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He calls himself an 'agent provocateur' and says that it’s better to be infamous than never be famous at all. Mark Coles profiles flamboyant political strategist Roger Stone. Show more

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The poet John Agard considers the way darkness is represented in fairy tales, mythology and religions. Show more

It's mustering season at Olga Downs cattle station in Northern Queensland. Anna Jones explores farm life in the Australian outback. Show more

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Emily Buchanan looks at the dire financial situation for London churches and students say what is really like being at university under the government's Prevent strategy. Show more

Comedian and actor Adrian Edmondson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity CHICKS. Show more

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A service celebrating the Catholic Church's 'Year of the Word' and the importance of scripture from the Diocese of Leeds. Show more

Will Self discusses how the pandemic has affected our views of legacy - what's worth passing on to future generations... and what isn't. Show more

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the corn bunting. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

David turns detective and Harrison bares his soul Show more

An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the great northern diver, with Chris Packham, Jane Smith and Frank Gardener. Show more

Annie Nightingale, broadcaster and DJ, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would want to take to if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

Janet Ellis explores the role of the dot in early punctuation and Harold Pinter's love of the pause and listens to the music of the dots. Show more

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David Mitchell gets Henning Wehn, Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee and Neil Delamere to lie with some truths. From July 2020. Show more

We instinctively know that what you eat can boost your mood, but now the science is showing the true extent to which diet impacts depression and anxiety. Show more

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Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.

Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today and preserve it for future generations. Show more

Peter Gibbs hosts the gardening panel show. Show more

Radio 3 presents a radiophonic art exhibition, as 30 of the world’s most creative minds choose their favourite work from the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Ep 11 Roxanne Gay Show more

Janet Suzman introduces this dramatisation of Levi's element-themed stories, starring Henry Goodman, dramatised by Graham White. Primo is confronted by a figure from his past. Show more

Elizabeth Day talks to Eley Williams about her new novel, The Liar's Dictionary. It's a playful, funny book about lexicography and language. Show more

Poet and editor Jordan Smith follows the work of Japanese poets who are embedding poetry into the city of Tokyo. Show more

How does an abused teenager get a criminal record while her abusers walk free? The untold story of the Rochdale grooming scandal and how one young woman has been denied justice. Show more

Henry Goodman stars in a dramatisation of Levi's stories about the elements, introduced by Janet Suzman, dramatised by Graham White. The fantastical life of a single atom of carbon Show more

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He accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses and says Russia could become 'pariah'. Beijing threatens to retaliate if Britain imposes sanctions against Chinese officials.

The best of BBC Radio this week with Peter Curran. Show more

The TV quiz finally stumps Thomas, so he phones a friend in the hopes of a correct answer. Stars Anand Tiwari. Show more

The crew's safety course sparks trouble for Douglas's inner dog and Martin's inner ear. Stars Stephanie Cole. From July 2009. Show more

The Recipe For Love by Agnieszka Dale. A man called Spice is becoming bored with his life - until a chance encounter changes everything. Show more

What’s the point of the Proms without Promenaders? The Controller of Radio 3 Alan Davey explains. And Test Match Special Producer Adam Mountford reveals who gives him trouble. Show more

Matthew Bannister on footballer Jack Charlton, activist Zindzi Mandela, writer Charles Webb, violinist Ida Haendel. Show more

Need for debt advice estimated to increase by 60% over next 18 months, alternative places for savings when interest rates are at all time lows and email charges. Show more

Comedian and actor Adrian Edmondson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity CHICKS. Show more

How to think radically about the environment without being an eco-fascist. Show more

Vicki Young hosts topical discussion with Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood, Labour's Dan Jarvis, the tech entrepreneur and peer Martha Lane-Fox, plus Mirror journalist Pippa Crerar. Show more

Christopher Nolan on Memento. Show more

The poet John Agard considers the way darkness is represented in fairy tales, mythology and religions. Show more

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Strategic ignorance and knowledge resistance: Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which we refuse insights from others. Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Michael in Southampton Show more

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