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18/05/2025
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St Mary’s church in Dymock, Gloucestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s church in Dymock, Gloucestershire.
Visual Impairment Registration; An Interview with Meta
Meta answer listeners questions about the Rayban Meta Smart Glasses.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Kai Höss: My Grandfather - the Commandant of Auschwitz
The grandson of Rudolf Höss, Commandant of Auschwitz, comes to with his family
Top Tatties
Caz Graham visits a potato farm in Northumberland where they specialise in producing chips
The latest weather reports and forecast
Pope Leo Inauguration; Jewish merger; Archbishop of Canterbury delays
A look at the religious and ethical issues of the week.
Kidasha
Broadcaster Mary Nightingale makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidasha.
Choral Matins from Ipswich Minster
A service of Choral Matins live from Ipswich Minster in Suffolk.
Conservative wipe-out in Canada
In Canada's 1993 election, the governing party was routed, ending up with just two seats
Mike Dilger on the Bullfinch
Ecologist and TV presenter Mike Dilger shares why the bullfinch is his favourite bird.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist
Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
David makes a controversial decision, and the Archers react to a shocking bombshell.
Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
Series 31
Episode 5
Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
NHS: Painful Decisions
Dominic Hughes explores the decisions facing NHS leaders as they try to balance the books.
From the Archives: Foliage Frenzy
Kathy Clugston prunes the GQT archives in search of advice on all things Foliage.
Underfoot in Show Business
John Yorke looks at Underfoot in Show Business by US writer Helene Hanff.
Helene Hanff's witty memoir about attempting to become a famous Broadway playwright.
Ocean Vuong
Writer and poet Ocean Vuong talks about his latest novel and its three key influences.
Programme 2 - The South of England vs Wales
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 2/12
Axis Sally: World War II traitor who broadcast for the Nazis
Mildred Gillars became the first woman in American history to be convicted of treason.
Maturing
Tom Bateman examines the history of the special relationship between the US and Israel.
Israel launches ground offensive
Israel says it is sending troops into Gaza -- after days of missile strikes.
Jenny Kleeman
Jenny Kleeman presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Tom’s suspicions are raised.
Doctor Dolittle and the Exploding Trout
The environmental protest that shook Hollywood and saved a village.
Play an Instrument
Why learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and your immune system.
The End of the Full Stop?
Michael Rosen and Christian Ilbury discuss how online chat is changing how we punctuate.
Sir Tom Farmer, Elaine Wynn, Sue Stapely, Joseph Nye
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a casino owner, a solicitor and a political analyst.
Fraud Crackdown and Is Cash King?
Are banks doing better at refunding victims of fraud who're tricked by criminals?
Evacuating Gaza's sick children
Fergal Keane travels with two young cancer patients as they head to Jordan for treatment.
Lookahead to the week in politics, including the UK/EU "reset"
What are the key elements of the UK/EU "reset"? Ben Wright and guests discuss the deal
Copyright
The evolution of copyright.
Flash Annie by Lisa Blower
A new story for Radio 4 from Lisa Blower, about loss, grief and ghosts from the past.
19/05/2025
Syria - Return to Ruins
After 13 years of civil war, what awaits Syrians returning to their homes?
