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Wildfires caused by arsonists in South Wales are a danger to life according to the Chief Fire Officer there. Plus, did the government need to use the national warning alarm? We have live debate. Also on BH, Lord Woolley says a media witch-hunt led to the death of his friend, the academic Jason Arday, who'd been accused of plagiarism. Amid a summer of drought, Elbow's Guy Garvey picks some of his favourite songs inspired by rain, as people around the country hope for some more soon. On the news review, philosopher Kathleen Stock, podcaster and former government advisor Jimmy McCloughlan, and author Daisy Buchanan.

Published on Sunday, 16th August 2026.

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