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20/01/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs digest Donald Trump's policy shift on the Chagos Islands.
21/01/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
In Institutions We Trust?
Rachel Botsman on the intriguing history of trust.
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.
MPs debate the Chagos deal after President Trump calls it 'an act of great stupidity'.
The Mystique of Concorde
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrew Roycroft.
21/01/26 Minette Batters at Efra Committee, animal protein, organic feed
Civil servants are told they should spend time in a lambing shed to understand farmers.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
How close is Greenland to the United States?
Tim Harford investigates Greenland maps, climate costs, house prices and Traitors maths
Putin and the Apartment Bombs
1. The Four Bombs
Four bombs. Twelve days. Hundreds dead. What really happened in Russia in September 1999?
Social media ban for under 16s, Class privilege at Cambridge, Women's sports coaches
We discuss the pros and cons of a ban on social media for under 16s.
Thin on Information? Hair loss drug Finasteride
Is the popular hair loss drug Finasteride being safely promoted?
19th to 25th of January
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Distrust In The Institution
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Warmer Homes Plan, Padel, Customer Service
The UK government's warmer homes plan is released today. What will it mean for consumers?
The latest weather forecast
President Trump addresses Davos
We bring you live reaction from Davos in Switzerland as President Trump delivers speech.
US Foreign Policy in Five Doctrines
3. The Nixon Doctrine
How did the Vietnam War change America’s foreign policy?
Chelsea offers her support.
Series 1
8. Faith and Trevor
By Winsome Pinnock. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
Do Electric Cars Add Up?
How much does it cost to go electric?
You can now clone your pet in the UK, but should you?
A New Blueprint for PR
David Yelland and Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty look at how the rules of PR are changing.
Greenland coverage, Australia’s social media ban, Brand Beckham
How are Danish and American journalists covering the Trump-Greenland story?
President Trump wants Greenland - but won't use force
The US wants 'immediate negotiations' to acquire Greenland but rules out the use of force.
President Trump says he wants "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland
He has told world leaders at Davos that he "won't use force"
Why in the Name of Pierre Novellie
3. Why Am I British?
Pierre Novellie asks the big questions about booze, bowler hats and beefeaters.
Amber faces some tough questions.
Actor Claire Foy on her role in H Is for Hawk
Claire Foy on the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald's award-winning memoir.
Men and Loneliness
Should society intervene to help lonely men?
The History
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
Ransom Man
1. Naked
A woman's deepest secrets are stolen by a hacker called ransom_man.
Where does air pollution go inside our body?
James inhales a lungful of fumes to see if he can see air pollution moving inside him
President Trump backs down from tariff threat on allies
Trump says he won't go ahead with tariffs on countries opposing his Greenland ambitions.
Episode 3
The Inuis disappear, and R shares a dangerous secret with the writer.
2. A Letter from the Health Secretary
Doctors Mike and Peter have strong words for the health secretary.
Series 15
3. Greenland, Traitors, and Trump
Greenland, Traitors, and Trump.
Sean Curran reports as MPs question Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.
