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Bells on Sunday
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire. Show more
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hugely popular but his critics says he has he taken his eye off the ball and allowed a coronavirus disaster to overwhelm the country. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
With the growth of social media, Mark Tully asks if the art of correspondence is thriving - or if we take less care over the composition of our letters, emails, tweets and texts? Show more
Peter Hadfield visits a farm in New South Wales, where - along with sheep and cattle - the Henley family also farms emus. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Arranged Marriages, Gavin Peacock, ‘Body and Soul’ workout with Mr Motivator
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley. Show more
TV Sports presenter Seema Jaswal makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Magic Bus UK. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, reflects on prayer in a service from Bishopthorpe. Show more
Zoe Strimpel argues that the Me Too movement, while it has done much important work, also has regressive and exclusionary aspects. Show more
Series of stories about British birds, inspired by their calls and songs. Kate Humble presents the stock dove. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Alan helps with a spiritual crisis and it’s christening day for Martha. Show more
Three species of terns feature in this extended version of Tweet of the Day, with Miranda Krestovnikoff, Brett Westwood and Michaela Strachan. Show more
Billie Piper, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Green Spaces
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Michael reveals how simply enjoying noticing the wonders of nature could benefit your brain and body - from improving your immune system to reducing your risk of chronic disease. Show more
Regional Variations (2)
Shipping Forecast
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with presenters Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan, plus comedian Desiree Burch. From 2021. Show more
The Food Programme
1971: A year that changed food forever?
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Dan Saladino asks if the year 1971 was a turning point for how the world eats? Show more
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Edward Stourton looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
Capturing the nation in conversation, in partnership with the British Library, to build a unique picture of our lives today. Presented by Fi Glover. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: No Mow May and Dahlia Decay
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Kathy Clugston hosts the gardening Q&A with a panel of experts. Show more
Rory Sutherland pokes a stick at received wisdom, beginning with an exploration of whether society should aim to have less, not more, higher education Show more
The duo are on an important mission for the King of Denmark and must set sail for England. Stars Toby Jones and Mathew Baynton. Show more
Elizabeth Day talks to the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri about Whereabouts, a novel she first wrote in Italian before translating it herself to English. Show more
Behind the Scenes
Carlos Acosta and the Birmingham Royal Ballet
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Less than a year into his job as Director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, Carlos Acosta , the most dazzling dancer of his generation, is challenged to keep the company dancing. Show more
Anthony Grainger was shot dead by the police in 2012. Why is his family still fighting for accountability? Show more
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hugely popular but his critics says he has he taken his eye off the ball and allowed a coronavirus disaster to overwhelm the country. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Six O'Clock News
09/05/2021 Labour leader to announce frontbench reshuffle
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil a shadow cabinet shake-up after party's election losses. Nicola Sturgeon says it's 'when, not if' for another Scottish independence referendum.
Mobeen Azhar chooses the best of BBC Radio this week. Show more
After his mother's untimely death, Rhett inherits a cookie jar that has some very unusual properties. Read by Colin Stinton. Show more
Stephen Mangan asks his guest Suzi Ruffell to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more
In this five-part series specially written for Radio 4, Mary Paulson-Ellis tells the story of a life in five objects. Read by Alexandra Mathie. Show more
The Editor of Woman’s Hour talks about her new presenters and the decision to extend the programme to a whole hour at the expense of the daily drama. Show more
Last Word
Baroness O'Cathain, Michael Collins, Sharon Matola, Jim Steinman (pictured, with Meat Loaf)
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on businesswoman Baroness O’Cathain, astronaut Michael Collins, zoo director Sharon Matola, songwriter Jim Steinman. Show more
Money Box
Is new guidance on selling high rise flats fit for purpose?
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Mortgage providers aren't following new guidance designed to help people sell flats, cheap broadband offered to people on benefits, two factor authentication and auto-enrolment. Show more
TV Sports presenter Seema Jaswal makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Magic Bus UK. Show more
Josie Long presents stories inspired by poet Mary Oliver, from a meditation on seasons to an exploration of wanting. From 2019. Show more
Carolyn Quinn is joined by Cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg, shadow Welsh secretary Nia Griffith, professor of politics Nicola McEwen and journalist Jack Blanchard from Politico. Show more
The Film Programme
How I directed a movie with Parkinson's Disease
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Brett Harvey on how he's made a movie just after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Show more
With the growth of social media, Mark Tully asks if the art of correspondence is thriving - or if we take less care over the composition of our letters, emails, tweets and texts? Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Perfume: Laurie Taylor explores the history of the 20th century through the prism of two scents, Chanel No 5 and Red Moscow. Also, how do scents become invested with meaning? Show more
Bells on Sunday
The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.