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The Shrinking by Nicola Rayner
In a world where women seek to shrink to the 'perfect height', a miracle pill emerges.
16/03/2026
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Lady Rachel MacRobert, chosen by Hayaatun Sillem
Dr Hayaatun Sillem chooses the extraordinary life of Lady Rachel MacRobert.
The church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary, Great Bedwyn in Wiltshire
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
Susan Hulme examines the issues of voting for war, women in parliament and stablecoins.
A Day Off
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
16/03/26: Impact of war on Ukraine's soil, village cut off by landslide, food processing
New research on the impact of war on the soils of Ukraine.
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Consciousness and Identity
Tom Sutcliffe with Michael Pollan, Fay Bound-Alberti and Mary Costello.
It's time to review YouTube's music revolution
YouTube has changed the music industry. Viral creators Rebecca Black and Dodie unpack how.
Jesse Buckley's Oscars win, Social work, Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Jessie Buckley becomes the first Irish woman to win the best actress Oscar.
How Reading Made Us
2. How Reading Made Our Feelings
Did reading make us lonely, set us free, and even end torture? James Marriott investigates
6. The Day After
As Saddam’s regime is removed, Iraq plunges into chaos.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Fuel prices, Middle East travel, Title Raiders
How the conflict in the Middle East is affecting consumer prices in the UK.
The latest weather forecast
Starmer discussing 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Prime Minister insists Britain will not be drawn into a wider war against Iran.
1. Chips and Chatbots
The US and China are locked in a race to dominate the world of Artificial Intelligence
15/03/2026
Tom and Helen are worried about Tony.
Series 2
Fear of Going Out
Two remarkable women prepare for the end of the world and make a weekly podcast about it.
My Antonia
John Yorke explores Willa Cather’s novel of frontier life, My Ántonia.
Victoria Pile and Julian Baggini
Comedy writer Victoria Pile and philosopher Julian Baggini join Harriett Gilbert.
El Cid: the life and legend of a medieval Spanish warrior
Join Greg and his guests to learn about the medieval Spanish warrior known as El Cid.
Britain By Bodycam
Aidan Tulloch talks to the people who process the UK's bodycam security footage.
Series 51
Abergavenny
Jay Rayner and The Kitchen Cabinet panel visit Abergavenny.
President Trump criticises allies for lack of commitment in Strait of Hormuz
NATO criticised by President Trump, who bemoans allies who have stayed out of the conflict
Donald Trump has criticised the UK's response to the Iran war
Sir Keir Starmer says he won't be drawn into a wider conflict
Series 3
1. Skedaddling Squirrels
Suspicious squirrels, egosurfing, and strategic skedaddling.
Ruairi's got a lot on his mind.
The Oscars, Ryan Gosling, Self Esteem performs
An Oscars roundup, Ryan Gosling on his new sci-fi film, and Self Esteem plays in studio.
Israel and the Palestinians
6: From Israel’s Early Years to the Six Day War
Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict.
Is the Earth warming faster than we expected?
New research on what three very hot years can tell us about climate change.
Two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak
The specific strain of the infection has not been identified
Diving for Pearls by Sheila O’Flanagan
A story inspired by the legends of the merrow.
An Eye for a Killing
1. The Trial On Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve,1828: William Burke is on trial for murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.
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