Broadcasting House

10 people have been stabbed, 9 with life threatening injuries after an attack on a UK train. Eyewitness accounts and the latest. Also Michael Palin on fellow Python Terry Jones.

Peter Hyman, a former advisor and public service reform commentator, discusses Britain's perceived state of despair, advocating for taskforces to address systemic failures. Giles Brandreth recites Keats' 'Ode to Autumn' while reviewing cultural highlights. Jasveer Singh shares insights on courtroom dress reforms, moving past traditional wigs. They all ponder political responsibility amid public service critiques and explore the impact of arts and mental health on society's well-being.

Fresh scandal surrounds Prince Andrew as new damaging reports come to light. Veteran royal watcher Jenny Bond shares her insights on the implications for the Duke. The conversation also ventures into the potential job losses in the gambling industry. Plus, an intriguing look at sauna culture and what life is like on the cut-off Island of Tiree. A mix of royal gossip, economic concerns, and cultural commentary makes for an engaging listen.

In this episode, Tom Hollander, a seasoned British actor, opens up about his new series, The Iris Affair, and reflects on the interplay between live performance and AI. He argues that the imperfections of theater safeguard the art of acting from artificial intelligence. The discussion also touches on the emotional weight of current events in Gaza and the anticipation in Hostage Square for hostage releases. Additionally, the humor of bad school reports ignites a light-hearted conversation about creativity and misjudged potential.

Amid growing hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza, we hear from Sharone Lifschitz, whose parents were taken hostage. The son of John Le Carre calls for other writers to tinker with George Smiley and reinvent him. Two authors discuss. Plus, Lord Kinnock on Labour woes. On the newspaper review – the broadcaster Kay Burley, the actor Adam Pearson and the classicist Natalie Haynes.

Paddy O'Connell and Lyse Doucet present this week’s Broadcasting House as the conflict between Israel and Iran ramps up. Cabinet minister Darren Jones discusses the UK's role, as well as the announcement of national inquiry into grooming gangs. Plus, the hyperglot who speaks more than 15 languages, and the BH press review with Alice Bunn of UK Space, George Parker of the Financial Times, and writer and broadcaster Maria McErlane.

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

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

Dating in the age of corona, Batman in Liverpool, a united Manchester and Brexit. With Dame Esther Rantzen, Val McDermid and Alistair Barrie on the paper review. bh@bbc.co.uk

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