Surrogacy

Should surrogacy be allowed?

Talc Tales: 5. Talc on trial

When we send off make-up for testing, the lab finds an asbestos fibre in two of the samples.

Sideways

25 Years of the 21st Century: 5. The Age of Artificial Intelligence

Matthew and his guests look back at some of the big events of the past 25 years. In episode five, he interviews the 'Godfather of AI', Professor Geoffrey Hinton.

Inside Health

Dementia: Your questions answered and lion's mane mushrooms in the lab

James Gallagher is joined by neuroscientist Professor Tara Spires-Jones to tackle your questions on dementia. Plus, the team ask if mushrooms could improve or protect cognition.

The World Tonight

12/02/2025

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

Episode 3

By Timothy X Atack. Vidya is trying to sleep on the sofa when the message comes from Ben and Maya. The spirit has appeared in their bedroom doorway. Reader Amanda Lawrence.

Bunk Bed

Eviction: Patrick Marber and Peter Curran feel the wind of change beneath their duvets.

Peter Curran recounts his experiences as a teenage member of the 1970s Christian Charismatic Movement, while Patrick Marber tells of a teenage hate-speech kiss.

Jamie MacDonald: Life on the Blink

The First Hurdle

Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald’s unique and hilarious take on his rapid descent into blindness. Jokes, stories and revelations about life without sight.

Today in Parliament

12/02/2025

News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament