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The World This Weekend Episodes

  1. 16/11/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  2. 09/11/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  3. 02/11/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  4. How hostile states interfere in the UK

    Arson attacks and camera-fitted spectacles; a picture of malign influence in British life.

  5. What is the US doing in Venezuela?

    President Trump authorises the CIA to operate in Venezuela and increases military pressure

  6. Gaza peace process 鈥� a one-hour special episode

    Israel awaits the return of its hostages. Palestinians in Gaza hope to rebuild.

  7. 05/10/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  8. Russia's hybrid war with Europe

    Why is Russia testing Europe's defences and how should the West respond?

  9. Britain and Palestine

    Exploring the UK's complex history with the region.

  10. 14/09/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  11. France on the brink?

    French government faces vote of confidence in a deeply divided National Assembly.

  12. 31/08/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  13. How much will net zero cost energy customers?

    A crucial wind power auction is poised to make or break the government's net zero target.

  14. 17/08/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  15. Send: how to fix a broken system?

    We examine the system providing for children with special educational needs in England.

  16. What next for the conflict in Ukraine?

    What next for the conflict in Ukraine?

  17. 27/07/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  18. A picture of life in Gaza

    After reports of more deaths from Israeli fire, we hear accounts of people living in Gaza.

  19. Is a political upheaval coming to Wales?

    Is a political upheaval coming to Wales? The first minister joins us live.

  20. How do we adapt to a warmer world?

    With rising temperatures in Europe, we ask how well prepared we are for extreme heat.

  21. Year Two of the Labour Government

    What challenges await Sir Keir Starmer for his second year in power?

  22. The world reacts to American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

    Iran warns of "everlasting consequences" as the US bombs three major nuclear sites.

  23. What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for the global economy?

    We assess the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on the wider global economic picture.

  24. Reform UK: how other parties react to a changing political landscape

    The changing geology of UK politics: how the other parties combat the surge of Reform UK.

  25. 01/06/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  26. 25/05/2025

    Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.

  27. 18/05/2025

    A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

  28. Immigration: the government to reveal plans

    Net migration: how to get it down? The government prepares to reveal plans

  29. Strategic Defence Review: How will Starmer balance the costs ?

    How will Keir Starmer meet the challenges posed by the upcoming Strategic Defence Review.

  30. 27/04/2025

    A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.

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