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Bells on Sunday comes from Exeter Cathedral in Devon. Show more
In 1992, Aqeela Sherrills helped negotiate a truce between the two main gangs in Los Angeles, the Bloods and the Crips. Show more
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Mark Tully celebrates cricket as a symbol of an ideal society, with historian Ramanchandra Guha. Show more
Richard Baynes meets the man bringing Highland cattle and environmentally friendly agriculture back to the remote Scottish island of Ulva. Show more
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Sunday
Liverpool shooting; Great cathedrals; Russian Jews
44 minutes
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Liverpool shooting; great cathedrals; Boys' Brigade; Russian Jews. Show more
Horticulturist and broadcaster Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Soil Association. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service from All Saints Notting Hill to celebrate the carnival. Led by Fr Philip Corbett with reflections from those to whom the Notting Hill Carnival is important. Show more
Will Self on why we must stop pretending that everyone can be a success. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents the red-crowned crane from Japan and Asia. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Is a memorable village fete written in the stars? And time for Ruairi to face reality? Show more
Kirsty Wark reunites chess masters and computer scientists who tested the limits of human and artificial intelligence by taking on the world’s greatest chess player. Show more
The Food Programme
Cost of Living Crisis: The Food Factor
29 minutes
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Food price inflation currently stands at 12 per cent, but as Dan Saladino finds out from retailers and analysts, that figure is expected to increase by the time winter arrives. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Conversations about sickle cell disease, going on pilgrimage and being a woman in a male-dominated sport, and a catch-up with a couple recorded ten years ago. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Milton Keynes to answer your horticultural queries. Show more
Robotics engineer Mark Rosheim on how he pieced together Da Vinci’s drawings to build working models. And the Bristol Robotics Laboratory inspired by Leonardo’s ideas. Show more
Concluding second part of Emmett Grogan’s wildly entertaining account of the American hippie movement. Adapted by Jonathan Myerson. Show more
Open Book
Alex Clark on novels - past, present and future - about summer and change
28 minutes
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Alex Clark and guests discuss why summer is so often the season favoured by novelists and wonder how global warming is changing the summer book. Show more
A six-book poem on philosophy and physics? Sounds a bit dry? Lucretius's contemporaries and poetic descendants raved about it, even Cicero, who is mean about everyone. Show more
The direct sales sector has evolved in the social media age, with promises of big money and being your own boss. But are some firms selling a dream that doesn't live up to reality? Show more
In 1992, Aqeela Sherrills helped negotiate a truce between the two main gangs in Los Angeles, the Bloods and the Crips. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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Six O'Clock News
28/08/2022 Pakistan flood appeal
15 minutes
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Pakistan says floods which have hit millions are the result of "a climate catastrophe".
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
Is Alistair up for a birthday bash? Jill has wise words for Beth. Show more
Ed's annual health check sparks some inspiration for his ‘Your Motorhome’ column. Stars Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more
By Tiffany Murray. Hulda takes temporary charge of Atiyah, a refugee child. Atiyah doesn’t speak, but she has a gift for communicating with birds. Starring Rachael Stirling. Show more
The BBC China correspondent explains how he covers the vast country, and listeners quiz Roger Bolton on his 23 years with Feedback as he presents the programme for the last time. Show more
Last Word
Margaret Keane, Keith Smith, Mario Fiorentini, Brenda Fisher
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on artist Margaret Keane, entrepreneur Keith Smith, partisan Mario Fiorentini and swimmer Brenda Fisher. Show more
Worried about your energy bills spiralling out of control? Money Box is here to help. Show more
Horticulturist and broadcaster Monty Don makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Soil Association. Show more
Anita explores the Polynesian princess who changed how Disney does princesses, with comedian Russell Kane and animation historian Prof Charles Solomon. Show more
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Loose Ends
Judy Collins, Tom Kerridge, Will Hodgkinson, Clare Grogan, Fyfe & Iskra Strings, LOTOS, JP Devlin, Anneka Rice
37 minutes
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Anneka Rice and JP Devlin are joined by Judy Collins, Tom Kerridge, Clare Crogan and Will Hodgkinson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Tully celebrates cricket as a symbol of an ideal society, with historian Ramanchandra Guha. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
What drives people to reunite with long lost friends? Why do we make friends in the first place? Matthew Syed explores the psychology and life-long influence friends have on us. Show more
Bells on Sunday comes from Exeter Cathedral in Devon. Show more
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