News
Schedule
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
2/5 China's one-child policy has far-reaching consequences for twin girls, aged two.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
Sean Curran reports as the government announces sanctions on two Israeli ministers.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
Bluetongue restrictions, journey of a loaf, food waste.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Plus, the Sycamore Gap tree, pensioner-worker ratios and yoga v fishers.
6/9 Joe's great-grandfather settles in the United States where his mental health deteriorates.
Winning a 100km race six months postpartum and breastfeeding along the way.
Paul Kenyon follows the ketamine trail.
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3/5 The award-winning journalist uncovers the truth behind Hunan Province's missing children.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
A new survey reveals that a third of UK hospitality businesses are operating at a loss.
Rachel Reeves sets out budgets for government departments in long-awaited spending review.
3/20 William Beveridge's plan was an answer to the question of what we were fighting for.
It’s panic stations at Spiritual Home.
Cholera has ravaged a futuristic London as families flee for their lives.
Should a government body be created to make sure 'state-related deaths' are prevented?
Aleks and Kevin ask whose AI development ideology will win: China or the US?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine whether you can PR your way to an honour.
AI & Advertising, Historian Dan Snow, new BBC podcast on people smuggling, Radio Free Asia
Labour reveals its Spending Review: all the analysis
Rachel Reeves promises the "renewal of Britain"
Is there not enough 'empathy' shown in politics - or maybe too much?
Kate is in need of a favour.
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys ed.
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Pratibha Gai on her microscope that brought chemical reactions into sharp focus.
Delving into the fascinating world of twin psychology.
Rachel Reeves reveals the government's Spending Review.
3/10 Isa arrives late and has some startling news to share.
4/6 You started it, you invaded Kappa Andromedae b.
Jayde Adams and James Acaster enter the feisty world of community apps and messageboards.
Sean Curran reports on the chancellor's Spending Review.
Alicia McCarthy reports as Rachel Reeves sets out the details of her spending review.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless
Farming reaction to the spending review.
Thursday 12 June 2025
