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Bells on Sunday
St Lawrence, Alton in Hampshire.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Lawrence, Alton in Hampshire. Show more
Dale Vince is the multi-millionaire founder and owner of green energy firm Ecotricity and a Just Stop Oil donor. He's planning to launch the UK's first electric airline. Show more
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Journalist Abdul-Rehman Malik explores the complex relationship between master and disciple with readings and music from the Hindu, Christian and Buddhist traditions. Show more
Caz Graham meets a self-confessed tomato fanatic at a huge indoor farm in Lancashire. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
Sunday
Oppenheimer, Manipur, The Sixth Commandment
43 minutes
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The influence of Hinduism on Oppenheimer, ethno-religious violence in Manipur, the moral pros and cons of 'true crime' drama. Show more
Actress Harriet Walter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prisoners Abroad. Show more
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The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
A service reflecting on the life and work of Saint Francis of Assisi, from the National Gallery in London, led by Denis Nowlan with Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the Gallery. Show more
Trevor Phillips argues that although protests rarely achieve their stated aims, often the victory comes later - and is one that no-one can foresee. Show more
Tweet of the Day
Robert Martin on the Cerulean Paradise-flycatcher
2 minutes
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Rob Martin of BirdLife International shares an encounter with one of the rarest birds in the world: the cerulean paradise-flycatcher. Show more
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Tempers flare at Bridge Farm, and George goes too far. Show more
England v Australia. Live commentary on the final day of the fourth Test from Old Trafford with Jonathan Agnew, Isa Guha, Glenn McGrath, Alex Hartley and Phil Tufnell. Show more
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Six O'Clock News
23/07/2023 Wildfires on Rhodes
15 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
19 thousand people have been moved to safety on the Greek island of Rhodes -- as high winds hamper efforts to tackle wildfires burning out of control.
Kate Fox chooses audio highlights from the past week. Show more
Frustration builds for Henry, and Brad has a confession to make. Show more
Alexei Sayle takes a rail journey from Birmingham to Stansted Airport and breaks the golden rule of travelling by train - he talks to his fellow passengers. Show more
By Kasim Ali. Inspired by the love story of Layla and Majnun. Keeping her distance, Lay watches a funeral. Show more
Andrea Catherwood with listener views on the BBC Annual Report, the Northern Soul Prom and Maisie Adam: The Beautiful Game. Show more
Last Word
Lady Williams of Elvel, Professor John Goodenough, Christine Baker, Lord Palmer
28 minutes
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Matthew Bannister on secretary Lady Williams of Elvel, materials chemist Professor John Goodenough, publisher Christine Baker and aristocrat Lord Palmer. Show more
Money Box
NHS Prescriptions and Banks Defy Customers to Stop Fraud
24 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bank employees went against customers wishes 11,643 times last year to help stop tens of millions of pounds being lost to fraud. Show more
Actress Harriet Walter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Prisoners Abroad. Show more
Loose Ends
Michelle de Swarte, Michael Akadiri, Helen Czerski, Danny Robins, Connie Constance, Jerub, Emma Freud, Danny Wallace
43 minutes
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Danny Wallace and Emma Freud are joined by Danny Robins, Michelle de Swarte, Helen Czerski and Michael Akadiri for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. Show more
Leila Nathoo discusses what the recent by-elections mean for the green agenda with Conservative MP Danny Kruger, Labour's Fleur Anderson and professor of politics, Rosie Campbell. Show more
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. With Mona Siddiqui, Tim Stanley, Inaya Folarin Iman and Matthew Taylor. Show more
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Sideways
47. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 3
29 minutes
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Ping pong enters a glittering age as China opens up economically and the Olympic medal tally skyrockets. Matthew Syed tells a history of 20th-century China through table tennis. Show more
Bells on Sunday
St Lawrence, Alton in Hampshire.
2 minutes
on BBC Radio 4 LWAvailable for over a year
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Lawrence, Alton in Hampshire. Show more
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