World at One Episodes Episode guide

How migrants pretend to be gay to win asylum

Undercover reporting reveals the networks that fake evidence to beat the asylum system.
Robertson: Complacent government has put UK 'in peril'

Former Nato chief says the Iran war “has to be a rude wake-up call” on defence spending.
The Southport attacks could and should have been prevented

Tragedy blamed on 'catastrophic' failures by agencies and killer’s 'irresponsible' parents
All eyes on Islamabad ahead of US Iran peace talks

But will Iran attend? We'll have a report from the city as Pakistan prepares to for talks.
Does the US-Iran ceasefire apply to Lebanon?

Iran's president says it won't abandon the Lebanese people in the face of Israeli attacks.
08/04/2026

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Strikes across Iran as President Trump's deadline nears

We ask whether British bases could be used to target infrastructure in Iran?
Is President Trump about to commit a war crime?

Iranian bridges and power plants are under threat from strikes says the US President.
President Trump threatens further strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US President warns the government in Tehran they know what needs to be done 'fast'.
Can Westminster talks help to open up the Strait of Hormuz?

The government hosts talks between 40+ countries about protecting shipping in the Strait.
UK to host talks on Strait of Hormuz

The UK will hold meetings with allies tomorrow on re-opening the Strait of Hormuz.
King's state visit to the US to go ahead in April

Sir Ed Davey tells us it's a "mistake" for the visit to take place as planned.
30/03/2026

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
What is the strategy for the Iran war?

How closely aligned are US and Israeli aims in the war against Iran.
President Trump warns Iran to get serious about negotiations.

We unpack the key disagreements between the U.S. and Iran in their negotiations for peace.
Iran: Strait of Hormuz to open to "non-hostile" ships

We'll assess what this means for traffic through the strait and for the wider conflict.
Reeves planning support for 'those who need it most'

The chancellor confirms contingency plans are being made to offset the energy price shock.
23/03/2026

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
World faces "most severe" energy crisis in history

The International Energy Agency warns the impact of the Iran war is being underestimated.
Iran and Israel target oil and gas in the Gulf and energy prices soar

Energy prices increase rapidly as Iran and Israel target oil and gas sites in the Gulf.
Five new meningitis cases in Kent outbreak

Targeted vaccination scheme continues for students at the University of Kent.
Israel claims killing of Iran's security chief

Ali Larijani has been killed along with Basij commander Soleimani, according to Israel.
Starmer discussing 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Prime Minister insists Britain will not be drawn into a wider war against Iran.
US lifts sanctions on some Russian oil

How is Russia benefiting from the war in Iran?
Largest disruption to oil market "in history"

The oil price goes up again as Iran attacks three more ships in the Gulf
Three shipping vessels struck in the Strait of Hormuz

The prime minister says the fuel duty freeze is kept under review, as oil costs rise.
The United States says it is "crushing the enemy" in Iran

US defence secretary says war will not stop until Iran "totally and decisively defeated”.
Video shows US Tomahawk missile strike next to girls’ school in Iran

Experts say that film shows US hitting military base next to Iranian girls' school.
Heavy strikes on Iran and Lebanon

Tehran endures heaviest bombardment of the war as Israeli troops mass near Lebanon border.
War widens in the Middle East

A well-known dissident inside Iran tell us he is not hopeful the regime will fall.