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Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration on the Solovki Islands in the Arctic Ocean. Show more

Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR. Show more

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Is open-mindedness an essential tool for living or does it signify empty-headedness? Mark Tully teases at this puzzle with help from Sufi, Rumi, and philosopher Bertrand Russell. Show more

Lindsey Chapman updates this Living World from 1987. The island of Islay sees thousands of geese and northern birds find refuge on this Scottish island. Presented by Michael Scott. Show more

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Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Emily Buchanan Show more

Jay Rayner, food writer and presenter of Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet, makes an appeal on behalf of the charity FareShare. Show more

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The Archbishop of Canterbury marks the 25th anniversary of the ordination of women in the Church of England with a service from the Chapel of Lambeth Palace. Show more

For wildlife sound recordist Geoff Sample the strange sound of Dupont's lark is something of an enigma, as despite recording half a dozen birds he has never actually seen one. Show more

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

Tom drops a shocking bombshell and it's a big night for Lee Show more

Trevor Sorbie, hairdresser, shares the eight tracks, a book and luxury he would want to take to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Lee Mack and Zoe Lyons join Nicholas Parsons. Show more

The story of how cannabis without the high has become one of the biggest buzzwords in food. Will it live up to the hype? Presenter Charlotte Smith sets off to chow down on CBD Show more

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Global news and analysis; presented by Mark Mardell

Misha Glenny presents episode two of the Invention of Britain - the role of England in Ireland and Wales. Show more

Eric Robson and the panel are in Glasgow. Christine Walkden, Neil Porteus and Bob Flowerdew answer the horticultural questions. Show more

Mash and Jen compare cultures, Bronagh and Claudine have a surprisingly funny conversation about a headstone and Roy and Sarah talk teens and ADHD. Fi Glover presents. Show more

Continuing this epic tale of money, passion and defiance, inspired by the novels of Arnold Bennett. Happiness is hard won in the Five Towns but easily snatched away. Show more

Simon Mawer talks about Tightrope, a female spy story set during World War II and the Cold War. Presented by James Naughtie and including questions from an audience of readers. Show more

Roger McGough is joined by poet Caroline Bird, who shares a selection of her favourite poems from amongst listeners' requests. Show more

Why are victims of violent crime being let down by the very scheme set up to help them? Show more

Jennifer Doudna co-created the revolutionary gene editing technology CRISPR. Show more

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A Dutch Islamic State fighter, who is married to British woman Shamima Begum, says he wants to return home to the Netherlands.

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Tom is left disappointed and Jolene struggles under the weight of criticism. Show more

Clare and Libby find themselves stranded a long way from an important speaking engagement. Starring Sally Phillips. From 2016. Show more

Danny’s truth leads Zoe to remember what happened on the night she disappeared. Read by Richard Clements and Roisin Gallagher. Show more

Roger Bolton asks the editorial director of BBC News, Kamal Ahmed, about putting listeners at the heart of Brexit coverage and discusses mixing drama and discussion in Test Case. Show more

Matthew Bannister on conductor André Previn, publisher John Haynes, spy Tony Mendez and businesswoman Lady Grantchester. Show more

Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks, push payment scams hope for victims, Making Tax Digital for VAT and guarantor loans. Show more

Jay Rayner, food writer and presenter of Radio 4's The Kitchen Cabinet, makes an appeal on behalf of the charity FareShare. Show more

Edward Stourton asks if British politics have been more shaped by Irish history than many Westminster politicians admit - and if that explains many of the problems with Brexit. Show more

Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.

Radiolab asks what makes us laugh – and does humour have that much to do with it? With Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. Show more

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Skateboarding and parkour: Laurie Taylor explores lifestyle sports in the hyper regulated city. Show more

Bells on Sunday from the Monastery of the Transfiguration on the Solovki Islands in the Arctic Ocean. Show more

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