warned Lord Mandelson posed a general reputational risk
Live from the UK
S2 E3: What's In Your Briefcase?
Diona Doherty, Steffan Alun, James Ellis and Liam Bolton join Angela Barnes.
Brian meddles in his children's lives.
James McAvoy on his directorial debut, California Schemin'
Actor James McAvoy on turning director for his debut feature, California Schemin'.
What is the role of morality in foreign policy?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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.
Keir Starmer was warned about risk of Mandelson's links to Epstein
New files show Starmer was warned of reputational risk over Mandelson appointment
The Farmer
A specially commissioned story from American author Lionel Shriver.
Slim's Guide to Life
4. Thirties
Slim touching tale of going from comedian to carer in his 30s.
Aurie Styla: Tech Talk
S2 E3. Battle of the A, B, Y and X's
The epic battle to control the gaming industry - choose your fighter!
PMQs; and the Mandelson files.
