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04/06/2025
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports as doubts grow about the future of the UK's biggest water company.
A Blight on the Lough
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
04/06/25 - Animal disease outbreak preparedness, world hoof trimming cup and algae fertiliser
The government needs a new strategy for tackling animal disease outbreaks, a report says.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Does the average American have fewer than three friends?
Plus, skilled migrants, preventing Alzheimer’s and Robert Prevost on God and probability.
Half-Life
5. The Road Through the Mountains
Joe’s great-grandfather's letters, lead him to the silenced history of a massacre.
Bernardine Evaristo, South Korean Elections, The Crucible
The celebrated novelist is the winner of the Women's Prize Outstanding Contribution Award.
The Today Debate
Anna Foster explores the question of whether there have been war crimes in Israel & Gaza.
Episode 3
The author tracks the wolf’s journey across Slovenia.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Fried Chicken, Contested Wills and Unbound Authors
How fried chicken is going upmarket.
The latest weather forecast
The Chancellor announces billions in transport spending in England
The Chancellor promises more trams, trains and buses outside London.
The Smuggler
8. The Boat Theory
Police build a theory that Nick is smuggling Vietnamese migrants to work on cannabis farms
03/06/2025
Jill finds the right words.
Series 9
Episode 2
Andrew and Christine are worried that they might have lost their baby.
Should killers be forced to attend sentencing hearings?
Victims' families want convicted killers forced into the dock for sentencing.
What Do I Do if AI Gets Me Wrong?
What can you do if an AI is making stuff up about you? Aleks and Kevin find out.
'Humanity Deserves Better'
David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine the hype around something that doesn't exist. Yet.
Reporting from the Hajj at Mecca, Katherine Maher from National Public Radio in America takes on President Trump's funding cuts
Reporting on the Hajj at Mecca, Katherina Maher from National Public Radio in America.
Chancellor announces transport investment
Chancellor announces billions of pounds of investment for transport.
The Chancellor confirms changes to the winter fuel allowance will be in place this year
The government is under pressure to give more details about its U-turn
Live from the UK
Gavin Webster, Melina Fiol, Scott Bennett & Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe, Gavin Webster, Melina Fiol and Scott Bennett Angela Barnes.
David makes a decision.
Daisy Goodwin on her play about the late Queen and her dresser
Daisy Goodwin on her play about the late Queen and her dresser, By Royal Appointment.
AI: Promise or Peril ? Recorded at the Hay Festival
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
Catherine Heymans on the lighter side of the dark universe
Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans talks telescopes, dark matter and comedy.
Are you flourishing? And why a playful approach can help us cope
What a global study tells us about how to thrive, and why being playful can help us cope.
Trump says Putin "will have to respond" to Ukraine drone attack
US President had "good conversation" with Putin in phone call, but no immediate ceasefire
3. Belief Perseverance
Disco raids the house of a new suspect: someone else from the band. By Nick Walker.
Series 2
6. The Labour Party Immersive Experience
Swing across an actual fiscal black hole in the ultimate visitor attraction.
Sarah Keyworth
Jayde Adams and guests dive into the feisty world of community apps and messageboards.
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Prime Minister faces questions on winter fuel payments.
05/06/2025
