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08/06/2025
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A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
Visually Impaired People in Space; NASA on SANS
NASA tells In Touch about a condition affecting the vision of over 70% of their astronauts
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
Solidarity
Racial sympathy amongst white Americans and the meaning of solidarity.
Off Grid, On Tables
Theo Whyte visits the off-grid farm selling to some of the country’s best restaurants
The latest weather reports and forecast
New UK ‘blasphemy law’ claims, Syria’s Alawites, Beatboxing nuns
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
Carers UK
Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
Leeds Cathedral: Pilgrims of Hope
A celebration of Pentecost from Leeds Cathedral.
The Wonder Woman of DC Comics
In 1976 Jenette Kahn became the first female head of DC Comics, home of the superheroes
Anna Hill on the Sedge Warbler
Anna Hill on the loud song of the sedge warbler.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented this week by Simon Jack.
Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner
Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
David makes a decision, and Fallon fears for the future.
Susie Wiles
The first woman to serve as White House chief of staff.
Series 9
2. Freedom of Expression
Alfie explores the limits of freedom of expression, with another comic look at the law.
The latest weather forecast
Reform UK: how other parties react to a changing political landscape
The changing geology of UK politics: how the other parties combat the surge of Reform UK.
Excluded
Why are school exclusions rising, and what happens to children who are excluded?
Crowthorne: Caterpillars, Rusty Spots and Up-Cycled Objects
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer the gardening questions of an eager audience.
King Lear - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at King Lear, Shakespeare’s most brutal tragedy.
Part 1
Richard Wilson takes on the mighty Shakespearean King who foolishly gives away his kingdom
Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller on his new book, The Land in Winter, and its links to three other works.
Programme 5 - Northern Ireland v The North
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 5/12
Mary Fisher's 'A Whisper of Aids' speech
In 1992, Mary Fisher set out to fight the prejudice faced by those with HIV and Aids
Poetry and performance with Ian McMillan
Barnsley Bard Ian McMillan is ed by guests for poetry performance and discussion.
President Trump deploys National Guard in LA
President Trump deploys the National Guard in LA,
Haroon Rashid
Haroon Rashid presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Bridge Farm faces disappointment.
You've Got Worms
Sink into the dirt to meet the hidden worms that squelch through the darkness.
Cook from Scratch
How cooking from scratch can help lose weight and boost your mood.
Lists
Michael Rosen and linguistics researcher Jo Nolan discuss the joy of making lists.
Valmik Thapar, Nancy Blaik, Norma Meras Swenson, Dr Stuart Farrimond
Kirsty Lang on a conservationist, a charity fundraiser, an author, a science communicator.
Live:
Water Bills and How to Save?
New research suggests a third of households are trying to cut water use to save money.
On Next:
Ukraine's 'Operation Spider's Web'
Ukraine launched an audacious drone attack inside Russia, but unease remains at home.
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
The Vienna Secession
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Vienna Secession.
Who is the cello playing? by Tim Pears
A man tells his doctor about his son's strange obsession, while another truth is revealed.
09/06/2025
Worse than Murder
2. Alick, Darling
As the police hunt for clues about Muriel’s disappearance, the tabloids hunt for a scoop.
