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Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire. Show more
Timandra Harkness tells the story of the the US Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in America. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved and talks to Julie Nicholson whose daughter Jenny was killed in the London bombings on 7th July 2005. Show more
Jimmy Doherty rose to fame through the TV series Jimmy's Farm. He shows Anna Louise Claydon round his farm and wildlife park in Suffolk. Show more
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Sunday
Hajj Pilgrimage Bookings Chaos, Racial Justice in the Church of England, Wedding Fees
44 minutes
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The Archbishops' Commission on Racial Justice in the Church of England, chaos for Hajj pilgrims, and a new translation of Rumi. Show more
Journalist and broadcaster Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust. Show more
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Father Brian D’Arcy considers what changes the Church might make in a post pandemic situation Show more
Zoe Strimpel makes the case for more billionaires - the richer the better. Show more
Bill Oddie presents the woodlark. Show more
News with Paddy O'Connell with discussion of MPs' behaviour. This programme has been edited since broadcast.
Things aren’t going Ben’s way, and Adil gets a very warm welcome. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Adele, singer and songwriter
35 minutes
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Adele, singer and songwriter, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
The Food Programme
Bread: Why should we care more about it?
29 minutes
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Sheila Dillon finds out why some people believe we should all be opting to eat 'better' bread. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Four conversations between strangers about taking strike action, loneliness, Long Covid kids and home schooling, and the joy of being ten-year-old boys. Presented by Fi Glover. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Estate: Postbag Edition
42 minutes
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Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
Past Forward: A Century of Sound
Life on the Canals
14 minutes
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Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive about the last working canal boatmen in the 1960s, and speaks to Julian Dutton about the new era of life on Britain's waterways. Show more
Louise's seductive and destructive path weaves ever closer to the North men, exciting particular tensions between father and son. Show more
John Preston talks to a group of readers about his novel The Dig. Show more
Percy Shelley, Reformer and Radical
The Original Dub Poet
28 minutes
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On the bicentenary of Percy Shelley's death in 1822, Benjamin Zephaniah brings us his very personal take on Percy Shelley's work. Show more
File on 4
Children’s Homes: Profits Before Care?
37 minutes
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Following on from last month’s children’s social care review, Tom Wall investigates the care standards provided by companies who make big profits out of children’s homes. Show more
Timandra Harkness tells the story of the the US Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in America. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
03/07/2022 Minister says PM unaware of specific Chris Pincher groping claims
15 minutes
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Therese Coffey insists the ex-Tory MP was vetted before being appointed deputy chief whip
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
Pat gets a surprise, and what’s the score with Jim? Show more
Award-winning comedian, producer, broadcaster and occasional Buckethead Jon Harvey presents a stand-up special about how watching sport helped him overcome grief. Show more
The next story in a powerful new story series from acclaimed writer Sarah Moss, set on one hospital ward over a long weekend. Today: a female patient's situation turns Kafkaesque. Show more
More or Less
Covid climb, childcare costs and why can't the French count properly?
28 minutes
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How accurately are official figures picking up the new covid wave? Show more
Last Word
Dame Deborah James (pictured), Yves Coppens, Revel Guest OBE, Samuel Bhima
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on cancer campaigner Dame Deborah James, palaeontologist Yves Coppens, film producer Revel Guest OBE and doctor Samuel Bhima. Show more
Money Box
What do National Insurance changes mean for you?
25 minutes
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From 6 July, the amount people can earn before they start paying National Insurance will be raised. Show more
Journalist and broadcaster Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust. Show more
Some countries have legalised cannabis, often with the hope of kick-starting a lucrative new industry. But just how profitable has it been and has it really helped to reduce crime? Show more
Carolyn Quinn's guests are Conservative backbencher Andrew Bowie, Shadow Cabinet Minister Preet Gill, international affairs expert Leslie Vinjamuri and journalist Jason Groves. Show more
Loose Ends
Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Joy Gregory, Jon Holmes, Vieux Farka Touré, Anna Phoebe, Annie MacManus, Clive Anderson
37 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Annie MacManus are joined by Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Jon Holmes and Joy Gregory for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved and talks to Julie Nicholson whose daughter Jenny was killed in the London bombings on 7th July 2005. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio, using stories of the week as his launch-pad, along with requests and challenges from listeners. Show more
Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire. Show more
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