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BBC National Short Story Award 2025
You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle by Colwill Brown
Colwill Brown's powerful story is a contender for the BBC National Short Story Award.
30/12/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Little Hare
Chloe Dalton’s memoir about her unlikely and transformative relationship with a wild hare.
Love Songs in Age
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Love Songs in Age.
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.
Iran's hijab protests
A women's marathon race is the latest flash-point in ongoing protests over hijab laws.
Standing up for what is good
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with singer and musician Ruth Jennings.
30/12/25 The Luck Penny
The luck penny tradition still practised at livestock marts in Northern Ireland.
Tom Holland Guest Edits Today
Historian Tom Holland is the fifth Today guest editor this festive period.
Jehane Ragai on the science of authenticating artworks
Egyptian chemist Jehane Ragai on proving forged paintings and uncovering masterpieces.
Marnie Chesterton travels to the birthplace of quantum theory armed with just one question
Beyoncé the billionaire, Adults regressing at Christmas, Girls' political confidence
Beyoncé is now the fifth musician to be named a billionaire by Forbes.
Video Shops
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of video shops on screen.
Talking in Bed
Simon Armitage explores Philip Larkin's poem Talking in Bed.
Prisoners, Saints and Persuaders: The World of ITC
The story of Lew Grade's ITC company, which revolutionised British television in the 1960s
Iranians protest amidst currency crisis
A third day of protests across Iran as the country's economic outlook worsens
Episode 2 - Wood
Exploring how interacting with the natural elements can improve mental wellbeing.
29/12/2025
Events spiral out of control for the Grundy's
Almonds and Raisins
Series 2: Episode 1
Adam Usden's drama about Jewish refugee life in Manchester, based on Maisie Mosco's novel.
Series 4
53. Elizabeth Cook - Body Snatcher
Lucy Worsley delves into a possible body snatcher case in 1830s East London.
The Lord and Dance: Michael Flatley
Irish dancer Michael Flatley reveals the role of faith in his life.
The Poetry Detective
Are the Kids Alright?
Vanessa Kisuule unearths the poems that speak to the big issues we're all grappling with.
Is joy always good for us?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore joy and why it can be a complicated emotion.
A day of chaos as Eurostar and Eurotunnel trains are cancelled
Power disruption causes Eurostar and Eurotunnel train cancellations.
Channel Tunnel confusion, chaos and cancellations
Travellers have New Year plans disrupted by a power failure in the Channel Tunnel.
Series 1
The Heege Manuscript
Ian Hislop's British comedy quest finds its focus in an ancient stand-up comedy review.
Series 3
7. The Most Dangerous Top Hat in the World
The show with a haunting backnote of fag ash.
Hell is unleashed at the Horrobins
Joachim Trier on Sentimental Value, plus the films of Brigitte Bardot
Joachim Trier on his acclaimed Norwegian film Sentimental Value
Can cash grants help end homelessness?
Is a one-off cash payment a way to ending someone’s homelessness?
The Year in Review: Benefits & Access to Work
In Touch discusses the events of this year in the world of visual impairment.
When Christian nationalists come to town
People in Gainesboro, Tennessee have some new neighbours - and not everyone is happy.
Camino Inglés with Jannine and Sally
Clare explores a section of the Camino Inglés, one of the paths of the Camino de Santiago.
The Hippopotamus
Katherine Rundell explores wonderful stories of 20 astonishing but endangered animals.
Anti-government protests spread for third day across Iran
We hear from the son of detained activist Narges Mohammadi
Episode Two
Miquel’s concern for his mother grows.
Series 5
Case 10: The Priest Hole
A family renovating a house discover a priest hole... and seem to unleash something else.
Rain: a history by Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller is the first wrier in contention for the 20th BBC National Short Story Award
