Andy Burnham's path to Number 10 looks clear as he prepares to set out his vision for the economy. He could have just three weeks until taking office. Also on Broadcasting House, we meet teenage carers looking after their loved ones whilst sitting their exams, Harry Redknapp gives his half time report on the World Cup - and we hear moments that bring us together from Buckingham Palace to the pub piano.

Our news reviewers are Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for The Times, relationship coach and therapist Lucy Cavendish, and DJ Fat Tony, author of 'Recover Me'.

We get the latest on the prime minister's future from Henry Zeffman - as business secretary Peter Kyle tells the BBC that Keir Starmer is 'reflecting on political reality'. Dame Mary Beard draws parallels between the politicians of today and those of the classical world, and we get advice on political instability from Italian journalist Beppe Severgnini.

Also, we mark the moment of the summer solstice with Scotland's astronomer royal, Professor Catherine Heymans; Frank Gardner talks about rare butterflies, and we review the papers with journalists Joey D'Urso and Stephen Bush, and TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp.

Royal Marine Commandos fast rope onto a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel. Scotland win their first World Cup match in 36 years. Radio 4 favourites Mark Steel, Sian Williams, Deborah Meadon and Giles Brandreth describe their secret holiday spots. Lemn Sissay returns to his childhood stomping ground Makerfield, who's by election is this week. On the news review Neil McIntosh, Cathy Newman and Alexander Dragonetti. Reverend Brian Anderson reflects on a traumatic week in Belfast. The Femmes De La Mer sing a sea shanty to mark the Falmouth sea shanty festival.

MPs warn the hold-up on a plan for defence spending is harming relations with the UK's allies, as the Prime Minister prepares to host European allies in Downing Street. Plus: the death of the proper football anthem is mourned by Keith Allen, the man behind several classics. Rachel Burden presents.

Why has the political world gone mad for essays? Professor Edith Hall and Radio 4 wordsmith Michael Rosen discuss the literary form and its history. It was heartbreak for Arsenal in the Champions League - ex-Gunners goalie Bob Wilson tells us about the pain of penalties. We look ahead to Elon Musk's SpaceX going public - are the heavens being privatised? And we celebrate the Starman, David Bowie, with a new immersive exhibition celebrating his life and legacy. Simon Jack presents.

Matt Chorley asks 'Is the Prime Minister's plan for the country working?' Can Keir Starmer survive? Matt visits a fair in Wokingham to get public opinion. Labour grandee Alan Johnson, former Theresa May advisor Lord Barwell and pollster Scarlett McGuire assess the PM's chances. Also a possible breakthrough between Iran and the US? Former Middle East Minister Alistair Birt reacts. We hear of an investigation into rumours that the CIA poisoned England Goalkeeper Gordon Banks at the 1970 World Cup. On the news review, former Sun Editor turned Radio 4 presenter David Yelland, Space expert Alice Bunn. And a World Cup winner - for England's Rugby Team, Maggie Alphonsi.

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

The fallout from the local elections continues. Cabinet ministers are told by an MP to challenge PM, or she'll try and trigger a leadership race: will it work? BBC Political Editor Chris Mason has the latest. Lord Blunkett and James Harding, Chloe Hubbard and Michael Booker editors of the Observer, The Mirror and GB news react. Also on BH: a look at what's next in England, Scotland and Wales for the incoming parties, and BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg sends an audio postcard from a very different World War Two Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square.

The government will give carriers extra flexibility. We've a briefing and hear from the travel industry. Plus, the glory of the dawn chorus from deep in a wood in Buckinghamshire, and Paddy tours a crumbling parliament. On the papers – comedian Grainne Maguire, Jon Williams from the Rory Peck Trust and Greg Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy.

A suspect is in custody after shots were fired at the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington DC, President Trump was rushed off stage but is unhurt. We hear from inside the room. And as King Charles prepares for a state visit to the US capital, his close friend Jonathan Dimbleby joins us live.