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Bells on Sunday
The Minster Church of Kingston-upon-Hull in East Yorkshire.
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As the Conservative Party prepares to elect a new leader, will the former chancellor make the step up to become prime minister? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Mark Tully is intrigued by life in a seminary. Trainee Catholic priests must be involved themselves in the world of the congregation, but also need space for spiritual development. Show more
Anna Jones meets a fruit, vegetable and flower farmer in Herefordshire, who is hoping to teach and inspire a new generation of growers. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
The Pope in Canada, faith groups at the Commonwealth games, the theology of Stranger Things
44 minutes
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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley. Show more
Botanist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf Plant Your Future. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service making the start of the Commonwealth Games later this week in Birmingham with Birmingham Community Gospel Choir. Leader and Director of Music: Maxine Brooks. Show more
A Point of View
Climate Change and the Fall of Icarus
9 minutes
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Tom Shakespeare on a fraught decision over whether or not he should get on a plane in the middle of a climate emergency. Show more
Chris Packham presents the New Zealand bellbird. Show more
News with Paddy O'Connell, including travel chaos - is it because of Brexit? On the news review: Steve Richards, Inaya Folarin Iman and Kate Mosse.
Brad considers his future, and Natasha and Tom have family on their minds. Show more
Kate Moss, model, 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
Sandor Katz: Fermentation Journeys
27 minutes
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Dan Saladino talks with Sandor Katz about the diversity of fermentation around the world. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Fi Glover presents three new conversations between strangers about the joys of volunteering, the complexities of the modern football fandom and having kids versus not having kids. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
London Stadium: 2012 Olympics 10th anniversary
42 minutes
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Kathy Clugston and team are at the London Stadium. Show more
28ish Days Later
Day Twenty-One: In the Moonlight
14 minutes
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India travels to Folkestone to meet a group of women who bathe under the light of the full moon. In the cold sea, India explores the connection between natural cycles and the moon. Show more
The first of Terence Rattigan’s famous linked plays about repression and refuge in a run-down hotel. Starring Shaun Dooley, Naomi Frederick and Nathalie Armin. Show more
Open Book
Tess Gunty on The Rabbit Hutch; Jackie Kay on the writing of Jamaica Kincaid
28 minutes
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Johny Pitts talks to debut novelist Tess Gunty about The Rabbit Hutch and Jackie Kay discusses the writing of Jamaica Kincaid. Show more
Poet Maggie Sawkins, winner of the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry, explores the language, dialect and poetry of her native Portsmouth. Show more
The government says Rwanda, where it intends to send some people who arrive illegally in the UK, is 'one of the world's safest nations'. Victoria Uwonkunda assesses the evidence. Show more
As the Conservative Party prepares to elect a new leader, will the former chancellor make the step up to become prime minister? Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Six O'Clock News
24/07/2022 Port Disruption Continues
15 minutes
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Travellers and lorries have faced waits of up to 21 hours to reach the Eurotunnel in Kent
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio chosen by Neil Nunes.
There’s a new face at April Cottage, and Chelsea has the rug pulled from under her. Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a train journey and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers and reveals their lives and personal stories. Show more
As her satirical fiction serial continues, crime writer Denise Mina takes a dark look at the Renaissance and one of the compelling characters of the time.
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The BBC’s Environment Analyst Roger Harrabin says he is scared by what is happening to the climate and discusses how the BBC is covering it. Show more
Last Word
Tony Sirico (pictured), José Eduardo dos Santos, Ann Shulgin, Ivana Trump
28 minutes
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John Wilson on The Sopranos actor Tony Sirico, ex Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos, pioneering therapist Ann Shulgin and businesswoman and media personality Ivana Trump. Show more
Money Box
Food banks warn they are struggling to meet demand
29 minutes
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Food banks across the UK have faced an increase in demand since the start of the year, coupled with a decline in food donations Show more
Botanist, author and television presenter Frances Tophill makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf Plant Your Future. Show more
Economists predict that the UK could suffer a greater hit to living standards next year than any other major European country - so what is the cure? Show more
Ben Wright hosts political conversation with Conservative MP Chris Philp; former government special adviser, Salma Shah; Labour's Pat McFadden plus journalist Caroline Wheeler. Show more
Loose Ends
Ian McKellen, David Sedaris, Imelda May, Simon Munnery, The Heavy Heavy, Carwyn Ellis, Yasmeen Khan, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Yasmeen Khan are joined by Ian McKellen, David Sedaris, Imelda May and Simon Munnery for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Tully is intrigued by life in a seminary. Trainee Catholic priests must be involved themselves in the world of the congregation, but also need space for spiritual development. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Matthew Syed goes inside a wargame to explore the idea designed to save the world from nuclear war - deterrence. Show more
Bells on Sunday
The Minster Church of Kingston-upon-Hull in East Yorkshire.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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