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Bells on Sunday
Washington National Cathedral in the USA
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from Washington National Cathedral in the USA. Show more
British wheelchair tennis champion and Paralympic medallist. Can he win the Wimbledon singles title and gold at Tokyo before he’s forced out of the game – by a change in rules? Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Sarah Goldingay examines the elements and explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'. Show more
Dave Howard meets the husband and wife team who for the last 14 years have bred Highland Ponies and Highland Cattle at the Queen’s Balmoral Estate. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Manchester Jewish Museum; Fire Monks; Gardening
44 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week. Show more
Comedian Bob Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of LawWorks. Show more
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The Rt Revd Libby Lane, lead Bishop for Sports, looks ahead to the Tokyo Olympic Games – with testimony from Christian athletes who hope to participate. Preacher: Dr Krish Kandiah. Show more
The historian Niall Ferguson sweeps aside pronouncements that we're on the cusp of another 'Roaring Twenties'. The 'Boring Twenties', he reckons, may be more likely. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the crested lark found from Europe across to China. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Lily regrets her actions and Elizabeth receives a surprise visitor Show more
Test Match Special
England v Sri Lanka - 3rd ODI from Bristol County Ground
8 hours, 14 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
TMS CRICKET: England v Sri Lanka. Commentary on the Third ODI from Bristol with Simon Mann, Charles Dagnall. Aatif Nawaz, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Russel Arnold and Phil Tufnell. Show more
A death sentence? The inmates dying after poor healthcare in prison. File on 4 investigates failings in the prison healthcare system that contributed to the deaths of inmates. Show more
British wheelchair tennis champion and Paralympic medallist. Can he win the Wimbledon singles title and gold at Tokyo before he’s forced out of the game – by a change in rules? Show more
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Six O'Clock News
04/07/2021 Minister suggests wearing masks will become a personal choice
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, has suggested people won't be legally required to wear face coverings when Covid rules in England are eased later this month.
Rajan Datar chooses the best of BBC audio this week. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Pauline McLynn is a divorcee taking life in a new direction after a family dinner. Jenny Eclair’s comic monologue. From 2020. Show more
Stand-Up Specials
Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Lucy Porter returns with a new show about family life. After a year of quarantining, home-schooling and zoom quizzes, Lucy examines how the pandemic has affected our relationships. Show more
The next in the brilliantly funny short story series by the award-winning author Ingrid Persaud. Today: a maid suspects foul play when a younger woman is taken on to help out. Show more
More or Less
Scotland cases, flood risk and taxing the poor
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Scotland, plus will your town be under water by 2030? Show more
Last Word
John McAfee (pictured), Trần Thiện Khiêm, Karla Burns, Horace 'Lyle' Hutley
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Matthew Bannister on businessman John McAfee, General Trần Thiện Khiêm, singer Karla Burns and war veteran Horace 'Lyle' Hutley. Show more
Google is cracking down on financial-scam adverts in the UK, but will it work? Show more
Comedian Bob Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of LawWorks. Show more
Marking its centenary, China's Communist Party presents a carefully curated view of its history. Isabel Hilton asks how this has changed over time and what the omissions tell us. Show more
Carolyn Quinn's guests are the Conservative MP Chris Loder; shadow sports minister Alison McGovern; professor of European politics, Anand Menon; plus journalist Pippa Crerar. Show more
Festen director Thomas Vinterberg discusses the personal tragedy behind his latest film, Another Round. Presented by Antonia Quirke. Show more
Sarah Goldingay examines the elements and explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
In 1990, metal band Judas Priest were accused of influencing the suicide and attempted suicide of two fans through subliminal messages. Matthew Syed examines the mind control myth. Show more
Bells on Sunday
Washington National Cathedral in the USA
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from Washington National Cathedral in the USA. Show more
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