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Katie Razzall interviews the head of adaptation at the Climate Change Committee. 2026-08-15 Andy Burnham says fire services need more resources after the blaze in Stourbridge. 2026-08-15 We've had enough of experts, so Ian Smith has assembled the finest audience in the land to tackle the big questions facing our new Northern leader. 2026-08-15 A decision is reached at Brookfield, and Amber finds herself on the spot. 2026-08-15 To celebrate V&A East's new exhibition The Music Is Black: A British Story, guests including saxophonist Soweto Kinch and grime artist NoLay pick five Black British music tracks. 2026-08-15 Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Poole Museum, Poole, Dorset with Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP and Lord Vaizey. 2026-08-15 The Aztec capital city falls to the conquistadors; Edward Heath wins the Admiral Cup while in office; and the first Proms concert was held in the Queen's Hall. 2026-08-15 3/7. Natalie, with Michael Scott and Alicia Stallings, offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your life's big questions. You'll need cash and a sign from a goat. 2026-08-15 3/6. As Breakin' the Cycle spirals into chaos, Colin and D make their boldest move yet - shutting down their drug empire, and taking control of the story only they can tell. 2026-08-15 In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 2026-08-15 10/10. The full extent of Mr Thornhill's duplicity is exposed. But all's well that ends well. 2026-08-15 Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. 2026-08-15 Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert. 2026-08-15 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-15 ...Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto and Koko Kondo. 5/5. A searing account of the atomic bomb's aftermath from local pastor Kiyoshi Tanimoto. 2026-08-15 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-15 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-08-15 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-15 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-15 Spiritual reflection to start the day with Professor Alison Jack of Edinburgh University's School of Divinity. 2026-08-15 Richard King accompanies Natasha Carthew as she returns to Downderry, the Cornish village where she grew up. 2026-08-15 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-15 The adventurer and author Phoebe Smith takes Martha Kearney to her favourite mountain, Tryfan in Eryri, Wales. The mountain, after a decision by her mum, changed her life. 2026-08-15 Prime minister announces new support package to help farmers in England cope with drought. 2026-08-15 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-08-15 News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 2026-08-15 Comedian and author Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture since the end of the Second World War, and its uncertain status in today's digital world. 2026-08-15 Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore relaxation. We know it's good for us but why do we find it so hard to do? 2026-08-15 Greg Jenner is joined by Professor Yangwen Zheng and comedian Hugh Dennis to learn about the global history of tea, and how it became Britain's national drink. 2026-08-15 Why a disco song about a Russian priest still brings joy today. 2026-08-15 Meet the farmer advocating for large-scale species reintroductions. 2026-08-15 In the five years since the Taliban regained power, new edicts have severely limited the ambitions of women and girls - but secret support networks are providing vital lifelines. 2026-08-15 The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-15 Why did the popular stationery chain, Paperchase, end up closing all of its shops? 2026-08-15 We've had enough of experts, so Ian Smith has assembled the finest audience in the land to tackle the big questions facing our new Northern leader. 2026-08-15 The latest weather forecast. 2026-08-15 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-15 Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Poole Museum, Poole, Dorset with Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP and Lord Vaizey. 2026-08-15 Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 2026-08-15 A decision is reached at Brookfield, and Amber finds herself on the spot. 2026-08-15 1983. Tony Blair is elected the new MP for Sedgefield. Cherie Blair fails to win North Thanet. But what if their roles had been reversed? 2026-08-15 Highlights from the Woman's Hour week. 2026-08-15 Full coverage of the day's news. 2026-08-16 Greg Foot investigates laundry detergents. What are the differences between bio and non-bio? Do low temperature washes really work? And how sustainable are the eco brands? 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-08-16 The Prime Minister calls for a 'moment of reflection'. 2026-08-16 Andrew Hunter Murray, Dilly Carter, Hannah Byczkowski, David Eagle and musicians Chris Brain & Daisy Peacock join Kiri Pritchard-McLean at the Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield. 2026-08-16 4/5. Many will face the enormous emotional challenge of clearing a lifetime's worth of physical possessions when a loved one dies. How do we decide what to keep and what to let go? 2026-08-16 How Stoke-on-Trent and its football club Stoke City has such deep bonds with Bet365, a British business success story and the city's largest private employer. 2026-08-16 As Cuba marks Fidel Castro's centenary, Will Grant explores how revolution, the United States and history shaped the island's uncertain future. 2026-08-16 The modern green movement has been shaped not only by protest, but by conflict about big ideas, within the ranks. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 Dan Saladino meets this year's collection of musicians from around the world who are cooking as they perform at WOMAD. What do their dishes reveal about the global history of food? 2026-08-16 3/4. Comedian and computer scientist Olga Koch returns for a new series of her stand-up show, joined by her digital assistant ALGO (Tia Kofi). In this episode, they tackle friendship. 2026-08-16 Nationwide general knowledge competition for the title Brain of Britain. Spotlights on Apollo 13, the Russian Far East, Catherine of Aragon and Sophie Germain. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 American author and humourist David Sedaris on his new collection of essays, The Land and Its People, and its connection to three other works. 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-16 BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 2026-08-16 Bells on Sunday comes from St Mathew's church in Chapel Allerton, Leeds in West Yorkshire. 2026-08-16 Charity VocalEyes is challenging traditional audio description at heritage sites with a new project that involves blind and partially sighted people in the creation process. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 In Johannesburg, Pastor Jane creates a church for those sidelined by traditional faith, tested by grief, doubt, and controversy, offering a space where all belong. 2026-08-16 Combining through the night to beat the record temperatures and fields at risk of catching light: it's been a trying harvest for Dan Willis and his stepdaughter Eleanor Gilbert. 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week. 2026-08-16 Paralympian basketball player Robyn Love makes the Radio 4 appeal on behalf of NCT, the National Childbirth Trust. 2026-08-16 The latest weather reports and forecast. 2026-08-16 National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 2026-08-16 Catholic theologian, Tina Beattie, unpacks some of the mysteries surrounding the Virgin Mary by visiting the holy shrines in the historic Norfolk village of Walsingham. 2026-08-16 In 1990, the world's first perfume archive opened in Versailles, France. L'Osmothèque opened with an initial collection of 400 perfumes, including scents that are centuries old. 2026-08-16 Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour. 2026-08-16 South Wales has an arson problem according to its Chief Fire Officer, as wildfires continue. Also: Lord Woolley on the death of his friend Jason Arday. 2026-08-16 Chaka Khan, singer and songwriter, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. 2026-08-16 Heartbreak is in store for Lynda and David is offered a choice that could make all the difference. 2026-08-16 4/5. Many will face the enormous emotional challenge of clearing a lifetime's worth of physical possessions when a loved one dies. How do we decide what to keep and what to let go? 2026-08-16 4/6. Desiree explains why she's never seen Game of Thrones and Sue can't even bear to say one of the subjects out loud - 'it's worse than Platty Jubes'. 2026-08-16 The latest weather forecast. 2026-08-16 How quickly can the UK adapt to a new climate? 2026-08-16 Across the country love for Pride events is waning. Why is it that our allyship with LGBTQ+ rights isn't as strong as it once was and what has the trans debate got to do with it? 2026-08-16 Kathy Clugston is joined by James Wong, Kirsty Wilson and Bethan Collerton at Clarkston Halls, to answers all your gardening questions. 2026-08-16 The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores conspiracies around JFK's assassination in Don DeLillo's novel Libra. 2026-08-16 2/2. Starring Fisher Stevens and Tucker St Ivany. A fictionalised reimagining of events surrounding JFK's assassination. 2026-08-16 M. 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