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11/08/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Burnham's Pledge
Andy Burnham has pledged to tackle rough sleeping before. Can it work this time?
Cultural Exchange
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Richard Reddie
11/08/2026 Impact of bluetongue on farmers, harvest in Europe, glass house salads.
Counting the human cost of the livestock disease bluetongue.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Invisible Hands: The American Century
3. Operation Ajax
The story of America’s ultimate Invisible hand - the CIA.
A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment
Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?
Composer Gabriela Ortiz, North Devon Maternity suspension, Children reading
Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz on the UK premiere of Revolución diamantina at the Proms.
Male Friendship
Ellen and Mark explore changing ideas about masculinity and vulnerability on screen.
Episode 2
A searing account of the atomic bomb’s aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Call You and Yours: Haggling
When have you haggled successfully?
The latest weather forecast
The Prime Minister intervenes in the potential early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers
The government previously said exempting ‘one or two offenders’ was ‘not possible’.
Recluses
Ibn Khaldun
How did philosopher Ibn Khaldun invent a theory to explain the rise and fall of dynasties?
10/08/2026
Heartbreak is in store for Lynda.
Clair
A missing woman. A private detective with clairvoyant powers. Jenni Adams is on the case.
Lady on Trial
Lucy Meares and Sophia Richards - Transported Sisters
Lucy Worsley meets two sisters transported to Australia, for receiving stolen ribbons.
A Church without Walls
Johannesburg pastor builds a church for those excluded by traditional faith.
Above and Below: The Battle to Save Britain's Prehistoric Art
Eleanor Barraclough explores the threat from climate change to our ancient creative past.
Why is it so hard to relax?
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore why we find it so hard to relax?
Make more exemptions to early release scheme, Andy Burnham is told
Killers on the road shouldn't be allowed out of prison early, a campaigner tells PM.
Andy Burnham is 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
Mr Burnham asks the justice secretary to find a way to create more space in prisons
Series 5
S5 E1: How to Host a Perfect Pub Quiz
Paul takes you through an ideal range of questions for a perfect pub quiz.
Robert struggles to stay positive.
Steph McGovern on how to buy art
Plus actor Sian Clifford on her role in new mockumentary Lady and writer Colin Thubron.
After EncroChat
The EncroChat hack was a huge law enforcement weapon against drugs. But has it worked?
Describing Heritage - A Different Approach to Audio Description
Charity VocalEyes have created a new way to audio describe heritage sites.
Victoria Falls: Wilderness on the edge
How to preserve one of the natural wonders of the world.
The Customer Complaints Scam
You just want to speak to someone - and criminals know that
Prime Minister's dilemma on early release of prisoners
Prime Minister says he wants the killers of PC Andrew Harper to stay behind bars
Episode Seven
Olivia is found, but further calamity waits for Dr Primrose.
The Harbour Porpoise
Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin of the enigmatic harbour porpoise.
Kate Bryan and Mark Steel
Art historian Kate Bryan and comedian Mark Steel talk about their favourite books.
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