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Bells on Sunday comes from St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London. Show more

Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies, which runs schools, often in deprived areas, many of which have achieved outstanding results. Show more

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Mark Tully draws on the ancient prayer tradition of the Examen - a night-time reflection on the events of the day. Show more

Brett Westwood explores how the venerable, slow moving and long-lived turtle has become a symbol of good fortune and stability while being hunted for tortoiseshell and turtle soup. Show more

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A team of religious experts reflect on the events of 2023 and discuss their hopes and fears for 2024.
A senior Anglican bishop reacts to news of a sharp rise in homelessness. Show more

Actor Josette Simon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pets As Therapy. Show more

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Throughout 2023 people from all over the world have been drawn to Norwich Cathedral to share and learn more about Julian of Norwich, who lived in the city 650 years ago. Show more

Alex Massie reflects on Hogmanay through the ages, with help from Robert Louis Stevenson, the great biographer James Boswell, and the Reverend I.M Jolly. Show more

Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

There’s a Christmas crisis at the vets, and Justin takes a big step. Show more

Peter White, 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

Copper turned comic Alfie Moore takes an audience through real-life crime scenarios. The topic, crime at Christmas. What's it like to be a bobby on the beat in the festive season? Show more

Join Leyla Kazim for a tour of New Year’s Eve food traditions around the world, from eating lentils in Italy, scoffing 12 grapes in Spain, to slurping soba noodles in Japan. Show more

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This is a remarkable story that has never been reported. It is being told now in the hope that the family can ensure systems are improved so that others do not suffer as they did. Show more

When should I prune raspberry canes? How do I prep the lawn for winter? Why have my leeks turned pink inside?. Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Sarratt, Hertfordshire. Show more

Driving with his new hearing aids for the first time, makes Barry reassess his past behaviour. Show more

The Radio Drama Department are recording their Christmas Pantomime, but true-life events in the recording studio soon begin to mirror some of the pantomime's main themes. Show more

As the old year closes, Chris Power explores perfect endings and how best to start a new story. He's joined by Aminatta Forna, Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Lucy Caldwell. Show more

Matthew Sweet re-examines the work of the exciting, sensational and surprisingly modern figure contemporary critics might have labelled 'Woke Wilkie'. Show more

Shaun Keaveny marks the centenary of planned obsolescence by exploring the history of the Phoebus Cartel - a conspiracy theory that turned out to be true. Show more

Sir Mufti Hamid Patel, chief executive of education trust Star Academies, which runs schools, often in deprived areas, many of which have achieved outstanding results. Show more

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US Navy, protecting commercial ships from Houthi rebels in Yemen, hits 3 small vessels. UN warns of a risk of famine in Gaza. Queen Margrethe of Denmark to abdicate in January.

Geoff Lloyd and Sara Barron bring you their pick of BBC podcasts from 2023. Show more

Resolutions are made at The Bull, and Lilian has a favour to ask. Show more

In his Radio 4 stand-up debut, President of the Greeters Guild Troy Hawke shares his views on the world of psychotherapy and tells us all how best to defeat our inner saboteurs. Show more

Jess heads to Gatwick to fly out for her wedding. But will the now smitten Kev catch her before she goes up the aisle...? Show more

Actor Josette Simon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Pets As Therapy. Show more

Kirsty Lang on politician Jacques Delors, charity founder Nancy Pearce, factory worker Elinor Otto, comedian Tony Allen. Show more

Sue Perkins explores how Doctor Who has reflected our social history on and off screen - from advances in technology to politics, violence, gender and sexuality. Show more

Clive Anderson with the final programme showcasing some of the best music performances on Loose Ends this year. Show more

Normally, we only hear them in the short gaps between the programmes, but, as it’s New Year’s Eve, the Radio 4 continuity announcers have been given a whole hour to play with. Show more

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Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures where time appears to stop. Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from St Clement Danes, in the City of Westminster London. Show more

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