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18:30 BST

The People Have Spoken

Andy Cool'em Down'em

We've had enough of experts, so Ian Smith has assembled the finest audience in the land to tackle the big questions facing our new Northern leader.

We've had enough of experts, so Ian Smith has assembled the finest audience in the land to tackle the big questions facing our new Northern leader.

19:00 BST

The Archers

14/08/2026

A decision is reached at Brookfield, and Amber finds herself on the spot.

A decision is reached at Brookfield, and Amber finds herself on the spot.

19:15 BST

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A celebration of Black British music live at V&A East, with Nolay, Soweto Kinch and Keelan Carew

To celebrate V&A East's new exhibition The Music Is Black: A British Story, guests including saxophonist Soweto Kinch and grime artist NoLay pick five Black British music tracks.

To celebrate V&A East's new exhibition The Music Is Black: A British Story, guests including saxophonist Soweto Kinch and grime artist NoLay pick five Black British music tracks.

Evening

20:00 BST

Any Questions?

Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP, Lord Vaizey

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Poole Museum, Poole, Dorset with Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP and Lord Vaizey.

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Poole Museum, Poole, Dorset with Annabel Denham, Miranda Green, Dan Tomlinson MP and Lord Vaizey.

20:55 BST

This Week in History

August 10th - August 16th

The Aztec capital city falls to the conquistadors; Edward Heath wins the Admiral Cup while in office; and the first Proms concert was held in the Queen's Hall.

The Aztec capital city falls to the conquistadors; Edward Heath wins the Admiral Cup while in office; and the first Proms concert was held in the Queen's Hall.

21:00 BST

Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics

The Oracle at Delphi

Natalie, with Michael Scott and Alicia Stallings, offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your life's big questions. You'll need cash and a sign from a goat.

Natalie, with Michael Scott and Alicia Stallings, offers a helpful guide to using the Oracle to get answers to your life's big questions. You'll need cash and a sign from a goat.

21:30 BST

Shadow World

3. The Right Kind of Violence

As Breakin’ the Cycle spirals into chaos, Colin and D make their boldest move yet — shutting down their drug empire, and taking control of the story only they can tell.

As Breakin’ the Cycle spirals into chaos, Colin and D make their boldest move yet — shutting down their drug empire, and taking control of the story only they can tell.

22:00 BST

The World Tonight

14/08/2026

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

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

22:45 BST

Episode Ten

The full extent of Mr Thornhill’s duplicity is exposed. But all’s well that ends well.

The full extent of Mr Thornhill’s duplicity is exposed. But all’s well that ends well.

23:00 BST

Americast

Is AOC ready to run for president?

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.

23:30 BST

A Good Read

Katherine May and Liz Berry

Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.

Author Katherine May and poet Liz Berry talk about their favourite books with presenter Harriett Gilbert.