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22/04/2026
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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Susan Hulme reports as ex-Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins talks to MPs in Parliament
Held in loving arms
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills.
22/04/26 Bird flu jab for people, fairness in supply chain, vertical farming
New vaccine trial to protect people against bird flu.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
I fell 900ft to the ground - and survived
A mid-air collision plunged Rob Bugden 900ft to the ground - miraculously, he survived.
Inside ARIA
Evan Davis goes inside the UK’s ambitious new Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Naomi Parry, Breast reconstruction delays, Passport Bros
Why are there continued and long delays for some women waiting for breast reconstruction?
The Today Debate - The future of the monarchy
Anna Foster chairs a debate on the future of the monarchy.
Anger
Historian Peter Jones explores the deadly sin of Ira, or as we know it today - anger.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Anatomy of a Romance Scam
How it feels to be in the grip of a sophisticated romance scam.
The latest weather forecast
How safe is the prime minister's job?
The opposition renews calls for Keir Starmer to resign over the Lord Mandelson affair.
Lay this body down
Matthew Bannister on changing attitudes to dying, death and how we memorialise our dead.
21/04/2026
Ruth has things on her mind.
Follow the Money
The story behind the making of the 1976 movie classic All the President’s Men.
Money Box Live: Your Summer Holidays
How is the conflict in the Middle East affecting your travel plans?
The Lab Rats recreate one of science's greatest experiments.
The Decisions That Made Me
Richard Farleigh (Dragon’s Den, entrepreneur)
Richard Farleigh on becoming a successful investor and his humble stumbles along the way.
The future of teleshopping, Hungary's media post Orban defeat, Danny Robins from Uncanny, Mandelson vetting row scoop
Future of teleshopping, Hungary's media post Orban defeat, Danny Robins from Uncanny.
Full coverage of the day's news
Iran says it's seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has agreed to extend the ceasefire between the US and Iran
Matt Hutchinson: Are You Really the Doctor?
Life as a comedian and black doctor in the NHS.
The countryside is coming to life at the Rewilding.
Antoine Fuqua's controversial biopic of Michael Jackson
We review the new biopic Michael, which stars Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar.
Super skinny celebs
What does Hollywood’s ultra-thin trend mean for body positivity?
Series 1
Collectors: Sei Shōnagon
The author of a Japanese masterpiece who saw the beauty and absurdity in everyday life.
Helen Hastie on the future of human-robot relations
Professor Helen Hastie on the positive future role for robots in our world.
Episode 3
Ali Ansari concludes his grand tour of Iranian history travelling from the 1700s to today.
Labour MPs share frustration with embattled Starmer
Hostile briefings against the Prime Minister after sacking of top civil servant
Episode 8
As the storm hits Lough Neagh, Alex confronts the Connollys.
4. Old Habits
Brian is tempted by a discovery made under the stairs.
Series 16
The Incredible Starmer. (You wouldn't like him when he's angry)
The Incredible Starmer (you wouldn't like him when he's angry).
Mandelson vetting row at PMQs.
23/04/2026
