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19/10/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
19 Oct 2026,·179 mins
The Politics Behind The French Riots
Protests over education have turned to riots. What does it mean for French politics?
19 Oct 2026,·28 mins
Riots and rashes
Jeremy discusses French riots, public transport noise, rashes and short-lived jobs.
19 Oct 2026,·117 mins
France's Prime Minister asks some cities to impose partial curfews
The political fallout in France after a weekend of violent protests.
19 Oct 2026,·45 mins
Breaking news and hard-hitting talk about the big stories of the day.
19 Oct 2026,·81 mins
Americanswers! How far will Trump go in siding with Putin against Ukraine?
And what happens to Trump’s power if the Democrats take back Congress?
19 Oct 2026,·32 mins
Curfews in France following riots
We examine the forces driving protests in France and beyond.
19 Oct 2026,·59 mins
What will the government decide on North Sea drilling?
The government's long-awaited decision on North Sea oil and gas drilling approaches.
18 Oct 2026,·49 mins
Where Is Austin Tice?
9. “The Hardest Thing”
The team get answers. Then Josh tells Debra what they’ve found.
16 Oct 2026,·41 mins
Temporary curfews implemented across France
The French government is trying to prevent a repeat of the weekend's violent disorder
19 Oct 2026,·30 mins
Riots in France: has President Macron lost control?
Organisers say half a million people were protesting.
18 Oct 2026,·59 mins
William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
19 Oct 2026,·86 mins
Local Politics
Loudcasting, voting reform and an Americast Q&A. Plus namecheck your local pub.
19 Oct 2026,·120 mins
France in flames
As demonstrations engulf France, we investigate the economic crisis behind the protests.
19 Oct 2026,·52 mins
Will noisy phone bus ban work? And have we "morally failed" young people?
Naga Munchetty features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.
19 Oct 2026,·180 mins
Is Trump sacrificing Ukraine for cheaper diesel?
America’s pain at the pump could mean good news for Putin
19 Oct 2026,·26 mins
with Connor Phillips 18/10/2026
Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
18 Oct 2026,·180 mins
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
19 Oct 2026,·15 mins
The house that Bibi built
Israelis head to the polls for an election like no other.
18 Oct 2026,·30 mins
Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
UN agency says funding gap will affect half a million people in Gaza
'Carnage and anarchy' in France & family business tax
A look at what's making the headlines in today's newspapers.
19 Oct 2026,·2 mins
End Times Capitalism: How Much Wealth Is Too Much Wealth? (Activist Naomi Klein)
The author and activist on her career and fears about the end of the world
15 Oct 2026,·46 mins
AI influencers are invading our feeds
New software has created a production line of 'reskinned' video content.
16 Oct 2026,·35 mins
Kenyan doomsday cult leader murdered 190 children
Paul Mackenzie and 29 accomplices found guilty of the murder of 190 children
19 Oct 2026,·49 mins
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
19 Oct 2026,·4 mins
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
The day's news agenda, including regular news, travel and sport updates.
19 Oct 2026,·130 mins
The Happy Pod: An island of strangers saved our wedding
Kimberly and Jayden were stuck on Hatteras Island after a storm closed roads
17 Oct 2026,·26 mins
