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16/05/2026
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Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
Series 1
Press Ganged
Biella Coleman discovers how France once forced hackers to work for the government.
Bluebird returns to Coniston
Donald Campbell's restored Bluebird returns to Coniston Water in Cumbria.
16/05/26 Farming Today This Week: too many pigs, new strategy to tackle animal disease, call for caged eggs ban, Balmoral Show
Too many pigs, not enough space: farmers struggling to sell their livestock
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News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
JJ Chalmers, Ruth Rogers, Matthew Carter & Lawrence Price plus the Inheritance Tracks of Jason Watkins
Adrian Chiles with extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Sixty Years of Hurt
1. England v The World
David starts at the most famous moment in English football – the 1966 World Cup win.
Series 52
Postbag
Jay Rayner and panel are in the studio for a postbag special.
Caroline Wheeler of the i newspaper assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
Donald Trump's China summit with Xi Jinping
China's President Xi rolled out the red carpet for President Trump but differences remain
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Lack of Wills and "Savvy Squirrel"
Are you one of the millions of people in the UK without plans in place for when you die?
Series 120
5. Starmer psychodrama
Will Keir Starmer last the week?
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Lord Finkelstein, Stephanie Flanders, Layla Moran MP, Mike Tapp MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Chatham in Kent.
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
15/05/2026
All is not going to plan for George.
Jude the Obscure
Episode 3
Sue and Jude's unconventional relationship ends in tragedy.
Weekend Woman's Hour: Loan Sharks, Menopause and ADHD, Bra fitting
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
Streeting enters the leadership race
Wes Streeting calls for the UK to 'one day' rejoin the EU as he announces leadership bid.
Why the PM has to go: Miatta Fahnbulleh on being the first minister to break with Starmer
The former communities minister on reaching breaking point and who should lead Labour now.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
Wes Streeting confirms he'll stand to be Labour Leader
Andy Burnham has started his by-election campaign saying he's running to "save" Labour.
Conn Iggulden, Bank of Dave musical, Cally Beaton, Guvna B, Emma Kenny
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Christopher Harborne
The Reform donor also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit.
Felicity Lott
Soprano Dame Felicity Lott talks to John Wilson about her distinguished career.
The Life and Many Deaths of the Local
Shane Richie discovers how pubs can survive today by exploring how they did in the past.
Rinsed: Omnibus 1
What's happening to our rivers is a real stinker of a scandal. Kate Lamble investigates.
The future of our fruit and veg
Sheila Dillon asks fruit and veg growers what they want from a new UK horticulture plan.
4. The Lord I Shot
Brighty decides he can right a wrong - killing a man in a duel - without Babs’ help.
6. Scotland vs Northern Ireland
Scotland face Northern Ireland in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
17/05/2026
Amitav Ghosh
The award-winning novelist on his new book, Ghost Eye, and its key literary influences.
