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Bells on Sunday
The church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex.
2 minutes
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Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex. Show more
What drives the MoneySavingExpert campaigner who has been helping millions of people save money? Mark Coles profiles a man now facing his biggest challenge yet. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Mark Tully wonders what might happen if we challenge our fears and prejudices. What would change, for instance, if we really could learn to love our enemies? Show more
Series exploring nature's impact on human culture. Brett Westwood hears how the nightingale's song continues to inspire human creativity. From 2017 Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Sikh scriptures; The church in wartime; Interfaith dialogue during Ramadan
44 minutes
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Dr Rowan Williams reflects on the role of the Russian Orthodox Church in the current conflict in Ukraine.
Interfaith dialogue during the holy month of Ramadan. Show more
Writer and director Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group. Show more
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On Passion Sunday the service comes from the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincula in the Tower of London, and takes as its theme ‘I was in prison’. Show more
A L Kennedy on why we seem to be excellent at helping. Show more
Alasdair Grubb from the remote camera team on Springwatch describes how a blue tit seemingly cried out for his help when he was volunteering for the RSPB. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Alan finds himself caught up in a drama and the verdict is in for Berrow. Show more
Kirsty Wark reunites survivors and key figures involved in the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004. Nearly 230,000 people died, making it one of the deadliest disasters in modern history. Show more
A series of personal reflections on the theme of hospitality, inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion. Show more
Sue Perkins challenges Lucy Porter, Shaparak Khorsandi, Julian Clary and Paul Merton to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
The Food Programme
Beans Part 2: How Spain Does Beans
29 minutes
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Ancient beans are a staple of the Spanish diet, and Spaniards live longer in part because of it. Sheila Dillon is in Spain to discover how they are grown, prepared and celebrated. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Three powerful conversations relating to the conflict in Ukraine. Fi Glover presents. Show more
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. Show more
1922: The Birth of Now
The True Story of Ah Q, by Lu Xun
14 minutes
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A look at The True Story of Ah Q, by Lu Xun, in which he creates a proletarian protagonist and a vernacular language that paves the way for modern Chinese literature. Show more
Musical drama inspired by Karel Čapek's 1921 comedy which gave us the word 'robot'. The planet is being destroyed and a new breed of robot are determined to save it. Show more
Karen Joy Fowler answers listeners questions about her novel, We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, the story of growing up in a very unconventional family. Show more
Poet Gail McConnell opens a box of materials relating to the life and death of her father, William McConnell, who was murdered by the IRA in 1984. Show more
Despite improvements in workplace culture, bullying at work appears as rife today as it was 20 years ago. Matthew Taylor asks why, and seeks answers to this often hidden problem. Show more
What drives the MoneySavingExpert campaigner who has been helping millions of people save money? Mark Coles profiles a man now facing his biggest challenge yet. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
03/04/2022 World fury at civilian murders in Bucha
15 minutes
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Boris Johnson says the deaths are further evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine
The best of BBC Radio this week presented by William Crawley. Show more
There’s a surprise in store for Ruairi and Josh hatches a plan. Show more
JP Doom quizzes Viktor Schmelling about his career in comedy. David Jason and John Bird in post-apocalyptic sketches. From 2016. Show more
By Kerri Ní Dochartaigh. An original short story for radio, about two strangers who, over the course of a hard winter, become friends. Show more
Radio 4’s Tom Sutcliffe responds to listeners' accusations that he unfairly criticised JK Rowling, and Money Box’s Paul Lewis talks about his investigations into financial fraud. Show more
Last Word
Madeleine Albright (pictured), Peter Padfield, Christina Smith, Sheila Paine
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, naval historian Peter Padfield, entrepreneur Christina Smith, textile expert Sheila Paine Show more
£150 to help with your fuel bill - but many may not get it; Scottish Widows problems; changing rules on divorce and how to get people to claim their state benefit entitlements. Show more
Writer and director Armando Iannucci makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Poverty Action Group. Show more
A handbook on the strategies autocrats use to survive in office. James Tilley finds out how authoritarians manage to suppress opposition and remain in power. Show more
Carolyn Quinn discusses the energy strategy and cost of living with Conservative MP Steve Brine, Labour's Siobhain McDonagh and Lib Dem Sarah Olney, plus journalist Ben Riley-Smith Show more
Loose Ends
Steve Coogan, Deborah Meaden, Omid Djalili, The Coral, Tenille Townes, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
38 minutes
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Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Steve Coogan, Deborah Meaden and Omid Djalili for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Coral. Show more
Mark Tully wonders what might happen if we challenge our fears and prejudices. What would change, for instance, if we really could learn to love our enemies? Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Felicity Finch follows a pioneering project that sees players from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra working with prisoners to help them compose and record songs for their children. Show more
Bells on Sunday
The church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Giles, Graffham in West Sussex. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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