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25/10/2026
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St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire.
Improving Access to Public Transport
In Touch looks at initiatives to improve public transport accessibility for blind people.
The woman who saved me on 9/11
How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11.
Liquid Gold in Essex
Theo Whyte visits a pumpkin patch in Essex where the crop is not just for Halloween.
The latest weather reports and forecast
Israel's election, C of E slavery 'reparations', modern day witches
William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Carers Trust
Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust.
Holy Coasts - Iona
John Bell of the Iona Community in our series on pilgrim places around the edges of the UK
Usonia: Frank Lloyd Wright’s ‘utopian’ town
In 1948, a “utopian” town of houses was designed by America’s greatest architect.
Jasmine Donahaye on the Chaffinch
Author Jasmine Donahaye observes a winter flock of female chaffinches.
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Harlan Coben, novelist
Harlan Coben, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
The week's events in Ambridge.
Gadi Eisenkot
Leader of Israel's Yashar! party and former head of the IDF.
Series 4
Laura Smyth
Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
The latest weather forecast
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
Are teenagers ready for work?
A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
New Forest
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team are at the New Forest sharing their best gardening tips.
Gulliver's Travels - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
Gulliver's Travels
Episode 1
A shipwrecked surgeon wakes up tied down by people six inches tall. Swift's satire at 300.
Andrew Meehan
James Crawford speaks to acclaimed Irish writer Andrew Meehan about his novel Hey Man.
Brain of Britain - Semi-final 2, 2026
General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Virago Press, Lee Miller and giraffes.
Restoring the Statue of Liberty
In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday
The Verb - where the poetry kettle is always on
Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two?
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
PM open to EU free movement of people
Andy Burnham has called for an "honest discussion" about restoring freedom of movement
Babita Sharma
Babita Sharma presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
A decision is reached for the Grundys
Epilepsy and the Electric Spirit
Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure.
Thief at the British Museum
7. Treasure Hunt
Katie and Ittai’s hunt for gems leads them across Europe
BBC Radio 4 Extra closure, Matthew Parris on Great Lives, and All Kinds of Minds
Andrea Catherwood presents your thoughts on more cuts to BBC Radio.
The rise and fall of Jim Bakker: From multi-millionaire televangelist to convicted fraudster
Also poet Douglas Dunn, midwife Chloe Fisher and singer Lena Martell.
Chancellor Choices and Lost Pensions
How might the chancellor help people with the cost of living in Wednesday’s Budget?
Israel elections: Netanyahu's big test
Israel goes to the polls on Tuesday in a pivotal vote on the country's future direction.
What's the chancellor planning in his first Budget?
Andy Burnham's first 100 days, freedom of movement with the EU and the Budget.
Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, sex and war
The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war.
Hand of Cod by Callum Mitchell
A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
