US envoys head to Kyiv after Moscow talks
Simon Jack presents BH: James Landale on Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's visit to Ukraine after talks in Moscow. A preview of the by-elect...
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20 of 40 episodesAndy Burnham: PC Harper's killers to stay in jail
PM tells BBC that those convicted of unlawful killing won't be eligible for early release. We have reaction from a former Conservative Justi...
England's mayors to get more planning powers
England's mayors will get greater powers to overrule councils in some planning decisions, but will it help the government's new homes target...
Wildfires and emergency alerts
Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need t...
PM 'needs to intervene' in PC Harper's killers' release
The Police Federation calls for a U-turn as its public petition reaches 829,000. Lyse Doucet joins us from Kabul five years on from its take...
Would you report a neighbour for breaking a hosepipe ban?
With drought declared in England and Wales, we look at the impact of extreme weather. NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls for more government a...
Andy Burnham tells BBC he'll stand up to President Trump
Anita Anand presents BH this week, Andy Burnham gives his first sit down interview as Prime Minister to Laura Kuenssberg, she reflects on hi...
Burnham prepares for power
As a new Prime Minister prepares to enter Number 10, Lord Blunkett tells us about the man he mentored. We visit a jail to ask if teaching ba...
England through to the World Cup semi-final
Jude Bellingham's goals set up a clash with Argentina. Also today, the constitutional historian and former crossbench peer Peter Hennessy re...
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
Nigel Farage's spokesman says the Reform UK leader didn't break parliamentary rules despite fresh reports that benefits from ally weren't de...
Will Andy Burnham get his coronation?
Andy Burnham's path to Number 10 looks clear as he prepares to set out his vision for the economy. He could have just three weeks until taki...
Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'
We get the latest on the prime minister's future from Henry Zeffman - as business secretary Peter Kyle tells the BBC that Keir Starmer is 'r...
Royal Marine Commandos board an oil tanker in the English Channel
Royal Marine Commandos fast rope onto a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. Scotland win their first World Cup match in...
Defence spending delays "undermining country's credibility"
MPs warn the hold-up on a plan for defence spending is harming relations with the UK's allies, as the Prime Minister prepares to host Europe...
Essay fever BH
Why has the political world gone mad for essays? Professor Edith Hall and Radio 4 wordsmith Michael Rosen discuss the literary form and its...
Is Keir Starmer's plan working? Can the PM survive?
Matt Chorley asks 'Is the Prime Minister's plan for the country working?' Can Keir Starmer survive? Matt visits a fair in Wokingham to get p...
17/05/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Starmer showdown: will there be a leadership challenge?
The fallout from the local elections continues. Cabinet ministers are told by an MP to challenge PM, or she'll try and trigger a leadership...
Help for airlines in case of fuel shortages
The government will give carriers extra flexibility. We've a briefing and hear from the travel industry. Plus, the glory of the dawn chorus...
President Trump unhurt after dinner shooting
A suspect is in custody after shots were fired at the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington DC, President Trump was rushed off st...