Decency Politics
As a journalist, historian, constitutional scholar and member of the House of Lords, Peter Hennessy has been observing British public and political life for more than 50 years. But now he's retiring f...
13 Juli 28min
Lebanon's Abandoned Lives
People who've had to abandon their homes because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, explain what life is like in Lebanon, a country which has been repeatedly hit by war. A social worker des...
15 Juni 29min
England’s Identity Crisis
England’s men's football team is once again preparing to shoulder the hopes of millions across the nation. A World Cup is traditionally a time to come together, but this tournament takes place in a t...
4 Juni 28min
When Shiraz Calls
A personal account of day-to-day life in Iran told through the calls of two Iranian sisters – one in the UK, the other in the Iranian city of Shiraz. Since the outbreak of war at the end of February,...
24 Maj 28min
Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Sunil was 26 when he went to work on a ship for the first time. He travelled from Rajasthan, India to a port in Dubai for a job on an oil tanker. When he boarded the ship, he met Dalip, who was from a...
23 Maj 28min
Who’s Winning Muslim Voters?
Following last week’s local elections, it's clear there’s a huge shift happening when it comes to the voting habits of British Muslims across the country.Why are so many British Muslims moving away fr...
18 Maj 28min
Betting on Disaster
Huge sums are being wagered on current events, from the weather to world wars, with fortunes being made - and lost. Mike Wendling investigates the rise of prediction markets.While gambling is a long-s...
10 Maj 28min
About the Girls: The Puberty Puzzle
This week, as BBC Radio 4 explores what it means to grow up as a girl in 2026, health presenter Laura Foster is examining a striking scientific reality: that girls today are hitting puberty earlier th...
20 Apr 28min
