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25/09/2026
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Rethink... what we put into space
Are we putting too much material into orbit and is space the next environmental frontier?
When gladness meets need
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Fiona Stewart.
25/09/2026: Heating oil costs, Bluetongue lessons, Beans as chicken feed
Heating oil costs, Bluetongue lessons, Fava beans as chicken feed.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Blair's Education Reforms 1997
Reflecting on the education reforms of the Blair government.
Breast cancer scandal, Clothes recycling, Campaign against 'shame lips'
How are women dealing with the Durham breast cancer scandal?
The Cost of Food
Sheila Dillon hosts a panel discussion at Abergavenny Food Festival.
Episode 5
Rachael Stirling’s frank, funny and poignant memoir about her mother, actress Diana Rigg.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Breaking the ice on iced coffee
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
Sir Mark Rowley: Justice is letting victims down
A former Justice Secretary and Chief Inspector of Constabulary discuss the intervention.
The Hitler Diaries Scandal
10. Downfall
Andrew Hunter Murray tracks down Hitler’s faked diaries to the Bundesarchiv in Koblenz.
24/09/2026
Helen bears the brunt.
Underground
Episode 2
A voice from the past returns. Can Charly trust what she hears?
When Banksy Comes to Town
3. Off the Wall
What happens when Banksy uses your wall as a canvas? The seagull is removed! And so is VDM
Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY SOS: Redcatch Community Garden Special
Gardeners Question Time Meets DIY:SOS for a special postbag episode.
Valerie and the Mothers by Deborah Kay Davies
A disturbing story of a girl who yearns to disappear.
"A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed" fashion designer Bob Mackie
Also actor Stephanie Cole, BSL interpreter Peter Llewellyn-Jones and activist Emma Bonino.
Has the UK’s productivity puzzle been solved?
Tim Harford investigates bad productivity data, AI carbon, nuns and quiet album ends.
Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches - sources tell BBC
What sanctions could the club face? City's former chairman joins us live.
Man City found guilty of most of 115 financial rule breaches
Sources have told BBC Sport that an independent panel has reached its decision
Series 121
4. 'Demonstrable lies'
How does Andy Burnham get on meeting Donald Trump?
It’s a big day for the Grundys.
Nature
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode consider the role of natural history film and TV today.
Sir Chris Bryant MP, Sarah Elliott, John Glen MP, Paul Nowak
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Greig Hall in Alcester.
September 21st - September 27th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Intellectuals
Matthew Sweet discusses the role of intellectuals in public life.
UK diesel prices approach all-time high
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says fuel costs aren't in the government's control
10: Retrospective
In Brooklyn and working collaboratively again, Rab shepherds a fierce burst of creativity.
Has Trump’s ban against the media backfired?
The US president loses his court battle with US media outlets… for now
Some Enchanted Evening from South Pacific
Personal memories of one of the most beloved songs written by Rodgers & Hammerstein
26/09/2026
