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19/05/2025
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National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate plans to legalise assisted dying.
An unexpected helper
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
19/05/25 Summit to 'reset' trading between EU and UK. Bovine TB.
The Cornish fishermen who say the EU UK summit to reset relations comes too late.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Mathematics, Symbiosis and Japanese art
Adam Rutherford discusses art, maths and creativity with Marcus du Sautoy.
Lost rings and things
How one man started a free service to find lost jewellery and metallic items.
Swimming coaching, LGB Alliance, Welsh women's football, Author Emma Stonex
We hear about the dark side of swimming clubs, the subject of a new BBC investigation.
Bulford
A randomly generated postcode shines a light on the UK's military justice system.
1. Born to be a Farmer
Ewes, Coos and Teuchters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
BNPL Rules, Car Safety Systems, Cyber Attack latest
What will the new buy now pay later men for consumers?
The latest weather forecast
UK agrees new deal with European Union.
Agreements on defence, fish and trade. Plus, Israel plans to control all of Gaza.
Episode 1: Being thrown into the system
Who cares for the carers? Comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
18/05/2025
Tom’s suspicions are raised.
Series 6
1. Here You Come Again
After three months apart, will Joanna come home?
Episode 8
Truth and fiction are beginning to blur for Miss Buncle as she struggles with her secret.
Tina Turner
Famous guests pick someone they are ionate about
Series 23
Don't Bite Me!
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain wonder why mosquitoes bite some people more than others?
NHS: Painful Decisions
Dominic Hughes explores the decisions facing NHS leaders as they try to balance the books.
Series 48
Bridport
Jay Rayner and the answer questions from a hungry audience in Bridport, Dorset.
Full coverage of the day's news
The Prime Minister signs a new agreement with the EU
Sir Keir Starmer has declared that Britain is "back on the world stage"
Series 31
Episode 6
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
Helen has a confession to make.
Joanne Harris on the return of Chocolat
Joanne Harris on the return of Chocolat, Cannes Film Festival, and art from ancient India.
What is Israel's plan for Gaza?
What is the long-term future for Gaza?
Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close?
40 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today
Is UK's EU reset deal a 'win-win'?
We ask the Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Episode Six
The Bonnars’ money problems cause tensions to rise at home.
Statues All Over
Goering enters the witness box. He has a whole new defence planned - glorious martyrdom.
Susan Hulme reports as Yvette Cooper warns foreign state groups threaten the UK's security
20/05/2025
Allan Wells
Defying Thatcher to race behind the Iron Curtain
