Sunday
BBC Radio 4A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 538 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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William Crawley and guests reflect on the death of Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge professor who had been the subject of an investigation into his qualifications amid intense media scrutiny over claims of plagiarism and misrepresentat... more
A follower of the Bahá'í faith who is being held by the Iranian regime has published a vivid and shocking memoir of her time in prison. Mahvash Sabet is an award-winning educator and poet. She has been in and out of detention since 2010, suffering so... more
US President Donald Trump says an agreement has been reached for the "complete disarmament" of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. The deal faces big obstacles, and behind the negotiations lies a deeper question - for a movement that has long-frame... more
There have been many tributes this week to our dear colleague Edward Stourton, who died last weekend at the age of 68. They've come from across the media, from the churches and faith communities he covered for so long, and from listeners who simply t... more
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- Thank You
Thank you for making this available outside the UK. As a Unitarian Universalist, I love the various perspectives every week.
Apple Podcasts5RaissaD
United Statesa year ago - Good but often very late appearing
As I write it’s past midday but there’s no sign of today’s programme, which has been on BBC Sounds for hours. Why is the podcast almost invariably late??
Apple Podcasts4despairing of dorset
United Kingdom5 years ago - Practice
I use this as part of my spiritual practice and mindfulness Sunday’s. It’s great to listen to before my religious events or as my time to reflect. It has a wide range of topics and is not only based on Christian and UK scope. It also has religious news of the day, and interesting things about religion that are a little less known, like the importance of bees!
Apple Podcasts5BellMontreal
Canada7 years ago - A needed coverage on religious news
Love listening to the different main religious stories of different faiths. But, the interviewees are often cut short in midsentence and rushed to finish their sentences. Why not cut down a little on the number of stories but allow for more in depth reportage?
Apple Podcasts4Mo SenaUnited States7 years ago - Atheist listening in
I listen as an atheist as I’m interested in pretty much anything. It shocks me the amount of indoctrination in the uk, and the horrible history of religion around the world and it’s religions actually being celebrated as something to see as a positive thing. I feel sad hearing that people that are just lovely people sucked in to believed they are good people because of a deity.
I think the bbc has done a good job making this podcast listenable to pretty much any one. It’s balanced and not at al... more
Apple Podcasts3Eccentric DyslexicUnited Kingdom7 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #231 | United Kingdom/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #29 |  Ireland/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Finland/Religion & Spirituality |
Apple Podcasts | #188 |  Belgium/Religion & Spirituality |
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This show covers a wide range of religious, ethical, and public policy topics with a global perspective. Episodes commonly blend current events, theology, human rights, and how faith communities respond to social issues—from imprisonment and humanitarian aid to church governance and cultural debates. A notable strength is its ability to pair scholarly context with on-the-ground storytelling, often featuring clergy, academics, journalists, and faith leaders from multiple traditions. Listeners can expect thoughtful analysis, cross-faith perspectives, and timely debates on how religion intersects politics, culture, and everyday life.
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1. Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe
2. Bahiyyih Nakhjavani
3. Emma Roberts
4. Dr. Dan Reynolds
5. Rachel Treweek
6. Dr. Brian Campbell
7. Sister Miriam
8. Sister John Dominic
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