The World This Weekend
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Episodes (5 available)
Reflections on the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the five years of Taliban rule since.
9 Aug 2026
26 mins
As AI models jump the guardrails, how tough it is to legislate for the future of mankind?
2 Aug 2026
25 mins
How much has the kingdom changed under Mohammed Bin Salman and his grand plans?
26 Jul 2026
25 mins
The foreign threats and opportunities facing Andy Burnham on becoming Prime Minister.
19 Jul 2026
25 mins
What does Andy Burnham's record tell us about how he'll respond to future challenges?
12 Jul 2026
26 mins