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News Briefing
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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Bells on Sunday
The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Eynsford in Kent.
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Profile
Chris Bowlby profiles Sara Payne, whose daughter, Sarah, was murdered by a paedophile in 2000 and has been appointed to the role of Victims' Champion by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Show more
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News Summary
The latest national and international news.
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Something Understood
Writer Blake Morrison considers the physical and spiritual isolation of the runner with reference to fellow writers Haruki Murakami, Alan Sillitoe and Sharon Olds. Show more
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Living World
Lionel Kelleway encounters a colony of 5,000 Rockhopper penguins in the midst of their breeding season in the Falkland Islands.
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
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. Moral arguments and perspectives on stories, both familiar and unfamiliar.
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Radio4Appeal
Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity.
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
From Knock Methodist Church, Belfast, led by Rev Brian Griffin.
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A Point Of View
Harry Evans wonders whether the term 'banker' will ever be restored to its former prestige.
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Broadcasting House
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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The Archers
The week's events in Ambridge.
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Desert Island Discs
Kirsty Young's castaway is bass-baritone singer Thomas Quasthoff. Show more
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News Headlines; Shipping Forecast
Nicholas Parsons sets 60 second challenges for Paul Merton, Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth and Sue Perkins. From 2009. Show more
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Just a Minute
5/12. Chairman Nicholas Parsons keeps an eye on proceedings as Paul Merton ,
Sue Perkins , Liza Tarbuck and Gyles Brandreth attempt to speak for one minute without hesitation, repetiton or deviation on subjects that he gives them. Repeated from Monday
Mussels and Other Seafood. Sheila Dillon introduces reports on mussel farming in the Shetlands, and the latest scientific thinking on the pros and cons of seafood. Repeated tomorrow at 4pm
Sheila Dillon reports on growing mussels in Shetland and the health experts' view on seafood, cholesterol and Omega 3.
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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Fry's English Delight
The sea, and how it shapes the land, has a special metaphorical meaning. Stephen Fry explores the English language. From August 2008. Show more
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Gardeners' Question Time
Eric Robson chairs the popular horticultural forum. Bunny Guinness, John Cushnie and Pippa Greenwood answer the questions posed by gardeners in North Yorkshire. Show more
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A View through a Lens
A flight from Sweden to Scotland proves a filming challenge for wildlife cameraman John Aitchison with two moose among his companions. Show more
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Classic Serial: The Invasion: Arab Chronicles of the First Crusade
Small-time merchant Firuz's life is changed when his land is invaded by a rag-tag army of incomprehensible, ill-disciplined warriors from the West, fuelled by religious fanaticism. Show more
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Bookclub
James Naughtie talks to the novelist Bernard Cornwell. He joins an audience of readers to discuss the first novel in his series set in Saxon England, The Last Kingdom. Show more
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Poetry Please
Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests for poems by Emily Bronte, Sheenagh Pugh and Linton Kwesi Johnson. With readers Nadia Williams, Burt Caesar and Adjoa Andoh. Show more
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File on 4
Jon Manel finds out if the law is keeping pace with the increasing numbers of British couples who are having children using surrogate mothers, both in Britain and abroad.
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Profile
Chris Bowlby profiles Sara Payne, whose daughter, Sarah, was murdered by a paedophile in 2000 and has been appointed to the role of Victims' Champion by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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
Claudia Hammond introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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The Archers
Susan prepares for a surreptitious celebration. Show more
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Go4it
Barney Harwood meets Leah Cooper, who won a BAFTA award for the short film she made for CBBC's Me and My Movie competition. Kirsten O'Brien meets Pixar animator John Lasseter. Show more
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Overheard
Series of specially commissioned short stories based on snatches of overheard conversation. A woman hides from an unwelcome neighbour. By Susie Maguire, read by Joanna Tope. Show more
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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. Show more
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Money BOX
Including reports on moves to curb Payment Protection Insurance on loans; and why credit card holders are paying even higher rates even though Base rates have slumped. Show more
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Radio 4 Appeal
Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity.
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In Business
Peter Day asks what the rest of the world can learn from Japan's experience of economic depression since the bursting of its property bubble in 1990. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
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The Westminster Hour
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster with Carolyn Quinn. Including The Few.
Francine Stock talks to Sam Mendes about his adaptation of Revolutionary Road. Repeated from Friday
Francine Stock talks to Penelope Cruz about working with Woody Allen in Vicky Christina Barcelona. Show more
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Something Understood
Writer Blake Morrison considers the physical and spiritual isolation of the runner with reference to fellow writers Haruki Murakami, Alan Sillitoe and Sharon Olds. Show more
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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
Post Soviet Death Rates - Prisoners' Partners
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Laurie Taylor discusses with Martin McKee and David Stuckler their controversial new report that claims mass privatisation led to large rises in mortality. Show more
The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Eynsford in Kent.
The latest shipping forecast.
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as BBC World Service
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.