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31/03/2025
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
First thing and last thing
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
31/03/25 Lifeline for Guernsey dairy farmers, wartime farm survey, turtle dove conservation
Guernsey dairy farmers welcome an increase in the support they receive from government.
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Delusions of grandeur and freedom of speech
Tom Sutcliffe with Grayson Perry, Lionel Shriver and Fara Dabhoiwala
The Willpower Detectives
7. Rescue Me
Sue Mitchell holds those responsible to account and finds out what more authorities can do
Women and Eid, School Refusal Report, Author Marni Appleton
As Muslims mark the end of Ramadan, we hear about the role women have on this day.
Episode 3: Stoke-on-Trent; Britain's betting city
How Stoke-On-Trent has such deep bonds with gambling's big success story: Bet365
Episode One
John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Price Hike Day, Rhubarbs Revival, Whisky Bandits
Everything you need to know about 'awful April' as prices rise for bill payers.
The latest weather forecast
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency
French far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running for office.
1. The Napkin That Changed the World
Dan Neidle unpacks the bizarre, brilliant and unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
30/03/2025
Susan demands an explanation.
Series 4
6. This Old Heart of Mine
Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
Episode 1
In the cosy village of Silverstream, Barbara Buncle finds a novel way to boost her income.
Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri
Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.
8. Nearest and Dearest
Sue Mitchell reports on a battle within one family over a wealthy grandfather’s finances.
The small town Philippines mayor with the million dollar secret.
Series 47
Camden
Jay Rayner and the panel are sharing their top cooking tips in Camden, London.
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
31/03/2025 The French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, banned from the 2027 election
Ms Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling EU funds
Series 2
5. The Soapy Bucket of Sparkhill
Purple glitter - but not in a good way.
Rex faces an awkward encounter.
Freedom of Expression in the Arts
From cancel culture to political activism - is free expression in the arts under threat?
What is Putin's bottom line?
David Aaronovitch asks what it would take for Putin to agree a peace deal in Ukraine.
Is everything we know about the universe wrong?
How a ‘dark energy’ experiment could upend Einstein's theory of the universe.
Decisions That Made Me: Sir John Hegarty (The Garage Soho, Founder)
Evan Davis speaks with the advertising legend about his career advice.
Is Marine Le Pen really the victim of a political stitch-up?
The leader of France's hard right is barred from holding public office for five years.
1. A Curious Schoolboy
E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
Who Is Aldrich Kemp?
4. The Spirit of the Age
Secret Service Research Analyst Clara Page's quest continues in Julian Simpson's drama.
Mandy Baker reports as MPs ask questions about the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
01/04/2025
