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14/05/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports on a very peculiar State Opening.
An offering for Ascension
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
14/05/26 New strategy to combat pig disease, farming issues in the King's Speech, sepsis risk for farmers
New strategies for tackling African Swine Fever.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Garamantes
The ancient civilisation which thrived in the Sahara Desert over 2,000 years ago.
We Can't Go On Like This (with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Ayesha Hazarika)
Armando defies the naysayers with the programme of his life.
Loan sharks, Social media addiction, Canwen Xu
Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a form of economic abuse.
Felicity Lott
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott talks to John Wilson about her distinguished career.
1925-1926: More Priest than Politician
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The Trial Shift Scam
A group of jobseekers realise their identities have been stolen.
Cat Litter
What kind of cat litter is best for cats, owners and the environment?
The latest weather forecast
Wes Streeting resigns
Health secretary says he has lost confidence in the prime minister's leadership.
Rinsed
4. Inkblot
We can all look the same picture, but what you make of it depends on who you are.
13/05/2026
Adam is seeking support.
Flip!
Racheal Ofori’s satire explores a world where algorithms make people disposable.
Bluebird returns to Coniston
Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird returns to Coniston Water in Cumbria.
Opportunity International UK
Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
Oracy: We Need to Talk
Michael Rosen talks to Amy Gaunt about how children are learning oracy, also known as talk
Ten years of The Briefing Room
The Briefing Room looks back over the ten years since the programme started in May 2016.
The science behind hantavirus
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
Andy Burnham to stand in by-election
The education secretary calls for her party to 'draw a line' under challenges to the PM.
Andy Burnham says he will try to run for Parliament
The Mayor of Manchester is to request permission to stand in an upcoming by-election
Geoff Norcott's Working Men's Club S2
S2 E4: 'Er Indoors
Geoff asks why men aren't honest about their partner’s faults.
Ruth is lending a hand.
Reviews of the second series of Rivals and the film The Christophers starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel
Plus the West End transfer of the award-winning historical drama 1536.
A service reflecting on Divine Revolution: The Uprising of God with the Ven Rachel Mann.
Ardal O'Hanlon, Ella Risbridger, Kathy Maniura, Jasmine Jethwa, Jim Moray
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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The Glass and the Candle
Hearing the dark history of the Underwood, Ursula is determined to follow Sue to America.
The Rise of the Femosphere: Who Are the Women Giving Up on Men? (Dr Jilly Kay)
Dr Jilly Kay discusses young women, heteropessimism and the femosphere.
Alicia McCarthy reports on a dramatic day at Westminster.
15/05/2026
