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05:30 AM - 05:34 AM
News Summary
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
05:34 AM - 05:43 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:43 AM - 05:45 AM
Bells on Sunday
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire.
05:45 AM - 06:00 AM
In Touch
The charity Guide Dogs is helping visually impaired expectant parents get to know their unborn babies, by rendering 3D tactile models of the 20-week scan.
06:00 AM - 06:05 AM
News Summary
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:05 AM - 06:35 AM
Heart and Soul
What does it mean to walk in Mary Magdalene's footsteps today?
06:35 AM - 06:57 AM
On Your Farm
When John Cross's son David went into livestock farming in the country's biggest arable area...he learned from his forebears and added new ideas, combining agility and resilience.
06:57 AM - 07:00 AM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast.
07:00 AM - 07:10 AM
News and Sunday Papers
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
07:10 AM - 07:54 AM
Sunday
How should religious leaders respond to growing concerns over the potential for artificial intelligence to harm humanity?
07:54 AM - 07:57 AM
The Radio 4 Appeal
Co-founder Dr Atul Gawande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lifebox Foundation.
07:57 AM - 08:00 AM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast.
08:00 AM - 08:10 AM
News and Sunday Papers
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
08:10 AM - 08:48 AM
Sunday Worship
Manon Ceridwen James journeys from the Ll?n Peninsula to Bangor as she prepares to become Bishop of Bangor, reflecting on vocation and faith.
08:48 AM - 08:58 AM
Witness History
On 26 February 1974, geologist Dr Jim Bowler discovered a 42,000-year-old skeleton in New South Wales, Australia.
08:58 AM - 09:00 AM
Tweet of the Day
Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Broadcasting House
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Reunion
The films of director Bill Forsyth blazed a trail for the 1980s Scottish movie industry. Cast members from two of his landmark films Gregory's Girl and Local Hero are reunited.
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
The Archers Omnibus
Carol takes surprising action, and the ground shifts for Fallon.
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM
Profile
The writer, presenter and podcaster Richard Osman has released his latest novel - We Chase Shadows, the second book in his We Solve Murders series.
12:30 PM - 12:57 PM
Unspeakable
2/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words and help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Jenny Eclair, Charlie Higson and Ria Lina.
12:57 PM - 01:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather forecast.
01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
The World This Weekend
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Can Britain's Broken Energy System Be Fixed?
Britain has some of the highest electricity prices in the world. Does it have to be this way? Jonathan Ford sheds light on the past, present and future of the UK's energy system.
02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Gardeners' Question Time
Kathy Clugston is joined by James Wong, Matthew Pottage, Pippa Greenwood and Frances Tophill at RHS Garden Wisley for a Gardeners' Question Time Summer Garden Party special.
02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Naturebang
Becky Ripley and Emily Knight chase the big win, with some master gamblers: rats. What can they tell us about the psychology of risk, and the toxic allure of the slot machine?
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Things They Carried
2/2. Alpha Company digs one of their own out of the Vietnam mud. The guilt of that night will follow them home. Tim O'Brien must decide how much of it he is ready to tell.
04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Take Four Books
Sebastian Barry speaks to Take Four Books about his latest novel, The Newer World, and, together with presenter James Crawford, they explore its connections to three other books.
04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Brain of Britain
General knowledge in which listeners compete for the title of Brain of Britain.
05:00 PM - 05:10 PM
Witness History
In 1962, cameras were allowed into the renovated White House for the first televised tour. And, acting as the guide, was one of America's most famous first ladies, Jackie Kennedy.
05:10 PM - 05:54 PM
All Kinds of Minds
3/4. Nathan Filer explores what it means for adults who are diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, and how they navigate its impact in work, relationships and everyday life.
05:54 PM - 05:57 PM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
05:57 PM - 06:00 PM
Weather Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast.
06:00 PM - 06:15 PM
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
06:15 PM - 07:00 PM
Pick of the Week
Jan Carson presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
The Archers
Harrison has a confession to make, and Leonard hatches a generous plan.
07:15 PM - 07:45 PM
The Ocean Within Us
Humans are around 70% water. But where is it all? And what's it doing inside us? Emily Knight takes a journey deep into the flowing rivers and still pools of the human body.
07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Thief at the British Museum
People have called Dr Ittai Gradel a kind of Sherlock Holmes, if Holmes were Danish and obsessed with gems. He's an antiquities dealer with an eye for stolen goods.
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Word of Mouth
Jane Setter talks to Michael Rosen about negative attitudes to vocal traits seen as exclusively female, from vocal fry to higher pitch. Can men really not talk in a sexy voice?
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Last Word
The feminist journalist Gloria Steinem, innovator of close-up magic Juan Tamariz, the judge of Johnny Depp's UK libel case Sir Andrew Nicol and WWII ballerina Pauline Clayden.
09:00 PM - 09:25 PM
Money Box
If you're a pensioner due to receive the Winter Fuel Payment you have until 20 September to opt out if you want to.
09:25 PM - 09:30 PM
The Radio 4 Appeal
Co-founder Dr Atul Gawande makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lifebox Foundation.
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM
From Our Own Correspondent
Concerns are rising in Kyiv as Russia's daily attacks intensify and another winter of war approaches. Meanwhile in rural towns, elderly Ukrainians are relying on food parcels.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Westminster Hour
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Great Lives
Matthew Parris is joined by film and TV journalist Ellen E Jones to discuss the colourful escapades of larger-than-life American lawyer and activist Florynce Kennedy.
11:30 PM - 11:45 PM
Hoax
How did a survival good news story descend into allegations of fakery? Dr Tori Herridge uncovers the night parrot. From 2023.
11:45 PM - 12:00 AM
Short Works
Conway's early morning run veers off course when he encounters a strange figure by the Clyde. Written by Liam McIlvanney.
12:00 AM - 12:15 AM
Midnight News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:15 AM - 12:45 AM
Crossing Continents
What do you do if your first language also belongs to your country's enemy? The battle within Ukraine over use of Russian, which is increasingly restricted by law.
12:45 AM - 12:48 AM
Bells on Sunday
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary the Virgin Staunton on Wye, Herefordshire.
12:48 AM - 01:00 AM
Shipping Forecast
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.