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Bells on Sunday
St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon
2 minutes
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Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon Show more
Mark Coles profiles Lee Anderson, an outspoken Red Wall MP and prominent voice in the New Conservatives movement. Show more
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In a programme for St. Swithun's Day, traditionally associated with predicting the weather, Mark Tully examines the emotional impact of rain. Show more
Caz Graham meets Mark and Jenny Lee, who are making organic ice cream in the Lake District Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
The history of 'defrocking' and the story behind a 400-year-old missal
44 minutes
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Emily Buchanan travels to Wolverhampton to see a 400-year-old prayer book bought by the National Trust, and hears about its owner who saved the life of a king on the run. Show more
TV presenter Mel Giedroyc makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Why me? Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
In the week of the 400th anniversary of his death, the Rev Dr Jonathan Arnold reflects on William Byrd's contribution to Christian music and worship. Show more
Michael Morpurgo on ageing and how we bridge the gap in understanding between young and old. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl
1 minute
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Comedian Sue Perkins recalls attending the Staffordshire Country Show where she came face to face with a great horned owl possessing a powerful grip. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
There are difficult questions for Helen, and will Jazzer's wedding go without a hitch? Show more
Live ball-by-ball commentary of England v Australia on the fourth day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley.
Michael Pederson joins Roger McGough to make a selection of listener requests, including poems by Jackie Kay, Edwin Morgan, Maggie Smith and more. Show more
Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests in the BBC's Radio Theatre to discuss the current state of the housing market. Show more
Mark Coles profiles Lee Anderson, an outspoken Red Wall MP and prominent voice in the New Conservatives movement. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
09/07/2023 BBC suspends presenter over allegations that he paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos
15 minutes
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The BBC has suspended a presenter while it investigates accusations that he paid thousands of pounds to a teenager for sexually explicit images.
Freya McClements chooses audio highlights from the past week. Show more
Susan finds herself in a war zone and, Fallon attempts to secure her position. Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a rail journey from London to Blackpool and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers to reveal their personal stories. Show more
On the hottest day of the year, Odette is sweltering behind the counter of a Torquay chip shop and questioning her life choices. An original short story for radio. Show more
Andrea Catherwood discusses disinformation with correspondent Marianna Spring, and the Radio 3 head of music responds to listener comments about mood music programmes. Show more
Last Word
Lord Kerslake, Dame Ann Leslie, Diane Rowe, Tim Blackmore
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on civil servant Lord Kerslake, journalist Dame Ann Leslie, table tennis champion Diane Rowe and radio executive Tim Blackmore. Show more
Money Box
Energy Bill Support and AI in Banking
29 minutes
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More than 700,000 households have missed out on £300m of government support for energy bills designed to help people who live off-grid. Show more
TV presenter Mel Giedroyc makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Why me? Show more
Loose Ends
Kate Nash, Guvna B, Alex Wheatle, Issy van Randwyck, The Coral, Reuben James, Arthur Smith, Anneka Rice
43 minutes
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Anneka Rice and Arthur Smith are joined by Kate Nash, Guvna B, Alex Wheatle and Issy van Randwyck for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from The Coral. Show more
Ben Wright hosts topical conversation with Treasury minister Andrew Griffith and Shadow Cabinet minister Jo Stevens, plus political journalists George Parker and Kate Andrews. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Giles Fraser, Melanie Phillips, Carmody Grey and Mona Siddiqui. Show more
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Sideways
45. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 1
29 minutes
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Former Olympic table tennis player Matthew Syed tells a history of modern China through its most enduring sport, starting with the tragedy of China's first champion, Rong Guotuan. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon Show more
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