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09/03/2026
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
10/03/2026
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1. The Decision
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
From Michael to Muhammad
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how a near-fatal accident made him a better clinician
Orthotist Jim Ashworth-Beaumont on how the body can adapt to life-changing injuries.
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Andrew Roachford and Carol Jarvis celebrate a former taxi driver
Andrew Roachford and Carol Jarvis add the next five tracks.
2. The Commitment
The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
News and discussion of consumer affairs
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Waugh: What Is He Good For?
7. Sword of Honour Trilogy - Boys with Guns
Russell Kane delves into seven of Evelyn Waugh’s most important works – Sword of Honour.
Chris is taken aback.
The Book Club
A Greenham Common veteran finds trouble when she protests against climate change.
Gertrude Ederle: Ruling The Waves
Will a young swimmer make it across the Channel and into the history books?
Debt and Wealth Inequality
Living with debt - and has inequality become ingrained? Laurie Taylor hears new research.
Landays: Poems of Afghan Rebellion
Lyse Doucet explores the verse form which Afghan women share to speak of love and hardship
How can you avoid toothache?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know why we get toothache.
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
Series 2
2. In AI's Defence...
A visit from the grim reaper, overly protective mothers, and a passionate defence of AI.
George gets a shock.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
Fight on the Right: The MAGA Civil War
What's behind the growing schism within the Make America Great Again coalition?
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales
Will the Courts and Tribunals Bill bring down the backlog in the criminal courts?
Entrepreneurs: Your Questions Answered
Three top entrepreneurs answer your questions about starting and managing a business.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The Entrepreneur
A specially commissioned story from American author Lionel Shriver.
The Alpenpost: A Girl's Guide to Fighting Hitler and Stalin
The Alpenpost: both a love letter to a distant father and a chronicle of European darkness
