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Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Anne’s, Denton, Greater Manchester. Show more

In 1975 US troops airlifted hundreds of people out of the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, as north Vietnamese troops closed in. Show more

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The first nation-wide hymn book had its 150 year anniversary in 2011, prompting Mark Tully to explore the power of hymns. Show more

Anna Louise Claydon visits a family farm with an unusual diversification. The Jefferies family run an annual air show on their 750 acres of arable land in Cambridgeshire. Show more

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Saxophonist and broadcaster Jess Gillam makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Awards for Young Musicians. Show more

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A service to mark the UN International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, from the Corrymeela Community in Ballycastle. Led by the Rev Dr Alex Wimberly. Show more

Linda Colley argues that imperial habits are alive and well, from Russia to China and in the US. Show more

Sir David Attenborough presents the North American red-winged blackbird. Show more

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

You never know who you might run into, and Justin and Lilian have a decision to make. Show more

Test Match Special. England v South Africa. Commentary on the 1st Men's Test from Lord's with Jonathan Agnew, Isa Guha, Sir Alastair Cook, Phil Tufnell and Vernon Philander. Show more

Kirsty Wark reunites some of those caught up in the anti-capitalist protests of Occupy London in 2011. Show more

It's more than just custard pies and popcorn. Sheila Dillon meets Ols Halas, executive chef of travelling restaurant Circus Sauce, and seeks food stories from under the big top. Show more

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Capturing the nation in conversation, in partnership with the British Library, to build a unique picture of our lives today. Presented by Fi Glover. Show more

Peter Gibbs and the team visit East Sussex. Matthew Pottage, Christine Walkden and Ashley Edwards answer the audience's questions. Show more

Historian and curator of the Tank Museum in Dorset, David Willey, along with Sarah Vowles from the British Museum, examine Da Vinci’s contribution to today’s fighting forces. Show more

Wildly entertaining account of the American hippie movement as seen by one of its most influential figures - and sternest critics - Emmett Grogan. Adapted by Jonathan Myerson. Show more

Octavia Bright explores the enduring appeal of Mary Renault's novel The King Must Die with Bettany Hughes, Kamila Shamsie and Okechukwu Nzelu. Show more

Dancing, sport, singing and poetry: all part of the education of Spartan women. By the standards of the ancient world, they had it good. With Professor Edith Hall. Show more

What do you believe in? As traditional religions wane in Britain, Helen Lewis asks if political movements are taking their place. Show more

In 1975 US troops airlifted hundreds of people out of the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon, as north Vietnamese troops closed in. Show more

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Dock workers at Felixstowe port have begun eight days of strike action.

A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio

Who’s that, Will? It must be fete. Adil looks to the future. Show more

The curmudgeonly author has a new idea for a novel and an exciting new home. Starring Christopher Douglas. From 2017. Show more

By Tiffany Murray. Hulda Björnsdóttir takes a tour party to Gunnuhver, Iceland’s largest boiling mud pool. Starring Rachael Stirling. Show more

Recently returned from Afghanistan, correspondent Yogita Limaye explains what it's like to report from the country and what restrictions are placed on her by the Taliban. Show more

John Wilson on songwriter Lamont Dozier, children's author Joan Lingard, fashion designer Issey Miyake, mental health researcher Edana Minghella. Show more

Two women compare coping with the cost of living, 50 years apart. Today, soaring energy and food prices are leaving some struggling to afford basic necessities. Show more

Saxophonist and broadcaster Jess Gillam makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Awards for Young Musicians. Show more

We learn about the princess who went from goddaughter of Queen Victoria, to battling suffragette and enemy of Churchill. With guests Anjli Mohindra and Dr Priya Atwal. Show more

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

Danny Wallace and Athena Kugblenu are joined by David Threlfall, Josie Long, James Acaster and Juno Dawson for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more

The first nation-wide hymn book had its 150 year anniversary in 2011, prompting Mark Tully to explore the power of hymns. Show more

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Matthew Syed follows one woman’s journey to uncover the story behind a family portrait. What drives us to uncover the truth about our ancestors and how can it transform our lives? Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Anne’s, Denton, Greater Manchester. Show more

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