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06/01/2026
Sean Curran reports as police defend banning fans of an Israeli football team from a match
07/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2. The Search for Perfection Is Futile
Claudia Hammond reads from her new book on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
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 presents highlights from Westminster and the Scottish Parliament.
A new day
Radio 4’s daily prayer and reflection, with Bishop Mary Stallard.
07/01/26 Cereals, solar farms, farmer wellbeing.
Arable farmers question whether growing cereals is worth the effort.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Stats of the Nation
Sex, Drugs and Empty Homes
Tim Harford explores the numbers that help explain fertility, pharmaceuticals and crime.
Two Nottingham Lads
3. Six Weeks in Mariupol
The siege of Mariupol leads to a grim choice for Aiden, and an opportunity for Graham.
Grok AI, Girls' sporting aspirations, Going it Alone, Child Custody
The controversy around Grok AI chatbot.
Creation of a Teenage Satanist
Introducing... Creation of a Teenage Satanist
The story of the far right Satanist group called 764 who believe 'no lives matter.'
5th to 11th January
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. No Regrets
Award-winning author Claudia Hammond on the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
First-time buyers, quarter-zip tops and new year poverty
Christians Against Poverty warns that millions are facing a new year debt crisis.
The latest weather forecast
Reports: US attempting to board Russian-flagged oil tanker
The Marinera, 200 miles off Ireland's coast, is also being pursued by Russian naval forces
Series 2
Exiles: Marie Curie
Marie Curie had to go into exile to do her work, but she never forgot where she came from.
Will's behaviour causes concern.
Series 1
6. Clement and Gloria
By Rex Obano. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
Money Box Live: Women's Finances
How finances for women have changed 50 years after the Sex Discrimination Act became law.
What we can learn about the psychology of crowding from one man, and two thousand mice?
I Am What I Ate
How can you reconnect with yourself through food?
US raid on Venezuela & what it says about military-media relations, Actors & AI, Influencers at Westminster & the lobby system
Venezuela raid and military-media relations; actors and AI; influencers at Westminster.
RAF planes support US seizure of Russian-flagged tanker
The government says it provided air surveillance and refuelling support for the operation.
The US boards and seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker near Iceland
Russia condemns the action, describing it as "outright piracy"
Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie
1.Why Can’t We Stop Eating?
Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about pizza, soap and St Aetholwold.
Emma makes a decision.
Film-maker Ira Sachs on his latest screen project: Peter Hujar's Day
Film-maker Ira Sachs on his Peter Hujar film. Plus, Pianist RIOPY shares his new album.
The Socrates of San Francisco
The story of Howard Gossage, a remarkable ad man who tried to change the world.
The Smuggler: Omnibus 2
How did a former British soldier become an international people smuggler?
US immigration officer shoots woman dead in Minneapolis
Fatal shooting sparks row between Trump administration and officials in Minnesota
3. Sickness
A newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce.
David Eagle: See No Eagle
4. On the Road
Blind folk singer and stand-up comedian David Eagle tells tales of his life in music.
Series 15
1. There are Stranger Things...
Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical comedy concept album.
UK support for US seizure of oil tanker
