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Once nicknamed Calamity Clegg, now Master of the Metaverse - Mark Coles profiles the former deputy prime minister who’s landed a top job in Silicon Valley. Show more

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Cathy Fitzgerald explores the terror, bliss and sheer delight of taking a leap. Featuring extracts from Jeanette Winterson, Maud Parrish and Hermann Hesse.
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Anna Louise Claydon finds out about a new farming enterprise set up during lockdown by four friends near Bath. She finds out what it's like to set up a new farm from scratch. Show more

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Edward Stourton presents a special programme that explores the faith response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Show more

TV pundit and former professional footballer Rio Ferdinand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation. Show more

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Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski of the Ukrainian Catholic Church preaches at this special service from St Martin-in-the-Fields led by the Vicar the Revd Dr Sam Wells. Show more

Sara Wheeler reflects that the attack on Ukraine is not the war of the Russian people she has known. Show more

Kate Humble presents the bittern. Show more

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

One resident attempts to play Cupid and nerves are frayed at Berrow. Show more

Professor Nick Webborn, Chair of the British Paralympic Association and Professor of Sports and Exercise Medicine, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. Show more

Blending is a distinctly human act: so why do humans do it? In this series we’re looking at four blended products. Today, the art and science of blending champagne. Show more

Sue Perkins challenges Dane Baptiste, Stephen Fry, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more

What opportunities and hurdles lie ahead for Scotland as its Good Food Nation Bill is introduced? Sheila Dillon heads to Scotland to look at the lie of the land. Show more

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Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more

Having passed six tests, Sapna is within reach of changing her life forever, but not in the way she had anticipated. Stars Rasika Dugal. From the novel The Accidental Apprentice. Show more

Thomas Harding tells the story of the Demerara rebellion, and explores the legacy of Britain's role in slavery and questions of personal and national responsibility. Show more

Elizabeth Day talks to Audrey Magee about her novel The Colony and explores a new collection of fiction from Afghan writers. Show more

Chemicals and paper have made the world of photography a mixture of art and science for years - has digital photography taken away that alchemical magic? Show more

Online subscription scams are now a billion dollar industry, with many victims unknowingly stung with hidden charges and costs. Show more

Once nicknamed Calamity Clegg, now Master of the Metaverse - Mark Coles profiles the former deputy prime minister who’s landed a top job in Silicon Valley. Show more

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Barnie Choudhury makes his pick of the best of BBC Radio this week. Show more

Rex puts down some roots while Phoebe’s ready to fly. Show more

Marian and Tara tackle the stresses of IVF, co-dependent relationships, red necks on Zoom and "window shopping" (not the good kind). Show more

When Vin says he wants to get an authentic sense of the place, Declan knows that is going to take a lot of work in advance. Written by Séamas O'Reilly. Show more

The decision to jab five- to 11-year-olds, lockdown effectiveness, and are ebikes greener than push bikes? Show more

Matthew Bannister on music entrepreneur Jamal Edwards, writer P.J. O’Rourke, cinema owner Romaine Hart, crofter Ronnie Campbell Show more

Combating crooks faking phone caller IDs, changes to student loan repayments, topping up pre-payment energy meters before prices rise in April, and challenging HMRC penalties. Show more

TV pundit and former professional footballer Rio Ferdinand makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation. Show more

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has conversations with public figures about what they believe. Show more

Carolyn Quinn discusses Ukraine with former Cabinet minister Sir Robert Buckland; Labour frontbencher Emily Thornberry; and Baroness Cathy Ashton - former EU foreign affairs chief. Show more

4 Extra Debut. How does Wi-Fi work - is it magic? Drs Rutherford and Fry investigate the weird waves zipping around us every day. From 2022. Show more

Cathy Fitzgerald explores the terror, bliss and sheer delight of taking a leap. Featuring extracts from Jeanette Winterson, Maud Parrish and Hermann Hesse.
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The NHS faces a monumental backlog of patients waiting treatment. So how exactly do we tackle the backlog? The Economist’s health policy editor, Natasha Loder, looks for answers. Show more

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