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13/05/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Should Pluto become a planet again?
We explore whether Pluto should regain its title as the solar system’s ninth planet
Integrity during hard times
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Marie-Elsa Bragg.
13/05/26 Pig supply, Northumberland National Park, profitability of farms in Northern Ireland
Some farmers lose supermarket contracts as the pig supply chain takes a downturn.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The courage to ask for help
GP Trevor dutifully nursed his ailing partner, but struggled to ask for help for himself.
To Catch a King
1. Kardo
A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them?
VAWG Minister resignations, Parental domestic homicide, Author Eleanor Anstruther
The impact of parental domestic homicide on children.
Locked and Downloaded: The rise in 3D printed guns
How much of a threat to the UK are homemade printed weapons?
May 11th to May 17th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
1922-1924: A Slow Creep
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Driving Tests, Food Prices, Wedding Listings
In an attempt to clamp down on bots, driving tests can only be booked by learners.
The latest weather forecast
King's Speech overshadowed by leadership turmoil
Keir Starmer meets potential leadership rival Wes Streeting at No10.
Rinsed
3. Turd Nerds
The 'Dossier of Despair' that reveals what's happening to some of Britain’s rivers.
12/05/2026
Ruth tries to stay positive.
Bettaney
The story of MI5 traitor Michael Bettaney's relationship with the IRA. With Daniel Weyman.
How to Live Long and Prosper
Money Box Live on living longer and keeping your finances in the best of health.
A Lemur’s Song
What can a critically endangered species of lemur tell us about the origins of music?
Knowing When To Quit
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on the PR art of knowing when to resign.
Munya Chawawa; journalists and access to prisoners in jail; Family influencers and the boundaries of parenting online.
Munya Chawawa on the smackdown world of wrestling and President Trump's media strategy.
The King's Speech
The Government sets out its policy plans as speculation of leadership challenge continues.
Allies of Wes Streeting tell the BBC he will launch a Labour leadership challenge
They say the health secretary will resign from the government tomorrow
John Tothill Forgives Your Sins
Comedian John Tothill takes confessions from his audience to absolve them of their sins.
Adam is seeking support.
Director Mark Cousins on his 16-hour epic The Story of Documentary Film
Director Mark Cousins on his 16-hour epic The Story of Documentary Film.
Michael, the movie
The controversial biopic, and whether Michael Jackson should be cancelled.
Series 1
Collectors: Samuel Johnson
Working in chaos at a desk strewn with papers, 'Dictionary Johnson' left a great legacy.
Series 3
2. Twins - Part 2
Michelle digs deeper into Lavinia’s test results – but Lavinia doesn’t want to know.
Overcoming OCD
We take a deep dive into treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Streeting allies say he's poised to challenge Starmer
Allies of the Health Secretary say he is planning to resign and launch a leadership bid
The Charcoal Sketch
Ursula settles into the Underwood as her friendship with Sue deepens.
Sarah Keyworth: Are You a Boy or a Girl? S2
1: "Where are we now?"
Comedian Sarah Keyworth explores their personal journey with gender fluidity and androgyny
Series 16
Hard Labour
Streeting wants in and Starmer styles it out as Jon Holmes mashes up the week's news.
Pomp and politics on King's Speech day.
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