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The bells of All Saints Church, Maidstone, Kent.
Director of Christian Aid Loretta Minghella considers the abandonment of self and the need to face who we truly are. Show more
The latest national and international news.
The poet John Agard considers the way darkness is represented in fairy tales, mythology and religions. Show more
With the world needing more food than ever before, Caz Graham looks at how Edinburgh's Roslin Institute is working to improve resistance to disease among farm animals. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton. Show more
Jane Garvey presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Comic Relief. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Fifth in a series for Lent, from St Anne's Church, Dungannon, with preacher the Most Rev Dr Richard Clarke, Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh. Led by the Rev Andrew Forster. Show more
Lisa Jardine reflects on comets and the lessons to be learned from early astronomers. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme, presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Alice faces an anxious wait, and Tom hears some home truths. Show more
For a quarter of a century her Corrie character set the standard for brassy blondes. But nothing on-screen compares to her real life. Kirsty Young talks to actress Julie Goodyear. Show more
Sheila Dillon looks at how our sense of taste develops throughout our lifetimes, and what happens when we lose it, through old age, illness or injury. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.
The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer, is a political song like no other. From March 2013. Show more
The GQT team visit Alexandra Palace in North London, with Eric Robson in the chair. On the panel are Matthew Wilson, Christine Walkden and Bunny Guinness. Show more
In 1991 Giandomenico Picco, a United Nations envoy, went to Beirut to try to free Western hostages. To talk to the kidnappers face to face, he had to allow himself to be abducted. Show more
After she was betrayed by William, Esther is determined to make her way and support her baby. Starring Lyndsey Marshal. Show more
Kate Atkinson talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new book Life After Life, we discuss classic and modern Western novels and betting on literary prizes. Show more
Are the middle years tough for poets? Paul Farley listens to new poems on the subject. With Paul Muldoon, Kathleen Jamie and Hugo Williams. Show more
As French troops continue fighting in Mali, jihadist groups warn of terror attacks against France and its supporters. Jenny Cuffe examines the threat both in France and the UK. Show more
Chris Bowlby profiles the British-educated Chinese property billionaire Zhang Xin, one of the most powerful women in business. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The best of BBC Radio, chosen by Sheila McClennon. Show more
Pip turns over a new leaf, and Darrell does his best. Show more
Alex and his band explore the theme of destiny with music and the help of comedian Nick Mohammed. From March 2013. Show more
By Kerry Hood. Peta has just lost her mother, but is about to find a neighbour. Read by Rosie Cavaliero. Show more
Why was a classic Elvis Costello track censored? And is broadcasting the star-studded drama Neverwhere on digital-only station Radio 4 Extra short-changing analogue listeners? Show more
Last Word
A Swedish princess, a Khmer Rouge leader, a sports commentator, an HIV/Aids counsellor, and a blues-rock guitarist
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Matthew Bannister on Khmer Rouge leader Ieng Sary, Princess Lilian of Sweden, commentator Tony Gubba, London Lighthouse co-founder John Shine, and blues-rock guitarist Alvin Lee. Show more
Jane Garvey presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Comic Relief. Show more
As more and more people look forward to ever longer life, Chris Bowlby examines what it is like to grow old in Britain, and what we can learn from other countries. 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.
Steve Richards of the Independent on Sunday analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories. Show more
The Film Programme
The Spirit of '45; difficult second films; Shell
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Francine Stock discusses Ken Loach's archive documentary The Spirit of '45 and the challenges of making a second film after a successful debut with Eran Creevy, director of Shifty. Show more
The poet John Agard considers the way darkness is represented in fairy tales, mythology and religions. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. Followed by Weather.
Thinking Allowed
Guatemalan cemetery; Art auctions
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
New research on how society works. Art auctions - Laurie Taylor explores the dynamics leading to the strike of a hammer. Plus a portrait of a Guatemalan cemetery with no more room. Show more
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