William Crawley
@williamcrawley.bsky.social
BBC presenter. @BBCNIreland, @BBCNewsNI. @BBCR4Sunday. #BBCTalkback. Member @RIADawson. @EF_Fellows. Cynophilist. Talking on-air against my better judgment.
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On today’s BBC Radio 4 Sunday programme:
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s worsening crisis over safeguarding
The Supreme Court rules that RE in Northern Ireland is unlawful
Pope Leo at the movies
And the UK’s Favourite School Hymn
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s worsening crisis over safeguarding
The Supreme Court rules that RE in Northern Ireland is unlawful
Pope Leo at the movies
And the UK’s Favourite School Hymn
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday - RE in Northern Ireland is unlawful; Pope and Cinema; Nation’s Favourite School Hymn - BBC Sounds
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
On today’s BBC Radio 4 Sunday programme:
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s worsening crisis over safeguarding
The Supreme Court rules that RE in Northern Ireland is unlawful
Pope Leo at the movies
And the UK’s Favourite School Hymn
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland’s worsening crisis over safeguarding
The Supreme Court rules that RE in Northern Ireland is unlawful
Pope Leo at the movies
And the UK’s Favourite School Hymn
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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How does he pay for it all? The mystery of Prince Andrew’s money
How does he pay for it all? The mystery of Prince Andrew’s money
The disgraced royal has lived in luxury for decades despite being an outcast and having no obvious means of financial support
www.theguardian.com
October 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
How does he pay for it all? The mystery of Prince Andrew’s money
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Counting is under way in Presidential Election.
Ballot boxes have been opened across 32 count centres, with early tallies expected later this afternoon.
Follow our liveblog for updates, reaction, and results throughout the day
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Ballot boxes have been opened across 32 count centres, with early tallies expected later this afternoon.
Follow our liveblog for updates, reaction, and results throughout the day
jrnl.ie/6855325
LIVE: Ballot boxes set to open soon as presidential counting gets under way
Follow along for all the latest here.
jrnl.ie
October 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Counting is under way in Presidential Election.
Ballot boxes have been opened across 32 count centres, with early tallies expected later this afternoon.
Follow our liveblog for updates, reaction, and results throughout the day
jrnl.ie/6855325
Ballot boxes have been opened across 32 count centres, with early tallies expected later this afternoon.
Follow our liveblog for updates, reaction, and results throughout the day
jrnl.ie/6855325
Nobel Peace Prize goes to:
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado — for her defense of democracy in the face of a repressive, authoritarian regime.
Amongst those who nominated her: Marco Rubio, the current US Secretary of State (letter sent in Aug 2024).
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado — for her defense of democracy in the face of a repressive, authoritarian regime.
Amongst those who nominated her: Marco Rubio, the current US Secretary of State (letter sent in Aug 2024).
October 10, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Nobel Peace Prize goes to:
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado — for her defense of democracy in the face of a repressive, authoritarian regime.
Amongst those who nominated her: Marco Rubio, the current US Secretary of State (letter sent in Aug 2024).
Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado — for her defense of democracy in the face of a repressive, authoritarian regime.
Amongst those who nominated her: Marco Rubio, the current US Secretary of State (letter sent in Aug 2024).
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be unveiled at 10am on Friday in Oslo.
Who do you think should be recognised this year?
Who do you think should be recognised this year?
October 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be unveiled at 10am on Friday in Oslo.
Who do you think should be recognised this year?
Who do you think should be recognised this year?
“If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken."
— Carl Sagan
— Carl Sagan
September 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“If we’ve been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We’re no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It’s simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we’ve been taken."
— Carl Sagan
— Carl Sagan
Who knew? Turns out the real existential threat to American children wasn’t guns or poverty after all. It was Paracetamol.
September 22, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Who knew? Turns out the real existential threat to American children wasn’t guns or poverty after all. It was Paracetamol.
This week on @BBCRadio4 Sunday:
- Was Christianity hijacked at the Unite the Kingdom rally?
- Jewish leaders respond to the UK’s recognition of Palestine
- As the UN turns 80, is it living up to its original moral ambition?
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- Was Christianity hijacked at the Unite the Kingdom rally?
- Jewish leaders respond to the UK’s recognition of Palestine
- As the UN turns 80, is it living up to its original moral ambition?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday - UN at 80; Christian Nationalism; Religion and video games - BBC Sounds
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
This week on @BBCRadio4 Sunday:
- Was Christianity hijacked at the Unite the Kingdom rally?
- Jewish leaders respond to the UK’s recognition of Palestine
- As the UN turns 80, is it living up to its original moral ambition?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
- Was Christianity hijacked at the Unite the Kingdom rally?
- Jewish leaders respond to the UK’s recognition of Palestine
- As the UN turns 80, is it living up to its original moral ambition?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Just saw a post saying, “People born in 1960 are now 85. Let that sink in.”
Hundreds of people responded making the same inevitable point about arithmetic illiteracy.
Not one seemed to realise that the post was ONLY about clicks and responses.
Misinformation makes money.
Hundreds of people responded making the same inevitable point about arithmetic illiteracy.
Not one seemed to realise that the post was ONLY about clicks and responses.
Misinformation makes money.
September 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Just saw a post saying, “People born in 1960 are now 85. Let that sink in.”
Hundreds of people responded making the same inevitable point about arithmetic illiteracy.
Not one seemed to realise that the post was ONLY about clicks and responses.
Misinformation makes money.
Hundreds of people responded making the same inevitable point about arithmetic illiteracy.
Not one seemed to realise that the post was ONLY about clicks and responses.
Misinformation makes money.
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This is certainly worth a watch on the Charlie Kirk murder 👁️👁️ #Trans #MAGA #Groyper
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The Last Person to Debate Charlie Kirk (Exclusive Interview)
YouTube video by Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan
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September 13, 2025 at 11:46 AM
This is certainly worth a watch on the Charlie Kirk murder 👁️👁️ #Trans #MAGA #Groyper
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This week’s Sunday programme on @BBCRadio4
— the use and abuse of “thoughts & prayers”
— bishops challenge Reform UK on migration and asylum
— the Catholic aid charity Caritas on starvation in Gaza
— do Theology degrees have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
— the use and abuse of “thoughts & prayers”
— bishops challenge Reform UK on migration and asylum
— the Catholic aid charity Caritas on starvation in Gaza
— do Theology degrees have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Sunday - School shooting; Rediscovered monastic music; Bishop of Oxford on migration - BBC Sounds
We look at the role of prayer after the shooting this week in Minneapolis.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 31, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This week’s Sunday programme on @BBCRadio4
— the use and abuse of “thoughts & prayers”
— bishops challenge Reform UK on migration and asylum
— the Catholic aid charity Caritas on starvation in Gaza
— do Theology degrees have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
— the use and abuse of “thoughts & prayers”
— bishops challenge Reform UK on migration and asylum
— the Catholic aid charity Caritas on starvation in Gaza
— do Theology degrees have a future?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Is Japanese politics taking a turn to the right?
This is my new Inquiry for @bbcworldservice (expertly produced by @Jill_Collins1).
Listen here:
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This is my new Inquiry for @bbcworldservice (expertly produced by @Jill_Collins1).
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Inquiry - ‘Is Japan moving to the right?’ - BBC Sounds
Is Japan’s democracy under threat?
www.bbc.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Is Japanese politics taking a turn to the right?
This is my new Inquiry for @bbcworldservice (expertly produced by @Jill_Collins1).
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This is my new Inquiry for @bbcworldservice (expertly produced by @Jill_Collins1).
Listen here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Trump has brought many reversals to US politics, and amongst the most striking is this: Republicans are now the defenders of a powerful and expansive federal state; Democrats are now the defenders of states’ rights.
August 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trump has brought many reversals to US politics, and amongst the most striking is this: Republicans are now the defenders of a powerful and expansive federal state; Democrats are now the defenders of states’ rights.
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James Baldwin’s message was simple: we’re afraid of love, because we’re afraid of exposing our true selves.
The Lives and Loves of James Baldwin
An older generation dismissed him as passé; a newer one has recast him as a secular saint. But Baldwin’s true message remains more unsettling than either camp recognizes.
www.newyorker.com
August 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
James Baldwin’s message was simple: we’re afraid of love, because we’re afraid of exposing our true selves.
That READING is now an endangered species of human activity is the least surprising discovery since the creation of the internet.
August 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
That READING is now an endangered species of human activity is the least surprising discovery since the creation of the internet.
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There are 32,000 asylum seekers in UK hotels needing alternative accommodation.
There are approximately 38,500 churches in the UK.
There are approximately 38,500 churches in the UK.
August 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
There are 32,000 asylum seekers in UK hotels needing alternative accommodation.
There are approximately 38,500 churches in the UK.
There are approximately 38,500 churches in the UK.
A 150-page dossier detailing allegations of bullying and abuse of power in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has sat with the Charity Commission for 3 years. Now Lord Alderdice breaks his silence—accusing the watchdog of failure and inaction.
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Talkback - 19/08/2025 - BBC Sounds
William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A 150-page dossier detailing allegations of bullying and abuse of power in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland has sat with the Charity Commission for 3 years. Now Lord Alderdice breaks his silence—accusing the watchdog of failure and inaction.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Trump has repeatedly said today that he thought the Ukraine-Russia war was “one of the easier ones to stop”, and has been surprised that this hasn’t been the case.
August 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Trump has repeatedly said today that he thought the Ukraine-Russia war was “one of the easier ones to stop”, and has been surprised that this hasn’t been the case.
President Trump in the Oval Office is again misquoting Jimmy Carter (who did NOT argue against the use of mail-in ballots).
Mr Trump also suggests that the US is the only country in the world to allow mail-in ballots. That’s false.
Mr Trump also suggests that the US is the only country in the world to allow mail-in ballots. That’s false.
August 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
President Trump in the Oval Office is again misquoting Jimmy Carter (who did NOT argue against the use of mail-in ballots).
Mr Trump also suggests that the US is the only country in the world to allow mail-in ballots. That’s false.
Mr Trump also suggests that the US is the only country in the world to allow mail-in ballots. That’s false.