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11/06/2026
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News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Family
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Warren Elf.
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The National Farmers' Union calls for government support with the price of fertiliser.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Machado de Assis
The great Brazilian novelist, whose satires of slave owners transcend time and place.
Fanning the Flames (with Hugo Rifkind)
When does politicisation become weaponisation? And how does language fan the flames?
Northern Ireland, Kathryn Stockett and Mum's poem in son's exam
How is this week's violent unrest affecting women and children in Northern Ireland?
Kiefer Sutherland
Actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.
Episode 4
Lea Korsgaard searches for all of Denmark’s butterfly species in a single year.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
How the oil industry works
Evan discusses the financial costs of drilling for oil and refining it into products.
Toast - Paperchase
Sean Farrington examines another succesful business that still ended up 'toast'
The latest weather forecast
John Healey resigns as Defence Secretary
Mr Healey quits government saying investment plan "falls well short" of what is needed.
Ten Years After Brexit
4: Northern Ireland
How was Northern Ireland affected by the UK's decision to leave the EU?
10/06/2026
It’s last chance saloon at Home Farm.
The Goalkeeper’s Guide to Absurdism
Albert Camus meets his dream team, a funny, emotional and philosophical glance at football
Mending Footpaths in Eryri
Clare walks with a group of volunteers who have been working to repair footpaths in Eryri.
The Amber Trust
Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
Smell
Michael Rosen on the words used to describe the qualities of smells in different languages
Rethink... how we age
How scientists can now make old damaged cells young again.
How do you build an unbuildable tower?
How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia.
Live:
PM under pressure after Defence Secretary resigns
John Healey criticises Keir Starmer's defence investment plans.
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Series 3
4: Billionaires
Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks billionaires are a good thing.
Stella makes a big declaration.
Review: Steven Spielberg's alien film Disclosure Day
Plus TV series Cape Fear, with Amy Adams and Javier Bardem and a M. C. Escher exhibition.
Hunter Biden: Back from the Brink
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel discuss an astonishing attempt at reputational repair.
Alex Kay-Jelski, World Cup coverage, Belfast reporting, Influencers in Russia
The BBC’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelski, joins Ros and Katie.
Nish Kumar, Holly Jackson, Rachel Parris, Haircut 100, Liam Bailey
Edith Bowman with comedians Nish Kumar and Rachel Parris and music from Haircut 100.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Jensen and Gustav keep digging, and meet Katrine at her home.
The End of Endless Growth: Should We Put the Brakes on Economic Expansion? (Kate Raworth)
The ‘Doughnut Economics’ author argues that prioritising growth is dangerously outdated
Alicia McCarthy reports on moves to designate the IRGC as a threat to national security.
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