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Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin in Devon. Show more

After suffering a fall that has left him paralysed, the famous playwright, screenwriter and author has begun sharing his thoughts with the world from his hospital bed. Show more

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Samira Ahmed considers whether procrastination is always such a bad thing. Can it sometimes be prudent, inspirational or just sheer fun? Show more

Anna Louise Claydon meets a young couple in Kent who have to keep their livestock on three different plots of land in order to make their farming dream a reality. Show more

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Same Sex Marriage and the Church of England; Hip Hop made me Muslim; ChatGPT sermons. Show more

Joseph Coelho makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Auditory Verbal UK. Show more

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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.

A service from the Chapel of Selwyn College, Cambridge for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Show more

Zoe Strimpel reflects on the power of the 'manosphere' and, in particular, that of self-professed misogynist, Andrew Tate. Show more

Michael Palin presents the northern cardinal from a New York's Central Park. Show more

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

Tony tries to make the best of a misunderstanding, and Lee deals with a shock. Show more

Michael Pollan, writer and activist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more

Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Jennifer Saunders, Julian Clary and Anna Maxwell Martin to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more

Jaega Wise and producer Robbie Armstrong explore cask investment programmes, counterfeits and even burglary – as bad actors enter the world of whisky to make a quick buck. Show more

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Born in Bradford has entered a new phase, with every teenager in the West Yorkshire city being tracked to improve mental health outcomes and better the lives of those taking part. Show more

The GQT team are in Tring for this week's horticultural programme. Show more

In a week of programmes for the BBC centenary, historian Robert Seatter selects three objects from the BBC’s archive store and tells the stories behind their creation. Show more

By Sian Ejiwunmi Le-Berre, starring Tom Cullen. Lorenzo the Magnificent has to stop the war with the pope, and save his legacy from religious zealots and his dim-witted son. Show more

Monica Heisey talks to Johny Pitts about her debut novel about divorce in your twenties, Really Good, Actually. Show more

Suffolk-based poet Lavinia Greenlaw chooses her selection of listeners' poetry requests. Show more

How did two people die at a concert at London's Brixton O2 Academy in January? File on 4 hears from witnesses who saw the tragic events unfold. Show more

After suffering a fall that has left him paralysed, the famous playwright, screenwriter and author has begun sharing his thoughts with the world from his hospital bed. Show more

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The government has defended the way the BBC chairman Richard Sharp was appointed, after reports that he helped secure a loan for Boris Johnson weeks before he was chosen.

Rima Ahmed chooses her audio highlights of the week. Show more

Things are hotting up in the kitchen for Adam before some shocking news arrives. Show more

Richard Wilson is keen to expand his portfolio of work. He is advised to become a 'brand'. He asks his friends Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Antony Sher how best to go about it. Show more

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, teenager Saoirse wants to enter the talent show and use her platform to wake her community up to the larger problems in the world. Show more

How long are people really waiting when they call 999 for an ambulance? Show more

Matthew Bannister on guitarist Jeff Beck, MP Alice Mahon, designer Tom Karen and actress Gina Lollobrigida. Show more

What to do if you’re struggling to afford your mortgage. Show more

Joseph Coelho makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Auditory Verbal UK. Show more

An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor’s life. Show more

Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme. With Tim Loughton MP, Siobhain McDonagh MP, Kirsty Blackman MP and columnist John Stevens. Show more

Clive Anderson and Emma Freud are joined by Lisa McGrillis, Travis Alabanza, Joe Thomas and Emma Moran, with music from Rozi Plain and Jaz Delorean. Show more

Samira Ahmed considers whether procrastination is always such a bad thing. Can it sometimes be prudent, inspirational or just sheer fun? Show more

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Parenting - Laurie Taylor explores its cultural history and the shift towards intensive parenting. Also, how have these changes impacted grandmothers? Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter ad Vincula, Combe Martin in Devon. Show more

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