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News Briefing
The latest news headlines.
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Bells on Sunday
The sound of church bells from St Leonard's, Bledington, Gloucs.
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Great Political Myths
On Sunday 5th January 2014, the journalist Simon Hoggart died. As a tribute, Radio 4 revisits his 2007 series, Great Political Myths. Show more
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News Summary
The latest national and international news.
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Something Understood
The Greening of God: Mike Wooldridge considers the complex relationship between cosmology, theology and climate change. He talks to author Judy Cannato.
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Living World
Bat Highway: Lionel Kelleway observes a colony of greater horseshoe bats in Devon.
The latest weather forecast.
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News: Sunday Papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Sunday
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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Radio 4 Appeal
David Suchet appeals on behalf of Carr-Gomm. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.
The latest weather forecast.
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News; Sunday Papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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Sunday Worship
Finding God in the City: From St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow, with the Provost, the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth and the Rev Shona Lillie. Choir directed by Frikki Walker.
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A Point of View
Clive James gives his personal reaction to Damien Hirst’s diamond-encrusted skull. Show more
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News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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The Archers Omnibus
Omnibus edition.
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The Archers
The week's events in Ambridge.
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International Cricket
England v West Indies
Jonathan Agnew, Tony Cozier and Mark Saggers commentate on the one-day international at Lord's. Analysis comes from Vivian Richards and Angus Fraser.
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Desert Island Discs
Kirsty Young's castaway is campaigner Wangari Maathai. Show more
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News Headlines; Shipping Forecast
The perennial antidote to panel games comes from the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon.
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International Cricket
4/6. Rob Brydon joins regulars Barry Cryer , Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor tor more inspired nonsense. Repeated from Monday
The restaurant business is notorious for its high rate of failure - but there are ways chefs and owners can maximise profits from a simple plate of food. Simon Parkes finds out. Producer Dan Saladino Repeated tomorrow at 4pm Spoken word choices: page 137
Restaurant Economics: The restaurant business is notorious for its high rate of failure, but there are ways chefs and owners can maximise profits. Simon Parkes investigates. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
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The World This Weekend
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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"Death to America":Anti-Americanism Examined
'Death To America': Anti-Americanism Examined
'Death to America': A History of Anti-Americanism
Episode 1
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Justin examines the origins of anti-Americanism in Europe and particularly France, where the US was viewed with distaste and suspicion from the time of the American revolution. Show more
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Gardeners' Question Time
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. John Cushnie, Carole Baxter and Bob Flowerdew answer questions from gardeners in Tweeddale in the Scottish borders.
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Nearer God's Heart
Anthony Noel profiles the work of garden writers who have changed the British landscape. 2/4: Margery Fish, whose books redefined the cottage garden.
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Classic Serial: Felix Holt,the Radical
Felix Holt, the Radical: Michael Eaton's adaptation of George Eliot's novel. 2/3: New doubt is cast on Esther's parentage. Meanwhile, electioneering fever is mounting.
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Bookclub
James Naughtie is joined by Germaine Greer to discuss her groundbreaking book The Female Eunuch. Published in 1970, the book changed women's lives and has been in print ever since.
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Visions of Paradise
4 Extra Debut. Daljit Nagra introduces a towering achievement of world literature written after John Milton went blind. From July 2007. Show more
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File on 4
Angus Stickler investigates honour-based violence in the UK, which frequently involves crimes against women in Muslim communities.
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15-Minute Hamlet
Tom Stoppard's humorous take on Shakespeare contains all the famous lines, although not necessarily in the same order.
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News Headlines; Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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International Cricket
The latest weather forecast.
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Six o'Clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
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Pick of the Week
Peter Curran presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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The Archers
Alan gets into damage limitation. Show more
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Go 4 It
Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. This edition looks at books with an environmental theme.
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The Pat Hobby Stories
Stories by F Scott Fitzgerald about Hollywood hack Pat Hobby. 2/5: Boil Some Water – Lots of It. Pat attempts to fascinate a new Red Cross nurse over lunch.
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Feedback
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
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Last Word
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.
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Money Box
Presented by Chris A'Court. A look at what emergency insurance advice you can get if your home is flood damaged.
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Radio 4 Appeal
David Suchet appeals on behalf of Carr-Gomm. Donations: Freepost BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Credit cards: Freephone 0800 404 8144.
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In Business
Car Crash: Peter Day looks at the history of and the troubles with the modern car industry. He talks to industry experts along with the Chairman of Toyota.
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The Westminster Hour
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at 10.45pm Great Political Myths, as Simon Hoggart continues to explode some famous examples of political mythology.
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning, with practical advice, features and listeners' views.
8/9. Presented by Liz Barclay. Repeated from Monday
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Something Understood
The Greening of God: Mike Wooldridge considers the complex relationship between cosmology, theology and climate change. He talks to author Judy Cannato.
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News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
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Thinking Allowed
Thinking Allowed
South African Land Reform - Intimate Life
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
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How has erotic and intimate life changed since 1945? Laurie Taylor hears the findings of a new report by sociologist Jeffrey Weeks. Show more
The sound of church bells from St Leonard's, Bledington, Gloucs.
The latest shipping forecast.
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World Briefing
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at 5.20am.