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Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire. Show more

The award-winning author who has found herself at the heart of a social media firestorm this week for an online essay she wrote complaining the platforms have become too toxic. Show more

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Mark Tully and composer James MacMillan discuss the benefits of reaching out to new audiences with classical music. With music from the Scottish Symphony Orchestra tour of India. Show more

Brett Westwood examines our relationships with sharks; seen as deities in Pacific cultures and typecast as a fearsome, ruthless killer in Jaws, this ancient predator captivates us Show more

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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley. Show more

Actress Sunetra Sarker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sightsavers. Show more

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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

A service from Rugby School which explores the parallels between the experience of those in education during the Coronavirus pandemic and themes of exile and return in the bible. Show more

Zoe Strimpel questions what's at stake in the culture war. Show more

David Lindo the Urban Birder on a magical moment spotting a honey buzzard in central London. Show more

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

Brian attempts to keep the peace and Alistair raises concerns Show more

An extended episode of Tweet of the Day featuring three dove species with Samuel West, Kate Humble and Sir David Attenborough. Show more

Margaret Busby, publisher and editor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. Show more

Rory Sutherland looks at advertising's often harmful portrayal of women, and explores how the aspiration to show 'real beauty' can be reconciled with real profit. Show more

Radio 4's antidote to panel games comes to you from the Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House complete with a virtual audience drawn exclusively from the Midlands. Show more

From Mumbai childhood to pioneering London chef: Mr Todiwala's Life Through Food. A story involving the legendary dish Bombay Duck and an important connection with Freddie Mercury. 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 to build a unique picture of our lives today. Presented by Fi Glover. In partnership with the British Library. Show more

Kathy Clugston hosts the horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more

Why are we so susceptible to signs of commitment? Rory Sutherland looks at how so-called ‘discretionary behaviours’ are a weapon of choice for businessses Show more

DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire and sexual awakening dramatised by Linda Marshall Griffiths. Show more

Elizabeth Day speaks to Damon Galgut about his new novel, The Promise, a multi-generational, multi-voice story that follows one family through forty years of South African history. Show more

The Young People's Laureate for London picks out poems from listeners' requests with Roger McGough. Show more

An investigation into the way some contracts were awarded at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Were some firms given preferential treatment - and why? Show more

The award-winning author who has found herself at the heart of a social media firestorm this week for an online essay she wrote complaining the platforms have become too toxic. Show more

The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.

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The new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, has said ending the pandemic will be his top priority and he wants a "return to normal" as soon as possible.

Chris Hawkins chooses the best of BBC audio this week. Show more

One of five stories by rising UK writers originally commissioned in 2016. In 'Lay Not Thine Hand Upon The Lad' by Ned Beauman, father and son share a culling job. Show more

Bill Bailey stars as a stressed-out businessman whose life is unexpectedly turned upside down by someone he hasn’t seen for 45 years. Show more

The next in a brilliantly funny short story series by the acclaimed author of Love After Love. Today: young teacher wrestles with her dating apps in her search for Miss Right... Show more

Should we worry about the Delta variant? Plus how much do blue tits eat? Show more

Matthew Bannister on Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda, writer Janet Malcolm, campaigner Penny Kemp, producer Bob Swash. Show more

Should the government force banks to guarantee everyone has access to cash? Despite the rise of digital payments, millions of people still rely on it. Show more

Actress Sunetra Sarker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sightsavers. Show more

What is the future of Unionism in Northern Ireland? Chris Bowlby reports on a debate with major implications for the UK as a whole. Show more

Carolyn Quinn is joined by Conservative MP Claire Coutinho, Shadow Cabinet minister Jonathan Reynolds, the Daily Mail political editor Jason Groves and broadcaster Carole Walker. Show more

Francine Stock delves into the archives to hear what was it like working behind the Iron Curtain, when every dot and comma of a script had to be passed by the censor. Show more

Mark Tully and composer James MacMillan discuss the benefits of reaching out to new audiences with classical music. With music from the Scottish Symphony Orchestra tour of India. Show more

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Matthew Syed uncovers an uncomfortable truth about himself - he’s unoriginal. But do we have to be so doom and gloom about it? And is there a way of rekindling our originality? Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary’s, Bitton in Gloucestershire. Show more

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