Morning
The Kitchen Cabinet
Postbag
Jay Rayner and the panel are in the studio for a postbag special, tackling questions on leftover chocolate bars, food with side effects and rescuing overcooked vegetables.
Jay Rayner and the panel are in the studio for a postbag special, tackling questions on leftover chocolate bars, food with side effects and rescuing overcooked vegetables.
The Week in Westminster
16/05/2026
Caroline Wheeler of the i newspaper assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
Caroline Wheeler of the i newspaper assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
From Our Own Correspondent
Donald Trump's China summit with Xi Jinping
President Xi rolled out the red carpet for President Trump as he arrived in China and the two leaders hailed a positive meeting - but there were hints of the changing power dynamic
President Xi rolled out the red carpet for President Trump as he arrived in China and the two leaders hailed a positive meeting - but there were hints of the changing power dynamic
News Summary
16/05/2026
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Money Box
Lack of Wills and "Savvy Squirrel"
From Telling Sid to being a "Savvy Squirrel" - the push to get more people investing.
From Telling Sid to being a "Savvy Squirrel" - the push to get more people investing.
The News Quiz
5. Starmer psychodrama
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with Nish Kumar, Ian Smith, Katy Balls and Mhairi Black.
Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news with Nish Kumar, Ian Smith, Katy Balls and Mhairi Black.
Weather
16/05/2026
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
Afternoon
News
16/05/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Any Questions?
Lord Finkelstein, Stephanie Flanders, Layla Moran MP, Mike Tapp MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Chatham in Kent with Lord Finkelstein, Stephanie Flanders, Layla Moran MP and Mike Tapp MP.
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Chatham in Kent with Lord Finkelstein, Stephanie Flanders, Layla Moran MP and Mike Tapp MP.
