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Thought For The Day

Thoughts from the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme

Unique reflection from a faith perspective on topical issues and news events. Speakers from across the world's major faiths offer a spiritual insight rooted in the theology of their own tradition. This brief, uninterrupted interlude has the capacity to plant a seed of thought that stays with listeners during the day. Thought for the Day is broadcast during the Today programme on BBC Radio 4 every morning at around 7.45am.

  • Brian Draper

    By Brian Draper on May 2, 2026

    I don’t know about you, but May is my favourite month: spring in its pomp and the blessing of light, warm days to come! And with ‘international dawn-chorus day’ tomorrow, too, it’s an...

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  • Jasvir Singh

    By Jasvir Singh on May 1, 2026

    Good morning. 75 years ago this weekend saw the Festival of Britain open to much fanfare. In 1951, cities were being rebuilt from the rubble of war, there were food shortages and rationing, and...

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  • Dr Rachel Mann

    By Dr Rachel Mann on April 30, 2026

    30 APRIL 26

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