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22/05/2025
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports as the Prime Minister U-turns on Winter Fuel payments.
The King and the Pawn
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
22/05/25 - Border control posts dubbed the "white elephants of Brexit", seed potato trade, bovine TB in Northern Ireland
Have the millions of pounds spent on border posts been a waste of taxpayers' money?
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Paul von Hindenburg
How the cult of personality around this German WWI figurehead helped usher in Hitler.
The Island of Strangers and the Manacled Gimp of Brussels
Armando and Helen voyage around the Island of Strangers, and other inflammatory phrases.
Women up for Ivor Novellos, Chronic UTIs, How do women listen?
The Rising Star award at the Ivor Novellos is an all female shortlist for the first time.
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who on his cultural influences
4. ionate about Potatoes
It's all about the tatties and the berries!
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Gap Finders: Luke Tyson from Fell Audio
Today's Gap Finder is Luke Tyson from Fell Audio.
Menopause Supplements
Can supplements help stave off symptoms of menopause?
The latest weather forecast
Labour reveals plans to reform the UK's justice system
Violent criminals could be released early and chemical castration pilot expanded.
Episode 4: The carer relationship
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
21/05/2025
Lilian attempts a brave face.
Melophobia
By Paul Sirett. A true story about losing your sound - and finding yourself
Camino de Santiago with Manni Coe
Clare is on the Camino de Santiago walking with guide and author Manni Coe.
Kidasha
Broadcaster Mary Nightingale makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidasha.
The language that changed the world
Michael Rosen hears about the origin of all Indo-European languages from Laura Spinney.
What is ransomware and what can be done to stop it?
How should organisations deal with the threat of ransomware attacks?
Does the pandemic agreement make the world safer?
An international agreement to prepare for future pandemics is adopted. What does it mean?
Full coverage of the day's news
Large drop in UK net migration
The difference between the number of people moving to the UK and leaving has halved
1. Political Pandering
Politicians love to pander but how can you tell a pander from a ion?
Ian has reservations.
Mission Impossible & Benicio Del Toro
Benicio Del Toro on his role in Wes Anderson's film The Phoenician Scheme.
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.
Jess Gillam, Stevie Martin, Georgia Ruth, Emma Jane Unsworth, Ben Aitken, Stuart Maconie
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Government signs deal to hand over Chagos Islands
g goes ahead after last minute legal challenge is quashed
Episode Nine
A story about Ambrose sends Declan in search of answers.
Gary Lineker, the BBC and celebrity influencers
Amol reflects on Lineker's career as his MOTD run ends.
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the government about the review into sentencing.
23/05/2025
Jonnie Peacock
Thriller Thursday in Team GB's golden summer
