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The bells of Westminster Abbey.

Alice Bell argues that better engagement by scientists, rather than lessons in 'scientific literacy', is the solution to the lack of public understanding of science. Show more

The latest national and international news.

In 'Being Good' Mark Tully asks whether the desire to lead a 'good' life is still considered a worthwhile aspiration, also discussed in conversation with Professor Simon Blackburn. Show more

Deborah Meaden investigates the British wool industry. After saving one of the oldest textile mills in Somerset, Deborah explores why the top end of the industry is booming. Show more

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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

On the eve of the Church of England's historic vote on women bishops, Edward Stourton presents a special programme from the Church's General Synod in York. Show more

Annette Crosbie presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Sound Seekers. Show more

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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

Bishop Stephen Oliver visits Iona in the first of three summer services exploring the spirituality of islands on Britain's coastline. Show more

Adam Gopnik muses on what it means in life if - like him - you've been lumbered with a funny name. Show more

Sunday morning magazine programme with news and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.

Jim goes on a charm offensive. Meanwhile David receives a chilling message. Show more

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more

A return visit to Warwick for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer, joined by Tony Hawks and Jeremy Hardy on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair. Show more

Sheila Dillon asks if food is the key to reviving Britain's declining high streets. Food expert Henrietta Green visits a town centre to see if a radical food future is possible. Show more

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The latest national and international news, including an in-depth look at events around the world. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk; twitter: #theworldthisweekend.

As controversy swirls over the role of private investigators in the phone-hacking scandal, Jake Wallis Simons explores the murky and controversial world of private investigators. Show more

Eric Robson and the panel invite GQT listeners to pose their gardening questions at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Chris Beardshaw,Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew join him. Show more

Ahmed Kathrada was one of the ANC activists jailed in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela in 1964. In this edition of Witness he spoke about his time in prison on Robben Island. Show more

Lupin upsets daily life and Carrie hosts a seance, while the Pooters dine with Franching in Peckham. Stars Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson. Show more

Mariella Frostrup with Michael Palin about his novel, The Truth; Kitty Aldridge and Prof John Mullan talk funerals in literature; and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 150 years on. Show more

Roger McGough presents a range of poems that juxtapose man's machine world with the sea, with works by JRR Tolkien, Michael Donaghy, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and others. Show more

Have British banks been too quick to accept dodgy deposits from Arab despots and too slow to return missing billions to their rightful owners? Jenny Cuffe reports. Show more

Lemn Sissay, one of the official poets at the London Olympics, responds to the recent banking scandal with a short drama about two bankers trying to enjoy a day out at Wimbledon. Show more

The latest shipping forecast.

The latest weather forecast.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio. Show more

Roy is up in arms and there is disappointment for Josh. Show more

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham in the literary panel show. From February 2012. Show more

By Kevin Barry. An exotic spaghetti bolognese in a Manchester bedsit brings back romantic memories. Read by David Schofield. Show more

Are sensational storylines ruining The Archers? Plus, the Controller of Radio 5 Live warms up for the Olympics. Radio 4's forum for audience comment, presented by Roger Bolton. Show more

John Wilson explores the lives of Eric Sykes, diplomat Sir Michael Palliser, former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir and radio producer Gillian Hush. Show more

Paul Lewis with the latest personal finance news, including troubles with timeshares and whether you could end up footing the bill if your car breaks down damaging a major road. Show more

Annette Crosbie presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Sound Seekers. Show more

As Europe faces economic meltdown, Simon Jack asks if printing yet more money is the only way out of trouble. Would our financial system be safer if currencies were backed by gold? Show more

Preview of the week's political agenda at Westminster with MPs, experts and commentators. Discussion of the issues politicians are grappling with in the corridors of power.

Kevin Maguire of the Mirror analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories in Westminster and beyond. Show more

The latest news from the world of film with Francine Stock, with Rhys Ifans on being Spider-Man's nemesis, and Willem Dafoe on hunting a Tasmanian Tiger. Show more

In 'Being Good' Mark Tully asks whether the desire to lead a 'good' life is still considered a worthwhile aspiration, also discussed in conversation with Professor Simon Blackburn. Show more

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Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works, and explores the links between urban protest and capitalist development with David Harvey and Sophie Watson. Show more

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