Sunday 4 'til 8 for Sunday 4 December 2011

4:07 The Sunday Feature: Talking Heads - Inside Out: The Chemistry of Food, Sex and Ageing

In three Sunday Feature programmes, Kim Hill talks to chemists to examine some of life’s complex questions. What exactly are free radicals? How does UV light affect our skin? Is there a chemical difference between males and females? And is the saying “you are what you eat” correct?

The 2011 Talking Heads series was recorded at public events in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, and produced by the Royal Society of New Zealand in association with Radio New Zealand and the MacDiarmid Institute.

5:12 Spiritual Outlook

Our regular catch up with the world of religion, spirituality, faith and ethics – presented by Justin Gregory and Sonia Yee, alternating with a series from the BBC's World Service programme, Heart and Soul.

5:36 Waiata

Eru Rerekura showcases Māori artists and music (RNZ)

6:06 Te Ahi Kaa

Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

7:06 One in Five

The issues and experience of disability (RNZ)

7:35 The Strand

A glimpse into the world of art, writing and books (BBC)