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The World This Weekend

Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

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Episodes (5 available)

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, The state of Israel

Increasing condemnation from the West prompts soul searching in Israel.

24 May 2026

25 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Is Britain ungovernable?

We'll discuss how to tackle the political churn and change the direction of travel.

17 May 2026

25 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Labour loses to everyone everywhere all at once

How did Labour get here and what's the future for a party seemingly in search of a story?

10 May 2026

26 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, Strait talk from Keir Starmer

The PM calls economic fallout from Iran war a generation-defining moment for the UK.

3 May 2026

26 mins

News imageThe World This Weekend, The World This Weekend, The King goes to Washington at a time of political tension

Does the special relationship endure?

26 Apr 2026

25 mins