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Bells on Sunday
St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Show more
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems and who was once regarded as Margaret Thatcher's favourite council leader. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
'Trains are made for meditation', John Betheman wrote in 1940. Mark Tully celebrates the beauty of rail travel with the Chaplain of St Pancras Station, Jonathan Barker.
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Anna Jones visits a farm in Hampshire where they're growing peppermint to turn into everything from luxury chocolates to hand lotion. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
COVID reflections; Pope Francis and civil partnerships; Bakery for refugees
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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As parts of the UK enter tighter COVID restrictions this weekend, three faith leaders reflect on the lessons they have learnt since the first national lockdown. Show more
Maria Wall whose daughter has spina bifida makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shine. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Revd Dr Sam Wells explores the difference between reading the Bible and letting the Bible read us, allowing our idea of ourselves and the world to be turned upside-down. Show more
Will Self advocates a novel practice for our times. Show more
Kate Humble presents the little grebe. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Elizabeth makes an impression and Harrison faces a life changing decision Show more
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the cork popping sounds of capercaillie featuring Kate Humble, actor Samuel West and sound recordist Gary Moore. Show more
Chris Boardman, cyclist, businessman and Greater Manchester cycling and walking commissioner, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. Show more
Award-winning poet and broadcaster Daljit Nagra takes stories from the Ramayana into his community and asks whether Sita is a role model for women today. Show more
Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game with Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck. From 2010. Show more
The Food Programme
Eat Your Way to Power: Food and Politics on the Campaign Trail
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Sheila Dillon investigates the tricky world of eating on the campaign trail. Show more
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Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today as we adjust to the 'new normal' and preserve it for future generations. Presented by Fi Glover. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
GQT at Home: Episode Twenty-Nine
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Kathy Clugston presents this week's horticultural panel show. Show more
Sean Bean presents a series exploring the ways in which wartime experiences have filtered down through the generations. Show more
USA is an epic saga by John Dos Passos, following the interwoven storylines of a fascinating group of disparate characters at the beginning of the 20th century. Show more
Open Book
Hilary Mantel, Lee Child and Andrew Grant, Editor's Pick
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Sara Collins talks to Hilary Mantel about her new book Mantel Pieces, a collection of critical reviews and essays written for The London Review of Books over a thirty year career. Show more
The poet Caroline Bird is fascinated by poems that face up to our fears. Here she enters nightmare spaces and uncanny corners to examine poetry's power to frighten us. Show more
A clampdown on tax avoidance left many with huge bills. Now COVID workers have been targeted with new tax schemes - but how risky could they be? Show more
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems and who was once regarded as Margaret Thatcher's favourite council leader. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather forecast.
Six O'Clock News
25/10/2020 Hamilton wins record 92nd Grand Prix
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The Mercedes driver won the Portuguese Grand Prix, his 92nd victory overtaking Michael Schumacher's record
Sheila McClennon chooses the best of the week's BBC Radio. Show more
Kennedy investigates April Marston, Thomas Marston’s daughter, after Walter Brown cites her in his will. With Jana Carpenter. Show more
Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him. Starring Paul Kaye. From 2019. Show more
The story in The Hotel, Daisy Johnson's deliciously spine-chilling series of ghost stories set in the Fens. Today a young woman is haunted by an old love on a hen do at The Hotel. Show more
Roger Bolton attempts to find out how much power the new BBC chairman will have, and how accountable he or she will be to the licence-fee payer. Show more
Last Word
Herbert Kretzmer, James Nash, Tom Maschler, Sister Chiara Hatton Hall
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Matthew Bannister on lyricist Herbert Kretzmer, adventurer James Nash, publisher Tom Maschler, nun Sister Chiara Hatton Hall. Show more
Increase in fraud on Instagram, support for workers in Tier 3 and a 'temporary' option for paying back debts that may help many over the worst of the crisis Show more
Maria Wall whose daughter has spina bifida makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shine. Show more
Analysis
The Rise and Fall of the Bond Market Traders
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
In the 80's and 90's governments paid a heavy price if they borrowed too much. Now, despite record borrowing they can pay less than 1%. How did that happen and does it matter? Show more
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Shirley and Relic: Antonia Quirke continues her look at women and horror with directors Josephine Decker and Natalie Erika James. Show more
'Trains are made for meditation', John Betheman wrote in 1940. Mark Tully celebrates the beauty of rail travel with the Chaplain of St Pancras Station, Jonathan Barker.
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The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Fashion & VIP parties - Laurie Taylor uncovers the hidden stories behind the glamour and wealth. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire. Show more
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