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The bells of St Olave's Church, City of London. Show more
With the pressure on for victory at the Olympics, comedian Leisa Rea ponders the benefits of losing. Show more
The latest national and international news.
In a programme for St. Swithun's Day, traditionally associated with predicting the weather, Mark Tully examines the emotional impact of rain. Show more
Sarah Swadling is in Dorset to find out how two young farmers have found a way to get into dairy farming without all the costs involved. Show more
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Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by William Crawley. Show more
Michael Morpurgo presents an appeal on behalf of Storybook Dads. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Mozart's 'Sparrow' Mass sung by the Buxton Madrigal Singers in St John's Church, Buxton. The celebrant is the Rev John Hudghton and the sermon is given by the Bishop of Repton. Show more
John Gray reflects on the nature of violence which he sees as an inevitable part of the human condition, doubting the ability of reason to tame our warring impulses. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Roy is up in arms. Meanwhile the campaign of terror escalates further. Show more
Actor, writer and director Simon McBurney is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more
The Food Programme
The Extraordinary Food Story of Martha Payne
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Nine-year-old blogger Martha Payne (aka 'Veg') explains how she triggered a worldwide debate on school food. Show more
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The latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
John Tusa presents memories and archive about the BBC World Service in Bush House, to mark its move from the site in the Strand, London, where it has been based for over 70 years. Show more
Eric Robson and team meet gardeners from North Yorkshire. Bob Flowerdew, Christine Walkden and Matthew Biggs form the panel. Pippa Greenwood reports on human allergies to plants. Show more
In 1961 Alfredo Duran was one of several hundred Cuban exiles who invaded their homeland in an attempt to topple Fidel Castro. Show more
4 Extra Debut. California in the summer of '63. Despite having the world at his feet, Benjamin is anxious. Stars Danny Mahoney and Sian Thomas. Show more
Open Book
Ben Fountain on his satirical Iraq war novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
28 minutes
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With Mariella Frostrup. Ben Fountain discusses his satirical Iraq war novel Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, and author Siri Hustvedt talks about her new collection of essays. Show more
Poet Simon Armitage takes listeners on a journey round the Stanza Stones, new poems on the theme of water that have been carved into rocks along a stretch of Pennine moorland. Show more
On the eve of the Olympics, Chris Bucker investigates the extent of sexual abuse of athletes across sport and asks if enough is being done to tackle the problem. Show more
Poets W N Herbert and Clare Pollard respond to this week's news story about the residents of a London tower block, who lost their High Court battle to prevent missiles being stationed on their roof. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
James Walton makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more
Emma goes out on a limb. Meanwhile tensions are in evidence at Home Farm. Show more
James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Alex Clark and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From February 2012. Show more
By Aminatta Forna. A man does his best to cook for a child after a terrible loss. Read by Hugh Quarshie. Show more
How much damage did messing with Libor really do to the financial system? Plus, investigating the claim made by a leading charity that a million British children are 'starving'. Show more
Last Word
Ernest Borgnine, Elinor Ostrom, Jeff Keen, Andy Hamilton and Lol Coxhill
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on film and TV actor Ernest Borgnine, political scientist Elinor Ostrom, artist and film-maker Jeff Keen and jazz saxophonist Andy Hamilton. Show more
The UK tourist industry says it is losing millions of pounds in revenue because the lengthy and onerous visa system is putting off high-spending visitors. John Waite investigates. Show more
Michael Morpurgo presents an appeal on behalf of Storybook Dads. Show more
The power struggle for seats on China's politburo is about more than personal rivalry. Mukul Devichand visits the People's Republic to investigate the battle of ideas. Show more
Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster with MPs, experts and commentators. Discussion of the issues politicians are grappling with in the corridors of power.
George Parker of the Financial Times analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories in Westminster and beyond.
Francine Stock talks to Steven Soderbergh about his latest film, Magic Mike, starring Matthew McConaughey as a male stripper in Miami, and why he's quitting the film business. Show more
In a programme for St. Swithun's Day, traditionally associated with predicting the weather, Mark Tully examines the emotional impact of rain. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which human beings have resisted the idea of mortality, with the philosopher John Gray and the cultural historian Marina Warner. Show more
The bells of St Olave's Church, City of London. Show more
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