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Bells on Sunday
St Mary’s Church in Andover, Hampshire
2 minutes
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Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Andover, Hampshire. Show more
From comedy writer to Ukrainian first lady, Adrian Goldberg profiles the life of Olena Zelenska. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Mark Tully asks why dignity should be so important to us. It is considered a human right, but is it always so noble, or can we use a false sense of dignity to undermine others? Show more
Campbell Tweed farms sheep on the hills above Larne in County Antrim. His farm will be familiar to Game of Thrones fans, as it has a sideline as a film location. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
The future for Christianity, Benin Bronzes, Otis Williams and Silent Night
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley. Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
The Vicar's Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Rev Dr Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with people experiencing homelessness. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
This listing contains language that some may find offensive.
As ever-increasing height becomes the norm, Will Self reflects on the downsides of the lofty life. Show more
Martin Hughes-Games tells the story of the flocks of waders which are drawn to the UK's estuaries. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Anita Anand.
Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields. Show more
Christmas plans are afoot in Ambridge, and Ben is trying to get back on track. Show more
Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief of British Vogue, 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
Tony Hawks, Marcus Brigstocke, Jo Brand and Graeme Garden are the panellists in this recording from Croydon’s Fairfield Halls, with Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Nutrition's Dark Matter: The New Science of Eating
29 minutes
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Scientist Professor Tim Spector explains the latest research into what, how and when we should be eating, from the power of polyphenols to the mysteries of our gut microbiomes. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Catholic composer Sir James MacMillan considers Richard Wagner's complex life and religious faith as a 19th Century composer living at a time of great upheaval. Show more
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer your questions from Banstead Downs. Show more
Jayde’s bringing her favourite dim sum dish to the table. Show more
Douglas Coupland's hit, comic 90s novel about a group of coders leaving Microsoft for the freedom of a Silicon Valley start-up. Fresh new dramatisation by Theo Toksvig-Stewart Show more
AJ Pearce answers listener questions about her novel Dear Mrs Bird, set in London in the 1940s. Show more
Vanessa Kisuule returns with a new series of The Poetry Detective, a radio show about the poems that go with us through life. Show more
Laura McInerney visits schools in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. How have the four education systems grown apart, and what can the nations learn from each other? Show more
Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
04/12/2022 Unions Condemn Zahawi
15 minutes
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Unions have condemned Tory Chair Nadhim Zahawi for saying Vladimir Putin wants strikes in the UK. And train companies have made an offer to the RMT ahead of planned walk outs.
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
The ramifications continue at Brookfield, and Kirsty lends a hand. Show more
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn
The Bully Father-in-Law Problem
29 minutes
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A woman bullied by her father-in-law, a grieving widow and an anxious midwifery student get help from Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn in the advice series. Show more
A man struggles to make sense of a shocking childhood tragedy in Barrowbeck, in the next in Andrew Michael Hurley's series of folk-horror stories. Show more
Andrea Calderwood is joined by the head of Radio 2, who responds to listener comments about Scott Mills' new afternoon show. And listeners react to the Today guest editor line-up. Show more
Last Word
Doddie Weir, Hebe de Bonafini, Irene Cara, Cornelia Schroeder
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on rugby player Doddie Weir, campaigner Hebe de Bonafini, singer Irene Cara and virologist Cornelia Schroeder. Show more
Money Box
Loot Boxes, Pension Compensation and Bank Closures
25 minutes
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An new report suggests children are put at risk by 'loot boxes' in video games. Show more
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
The Vicar's Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields
3 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
The Rev Dr Sam Wells, vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for the work of St Martin-in-the-Fields with people experiencing homelessness. Show more
Historian Camilla Schofield explores a century-long thread of communism in Britain. Show more
Leila Nathoo hosts political discussion with Conservative MP Kit Malthouse, Labour's Florence Eshalomi, independent peer Claire Fox and journalist Paul Waugh. Show more
Loose Ends
Sir Cliff Richard, George Takei, Charlie Brooks, Simon Frederick, Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
43 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Sir Cliff Richard, George Takei, Charlie Brooks and Simon Frederick for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Tully asks why dignity should be so important to us. It is considered a human right, but is it always so noble, or can we use a false sense of dignity to undermine others? Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Matthew Syed tells the story of a landmark sexual harassment case to discover how finding the right words can help us tackle big wrongs. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Mary’s Church in Andover, Hampshire
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 FMAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Andover, Hampshire. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
