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Has the UK’s productivity puzzle been solved?
Tim Harford investigates bad productivity data, AI carbon, nuns and quiet album ends.
23 Sep 2026,·28 mins
A Statement from the King
David Yelland and Farzana Baduel on the royal response to Earl Spencer's bombshell book.
Has a cult come to town?
The Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light are based in Crewe. Who are they?
22 Sep 2026,·37 mins
Trump’s legal battle with White House press, the global media spotlight on the village of Piddington, Diana media narratives
The dispute over press access to Donald Trump and its implications for media freedom.
23 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Series 6
Lewis Carroll
James Walton's quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Louise Doughty and John O'Farrell
23 Apr 2003,·30 mins
102. Celebrating Carol Tregorran
Emma Freud and guests celebrate the life and discuss the death of Carol Tregorran.
18 Sep 2026,·39 mins
Jessie Ware
Singer and podcaster Jessie Ware joins Mark Goodier to choose ten songs from her life.
20 Sep 2026,·57 mins
Review Show: Exit Party by Emily St John Mandel, South Korean alien invasion thriller Hope and an adaptation of 1984.
Our critics review three new dystopian thrillers - in novel form, on screen and on stage.
Elif Shafak
Turkish-British novelist Elif Shafak reveals her formative cultural influences.
24 Sep 2026,·43 mins
Jack Shep and Annabel Marlow
Jack Shep and Annabel Marlow from SNL UK hear your Unpopular Opinions.
24 Sep 2026,·44 mins
Dining with Death
A delicious meal turns deadly.
23 Sep 2026,·22 mins
Carlo Rovelli: complexity and value
Physicist Carlo Rovelli, poet Lavinia Greenlaw and playwright James Graham.
21 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Is Tom Cruise Cool?
Why is Tom Cruise so extra? And is Big Brother here forever?
24 Sep 2026,·45 mins
The Wargame | Youth | American Hostage
Adrian Chiles, Hayley Campbell and Scott Bryan review the latest TV
21 Sep 2026,·44 mins
Rights for the Unborn: How Should We Protect Future Generations? (Sophie Howe)
The world’s first ‘minister for the unborn' on why governments must think longer-term.
24 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting close out the series
Rick Wakeman and Amanda Whiting add the final five tracks of the series.
18 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Postcards
Penelope Keith on knowing her Shakespeare
The actress Penelope Keith was cast away by Roy Plomley in 1976.
24 Sep 2026,·2 mins
Bouncer George Bass on de-escalating conflict
Michael Rosen talks to a security guard who says that words are his riot shield in his job
24 Sep 2026,·27 mins
BBC National Short Story Award 2026
Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty
Two Minutes to Midnight by Laura Beatty is up for this award for the short story.
18 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Krapp Forever
Unspooling Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape as an analogue story for the digital age.
22 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Bonds, buses and Bassey banned
Greg James returns to the BBC archives using today's stories as a portal to the past.
19 Sep 2026,·28 mins
Coltrane's Sound
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana remembers how he was inspired by the spiritual jazz of John Coltrane.
23 Sep 2026,·14 mins
Donal Ryan
The Irish writer on his latest novel, Where Are The Kings, and its three key influences.
20 Sep 2026,·28 mins
with Grant Stott
Kim Blythe, Maureen Beattie, Brian Ferguson and RS Rewind.
23 Sep 2026,·150 mins
Paulette Edwards
Paulette Edwards presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
20 Sep 2026,·41 mins
'The Chronicles Of...' Comes to Foyle
'The Chronicles Of...' comes to Foyle, what's on at the Playhouse and Mollie's movies.
24 Sep 2026,·57 mins
Arranging the Air
Once more with feeling
Martin Handley explores the role of the conductor.
20 Sep 2026,·59 mins
Simon Brodkin, Elly Griffiths, Ahir Shah, Cara Dillon, Truthpaste
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
19 Sep 2026,·42 mins
Male Friendship
Ellen and Mark explore changing ideas about masculinity and vulnerability on screen.
07 Aug 2026,·42 mins
Closing Credits
A celebration of the startling wit and unexpected wisdom of the legendary sci-fi author.
18 Aug 2026,·3 mins
