
Afternoon

Ivo Graham's Obsessions
1. Phil Wang & Su Pollard
Phil Wang tells Ivo of his love of crooners, while Su Pollard shares her soft spot for tomatoes. Also featuring extreme endurance runner Adam Tango Holland.
Phil Wang tells Ivo of his love of crooners, while Su Pollard shares her soft spot for tomatoes. Also featuring extreme endurance runner Adam Tango Holland.

The Archers
17/06/2026
George is feeling optimistic, and there’s good news at last at Brookfield.
George is feeling optimistic, and there’s good news at last at Brookfield.

Front Row
As midsummer approaches, we ask why poets, writers and musicians are so drawn to rain
The National Library of Scotland's new exhibition showcases how artists, poets and musicians over the centuries have been inspired by rain. We discuss why it's such an inspiration.
The National Library of Scotland's new exhibition showcases how artists, poets and musicians over the centuries have been inspired by rain. We discuss why it's such an inspiration.
Evening

Moral Maze
What Makes Us Human?
Michael Buerk chairs a live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With panellists: Ash Sarkar, James Orr, Mona Siddiqui and Tim Stanley.
Michael Buerk chairs a live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With panellists: Ash Sarkar, James Orr, Mona Siddiqui and Tim Stanley.

The Long View
Electoral reform
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of electoral reform.

All in the Mind
The promise of psychedelics
How does it feel to take a dose of magic mushroom psychedelic to see if it could help with the most severe types of depression - and what’s the evidence it works?
How does it feel to take a dose of magic mushroom psychedelic to see if it could help with the most severe types of depression - and what’s the evidence it works?

The World Tonight
17/06/2026
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective

Episode 3
Father Joseph pays a visit to Tomás, who has resolved to map the deserted villages of the Great Hunger. Maggie O'Farrell's new novel is read by Brian Gleeson.
Father Joseph pays a visit to Tomás, who has resolved to map the deserted villages of the Great Hunger. Maggie O'Farrell's new novel is read by Brian Gleeson.

The Big Idea with Alistair Green
Acclaimed American author Jonathan Ramekin
Alistair is joined by world renowned author Jonathan Ramekin who has penned modern classics such as 'Acne, Bubblegum and a Cat called Mr Doodles’.
Alistair is joined by world renowned author Jonathan Ramekin who has penned modern classics such as 'Acne, Bubblegum and a Cat called Mr Doodles’.

Jazz Emu: The Sound of Us
3. The Sound of Man
After being diagnosed with below average testosterone levels, Jazz seeks to assert his dominance, leading to some toxic decisions, crazed ideas and dark (but bloody catchy) music.
After being diagnosed with below average testosterone levels, Jazz seeks to assert his dominance, leading to some toxic decisions, crazed ideas and dark (but bloody catchy) music.

