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Church bells from Sheffield Cathedral. Show more

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Stephen Hough has been described as a polymath. Becky Milligan profiles the renowned pianist. Show more

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John McCarthy explores the power of sacred buildings, marvelling at the architect's ability to foster a sense of awe and a unique feeling of stillness and peace. Show more

Far from being a page in the history books, the growing of ancient cereals is undergoing a revival. Sybil Ruscoe travels to Doves Farm in Berkshire to meet two pioneers of spelt. Show more

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Looking at why Elvis is an icon for some of his fans, and the Orthodox Jews who are creating a new community on the Essex coast. Plus, how can the Olympics benefit poor Brazilians? Show more

Jill Pay, a volunteer reading helper, and seven-year-old Moris present an appeal on behalf of the charity Beanstalk. Show more

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In August 1916, whole communities were in shock, grieving for the dead and missing of the Somme. Father Andrew Martlew leads worship from the Accrington's Pals' Memorial Chapel. Show more

Will Self explores what is wrong with contemporary art, most of which he thinks is little more than 'overvalued tosh'. Show more

Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. Show more

Sunday morning magazine. Presented by Paddy O'Connell, with guests Paralympian peer Tanni Grey-Thompson, conservative commentator Richard D North and art curator Morgan Quaintance. Show more

Commentary on the fourth day of the fourth Test between England and Pakistan from the Oval with Simon Mann, Ed Smith Phil Tufnell, Michael Vaughan, Ramiz Raja and Geoff Boycott. Show more

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Katie Puckrik chooses her BBC Radio highlights. Show more

Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. Stephen Hough has been described as a polymath. Becky Milligan profiles the renowned pianist. Show more

A video has been released by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram apparently showing some of the Nigerian schoolgirls taken hostage more than two years ago.

Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016, broadcasting live from the Edinburgh Fringe. Show more

Henry is waved off to the beach, and Ursula has a suggestion for Rob. Show more

Hosted by Mark Watson, the final six compete for the prestigious BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016, broadcasting live from the Edinburgh Fringe. Show more

By Matteo B Bianchi. A group of young Italian men are getting ready to attend a parade in Padua. An elderly lady is also making plans, although her motivation is unclear. Show more

It has been reported that Theresa May is planning on lifting the ban on creating new grammar schools. Do selective schools improve grades and improve social mobility? Show more

Matthew Bannister on former bishop of Derry Edward Daly, chemist Ahmed Zewail, autism campaigner Suzanne Wright, the Duke of Westminster and plastic surgeon Ivo Pitanguy. Show more

Louise Cooper explores the financial and emotional pressures faced by blended families and the so-called 'sandwich generation'. Show more

Jill Pay, a volunteer reading helper, and seven-year-old Moris present an appeal on behalf of the charity Beanstalk. Show more

Peter Day loiters in the shadows and eavesdrops on experts to hear how businesses can better protect their most treasured trade secrets from a growing army of corporate spies. Show more

Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.

Antonia Quirke presents Radio 4's weekly look at the world of film. Poet Don Paterson continues his series about great speeches in cinema history with the ever-quotable Casablanca. Show more

John McCarthy explores the power of sacred buildings, marvelling at the architect's ability to foster a sense of awe and a unique feeling of stillness and peace. 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.

Church bells from Sheffield Cathedral. Show more

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