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As Wales eases its covid restrictions, Mark Coles explores the life and career of the country's First Minister. Show more

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Dr Nabil Mustapha, who was raised in the Baha'i faith and practised as a surgeon worldwide, explores the idea that the earth is but one country and we are all its citizens.
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At this time of year, Brian and Margaret Eyers sift through crocus flowers for the saffron harvest. Anna Jones joins them to find out how it works. Show more

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On the first weekend of the second lockdown across England we examine the impact that the ban on communal worship is having and how Remembrance Sunday will be marked. Show more

Broadcaster and journalist Rageh Omaar makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of WaterAid. Show more

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A service for Remembrance from the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell in its centenary year. Preacher: The Revd (Air Vice Marshall) John Ellis, Chaplain in Chief RAF. Show more

Howard Jacobson on the US election...via Basil Fawlty, Jonathan Swift, and perhaps a touch of concussion. Show more

Derek Niemann recalls the ubiquitous sparrows of the Western Front surviving the onslaught and living in the ruins of bombed out buildings. Show more

Disaster strikes at Brookfield and Kirsty has good news. Show more

An extended version of Tweet of the Day celebrating the illusive Cetti's warbler featuring, Bill Oddie, Lindsey Chapman and Stephen Moss Show more

Poppies are associated with many things but to most people they are a symbol of remembrance or associated with the opium trade. Show more

Live coverage from the Cenotaph of the solemn ceremony when the nation remembers the sacrifices made in the two world wars and in recent conflicts. Commentator: Paddy O’Connell. Show more

Award-winning poet and broadcaster Daljit Nagra takes stories from the Ramayana into his community and asks what they can teach us about loyalty and betrayal today. Show more

An episode from 2001, hosted by Nicholas Parsons.

In a term like no other, Sheila Dillon explores how universities and students have been handling catering and emergency food support during the pandemic 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

Kathy Clugston is joined by a panel of experts to answer gardening questions. Show more

Sean Bean presents a series exploring the ways in which wartime experiences have filtered down through the generations. Show more

Ellen Wilkinson's political romance, set during the General Strike, looking at the clash between North and South, work and life, tradition and emerging roles. Starring Kate O'Flynn Show more

Johny Pitts talks to Rumaan Alam about his novel, Leave The World Behind, a suspenseful thriller about parenthood, race, and class in an uncertain world. Show more

Twice winners of the Radio 2 Folk Group of the Year, Teesside band The Young'uns discover more about their muse, songwriter Graeme Miles. A lively mix of song and discussion. Show more

The student who filmed himself raping hundreds of men after drugging them at his Manchester flat. Most had no memory of what he’d done, until police told them the horrific truth. Show more

As Wales eases its covid restrictions, Mark Coles explores the life and career of the country's First Minister. Show more

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Donald Trump is still refusing to admit defeat to Joe Biden in the US presidential election

Naga Munchetty chooses the best of the week's BBC Radio Show more

A ritual involving Kennedy is about to occur in Rendlesham Forest. Can Heawood save her? With Barnaby Kay and Jana Carpenter. Show more

The group turn to the problem of getting through a wedding as a recovering alcoholic. Stars Johnny Vegas. From 2018. Show more

The next in Daisy Johnson's deliciously unsettling ghost stories set in a hotel on the Fens. Today we hear from the walls of The Hotel itself. Bettrys Jones reads. Show more

Veteran broadcaster Mark Mardell has just left the BBC and now feels free to speak his mind on the corporation's coverage of the US election and the effect of cuts on journalism. Show more

Matthew Bannister on actor Sir Sean Connery, poet Eavan Boland, footballer Nobby Stiles, comedian Bobby Ball. Show more

In 1987 David Frost spoke to Senator Joe Biden, who was seeking his party’s nomination for president. This is the first time the interview has been broadcast. Show more

Broadcaster and journalist Rageh Omaar makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of WaterAid. Show more

Howard Jacobson on the US election...via Basil Fawlty, Jonathan Swift, and perhaps a touch of concussion. Show more

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme. With MPs William Wragg and Chi Onwurah, and former national security advisor Lord Ricketts. Show more

Being A Human Person: Fred Scott discusses his documentary on the making of Roy Andersson's About Endlessness. With Antonia Quirke. Show more

Dr Nabil Mustapha, who was raised in the Baha'i faith and practised as a surgeon worldwide, explores the idea that the earth is but one country and we are all its citizens.
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Civilians in the line of fire. Laurie Taylor explores the history of human shields and the role of war lawyers in military conflicts. Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from Worcester Cathedral Show more

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