Broadcasting House

Conservative pollster Lord Hayward voices concern over the role of big money in politics and we get the reaction of billionaire donor John Caudwell. Paddy visits one of the UK's only hybrid schools, where pupils mix...

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-election battle triggered by Sir Keir Starmer stepping down as an MP. What are you...

PM tells BBC that those convicted of unlawful killing won't be eligible for early release. We have reaction from a former Conservative Justice Secretary who himself introduced some early release. Plus, a warning from...

England's mayors will get greater powers to overrule councils in some planning decisions, but will it help the government's new homes target? We hear from house builder Eleanor Deeley of Deeley Group. The mayor of the...

Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need to use the national warning alarm? We have live debate. Also on BH, Lord Woolley...

With drought declared in England and Wales, we look at the impact of extreme weather. NFU President Tom Bradshaw calls for more government action on wildfires and reservoirs. Plus, two weeks into Andy Burnham's...

Anita Anand presents BH this week, Andy Burnham gives his first sit down interview as Prime Minister to Laura Kuenssberg, she reflects on his first week. Also on BH; an how to fight wildfires from the sky, Pepsi from...

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 barbering can cut reoffending and hear from the prisons minister Lord Timpson...

Jude Bellingham's goals set up a clash with Argentina. Also today, the constitutional historian and former crossbench peer Peter Hennessy returns to BH to give Paddy his final broadcast interview, to mark his Radio 4...

Nigel Farage's spokesman says the Reform UK leader didn't break parliamentary rules despite fresh reports that benefits from ally weren't declared. Sunday Times investigative editor Gabriel Pogrund has the details. Also...

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 taking office. Also on Broadcasting House, we meet teenage carers looking after...

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 'reflecting on political reality'. Dame Mary Beard draws parallels between the...

Royal Marine Commandos fast rope onto a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. Scotland win their first World Cup match in 36 years. Radio 4 favourites Mark Steel, Sian Williams, Deborah Meadon and...

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 European allies in Downing Street. Plus: the death of the proper football anthem is...

Why has the political world gone mad for essays? Professor Edith Hall and Radio 4 wordsmith Michael Rosen discuss the literary form and its history. It was heartbreak for Arsenal in the Champions League - ex-Gunners...