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29/05/2025
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The Willpower Detectives
8. Nearest and Dearest
Sue Mitchell reports on a battle within one family over a wealthy grandfather’s finances.
God’s Love
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
29/05/25 New Reservoirs, Golden Eagles, Coastal National Park
Plans for two new reservoirs to be speeded up.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Hypnosis
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore hypnosis.
An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart)
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart s Armando and Helen to talk Trump.
Transcripts in sexual assault cases, Multigenerational living, Women's matches at the French Open
We assess the one-year pilot giving victims of sexual assault access to court transcripts.
Gillian Anderson
Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.
Episode 4: 'Things are fair in America.'
Public opinion turns in the strikers' favour - both nationally and around the globe.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Gap Finders: Dr Andrew Birnie from Altruist
Today's Gap Finder is Dr Andrew Birnie, the founder of sun cream brand Altruist.
Toast - Woolworths
What went wrong at Woolies? Sean Farrington examines the retailer's fortunes
The latest weather forecast
US court blocks Trump tariffs
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are blocked following a federal court intervention.
The Smuggler
4. The Final Border
Nick becomes an informant, providing information about the Albanian gang
28/05/2025
It’s a big night for Helen.
Calls From Far Away
A discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.
Camino Francés with Maggie McLean
Clare walks with Rev Canon Maggie McLean of York Minster along the Camino de Santiago.
Epilepsy Action
England rugby player Tommy Freeman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Action.
The Welsh Language with Huw Stephens at the Hay Festival
Michael Rosen talks to Welsh radio and TV presenter Huw Stephens about the Welsh language.
Rethink...social housing
What's stopping the UK from building the social housing we need?
Your science questions answered
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics
Starmer: Reform's policies would 'crash the economy'
A Treasury minister is live on PM. Plus, reports that Israel accepts a US ceasefire plan.
The suspect in the Liverpool car ramming is charged
Paul Doyle is charged on seven counts including grievous bodily harm
Episode 2 - The Political Silver Bullet
Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem?
The results are in at the shop.
Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession
Samira Ahmed and guests review Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession
A service for Ascension Day, live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
Paloma Faith, Mike Bubbins, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Helen Carr, Euros Childs, Kizzy Crawford
Clive Anderson and guests at the Hay Festival.
Biggest West Bank settlement expansion in decades
Israel says 22 new Jewish settlements have been approved in the occupied West Bank.
4: Spite, Sucker, Clip
A brilliantly original new series about women and space from the award-winning Naomi Wood.
Is your mobile phone the best or worst friend you’ve ever had?
Are you addicted to your phone? And what’s the future for smartphones?
Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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