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We analyse what's likely to be in the government's imminent defence review with the head of the RUSI think tank, and we hear about at the threats facing Europe and the UK with Poland's foreign minister Radek Sikorski. Plus, Björn Ulvaeus from Abba pays tribute to the band's sound engineer, who's died at the age of 80.

South Western Railway becomes the first train company to be renationalised under Labour. Also, we visit the PM's constituency and Labour MPs debate welfare cuts.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

We discuss the Russian president's invitation to Ukraine for 'serious negotiations' next week, an intervention made hours after European leaders met in Kyiv to demand a ceasefire. Also, we speak to science minister Lord Vallance about how AI could revolutionise the health service.

Labour's Health Secretary says the local election results are disappointing and mean the Government must deliver. We hear one eyewitness account of the cyberattack at M&S. And BH kicks off the VE day commemorations by delving into the BBC archive.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Gordon Brown tells BH that the full effects of the world's economic shock are yet to be felt. He says immediate multinational cooperation is needed.

Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from tariff 'storm.' We have the latest on two British MPs detained in Israel and ask what happens when a Banksy drops on your doorstep.

Labour grandee concerned at his party's further cuts to welfare spending. Plus: celebrations in Newcastle, live metal detecting and plant music. On the papers: Jon Williams, I. Stephanie Boyce and Ailbhe Rea.

Istanbul Mayor and Erdogan opponent vows to continue to protest despite detainment - BH has testimony from the clashes with police. Also, the art of the TV theme tune.

Will the government U turn on trailed disability benefits freezes? A famous Canadian historian says her country is in peril. Also, comic Mark Steel on surviving his cancer diagnosis.

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster tells us about his plan to shake up the state, by incentivising under-performing civil servants to leave their jobs. Plus: a world exclusive play of a new scene from James Graham's Dear England.

The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, say he will act as 'bridge' between Trump and Zelensky as European leaders meet in London. BH has a briefing. We search for people solving local problems and hear from Nigel Havers, who plays his own grandfather in a new drama.

Sir Keir Starmer's travelling to meet Donald Trump next week. What will be seen as success? Former UK National Security Advisor Sir Mark Lyall Grant gives his assessment.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

How should we discern substance from rhetoric in the US President's pronouncements? Andrew Neil, Christiane Amanpour and Lord Darroch attempt to answer the question. Reviewing the papers: Christopher Hope, Christina Lamb and Ben West.

As Keir Starmer seeks a reset in EU relations, former Brexit negotiator Lord Frost worries the government will inch us back into Europe's orbit "by stealth". A Californian musician tells us how wildfires destroyed his piano and how stars at the Grammys should help survivors. Plus presenter Kirstie Allsopp married her partner after 20 years together - we hear from one couple who married after 30 years.

The Chancellor is "happy" to revamp EU ties to bolster the UK economy. What might change? Plus, Katie Amess on the parallels between the Southport killings and the murder of her father, the MP Sir David Amess, and Bristol's plan to cut bin collections.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

As the NHS struggles to meet demand, the Royal College of Nursing warns treating patients in corridors puts lives at risk. Plus Lord Kinnock on Elon Musk's attacks on the Prime Minister, and Michael Connelly chronicles LA's fire disaster.

A wintry BH amid warnings for snow, ice and freezing rain. BH listeners tell us how they're looking out for their neighbours. Authors Lee Child and Mick Herron discuss how to adapt novels to the big screen. Maggie Philbin of Tomorrow's World fame explains the difficulty of predicting the future, and on the papers – Brompton Bike's Will Butler Adams, the Sun on Sunday's Kate Ferguson and Gawain Towler, Reform's former press man.

The Education Secretary says the upcoming tax rise has been welcomed. Plus we look back on the year that was 2024, and 25 years of Putin in power.

We're joined live by the minister Lucy Powell and the German Ambassador responds to the Christmas market attack. Plus the cast of Outnumbered tell us about the upcoming Christmas special.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Historic scenes in Syria as the Assad regime collapses. Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and former national security adviser Lord Ricketts on what happens now. Also the importance of Notre Dame as it returns, and Wham's Last Christmas forty years on.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

Storm Bert, rain, snow and wind hit the UK. Mark Gatiss on the lasting appeal of A Christmas Carol. Opera singers and football chants in a BH combination.

Protests are planned for next week - we go down on the farm and discuss the arguments. Plus has David Attenborough's voice been cloned? The BH press panel reviews the news.

A status report on the presidential race as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris approach the finish line. Plus: as Kemi Badenoch is elected the leader of the Conservatives, her mentor Michael Gove tells us why he thinks she is the right person to head up the opposition.

Ahead of Rachel Reeves' first budget, BH brings you a guide on what to look out for. Plus, are e-bikes strewn on pavements a sign of social decline? And how verbal dyspraxia patient Christian Wilson got a new voice restored his confidence.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

After Alex Salmond's sudden death, Joanna Cherry and David Davis reflect on his impact on British politics. Plus Maxine Peake on the art of starring in a biopic, and Joe Root's dad Matt on his son's England runs record.

A British-Israeli woman and a British-Palestinian man meet to reflect on the attacks and the resultant year of conflict in the Middle East. The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees joins us live from Beirut. And Dame Evelyn Glennie tells us about how musicians can experience music after losing their hearing.

Will the killing of of Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah create a return to war? Lebanon veteran Jim Muir gives his assessment. Also Rory Bremner on Keir Starmer and Donald Trump.

As Labour Conference commences in Liverpool, can the new government move on from the gloomy message? Paddy O'Connell is joined by Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson. Plus James May on single-file queues in pubs and one woman's mission to kayak all the points of the shipping forecast.

UEFA warns that a new regulator for English football could lead to England being banned by from their own Euros. Also: Ken Bruce on creating Popmaster and do you know your fish?

Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Paddy to discuss the NHS ahead of a new report. Plus, three listeners go without their smartphones for a week - how did they get on?

Ahead of the report into the Grenfell fire, the head of the Fire Brigades Union warns thousands are still living in unsafe high rise buildings in England. Plus Israel recovers the bodies of six more hostages.

Hezbollah fires hundreds of rockets on Israel, which retaliates with airstrikes. Also, Paralympian Hannah Cockroft shares her medal hopes, and Britain's oldest skydiver.

The Prison Governors Association warns a sharp rise in prisoner numbers caused by the riots mean new curbs on court hearings are likely this week. Plus, we walk with Sir Ed Davey along the Thames and Sarah Rainsford reflects on being thrown out of Russia.

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell