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Church bells from York Minster. Show more
As violent protests continue on the streets of Iran, Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani. Show more
The latest national and international news.
In the week many celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Christ, Mark Tully considers the power of initiation rites and asks what use they can be as we move into a new year. Show more
Brett Westwood relives programmes from the archives. In this episode from 2005, Sarah Pitt heads into a wintry Peak District with Derek Yaldon in search of mountain hares. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
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Sunday
Britain's youngest railway chaplain, President Putin's Christmas, Getting to the Church on Time.
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Britain's youngest railway chaplain, president Putin's Christmas, new research into spiritual abuse and getting to the church on time. Show more
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A meditation for Epiphany from Holy Name Church, Manchester, led by Father Brendan Callaghan. The preacher is Father William Pearsall. With the Kantos Chamber Choir. Show more
Howard Jacobson on why we need to preserve Bohemia. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Doug Allan on the Emperor Penguin
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Wildlife cameraman Doug Allan recalls hearing an emperor penguin chick for the first time. Show more
Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Noluthando uses her initiative, and Pip prepares for a big night.
Kirsty Young interviews satirist and writer Charlie Brooker. Show more
Paul Merton interviews Nicholas Parsons about his life and work - and his 50 years at the helm of the world's longest running panel show. Show more
Sheila Dillon explores the history, and current fashionability, of porridge. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
Global news and analysis.
Hardeep Singh Kohli takes to the road once more to make some of his favourite recipes in return for unusual and unexpected stories from across the UK. Show more
Horticultural panel show. Eric Robson visits gardeners in Essex. Bob Flowerdew, Christine Walkden and Matt Biggs answer their questions. Show more
Fi Glover introduces conversations between a father and son, a mother and daughter, and between two friends, all of which bring past problems out into the open. Show more
As the Cuckoos' extraordinary powers grow, so fears grow for their and the safety of others. Michaela is increasingly at loggerheads with her father over how to deal with them. Show more
James Naughtie and a group of readers talk to novelist and travel writer Colin Thubron about his book In Siberia, which charts a trip to Russia in the late 90s. Show more
The poet Edward Thomas died at the Battle of Arras in April 1917. Matthew Hollis follows a journey he made in 1913 from London into south west England and towards poetry. Show more
Documentary. How do young Germans see a future when Angela Merkel is no longer chancellor? Anne McElvoy of the Economist and German vlogger and millennial Tilo Jung find out. Show more
As violent protests continue on the streets of Iran, Mark Coles looks at the life and career of President Hassan Rouhani. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
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The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet as she seeks to revamp her agenda for the year ahead.
Broadcasters choose their BBC Radio highlights.
Ruth has a difficult question to raise, and Roy takes umbrage. Show more
Andy has come to his uncle's seaside home in search of a stress-free life. Stars Philip Jackson and Alison Steadman. From 2016. Show more
The story of a disappearance. Bertie Carvel concludes Jon McGregor's gripping story series. Becky's father looks back to the morning before his daughter went missing. Show more
News and features from the world of books, presented by Mariella Frostrup. David Walliams talks about his life as a children's writer. Show more
Last Word
Maureen Baker, Richard Cousins, Bronwen Lady Astor Chatelaine of Cliveden, Meic Povey, Rick Hall
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Matthew Bannister on designer Maureen Baker, businessman Richard Cousins, model Lady Astor, writer Meic Povey, producer Rick Hall. Show more
From the end of next week, consumers will no longer be charged to use a credit card. But we're already hearing of credit cards as a way to pay being withdrawn. Show more
Actress Adjoa Andoh makes an appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK. Show more
Oil and gas are the backbone of Russia's economy and swings in energy prices can push the country from boom to bust. So how successfully is Russia diversifying into new areas? Show more
Carolyn Quinn is joined by three MPs elected in 2017 - Labour's Darren Jones, Conservative Bim Afolami and Liberal Democrat Layla Moran, plus New Statesman writer Anoosh Chakelian. Show more
In the week many celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of Christ, Mark Tully considers the power of initiation rites and asks what use they can be as we move into a new year. Show more
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Thinking Allowed
The Housing Crisis, Squatting in Amsterdam
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Given the current housing crisis, Laurie Taylor asks how our homes came to be seen as sites of investment rather than as places of shelter. Also, squatting in Amsterdam. Show more
Church bells from York Minster. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
