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21/05/2025
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BBC Radio 4 s the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question the prime minister about his trade deal with the EU.
'In the twilight of life'
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
21/05/2025 The UK-EU deal, badger vaccination, Scottish climate targets
Could the UK-EU deal lead to newly set-up border control facilities being shut down?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
The Singing Bus Driver
Phillip Browne shares his incredible journey from London bus driving to West End stardom.
Half-Life
3. Lost
Joe's research leads him to the remains of an old chemical weapons factory.
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, Fifth anniversary of the death of George Floyd, Sarah Pochin MP
Baroness Kishwer Falkner on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.
Missing Billions
Missing Billions investigates lost or missing financial assets.
May 19 - May 25
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
3. Mucking In and Mucking Out
In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Inflation Rate Rise, Luxury Offices, Driving Tests
Why has the inflation rate risen in the UK?
The latest weather forecast
Prime Minister announces partial U turn on winter fuel allowance
The government says more pensioners will be eligible for winter fuel payments.
Episode 3: The professional caring industry.
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
20/05/2025
Natasha puts her foot in it.
Series 8
Episode 2
Drama series set in the Welsh Valleys, about medical life before the NHS. Concludes today.
My data's been stolen in a cyberattack - can I sue?
UK retailers have faced cyberattacks - but what if your data is part of a breach?
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father.
Robotaxis: Look, no hands!
David Yelland and Simon Lewis get under the bonnet of how to PR driverless cabs.
Gary Lineker fallout
Past and present sports commentators on the departure of Gary Lineker from the BBC.
Full coverage of the day's news
The government makes a U-turn on winter fuel
More pensioners will receive the payment once the threshold is altered
Live from the UK
Lindsey Santoro, Jay Lafferty, Barry Dodds and Brennan Reece
Brennan Reece, Lindsey Santoro, Barry Dodds, and Jay Lafferty Angela Barnes.
Lilian attempts a brave face.
Shirley Manson of Garbage
Shirley Manson of Garbage, Winner of the International Booker Prize, Artist Jeremy Deller.
Island of strangers?
How careful should politicians be with emotive language on immigration?
Going for Growth
How might the most important idea for business change and adapt in the next decade?
Claudia de Rham on playing with gravity
Claudia de Rham on defying gravity and understanding its fundamental nature.
The state of mental health services and more All in the Mind Awards finalists
How long are waiting lists for our mental health services?
Trump ambushes South Africa leader in White House meeting
US President attacks Cyril Ramaphosa over discredited "white genocide" claims.
Episode Eight
An unexpected phone call throws the Bonnar household into disarray.
Series 2
4. This is a case for Inspector Sands
Going above and beyond the description on his lanyard.
Series 13
Liability Lineker and The Eurovision Fishing Rights Contest.
Jon Holmes remixes the news into a satirical current affairs comedy concept album.
Susan Hulme reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
22/05/2025
Florence Griffith Joyner
Speed, style - and suspicion
