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14/05/2025
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BBC Radio 4 s the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs question the boss of Thames Water.
Wordy prayer
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills
14/05/25 US Agriculture Secretary in UK. Grazing system.
US Agriculture Secretary visits UK to talk about new trade deal.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Yachtsman Survivor
When yachtsman Robin was violently attacked, a life-or-death decision had to be made.
Half-Life
2. The Quiet Town by the River
Dangers lurk beneath the soil, in the town where Joe's great-grandfather worked.
Isabel Allende, Sex Matters, Julia Gillard, P Diddy trial
Best-selling author Isabel Allende on her new novel, My Name Is Emilia Del Valle.
Chemical Control: Drugged and Raped by My Husband
What's it like to discover your husband has been drugging and raping you for years?
May 12 - May 18
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Episode 3 - A Boxing Match
A clash between two boxers shines a troubling light on 19th century England.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Grand Piano Scam, Peak Trains, Running Sales
Musicians are being targeted by scammers offering them free grand pianos.
The latest weather forecast
President Trump meets Syria's leader
US sanctions on Syria are lifted as President Trump's Middle East tour continues.
3. Windmills
When parenting journeys are flipped upside down after a diagnosis
13/05/2025
David makes a controversial decision.
Series 8
Episode 1
Return of drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS.
Money Box Live: The 'S' of Bereavement
How to manage finances following the death of a loved one, while coping with grief.
Meet the creatures with a career path - in niche jobs where only an animal will do.
The Spy Who Leaked Me
David and Simon explore what happens when the worlds of espionage and PR collide.
The weather influencers taking social media by storm, Sir Peter Bazalgette, reporting the mushroom murder trial in Australia
Weather influencers, Peter Bazalgette, reporting the mushroom murder trial in Australia.
Will UN calls to 'prevent genocide' in Gaza make a difference?
International condemnation grows of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
14/05/2025 President Trump meets Syrian leader
Donald Trump holds talks with a former jihadist who's now president of Syria.
Live from the UK
Mark Nelson, Louise Young, Hayley Ellis & Josh Pugh
Josh Pugh, Mark Nelson, Louise Young and Hayley Ellis Angela Barnes across the UK.
A mystery deepens one for one family.
Ocean with Attenborough, Garden Design, Turning Contemporary Politics into Opera
Ocean with Attenborough, the history and future of gardens, new opera inspired by politics
Disability Benefits
Who should get personal independence payments?
New Prophets
How the most important business idea left academic obscurity to dominate the boardroom.
Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI
Neil Lawrence on why we needn't fear the power of AI
What is interoception, and how mood can affect how well your vaccine works
When being able to tune into bodily signals like your own heartbeat can be good – and bad.
Donald Trump meets Syrian President in Saudi Arabia
We hear from James Jeffrey, a former US representative to Syria:
Episode Three
Brendan and Declan start school but still can’t seem to get along.
Series 2
3. Deep State Conspiracies and Discount Merch
Dropping another spoonful of truth sugar into your herbal infusions.
Series 13
Starmer Turns Right, and a Mission from God.
Jon Holmes remixes the news into an award-winning comedy concept album.
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
15/05/2025
