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Thief by Tahmima Anam
A specially commissioned short story by the award-winning writer Tahmima Anam.
23/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Yellow by Coldplay
Stories of what Yellow, one of Coldplay's most iconic songs, means to people 25 years on.
St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Nicholas church, Durweston in Dorset.
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.
Reverend Jesse Jackson, Diane Munday, Philippe Gaulier, Lady Jean Wilson
Kirsty Lang on a civil rights leader, a campaigner, a clown and a charity worker.
Walkies
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Paul Kerensa.
23/02/2026 England deer management plan, putting venison on more plates, Northern Ireland farm safety.
The government's announced a new 10 year plan for controlling deer numbers in England.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Thinking about war
Sir Lawrence Freedman on strategy, art curator Rebecca Newell and historian Jane Rogoyska.
A space to just be
How one man is building a hiking community for LGBTQ+ people and their allies.
Marian Keyes, SEND, Designer Tolu Coker, Student midwives
Irish author Marian Keyes on her new BBC series, The Walsh Sisters.
Swept Under the Rug
Sifting through the dust, Mark Miodownik discovers the toxins polluting our living spaces.
The Refugee
Leading forensic psychiatrist Gwen Adshead reflects on her work with survivors of trauma.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Family trusts, pharmacies, meal prep
We hear from people who believe they were mis-sold so-called family protection trusts.
The latest weather forecast
Major changes for England's SEND system
Government unveils major overhaul of special educational needs provision.
Impulsive
6. Chasing Losses
Lucy’s never tried a scratchcard before - but soon her gambling is out of control.
Chelsea's getting more hopeful about her business plans.
Series 4
Episode 5
Ian recuperates with the help of nostalgic children’s television theme tunes.
Gone with the Wind - Episode Three
John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
Martin Edwards and Tom Shakespeare
The crime writer and the sociologist talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert.
History of Spices: commerce, colonialism and culinary innovation
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the global history of spices and the spice trade.
Someone Else's Problem: Exporting the Housing Crisis
What happens when homeless families from London are rehoused in the North East?
Series 51
University College London
Jay Rayner's panel answer questions at University College London's Institute of Making.
Lord Mandelson arrested
Lord Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Lord Mandelson arrested at his home in London
The former Ambassador to the US is suspected of misconduct in public office
Series 96
4. Do you remember the programme Changing Rooms?
Paul Merton offers his take on how to get out of jury duty.
Susan and Helen are on a quest to find new staff for the dairy.
Neve Campbell on being Hollywood's Scream Queen, and BAFTAs lowdown
Unheard recordings of painter LS Lowry, and BAFTA reactions.
Israel and the Palestinians
3: From the Nineteenth Century to the First World War
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict.
Wood, Smoke and Science: Cooking over fire
The science of barbecue recorded at Abergavenny Food Festival 2025.
Peter Mandelson arrested
The former UK Ambassador to the US is suspected of misconduct in public office
1. Departure
A love story based on the lives of the author's great-grandparents, who married in 1878.
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Firewall
Episode 6
Sam and Sarah pressure Kobin for intel. Whilst Stone pays a deadly visit to an Oil Rig.
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