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St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Nottingham.
Video Games: A Call for Regulation
In Touch discusses updates within the accessible video gaming space.
Inked
Giles Fraser and the panel discuss the spiritual side of tattoos.
Growing Elephant Grass in Cornwall
Sarah Swadling meets a grower of miscanthus aka elephant grass in north Cornwall.
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Sir David Attenborough; Music is Black; UK Antisemitism
Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Opportunity International UK
Afua Hagan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Opportunity International UK
Faith, Science, Wonder and Worship
A service exploring how scientific discovery can deepen faith.
Elvis visits Scotland
In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport
Jack Baddams on the Spotted Flycatcher
Ornithologist Jack Baddams on finding his first spotted flycatcher nest in Derbyshire.
Starmer showdown: will there be a leadership challenge?
Cabinet Ministers challenged to change the PM: could it happen?
David Morrissey, actor
David Morrissey, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Ruth has a lot to think about, and Brian fears the worst
Jamie Oliver
The TV chef relaunching his restaurant chain.
Series 33
2. Pets, The Brain, Breakfast and Shopping
Alan Davies, Celya AB, Ian Smith and Angela Barnes play The Unbelievable Truth
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Labour loses to everyone everywhere all at once
How did Labour get here and what's the future for a party seemingly in search of a story?
Betting on Disaster
The rise of prediction markets where punters bet on current events from the weather to war
Pulham Market
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Pulham Market.
Don Quixote - Episode Two
John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
Don Quixote
Episode 2
Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
Amitav Ghosh
The award-winning novelist on his new book, Ghost Eye, and its key literary influences.
6. Scotland vs Northern Ireland
Scotland face Northern Ireland in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
Creating Cluedo
Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game.
How Reading Made Us
2. How Reading Made Our Feelings
Did reading make us lonely, set us free, and even end torture? James Marriott investigates
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Angela Rayner warns Labour 'needs to change now'
Angela Rayner has told the Prime Minister that Labour is on its last chance
Felix White
Felix White presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Alan is on the move.
The East Light
Margot McCuaig ascends The East Lighthouse, illuminating the voices that dwell there.
Plants and the Mystery of Consciousness
Are plants intelligent? Could they help us unravel the mystery of consciousness?
Michael Rosen and Dara Ó Briain talk about time
Michael Rosen in conversation with Dara Ó Briain on how we talk about and understand time.
Dr Ittai Gradel, Dame Shirley Porter, Professor Nigel Dunnett, María Nieves Rego
Matthew Bannister on an antiquities dealer, a politician, a horticulturalist and a dancer.
Claims management inquiry and bank account switching
Paul Lewis talks to the financial watchdog about its review of the claims industry.
Putin and Russia's new normal
President Putin's popularity is beginning to wane as the country's economy falters.
The fallout from the local council, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections
Looking ahead to a crucial week for Keir Starmer's leadership.
Joseph Roth
One of the great writers on Central Europe after WW1 and author of Radetzky March.
The Circle
A story by Joel Morris for anyone who’s ever formed a school band – or listened to one.
11/05/2026
Serbia: Under the Canopy
A disaster at a Serbian station sparked mass protests. What is its political legacy?
