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Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey. Show more
The legendary make-up artist has just become the first in her industry to be made a dame. Supermodels, colleagues and friends tell Becky Milligan why she's had such a huge impact. Show more
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In these 'make do and mend' times, the interest in crafts and doing-it-yourself appears to be growing. Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand. Show more
Charlotte Smith meets Sinead Fenton and Adam Smith who took up four and half acres of Sussex farmland at the beginning of lockdown to fulfill their growing ambition. Show more
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Sunday
President Trump, white supremacy and Christianity; Children of Catholic Priests; Christmas lights stay on
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Following the attack on the US Capitol by supporters of President Trump, Edward Stourton examines why Christian flags and symbols were on display during the riots. Show more
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways. Show more
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Martin Palmer explores how faith can partner with conservation movements in protecting what Pope Francis calls 'Our Common Home'. Show more
In the aftermath of events in Washington this week, Adam Gopnik reflects on the unimaginable fragility of democratic states. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents an Antarctic specialist, the delicate-looking snow petrel. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Justin has questions to answer, and Kirsty reveals the truth Show more
The carrion crow and near relative the hooded crow feature in this extended Tweet of the Day with sound recordist Chris Watson, photographer John McPherson and writer Amy Liptrot. Show more
Desert Island Discs
David Olusoga, historian and broadcaster
35 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Charisma: Pinning Down the Butterfly
The Nelson Effect
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The charisma of humility and service in Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. Francine Stock investigates charisma. From 2015. Show more
A final lockdown recording of the ‘antidote to panel games’ featuring Tony Hawks, Pippa Evans, Harry Hill, Sandi Toksvig, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
Jaega Wise explores beer, business and controversy with craft beer giants, BrewDog Show more
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Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
After 25 years of professional arts curating, Gaylene Gould finds herself largely unmoved by visual art. Can she reawaken the physical feelings that first drew her to culture? Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Growing Greens and Buzzing Bees
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
Peter White explores ideas of beauty and deformity, which had a real impact on the lives of people with disabilities. From May 2013. Show more
Daniel Weyman stars as David Bowie in this comic drama by Sean Grundy. Bowie leaves LA to escape the drug scene but Iggy Pop goes with him to Berlin, to make music and be 'normal'. Show more
Open Book
Bryan Washington, Natalie Haynes, Trauma in fiction with Rebecca Watson and Peter Ho Davies
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
Chris Power talks to Bryan Washington about his highly anticipated debut novel, Memorial. Plus Rebecca Watson and Peter Ho Davies discuss writing about trauma in different forms. Show more
Roger McGough's guest this week is Perthshire-born poet Kenneth Steven. Show more
At this pivotal moment, four key protagonists in the event that became known as Brexit reflect on the long-term consequences of our momentous decision to leave the European Union. Show more
The legendary make-up artist has just become the first in her industry to be made a dame. Supermodels, colleagues and friends tell Becky Milligan why she's had such a huge impact. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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Six O'Clock News
10/01/2021 Government says flexing of Covid-19 rules "could be fatal"
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for over a year
The health secretary has not ruled out tightening current lockdown measures in England
Salma El-Wardany chooses the best of BBC Radio this week Show more
Nozibele Qamngana-Mayaba makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ubuntu Pathways. Show more
Cynan Jones' gripping new series set in the near future. Water is commodified and the Water Train that feeds the city is increasingly at risk of sabotage. Today; the new ice dock. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Egg-sistential Crisis
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 FM
Available for years
A special stand-up show from the Welsh comedienne all about millennials and why they have stopped procreating. From 2021. Show more
Newly divorced mother of three Lois worries that granny’s caravan is no longer an ideal holiday destination for her growing kids. Written by Jan Carson. Show more
Leading figures from music, literature, philosophy, technology and comedy talk about the impact of Bowie on their lives and how he always managed to be ahead of the curve. Show more
Carolyn Quinn discusses coronavirus and more with former minister Steve Brine, senior Labour MP Meg Hillier, the Lib Dems' Layla Moran, plus political journalist Torcuil Crichton. Show more
Legendary actress Ellen Burstyn talks about Pieces Of A Woman, the film that might make her the oldest person to be nominated for an Academy Award in the history of the Oscars. Show more
In these 'make do and mend' times, the interest in crafts and doing-it-yourself appears to be growing. Samira Ahmed reflects on the power and pleasure of making things by hand. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Michael Rosen is back. In the first in a new series, he meets actress and campaigner Samantha Renke and asks her how we talk about disability. Show more
Bells on Sunday comes from Guildford Cathedral in Surrey. Show more
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