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Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval three-spired Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire. Show more

An in-depth look at the life and career of the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner MP, on a week in which she weathered a political storm. Show more

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Mark Tully asks if we need God when seeking a spiritual approach to life, or whether the concept of a deity can sometimes get in the way. Show more

Caz Graham is at a livestock market in Cumbria for the sale of 120 of Britain’s biggest and best pedigree beef bulls. Show more

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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton. Show more

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Refugee Action. Show more

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The Rt Rev Jan McFarlane reflects on the Ascension of Christ in live worship from Lichfield Cathedral with the cathedral choir singing Ascensiontide hymns and anthems. Show more

As New York emerges from the worst of the pandemic, Adam Gopnik ponders the absence of joy...or even relief. Show more

David Attenborough presents the nightingale. (Part 1 of 2) Show more

News with Paddy O'Connell, including preparations for easing lockdown and what's happening in the Middle East. Dame Esther Rantzen and Isabel Hardman review the news coverage. Show more

Susan attempts to pick up the pieces and Fallon wants tongues to stop wagging. Show more

An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the whitethroat with Kate Humble, Tony Juniper, and Jane Smith. Show more

Brian Greene, physicist, writer and broadcaster, 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

Why mastering a one leg stance will set you on your way to stronger balance and could be the key to a longer and more proactive life. Show more

Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with zoologist Lucy Cooke, fungi curator Lee Davies and actress Sally Phillips. From 2021. Show more

Leyla Kazim investigates the history, science and culture around MSG Show more

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Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.

Capturing the nation in conversation, in partnership with the British Library, to build a unique picture of our lives today. Presented by Fi Glover. Show more

Peter Gibbs and the team are at the Oxford Botanic Garden. Show more

Rory Sutherland pokes a stick at received wisdom. In today’s episode, he explores whether we would be better off selecting our MPs at random from the general public. Show more

Adapted by Anita Sullivan. A star-crossed love story across class boundaries: two infinitesimal lives set against the background of the stellar universe. Show more

Johny Pitts talks to poet Hollie McNish about her new book Slug and other things I've been told to hate, a collection of her taboo-busting poetry and prose. Show more

Writer and comedian Carys Eleri reignites a centuries old creative beef, exploring the hilarious, erotic and whip-smart poetry of Gwerful Mechain. Show more

Thousands of the poorest people in the Philippines are being recruited as directors of British Companies. And why that’s costing us all millions of pounds in unpaid taxes. Show more

An in-depth look at the life and career of the deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner MP, on a week in which she weathered a political storm. Show more

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The latest weather reports and forecast

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Elizabeth Alker chooses the best of BBC Radio this week. Show more

Rhett returns home after World War Two, where the unusual cookie jar continues to exert its influence. Read by Colin Stinton. Show more

Stephen Mangan asks his guest Marian Keyes to reveal three guilty secrets inside his virtual confessional box. From 2021. Show more

In this five-part series specially written for Radio 4, Mary Paulson-Ellis tells the story of a life in five objects. Read by Alexandra Mathie. Show more

Listeners raise their concerns about cuts to BBC radio drama and ask if it's still a priority for Radio 4. Show more

Matthew Bannister on actor Olympia Dukakis, editor Eric McGraw and poet Anthony Thwaite. Show more

Difficulties claiming Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefit. Why pension sharing in divorce is often forgotten. More Prudential woes and people receiving no state pension. Show more

Comedian and author Shappi Khorsandi, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Refugee Action. Show more

Women bound by activism and poetry between generations. Josie Long with documentaries about familial connections. From 2019. Show more

Carolyn Quinn talks politics with Skills Minister Gillian Keegan, Labour's Emma Lewell-Buck, Henri Murison from the Northern Powerhouse Partnership and FT journalist George Parker Show more

As cinemas are set to re-open on 17 May, Antonia Quirke visits The Uckfield Picture House, which has been run by the same family for over six decades. Show more

Mark Tully asks if we need God when seeking a spiritual approach to life, or whether the concept of a deity can sometimes get in the way. Show more

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Blackface and minstrelsy - Laurie Taylor explores a troubled history. Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval three-spired Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

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