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The World This Weekend Episodes

  1. 14/09/2025

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

  2. 07/09/2025

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

  3. 31/08/2025

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

  4. 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.

  5. 17/08/2025

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

  6. Send: how to fix a broken system?

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

  7. What next for the conflict in Ukraine?

    What next for the conflict in Ukraine?

  8. 27/07/2025

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

  9. A picture of life in Gaza

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

  10. Is a political upheaval coming to Wales?

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

  11. How do we adapt to a warmer world?

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

  12. Year Two of the Labour Government

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

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

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

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 01/06/2025

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

  17. 25/05/2025

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

  18. 18/05/2025

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

  19. Immigration: the government to reveal plans

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

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

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

  21. 27/04/2025

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

  22. 20/04/2025

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

  23. 13/04/2025

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

  24. How Donald Trump is reshaping presidential power

    As protests are held across the United States, we assess President Trump's use of power.

  25. Will the Government meet its pledge to build 1.5 million homes?

    We examine whether the Government will meet its homes pledge.

  26. Is Turkey's democracy under threat?

    The arrest of President Erdogan's main rival leads to questions about the future of Turkey

  27. NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers

    Chair of the 鈥榳orld's largest quango鈥� reacts to the government's decision to shut it down.

  28. Is President Trump trying to divide Russia and China?

    Are President Trump鈥檚 warmer words towards Russia part of a wider diplomatic plan?

  29. Can the UK be a bridge between Europe and the US?

    European leaders arrive for a major summit in London on security and support for Ukraine.

  30. Trump's overhaul of Washington

    President Trump and Elon Musk are reshaping the US government, cutting thousands of jobs.

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