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Bells on Sunday
All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent.
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent. Show more
In 1960, the Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann, was abducted in Argentina and smuggled to Israel to face trial. He had been living in Buenos Aires under an assumed name.
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The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Mark Tully celebrates the healing power of gardens. In 2011, he talked to Rev Lizzie Hopthrow, Chaplain of Pilgrims` Hospice Canterbury, about the hope her hospice garden provides. Show more
A project in East Anglia is linking large-scale farmers with thousands of local residents to create a regional network for nature. Anna Hill finds out how it's working. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Presenter Emily Buchanan explores the attack on Salman Rushdie, the medicine festival, and rising heating costs for religious buildings. Show more
Actor and comedian Ed Byrne makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prospect Burma. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday Worship
Sounds of Edinburgh Festival on the Royal Mile
38 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for years
Fr John McLuckie of Old St Paul's Episcopal Church marks the Festival from the heart of Edinburgh, and with Rev Jaime Wright reflects on how we can celebrate in a broken world. Show more
John Connell considers the plight of salmon, which are disappearing from the world's rivers, and what it means for life on our planet. Show more
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Panamanian Montezuma oropendola. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Things are getting on top of Chelsea, and there’s much to juggle at Bridge Farm. Show more
The most popular faces from the early days of pioneering children’s drama Grange Hill are reunited. Todd Carty, Susan Tully and Lee MacDonald take Kirsty Wark back to school. Show more
A welcome visit to the Theatre Royal Nottingham, which features panellists Fred MacAulay, Jon Culshaw, Vicki Pepperdine and Milton Jones, plus Jack Dee in the chair. Show more
The Food Programme
Fried Chicken: a story of race and identity
29 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Jaega Wise and Melissa Thompson explore the history of fried chicken within the black community. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
Black Roots
Episode Three - DeFord Bailey, the harmonica and country music in Nashville
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explores the history of African American roots music through the stories of forgotten black pioneers. Show more
Gardeners' Question Time
Morden Hall Park: Postbag
42 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Morden Hall Park, London. Show more
Bionic City design scientist Melissa Sterry assesses how Da Vinci shared a futurist approach to design and planning, learning from nature to build a better urban environment. Show more
Monica Ali’s bestselling novel, dramatised by Tanika Gupta. It’s 2001 and Karim comes unexpectedly into Nazneen's life. Now she has a choice to make. 2/2 Show more
A look at new fiction and non-fiction books, talking to authors and publishers, and unearthing lost classics. Octavia Bright talks to Ross Raisin about his new book, A Hunger. Show more
Why are ripe pomegranates and some squashed grapes such key archaeological finds from the ancient city of Pompeii? Natalie discusses with archaeologist Dr Sophie Hay. Show more
Documentary following children and their parents who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, as they adjust to a new life living in Manchester. Show more
In 1960, the Nazi war criminal, Adolf Eichmann, was abducted in Argentina and smuggled to Israel to face trial. He had been living in Buenos Aires under an assumed name.
Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Six O'Clock News
14/08/2022 Warning of "national emergency" over energy bills
15 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Dozens of charities call for government action on energy bills.
Writer and broadcaster Laura Barton selects this week's highlights from BBC Radio.
Pat and Joy enjoy the festivities, and George feels affronted. Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a train journey and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers and reveals their lives and personal stories. Show more
Intended to defuse tension, the Trial by Fire has descended into chaos and the factions of Florence are further apart than ever.
Denise Mina's satire is read by Kieran Hodsgon Show more
Radio 4 Drama Commissioner Alison Hindell answers comments from listeners and discusses the changing nature of audio drama. Show more
Last Word
James Lovelock, Ayman al-Zawahiri, Roy Hackett MBE, Dame Olivia Newton-John
28 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Kirsty Lang on scientist James Lovelock, terrorist leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, activist Roy Hackett and film star Olivia Newton-John. Show more
What can people struggling through today's cost of living crisis learn from those who lived through previous hard times? Holly meets Scott who struggled back in the 1980s. Show more
Actor and comedian Ed Byrne makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Prospect Burma. Show more
We hear why Princess Leia brought women to sci-fi and how Carrie Fisher fought the studio before taking ownership of the role. With guests Maddie Moate and Dr Rebecca Harrison. Show more
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Loose Ends
Alan Cumming, Rich Hall, Amanda Thomson, Luca Cupani, Arthur Smith, Kitti, Hamish Hawk, Michelle McManus, Clive Anderson
38 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus are joined by Alan Cumming, Rich Hall, Luca Cupani, Amanda Thomson and Arthur Smith for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Mark Tully celebrates the healing power of gardens. In 2011, he talked to Rev Lizzie Hopthrow, Chaplain of Pilgrims` Hospice Canterbury, about the hope her hospice garden provides. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Matthew Syed explores how deception can give athletes the upperhand with British table tennis icon John Hilton. Show more
Bells on Sunday
All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent.
2 minutes on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Maidstone in Kent. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 presents a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.