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Bells on Sunday
The Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk. Show more
The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner has announced he is taking a three-month sabbatical from his TV work to give himself some ‘brain space’. Show more
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
'Gorillas taught me to be human.' An autistic woman's remarkable story offers insights into how we can hold onto our humanity in an alienating world. With John McCarthy. Show more
Booming organic wine sales - and climate change - are driving a rise in organic wine production. Charlotte Ashton visits the Spier estate in South Africa to find out more. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
The 'living saint' and the sex cult; Frank Field's belief; chant music at the Grammys
44 minutes
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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Emily Buchanan. Show more
Lwiza Mulenga, a healthcare student who works for the charity, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cecily's Fund. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
From Alive City Church, London with Volney and Angel Morgan Show more
Adam Gopnik challenges the idea that the artistic and literary creations of artificial intelligence can match human endeavour. Show more
Liz Bonnin presents Montserrat oriole from the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Lilian has a rude awakening, and Tony and Pat may have their hands full. Show more
Lesley Manville, actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne. Show more
Sue Perkins challenges Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Alan Davies to speak for 60 seconds without repetition, deviation or hesitation. Show more
The Food Programme
Pierre Koffmann: A Life Through Food
28 minutes
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Born and raised in Gascony but celebrated as a chef for his cooking in London, Pierre Koffmann shares his food story, from summers spent on a farm to the heat of the kitchen. Show more
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Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
The women battling the Chinese state after their loved ones were jailed as dissidents. Show more
The GQT team returns to Tring for this week's horticultural programme. Show more
Opening Lines
Lady Chatterley's Lover - Episode 2
15 minutes
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In the series that takes a look at books, plays and stories and how they work, John Yorke examines Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D H Lawrence. Show more
DH Lawrence's infamous classic set in modern Redcar. As Cliff and Connie struggle with their new lives, Oliver Mellors makes a big impact on their marriage. Show more
Writer Cal Flyn joins James Naughtie and a group of readers to answer questions about her book, Islands of Abandonment. Show more
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed
Ian McKellen
1 hour, 1 minute
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Simon Armitage opens the doors of his writing shed in the Pennine Hills to talk to Ian McKellen, whose acting career, spanning 7 decades, includes creating Gandalf and Magneto. Show more
Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests to look at Brexit, exactly three years since the UK left the European Union. Show more
The naturalist, broadcaster, author and campaigner has announced he is taking a three-month sabbatical from his TV work to give himself some ‘brain space’. Show more
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The latest weather reports and forecast
Six O'Clock News
05/02/2023 The NHS braces for more strikes
15 minutes
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The government and a leading union have traded accusations before another NHS strike.
A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
Kate gets a wake-up call, and Ruairi is feeling side-lined. Show more
Richard Wilson finds himself getting grumpier and grumpier with age. What to do about it? He enlists help from someone even grumpier than him - Alexei Sayle. Show more
A former teacher, struggling to find purpose since her retirement, receives an unexpected offer in the post. Show more
More or Less
Brexit and trade; pensioner millionaires; and Hannah Fry on loyalty cards and cancer
28 minutes
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We examine a claim that the UK’s trade with the European Union has increased since we left the bloc. Show more
Last Word
Ralph Ehrmann, Sylvia Syms, Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy, Jo Sandilands
28 minutes
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There was a factual error on Last Word broadcast 3/2/2023. The work of the jazz singer Sylvia Syms was wrongly attributed to the obituary of the actress of the same name. Show more
Money Box
Energy complaints rise to record levels
31 minutes
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Paul Lewis hears how complaints to the Energy Ombudsman reached a record high last year. Plus, the child benefit trap that is catching parents unawares. Show more
Lwiza Mulenga, a healthcare student who works for the charity, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cecily's Fund. Show more
An exploration of celebrity culture in the last 70 years through facets of Elizabeth Taylor’s life. Show more
Carolyn Quinn hosts political discussion with Conservative MP Theresa Villiers, Labour's Darren Jones, foreign affairs expert Baroness Cathy Ashton and journalist Paul Waugh. Show more
Loose Ends
Morwenna Banks, Rosie Jones, Gennaro Contaldo, Sam Delaney, Fantastic Negrito, Charlie Austen, George Egg, Danny Wallace
43 minutes
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Danny Wallace and George Egg are joined by Morwenna Banks, Rosie Jones, Gennaro Contaldo and Sam Delaney for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
'Gorillas taught me to be human.' An autistic woman's remarkable story offers insights into how we can hold onto our humanity in an alienating world. With John McCarthy. Show more
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
Museums: Then and now. Laurie Taylor explores their evolution and current dilemmas. Show more
Bells on Sunday
The Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary of the Assumption, in Ufford in Suffolk. Show more
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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