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Labour has history of difficult debates over welfare, says McFadden

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said people should not be content with allowing the number of benefits claimants to grow.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

Claudia Winkleman ‘deeply honoured’ to join British Museum’s board of trustees

Historian Tom Holland and BBC Radio 4’s Martha Kearney have also become trustees.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

“Bonkers”: BBC series to discover what its like to wake up with a Banksy on your wall

The BBC Radio 4 show will look at the “bonkers” reaction the world has to a new Banksy

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

New BBC show to explore 'vibrant' Scots language and poetry

A NEW BBC show, hosted by a prominent advocate of the Scots language, will explore poetry and the "vibrant" leid ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

Modern classical music can be a big ‘turn-off’, admits composer Mark-Anthony Turnage

Celebrated British musician reveals close encounters with unhappy concert-goers on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

Composer Mark-Anthony Turnage: My classical music doesn’t get much air time

He said ‘there’s a lot of opposition’ to classical music.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

The week in audio: Today’s guest editors; A Point of View; Monstrosities Mon Amour; Shipping Forecast Day – review

Radio 4’s Today guest editors ranged from the glum to the glorious, while the station truly excelled in a day-long celebration of the Shipping Forecast at 100

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2025

Royal Ballet star Marianela Nunez says she learned English by watching Friends

The 42-year-old was speaking on Desert Island Discs on BBC Radio 4.

Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2024

Pope Francis discusses ‘world full of hope and kindness’ in BBC Radio 4 message

The head of the Catholic Church wished listeners ‘peace, fellowship and gratitude’ in the new year as he gave the Thought for the Day on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Muck and brass are key to this theatrical debut on miner's strikes

IVOR Novello Award-winning composer Martin Green is making his playwriting debut with a show marking 40 years since the miners’ strikes ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2024