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Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. Show more
Taking the Long View of previous unforeseen crises in British history, Jonathan Freedland explores the hopes and fears for recovery - and the unexpected consequences that followed. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The writer Sarah Cuddon reflects upon what draws people into the open sea and the wild water of rivers. Show more
Pam Bowers moved with her family from a housing estate in Hertfordshire to a cottage in Lincolnshire to begin the self-sufficient life. It's now a successful organic vegetable farm Show more
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Sunday
Britain's Pilgrim Places; Church of England Safeguarding Concerns; Gong Baths
44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Explore some of Britain's less well known pilgrimage sites, plus why have abuse campaigners asked the Charity Commission to investigate the Archbishops' Council? Show more
Gill Wheeler, whose husband Paul has MSA, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Show more
The latest weather forecast
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
A service led by Rev Dr Stephen Wigley, chair of the Wales synod of the Methodist church, reflecting on what happens when plans change, and marking the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. Show more
Will Self reflects on how pinning our hopes on finding a vaccine for the pandemic could affect our wider faith in the idea of progress. Show more
Chris Packham presents the roaring southern cassowary of Australia's Queensland. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Lynda finds herself in trouble and the pressure mounts for Alice Show more
Test Match Special
England v Pakistan. The Second Test from Southampton.
4 hours, 44 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LW
Test Match Special. England v Pakistan. Commentary on the Second Test from Southampton with Jonathan Agnew, Isa Guha, Michael Vaughan, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Azhar Mahmood. Show more
And Other Stories: Katherine Mansfield
2. Daughters of the Late Colonel, The Garden Party, Ma Parker & Her First Ball.
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for 9 months
Stories of a father’s disapproval, a garden party, grief and short-lived joy. Starring Rosie Cavaliero and Michael Bertenshaw. Show more
Open Book
The novels of PD James; Akwaeke Emezi
28 minutes
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Johny Pitts is joined by writers Harriet Tyce and Dreda Say Mitchell to discuss the work of crime writer PD James, on the centenary of her birth. Show more
Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets
A Festival of Dialect
28 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for years
In the first programme of this third series, actor and writer Catherine Harvey soaks up the poetry at the annual Dialect Festival held in Blackpool. Show more
Philip Ball looks at the structures of scientific advice in government, and asks what the events of 2020 might teach us in the future? Show more
Taking the Long View of previous unforeseen crises in British history, Jonathan Freedland explores the hopes and fears for recovery - and the unexpected consequences that followed. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
16/08/2020 Boris Johnson faces calls to act on A-Level confusion
15 minutes
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Labour has called on Boris Johnson to take personal responsibility for confusion over A-level exam grading in England after last minute changes to the appeals process.
The best of BBC Radio this week with Gemma Cairney. Show more
An investigation into a missing person leads them to Rendlesham Forest and events of December 1980. Stars David Calder. Show more
Tom takes delivery of an important package with the help of his dad while his mum learns to drive. With Kate Anthony. From 2016. Show more
A descendant of the legendary storyteller takes up the family tradition in a bid to restore his good name. Read by William Gaminara. Written by James Robertson. Show more
The BBC’s head of statistics discusses the reliability of cornoavirus figures. And was Mussolini a suitable subject for Radio 4’s Great Lives? Show more
Last Word
Hawa Abdi, Clive Ponting, President Lee Teng-hui, Richard Brooke
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on Somali doctor Hawa Abdi, whistleblower Clive Ponting, President Lee Teng-hui, mountaineer Richard Brooke. Show more
Eavesdrop as a couple open up to a relationship counsellor about their personal finances and feelings. In this episode, Poppy and Cliff struggle with their Covid-hit business. Show more
Gill Wheeler, whose husband Paul has MSA, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Multiple System Atrophy Trust. Show more
Tanya Beckett investigates the current economic health of the exercise industry. Show more
Jo Coburn hosts political chat with Conservative MP Laura Trott, Labour's Wes Streeting, former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable and The Telegraph's Anna Mikhailova. Show more
With no blockbusters and several heatwaves, it's been a cruel summer for our cinemas. Show more
The writer Sarah Cuddon reflects upon what draws people into the open sea and the wild water of rivers. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Laurie Taylor and guests consider how our lives are becoming increasingly ruled by metrics and why we shouldn't always trust the stats. Show more
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. Show more
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