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King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech
King Charles III is to speak with 'unflinching honesty' to Commonwealth leaders.
01 Nov 2026,·59 mins
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Why Is Andy Burnham Saying He's Open To A Slavery Apology?
The PM says he’s "open" to a UK apology over slavery as the King starts a Caribbean tour.
01 Nov 2026,·39 mins
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The last electoral test of the Trump Presidency.
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News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
31 Oct 2026,·119 mins
Palace says King 'transcends' politics of slavery
Debate about a state apology for slave trade intensifies ahead of Commonwealth summit
01 Nov 2026,·16 mins
Tool theft and children in pubs
Jeremy discusses tool theft, Esther Rantzen, adult literacy and children in pubs.
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Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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PM's 'ill-timed' intervention, Reeves on EU, Brazilian buttlift
A look at what's making the headlines in today's newspapers.
01 Nov 2026,·2 mins
Violent protests in France for the third weekend in a row
Police clash with demonstrators following largely peaceful rallies in French cities
01 Nov 2026,·28 mins
How porn sites soft-launched the attention economy
The adult entertainment industry pioneered monetising user behaviour
30 Oct 2026,·38 mins
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Breaking news and hard-hitting talk about the big stories of the day.
30 Oct 2026,·81 mins
Can London’s black cabs survive driverless cars?
London's iconic black cabs are facing new non-human competition.
30 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Is Man City's PR Bananas?
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on the ongoing crisis facing Manchester City.
28 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics.
01 Nov 2026,·60 mins
Tens of thousands gather in Delhi over voters removed from electoral roll
They are demanding the resignation of India's chief election commissioner
01 Nov 2026,·49 mins
Where Is Austin Tice?
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The team get answers. Then Josh tells Debra what they’ve found.
16 Oct 2026,·41 mins
The Happy Pod: Personalised cancer vaccine shows promise in major trial
A cancer vaccine has cut patients' risk of death by 42% in a global clinical trial
31 Oct 2026,·26 mins
Unschooling: Do Children Need School? (Naomi Fisher)
Psychologist Naomi Fisher on why education is for everyone, but school might not be
29 Oct 2026,·42 mins
US Midterms: anger vs loyalty
American voters in Iowa and Michigan talk about their priorities
31 Oct 2026,·23 mins
Campaigning intensifies ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections
James Coomarasamy reports from Pennsylvania as Rust Belt voters focus on the economy
30 Oct 2026,·45 mins
Matt Chorley with political guests, news, and your views on the issues that matter to you.
30 Oct 2026,·120 mins
Kathryn Stanczyszyn takes your calls through the night.
01 Nov 2026,·240 mins
Hyrox could become an Olympic sport
From poo-gate to the Olympics?
30 Oct 2026,·9 mins
Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's talking points.
