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Bells on Sunday, comes from the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire Show more

We explore the life of one of Europe’s most enduring politicians, from resistance in Communist-era Poland, to becoming prime minister of Poland, and then one of the EU’s top jobs. Show more

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Many religions have gods that are symbolised by fire, and religious or secular metaphors of flame are many and diverse. Mark Tully discusses the spiritual power of fire and flame. Show more

Charlotte Smith and Lucy Speed are judging the Farming for the Future category of the BBC Food and Farming Awards. In this programme, they visit the last of their three finalists. Show more

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Sunday explores the latest on the conflict in the Middle East and its repercussions in the UK for Jewish and Muslim communities. Show more

Beneficiary Andy Emmott makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Theodora Children's Charity Show more

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Bishop Paul Butler introduces the UK's new Faith Museum at Auckland Castle in the historic home of the Prince Bishops of Durham, bringing tourism and spiritual renewal to the area. Show more

Alex Massie argues that deer stalking in the Scottish Highlands provides 'a piercing sense of mental clarity'. Show more

Slow down the song of the veery thrush and what have you got? For David Rothenberg in this Tweet of the Day, it is compressed tiny bits of music that humans can really relate to. Show more

News with Paddy O'Connell, including Israel as the families of hostages speak out. On the news review: Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud and political journalists Kate Ferguson and Aletha Adu. Show more

There’s chaos at Grey Gables, and one resident makes a shocking discovery. Show more

Patrick Grant, designer and broadcaster, 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

Paul Sinha returns to Manchester for a simian-themed round of his Perfect Pub Quiz. Show more

GP Dr Chi-Chi Ekhator shows Sheila Dillon how healthcare - with fresh fruit and veg - is being brought out into the heart of communities in south east London. Show more

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Could the US death penalty ever die out? A surreal story about a man in Acton, London who supplied the USA with lethal drugs tips Livvy Haydock into the macabre world of Death Row. Show more

Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in Penzance answering questions on woodlice and flowers for weddings. Show more

John Yorke explores the great Hindu epic that is one of the world’s most significant works of storytelling and religious teaching. Show more

Karthik sets a trap designed to prevent Yash and Padma fulfilling the terms of their Manchester exile, while Shaks begins to question his allegiance to Dhruv. Show more

Karl Ove Knausgard on his new novel and Mull Historical Society's new album with lyrics from Ian Rankin, Sebastian Barry and Jackie Kay among many. Show more

In the final part of the series, Soweto Kinch looks at how to keep music education relevant to today's world and tomorrow's musicians. Show more

No area has been harder hit by the collapse of retailer Wilko than Worksop in Nottinghamshire. File on 4 follows former staff as they attempt to claw their way back into work. Show more

We explore the life of one of Europe’s most enduring politicians, from resistance in Communist-era Poland, to becoming prime minister of Poland, and then one of the EU’s top jobs. Show more

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A second convoy of lorries carrying aid supplies is waiting to enter the Gaza Strip from Egypt, as Israel steps up its airstrikes.

Luke Wright chooses audio highlights from the past week. Show more

Helen finds herself in an awkward situation, and there’s an emergency at the Stables. Show more

Visit the English Channel, Liverpool and Waitrose. Plus, a chat about a new form of murder. With Carrie Quinlan. Show more

Local haulage contractor Colin is forced to choose between his family and his business. Read by Michael Condron. Show more

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Kirsty Lang on businessman and philanthropist Chuck Feeney, World War Two agent Phyllis Latour, campaigner Florence Fisher, herpetologist Dr Nicholas Arnold. Show more

A hairbrush company founded in 1777 has had £1.6m stolen by thieves in a matter of minutes. Show more

Beneficiary Andy Emmott makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Theodora Children's Charity Show more

Clive Anderson and Rima Ahmed is joined by Jeremy Dyson, Lucy Beaumont, Gaynor Faye and Bob Cryer for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

Can Rishi Sunak turn around his party's fortunes? And how should the UK respond to the prospect of war in the Middle East? Ben Wright and guests on the week ahead at Westminster. Show more

Michael Buerk chairs a live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. With panellists: Matthew Taylor, Mona Siddiqui, Tim Stanley and James Orr. Show more

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Laurie Taylor explores the origins and history of the grave, as well as the meaning of memorial benches. Show more

Bells on Sunday, comes from the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul Howden in the East Riding of Yorkshire Show more

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