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06:35 BST

On Your Farm

Badlands To Gladlands

Where most people saw an ugly scar, David Cooper saw potential. Now he and wife Cora are successfully farming sheep and raising a family on 5,000 acres of Ayrshire.

Where most people saw an ugly scar, David Cooper saw potential. Now he and wife Cora are successfully farming sheep and raising a family on 5,000 acres of Ayrshire.

06:57 BST

Weather

12/04/2026

The latest weather reports and forecast

The latest weather reports and forecast

07:00 BST

News and Papers

12/04/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

07:10 BST

Sunday

Archers at 75, Lebanese Icon, Religious language of war

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week

07:54 BST

Radio 4 Appeal

Born Free Foundation

Trustee of the Born Free Foundation Jenny Seagrove makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity.

Trustee of the Born Free Foundation Jenny Seagrove makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity.

07:57 BST

Weather

12/04/2026

The latest weather reports and forecast

The latest weather reports and forecast

08:00 BST

News and Papers

12/04/2026

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

08:10 BST

Sunday Worship

Jesus in Our Midst

A service recorded at the Christian festival Spring Harvest in Skegness. Led by Jo Moir.

A service recorded at the Christian festival Spring Harvest in Skegness. Led by Jo Moir.

08:48 BST

Witness History

The invention of the mobility scooter

In 1967, American plumber Al Thieme came up with a battery-powered seat on wheels for his wife.

In 1967, American plumber Al Thieme came up with a battery-powered seat on wheels for his wife.

08:58 BST

Tweet of the Day

Polly Atkin on the Grey Wagtail

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about birds inspired by their calls, songs and behaviour.

09:00 BST

Broadcasting House

12/04/2026

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell

The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell