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Peter Pan
Stories and reflections by actors from across the world who have all played the same part.
17/02/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Episode 1: Being an immigrant
A writer’s journey through the experience of otherness.
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.
Beyond the Feed: Muslim Women and the Dawah Bros
The message of online male Muslim influencers and what happens when women speak out?
Random Acts of Kindness
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur.
Dog attacks on livestock, a cattle vet at work, Hedgerow Heroes
The cost of dog attacks on livestock has risen 10% year on year.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Ransom Man
5. 635 Years of Suffering
Julius Kivimäki is put on trial for all of Finland to see. Will he be proven guilty?
What are the side effects of weight loss drugs?
James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.
Gisèle Pelicot memoir, Catrin Finch, Ice Hockey mixed teams
We speak to the co-writer of the Gisèle Pelicot memoir, Judith Perrignon.
Rick Wakeman and Aoife Ní Bhriain launch the new series
Rick Wakeman and Aoife Ní Bhriain kick off the new series.
Episode 2: Imagining others
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: Is time online, time well spent?
The latest weather forecast
Unemployment hits a five-year high
The picture is particularly bad for young people - we discuss with two national employers.
Impulsive
2. Wonder drugs
Steve starts chatting to camgirls online - how long can he keep it a secret?
16/02/2026
Akram challenges the system.
Series 4
3. Diagnosis
Drama serial exploring crime through a psychological lens.
60. True Crime on Trial
Lucy Worsley puts true crime on trial and asks are we so obsessed with true crime?
Gentrification in Detroit and London
Failed gentrification in Detroit and the human cost of urban redevelopment in 1920s London
Baby, You Can Compose My Car
John Robins discovers who is designing the sounds of electric vehicles... and why.
Does your immune system need boosting?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how to navigate immune health.
Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed for a nuclear deal with US
Indirect nuclear talks have concluded in Geneva.
The American civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died
He became involved in activism as a protégé of Martin Luther King
Series 3
6. Blindfolds On, Pants Off
Confusing clips send comedians into chaos.
Ruairi exceeds expectations.
Playwright Jim Cartwright on his groundbreaking debut play Road
Playwright Jim Cartwright on his groundbreaking debut play Road, and the appeal of yellow.
Can boxing look after its own?
Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?
Cunard Cruises, NaviLens on Ultra-Processed Foods
A campaign to help visually impaired people better identify ultra-processed foods.
A Lemur’s Song
What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
Private Renting: Who Wants to Be a Landlord?
Why do private landlords attract so much criticism – and how fair is it?
Reverend Jesse Jackson dies aged 84
Politicians across all parties pay tribute to a giant of the civil rights movement
7: Shoot
The Pulitzer-winning novel from one of the US's greatest living writers continues.
Iris Barry, First Lady of Film
Delve into the world of Iris Barry – pioneering film critic, curator and preservationist.
Waiting for Godot