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18/05/2026
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Ruth Slenczynska, Dame Bridget Ogilvie, Tony Worthington, Russell Tyner KC
Kirsty Lang on a virtuoso pianist, leading scientist, peace-seeking MP and legal pioneer.
How not to make an argument
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection, with Rabbi Monique Mayer.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Farming, food production and rural life
Adam Rutherford talks to Minette Batters, Dave Goulson and Melissa Harrison about farming.
Community connections
How one charity is welcoming refugees and pairing them with local buddies in the community
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Sobanan
Sobanan talks about his relationship with drugs and imprisonment.
1930: Democracy to Dictatorship
The story of the residents of Weimar during the rise and reign of Hitler.
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Rinsed
6. The Lion's Cage
As scandals go, what’s happening to our rivers is a real stinker. Kate Lamble investigates
17/05/2026
Leonard goes on a mission.
Series 7
3. Love and Affection
Starring Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam. Ray misunderstands Joanna's hug.
Dharshini David meets cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting
The culture of 'anti-ageing' and the ethics of the beauty industry
Ade Edmondson on singer Sandy Denny
Ade Edmondson - star of The Young Ones and much more - chooses the singer Sandy Denny.
Sixty Years of Hurt
1. England v The World
David Baddiel tells the story of football and Englishness, from 1966 to the present day.
Who’s Winning Muslim Voters?
Why is the Labour party losing so many Muslim voters?
Series 52
Episode 6
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 33
4. Advertising, The Beatles, Theatre and Underwear
Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter try to find the hidden truths.
Brad has an unexpected guest.
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Ten years of The Briefing Room
The Briefing Room looks back over the ten years since the programme started in May 2016.
The science behind hantavirus
What do we know about the disease following its outbreak on a cruise ship this month?
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
The Letter Box
Claire Fuller's contemporary gothic thriller continues as Ursula faces up to her actions.
Bitter Pill
1. Fight or Flight
A pharmaceutical company in Belfast promises a miracle drug to cure PTSD.
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
19/05/2026
