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Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?
We are away for Christmas, so this is a repeat of a previous episode. Mistrust in science has never been higher. Fewer people are getting vaccinated, a known vaccine skeptic is leading the most powerful health agency in America and an outbreak of measels in Texas this year led to the first fatalities in almost a decade. Then, in August, a gunman opened fire on the headquarters of the Centre for Disease Control with many speculating he was fuelled by misinformation about health. Increasingly this misinformation is being exported around the world. Marianna Spring is the BBC’s Social Media Investigations Correspondent and tells the story of how suspicion of science in America helped radicalise a British mom with devastating consequences. Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Lucy Pawle Executive producer: Annie Brown Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins Photo: Kate Shemirani. Martin Pope / Getty
The dark side of reality TV
<p>***This episode includes details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing*** Married at First Sight UK is one of the UK’s biggest reality TV shows. The dating format sees complete strangers marry in a mock-wedding, before moving in together and sharing a bed. Cameras follow what happens next. </p><p>The BBC has uncovered allegations that raise serious concerns that welfare procedures on the reality show have failed contributors, leaving them at risk. Three women have told the BBC they were victims of sexual assault, and misconduct, by their former on-screen husbands. </p><p>The men deny all the allegations against them, and both Channel 4 and CPL - the independent production company that makes the series - say the welfare protocols are robust and comprehensive.</p><p>Following this investigation, Channel 4 has announced an external review into contributor welfare and has removed all previous seasons of MAFS UK.</p><p>Noor Nanji, BBC culture correspondent, tells the story behind her investigation which has shaken the reality TV industry. And she discusses whether a scandal like this could provoke a new reckoning in the genre.</p><p>(Photo: Shona Manderson, a ‘bride’ on Married at First Sight UK)</p>
Can I save the family restaurant?
<p>Running a restaurant is hard. Long hours, tight margins and constant stress. In this week's programme Rumella Dasgupta travels to Edinburgh, Scotland, to meet Lisa He and her mum Sophie. Lisa has just put her life and acting career on hold, to try and help her mum save the family's restaurant, the China Star. A video she made documenting her attempt has gone viral, with more than fifteen million views. </p><p>But is a viral video going to be enough to turn a failing business into a success? Lisa's got to fix the sprawling menu, digitise the paper ordering system and cut costs. </p><p>Lisa and Rumella meet restaurant turnaround expert David Hopkins from the Fifteen Group in Canada, who's on hand to give advice and to explain why restaurants are such difficult businesses to run. </p><p>Meanwhile the Mand family in Sydney Australia know only too well what Lisa and Sophie are going through. Last year, son Bhav documented his fight to save his dad's failing restaurant. So how's it doing now? </p><p>And, in such a difficult industry, when is the right time to walk away? Rumella hears from Carleigh Bond, who made the tough decision to close her vegan fast-food restaurant Forked Up in October 2025. </p><p>Producers: Lexy O'Connor and Beatrice Pickup. </p><p>Sound Engineer: Andrew Mills </p><p>Image description: Lisa He and mum Sophie in their restaurant, The China Star. Lisa is looking at mum and smiling. (Credit: BBC)</p>
The soft power superpower, with Roman Mars
<p>As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, all this week The Global Story is exploring the surprising and often hidden ways the US has shaped the modern world.</p><p>Today we’re joined by Roman Mars – the host of 99% Invisible and the new BBC series A History of the United States in 100 Objects – who sets out his theory of how the US used design to shape the world in its image.</p><p>Producer: Sam Chantarasak</p><p>Executive producer: James Shield</p><p>Mix: Travis Evans</p><p>Digital producer: Matt Pintus</p><p>Senior news editor: China Collins</p><p>Image: An illustration of a US city rising high above the world’s surface. Credit: BBC</p>
North Korea goes even more nuclear
<p>North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal at ‘an exponential rate’, according to state media reports. </p><p>His announcement comes as China’s president, Xi Jinping, is making his first visit to Pyongyang this week since 2019 – the same year Donald Trump met Kim Jong Un several times for failed talks on denuclearisation. </p><p>We speak to the BBC’s Celia Hatton about why China might now be trying to keep North Korea in check. </p><p>Producers: Xandra Ellin, Sam Chantarasak and Aron Keller</p><p>Executive producer: James Shield</p><p>Mix: Travis Evans</p><p>Senior news editor: China Collins</p><p>Studio manager: Mike Regaard</p><p>Digital producer: Tom Bage</p><p>Photo: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the fifth session of the Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, February 23, 2026. Credit: KCNA/Reuters</p><p>Clip: Team America: World Police/Trey Parker/Scott Rudkin/Trey Parker/Matt Stone</p>
1. The Isdal Woman
<p>Some graves hold more secrets than others. No relatives attended her funeral and she had died in terrible circumstances.</p><p>With Marit Higraff and Neil McCarthy.</p><p>#DeathInIceValley www.facebook.com/groups/deathinicevalley</p><p>.</p>
How did prediction markets get so big?
<p>On prediction markets such as Polymarket people are placing sometimes huge wagers on questions ranging from the sublime (‘will Jesus Christ return by the end of the year?’) to the very serious (‘will the US invade Iran?’). </p><p>Gambling is restricted across many US states but prediction markets are not classified as gambling. Their rapid rise over recent years speaks – some say – to an increasing nihilism among young men in particular, who feel they may as well try to profit from world events they cannot control. </p><p>Supporters say prediction markets are a smart way to make money. Critics say they are enabling insider trading. So what is the truth behind their rise? We speak to senior business journalist at the BBC, Mitch Labiak. </p><p>Producer: Hannah Moore </p><p>Mix: Travis Evans </p><p>Executive producers: Richard Fenton-Smith and James Shield </p><p>Senior news editor: China Collins </p><p>Photo: Polymarket logo appears in this illustration. Credit: Reuters/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo</p>
12. Anna and Angelina
<p>A fraudster and a spy. Two women, more wigs and multiple identities; the investigation continues. What happened when Marit was contacted by Death in Ice Valley listeners who have been working on the case? Please help us spread the word about #DeathinIceValley on social media and leave ratings and reviews. There’s more at www.bbcworldservice.com/deathinicevalley Join the Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/deathinicevalley</p>
Iran, the US and Israel: who really won?
<p>The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which – if all goes to plan – will be signed at a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday.</p><p>But the agreement remains shrouded in mystery, and major questions remain about whether both sides can reach a long-term peace deal.</p><p>We speak to the BBC’s chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, about how the past few months have affected the global economy, the region, Iran’s nuclear capabilities, its regime and its people. </p><p>Producers: Sam Chantarasak and Lucy Pawle</p><p>Executive producer: James Shield</p><p>Audio mix: Travis Evans</p><p>Video producer: Matt Pintus</p><p>Senior news editor: China Collins</p><p>Photo: A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Photo credit: Reuters</p>