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Broadcasting House

BBC Radio 4 21 Episodes Jul 12, 2026

The Sunday morning magazine programme with a fresh approach to the news and discussion about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Episodes

England through to the World Cup semi-final
England through to the World Cup semi-final Jul 12, 2026 2954 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 programme on decency in politics. Legend of the screen and stage Dame Helen Mirren speaks to us about Denville Hall, a retirement home for those who work in the performing arts. Our p
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared
Farage denies rules broken after reports benefits from ally were not declared Jul 5, 2026 3090 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 on BH Lyse Doucet in Iran, actor and mountaineer Brian Blessed on England's World Cup bid at altitude. The renaissance of the Lido. North America Editor Sarah Smith on USA's 250th
Will Andy Burnham get his coronation?
Will Andy Burnham get his coronation? Jun 30, 2026 3015 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 their loved ones whilst sitting their exams, Harry Redknapp gives his half time report on the World Cup - and we hear moments that bring us together from Buckingham Palace to the pub p
Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'
Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality' Jun 21, 2026 3014 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 politicians of today and those of the classical world, and we get advice on political instability from Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini. Also, we mark the moment of the summer sol
The UK sends jets to the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange air strikes
The UK sends jets to the Middle East as Israel and Iran exchange air strikes Aug 18, 2025 3534 Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet present this week’s Broadcasting House as the conflict between Israel and Iran ramps up. Cabinet minister Darren Jones discusses the UK's role, as well as the announcement of national inquiry into grooming gangs. Plus, the hyperglot who speaks more than 15 languages, and the BH press review with Alice Bunn of UK Space, George Parker of the Financial Times, and write
01/11/2020
01/11/2020 Nov 1, 2020 3611 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
25/10/2020
25/10/2020 Oct 25, 2020 3603 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
18/10/2020
18/10/2020 Oct 18, 2020 3607 Dating in the age of corona, Batman in Liverpool, a united Manchester and Brexit. With Dame Esther Rantzen, Val McDermid and Alistair Barrie on the paper review. bh@bbc.co.uk
04/10/2020
04/10/2020 Oct 4, 2020 3508 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
19/07/2020
19/07/2020 Jul 19, 2020 3605 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
22/03/2020
22/03/2020 Mar 22, 2020 3620 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
17/11/2019
17/11/2019 Nov 22, 2019 3607 The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

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