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Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire. Show more

We look at recent developments in gene therapy to treat eye conditions, including an American based gene editing trial and work happening in the UK. Show more

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Opioids in the US and UK: Laurie Taylor explores the changing nature of opioid use, from street heroin to synthetic prescription drugs. Show more

Charlotte Smith explores the potential and pitfalls of a state-of-the-art vertical farm in Gloucestershire, asking about the technology, sustainability and challenges involved. Show more

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A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley. Show more

Science and wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide. Show more

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Angel Morgan leads worship from Big Church Festival celebrating the Psalms and music making. Show more

Howard Jacobson on literary festivals, men in love, and why he suddenly appears to be winning out - as an attraction - against the Lamborghini! Show more

TV presenter Martin Hughes-Games was surprised to discover nuthatch in his nestbox. Show more

The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, rebukes Israel for the number of Palestinians killed in the raid that freed four hostages. Plus a body is found in the search for Michael Mosley.

Shirine Khoury-Haq, businesswoman, 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

Freddie has a dangerous idea, and events spiral out of control at the Stables. Show more

Rylan Clark was the X Factor contestant who by his own admission started as a joke. But now he's the one laughing. Mark Coles charts the rise of Rylan. Show more

A return visit to Blackburn for Marcus Brigstocke, Henning Wehn, Vicki Pepperdine and Tony Hawks, with Jack Dee the reluctant arbiter. Show more

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Teams searching for Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi have found a body. Mimi Spencer, co-author of The Fast Diet, pays tribute. Show more

Kafka and Orwell on alienation, isolation and anxiety. Show more

Kathy Clugston has a rummage through the GQT archives for advice around gardening in containers. Show more

The series that looks at books, plays and stories and how they work. John Yorke explores the enduring mystery and power of Franz Kafka's novel The Trial. Show more

Josef K is arrested. But what was his crime? A brand new adaptation of Kafka’s classic, by Ed Harris. Stars Iwan Rheon. Show more

How our writers foresaw the powerlessness many of us feel today. Show more

Join Sue Perkins for her award-winning comedy series Nature Table: the funny ‘show & tell’ series celebrating the natural world and all its funny eccentricities. Show more

The story of Natalia Makarova, the leading Russian ballet star, who defected after a London performance in 1970. Show more

Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan talks to John Wilson about his creative influences. Show more

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Presenter, who disappeared on Wednesday, was discovered on a steep slope on the Greek island of Symi. Medical students urged to help at hospitals in London hit by cyber attack.

Tessa Dunlop chooses audio highlights from the past week. Show more

Alan has a suggestion, and one of the Grundys attracts an admirer. Show more

Ian Hislop and Helen Lewis conclude their series celebrating the prescience and relevance of the writing of Franz Kafka and George Orwell, concentrating on the present and future. Show more

Rylan Clark was the X Factor contestant who by his own admission started as a joke. But now he's the one laughing. Mark Coles charts the rise of Rylan. Show more

Two former child laureates in conversation. Michael Rosen meets fellow children's author Michael Morpurgo, author of over 150 books - including Warhorse. Show more

Matthew Bannister on campaigner Nora Cortiñas, designer Belinda Belville, poet John Burnside and film director Roger Corman. Show more

Energy companies are continuing to hang on to billions of pounds of their customers' money. Show more

Science and wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide. Show more

Narendra Modi has returned for a third term as India's Prime Minister, but has lost some of his star power among Indian voters, as the BJP lost its parliamentary majority. Show more

Leila Nathoo's guests are Conservative Sir Robert Buckland, Labour's James Murray and Lib Dem Sarah Olney. They discuss the election campaign and look ahead to manifestos week. Show more

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the myth and history in the Saga of the Earls of Orkney as they fought to control some of the most strategically important islands around Britain. Show more

A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry. Show more

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Sheila wants to whisk Shaun away to the land of lavender fields. But what about his hay fever? Will Shaun be persuaded to don some linen and waft through the fields with her? Show more

Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Nicholas in Chawton, Hampshire. Show more

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