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Bells on Sunday
St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip.
Mark Coles profiles Lady Brenda Hale, the new President of the UK Supreme Court. The first woman to hold the post, she has been critical of the judiciary's lack of diversity. Show more
The latest national and international news.
Mark Tully considers the many faces of the sun from life source to sustainer of life, from fount of cosmic energy to object of worship in both a literal and a metaphorical sense. Show more
The world of sheepdog trials has long been dominated by the British, but they have unlikely challengers at the 2017 World Championships. Ruth Sanderson meets the team from Israel. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Jehovah's Witness, Trafficking, Arts & Craft Stained Glass
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Religious news, presented by Edward Stourton. The Charity Commission's critical report the Jehovah's Witnesses, Catherine Bott on Monteverdi's Vespers, and Hope for Justice. Show more
Annie Ashby, a beneficiary of MHA (Methodist Homes), makes the Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more
The latest weather forecast.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London. The preacher is the vicar of St Martin's, the Rev Dr Sam Wells. Show more
A reflection on a topical issue. Adam Gopnik reflects on how Donald Trump's presidency will affect our sense of what 'normal' is. Show more
Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls how the magpie came into her life at a time of change for Tweet of the Day. Show more
News with Paddy O'Connell. Reviewing the Sunday papers are former top cop Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe, free speech advocate Ella Whelan and screenwriter Gareth McLean. Show more
Test Match Special
England v South Africa: Third Test, The Oval - Day 4
8 hours, 20 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Commentary on day four of the third Test between England and South Africa, from the Oval, with Jonathan Agnew, Simon Mann, Michael Vaughan, Geoff Boycott and Phil Tufnell. Show more
The latest shipping forecast.
Comedy is powerful when it challenges taboos. Julia Sutherland introduces Felicity Ward and Fern Brady, who share deeply personal stories that you would not normally laugh at. Show more
Natalie receives a distressing email from Caroline Ellis, the mother of the infant found dead in Colecastle 14 years ago. Show more
Roger Bolton talks to Jon Sopel about the BBC's US coverage in the age of President Trump. Also, the Dead Ringers team reveal what spurred them on in their latest popular series. Show more
Last Word
Mary Turner, Chester Bennington, Scharlette Holdman, Orri Vigfusson and George A Romero
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Matthew Bannister on trade unionist Mary Turner, singer Chester Bennington, death penalty campaigner Scharlette Holdman, conservationist Orri Vigfusson, director George A Romero. Show more
How will retirement look in the future, and what are the challenges in providing for it? A Money Box listener just starting out in the world of work puts her questions to experts. Show more
Annie Ashby, a beneficiary of MHA (Methodist Homes), makes the Radio 4 Appeal on their behalf. Show more
Analysis
Minimum Wage: Too Much of a Good Thing?
30 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Paul Johnson asks if the initial success of the minimum wage has meant politicians have extended the policy to damaging levels. Show more
Alex Forsyth is joined by Labour's Emily Thornberry, Conservative Nadhim Zahawi and journalists Matt Kelly and Sam Coates, to discuss the latest on Brexit and student tuition fees. Show more
Antonia Quirke talks to director James Ivory about Howard's End as it is about to be re-released in cinemas. Show more
Mark Tully considers the many faces of the sun from life source to sustainer of life, from fount of cosmic energy to object of worship in both a literal and a metaphorical sense. Show more
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From melancholia to neurasthania and 'burn out', Laurie Taylor explores the shifting meaning of fatigue. Also, listeners' thoughts on subway travel. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Church bells from St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip.
The latest shipping forecast.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.