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Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky. Show more

As the Rio Games begin, who is Thomas Bach? He holds a gold medal himself and is arguably the most important man in the world of the Olympics. Show more

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Composer David Owen Norris explains the musical concept of counterpoint and plays examples to Mark Tully, who also looks at the metaphorical use of it in religion and literature. Show more

The use of edible flowers by chefs and menu planners is powering a growing success for one farmer. Sarah Swadling travels to Devon to meet Jan Billington. Show more

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Pope Francis appoints a commission to consider women deacons, Ali Hassan makes fun of his Muslim culture at Edinburgh, and how the Friends Ambulance Unit saved lives at the Somme. Show more

Simone McIntyre, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more

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

Recorded at the Keswick Convention and led by Mel Lacey. The preacher is Derek Burnside. With music director Colin Webster and soloist Yvonne Lyon. Show more

A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. Show more

The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. Show more

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

Commentary on the final day of the third Test between England and Pakistan from Edgbaston with Henry Blofeld, Ed Smith, Simon Mann and Dan Norcross. Show more

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Gerry Northam chooses his BBC Radio highlights.

Harrison doubts himself, and Rob is feeling generous. Show more

Isy Suttie with up and coming comedy circuit sketch groups: The Twins Macabre, Massive Dad, and The Penny Dreadfuls. From 2015. Show more

By Simona Vinci. The endless crying of a four-year-old punctuates the thoughts of her two older half sisters and their mother on a flight to Italy. Show more

Series that investigates the numbers in the news. Tim Harford asks if the introduction of a 5p charge has caused a drop in the use of carrier bags. Show more

Matthew Bannister on conservationist Luc Hoffmann, BBC announcer Sylvia Peters, stuntman Joe Powell, Archers editor William Smethurst, rock manager Sandy Pearlman. Show more

Louise Cooper explores the big decisions for people in their thirties and how they impact on their relationships. Show more

Simone McIntyre, a mother helped by the charity MERU, presents The Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more

Does speed matter? Peter Day visits Chattanooga, which became America's first 'gig city' in 2010, to explore the impact super-fast internet has had on economic enterprise. Show more

Carole Walker and guests, including MPs David Lammy and Gavin Barwell, look ahead to the week in politics and discuss the 2011 riots.

True stories told live in the USA. Meg Bowles introduces stories about marriages, secrets and taking your chances. Show more

A reflection on a topical issue. Will Self explains why he finds it hard to always act his age. Show more

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Will Self asks some of Britain's key opinion-makers to share, in simple terms, their conclusions about the nature - and meaning - of our existence. Show more

Church bells from the Monastery of the Transfiguration, Solovosky. Show more

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BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.