| 00:00 | | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 00:30The true story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 00:30The true story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 00:30The true story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 00:302/5Poppy, 12, finds travelling through the States and Canada rather a trial.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | | 01:00News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
| | 01:00News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
| 01:00News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
| 01:00News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
| 01:00News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill.
| | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with Rabbi Dr Tony Bayfield. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Prayer and reflection with the Rev Stephen Wigley. 05:452/5Dominican Friar Tim Gardner joins the award-winning PR company Shine.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Vedast, Foster Lane, in London. 05:45Allan Little presents an insight into the life of Hamas leader Khalid Meshal.
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| 06:00 | 06:00News and current affairs discussion.
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| 06:00With Sarah Montague and Edward Stourton.
| 06:00News and current affairs with John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn.
| 06:00News and current affairs with John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
| 06:00The latest news headlines, including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Iola Williams visits the Fenland village of Welney to witness a wildlife spectacle. 06:35Miriam O'Reilly presents the rural magazine. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully talks to Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad about India's religious and cultural pluralism 06:35Programme getting to the heart of country life. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
| 07:00The latest news headlines, including a look at the papers. 07:10Programme examining the religious and ethical news of the week with Roger Bolton. 07:55Hugh Quarshie presents an appeal on behalf of Anti-Slavery International. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines, including a look at the papers. 08:10From St Finnian's church in Belfast, conducted by Canon Noel Battye. 08:50Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic.
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| 09:00 | 09:00This week Andrew Marr is joined by Hermione Lee, Nick Cohen, John Kampfner and Claire Fox. 09:45The untold story of Britain's most extraordinary secret agent, by Ben Macintyre.
| | 09:00Libby Purves and guests engage in lively and diverse conversation. 09:45The thrilling story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire. 09:45The true story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Brian Aldiss(R) 09:45The true story of Britain's most extraordinary double agent, as told by Ben Macintyre.
| 09:00Fi Glover is joined by tabla player Kuljit Bhamra and poet Elvis McGonagall.
| 09:00Paddy O'Connell presents a fresh approach to the news.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Sheila Payne on dying at home.The United Nations First all Female Peacekeeping Unit.
| 10:00Childhood Abuse-its affect on adult relationships.Women Arab Journalists.
| 10:00Rape-conviction rates.Is Childcare increasingly unaffordable? Man Boobs-the causes.
| 10:00Women's Aid's Domestic Violence Campaign (ACT).The rise of Sexual Bullying of Teachers.
| 10:00Ayaan Hirsi Ali talks about why she is critical of the role of women in the Muslim faith.
| 10:00John McCarthy is joined by Karen Bass to discuss Caribbean Wildlife. 10:30Bill Bailey probes low-frequency noise, which can spark trouble for humans.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00A look at England's new inner cities where faith and secularism are at odds. 11:301/3By Nick Warburton. An incurable romantic yearns to meet a modern-day Heathcliff.
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| 11:00Exploring a strange coincidence from 1957, when John Prescott was a cruise ship waiter. 11:301/4After years of trying, Wendy is pregnant, but Robin thinks he is too young for fatherhood.(R)
| 11:00BBC foreign correspondents examine the stories behind the headlines, with Kate Adie. 11:30Lynne Truss harks back to 1974, with favourite literature including Dickens and HG Wells.
| 11:00Exploring how the Iron Curtain boundary has changed over the years.
| 11:00Jackie Ashley takes a look behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30BBC foreign correspondents examine the stories behind the headlines, with Kate Adie.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is popstar Neil Tennant.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| | 12:00Consumer news and discussion with Sheila McClennon and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer and social matters with John Waite and Liz Barclay. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest news from the world of personal finance. With Paul Lewis. 12:30Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Chairman Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from Brighton. 12:32Sheila Dillon explores the culinary uses of rapeseed oil. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:304/6Brett Westwood presents puzzles involving links between local people and places.
| | 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30In London's Notting Hill lie the secret gardens, where Susan Lynn tries to keep order.(R)
| 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30A tour of the British countryside.
| 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Eastbourne.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Exploring a strange coincidence from 1957, when John Prescott was a cruise ship waiter.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:00Jack shows his dark side. 14:15When Esther starts to plan her wedding, she discovers her choices might not be her own.
| | 14:15In a remote Scottish community, a London boy meets a feisty young girl. By Simon Farquhar.
| 14:00Christopher hits the slopes. 14:15Drama adapted from Alexander McCall Smith's popular series set in Botswana.
| 14:00Ruth gets some new competition. 14:15Two bird watchers see something rare outside and are joined by a visitor, by Paul Farley.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30When a lawyer studies the last will of his friend Dr Jekyll, his suspicions are aroused.
| 14:00The horticultural experts answer gardeners' questions in Lincolnshire. 14:455/5The Sussex resort's Open Market is in need of regeneration, but what form should it take?
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests take calls on financial issues. 15:301/5Two short stories about ambition by Etgar Keret, a master of the form. 15:45Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon.
| | 15:00The horticultural experts answer questions from gardeners in Surrey. 15:303/5Two stories of the afterlife from young Israeli writer Etgar Keret. Read by Henry Goodman. 15:45Tristram Hunt on the creation of the first 'people's park' in London's East End.
| 15:003/6Fi Glover presents the travel series passing on listeners' holiday tips and advice. 15:27Stephen Fry presents an appeal on behalf of The BiPolar Organisation. 15:304/5Stories by Etgar Keret, in which the hopes and fears of childhood unite. 15:45Historian Tristram Hunt investigates the history of West Park in Macclesfield.
| 15:00Topical nature programme exploring the natural world and ways of preserving it. 15:305/5As Ehud Guznik gets bigger, he discovers that his parents seem to get smaller. 15:45Tristram Hunt finds out about the Lincoln Arboretum and its creator Edward Milner.
| 15:30Manfred Mann singer Paul Jones looks at the musical history of The Eel Pie Island Hotel.
| 15:00A divided family fight over their inheritance.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon explores how to grow the perfect rhubarb. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
| 16:30Ann Widdicombe MP nominates the late pontiff, who agreed with her on women priests.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses how ‘Resource Nationalism’ affects foreign affairs policy. 16:30Dr Mark Porter explores tropical diseases.
| 16:00Mariella talks to Sophie Kinsella about her new novel: "Shopaholic and Baby".(R) 16:30Quentin Cooper and scientists from Imperial College investigate dust taken from a comet.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Cate Blanchett about her role in the film Notes on a Scandal.
| 16:00Highlights of the week's Woman's Hour programmes with Carolyn Quinn.
| 16:00Val McDermid joins readers to discuss The Mermaids Singing, the story of a serial killer. 16:30Roger McGough looks at the rich poetry collection held by the Bodleian Library in Oxford.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Business magazine programme, presented by Evan Davis. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00An investigation into the way the MoD treats injured soldiers and their families. 17:40Allan Little presents an insight into the life of Hamas leader Khalid Meshal. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:30Chairman Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from Brighton.
| | 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:304/6The comedian and comic poet get chatting in the tag talk show.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:303/6The sports agent tries to prove that people deserve a second chance.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:30Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:15Ned Sherrin presents the weekly feast of comedy, live music and lively conversation.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather. 18:15Sheena Macdonald presents her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00David finds a new project. 19:15With Mark Lawson, including an interview with screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin. 19:45Series of plays exploring the realities of life on the minimum wage.
| | 19:00Christopher hits the slopes. 19:15John Wilson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:45Late for her cleaning job, a pregnant woman is surprised to hear her vacuum cleaner talk.
| 19:00Ruth gets some new competition. 19:15Kirsty Lang with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:45Series of drama exploring the consequences of life on the minimum wage.
| 19:00Neil lays down the law for Susan. 19:15Arts and cultural discussion. Mark Lawson talks to American writer, Norman Mailer. 19:45Drama series exploring the realties of life on the minimum wage.
| 19:00Allan Little presents an insight into the life of Hamas leader Khalid Meshal. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe discusses cultural items with Robert Sandall, Bridget Kendall and John Tusa
| 19:15The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. 19:452/5Sixty years ago, Frank's romantic hopes were dashed on a New York quayside.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Mark Thompson uncovers evidence of British aid to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.
| | 20:00Michael Buerk chairs the moral debate. 20:45Former MP Gyles Brandreth's rules for Parliamentary office, based on years of experince.
| 20:00Investigative series, looking at the consequences of the Government' new contract for GPs. 20:30Peter Day meets the green entrepreneurs who are making environmentally friendly energy.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Eastbourne. 20:50Clive James reflects on man-made climate change from the standpoint of a sceptic.
| 20:00The remarkable story of the birth of the SAS, told by the men who were there.(R)
| 20:00Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. 20:30Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Nature goes to Humberside to explore a 100-year plan to change the estuary. 21:30Andrew Marr and guests set the cultural agenda for the week. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| | 21:001/6Series covering the latest developments and issues in information technology. 21:30Libby Purves and guests engage in lively and diverse conversation. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Who were the first humans to leave Africa? Aubrey Manning investigates the fossil evidence 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of ideas. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00A woman, dealing with her boyfriend's death, begins to feel trapped in her small village.(R) 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:003/3With the strike in its third month, the conflict gets violent and urgent action is needed.
| 21:00The latest news from the world of personal finance. With Paul Lewis. 21:26Hugh Quarshie presents an appeal on behalf of Anti-Slavery International. 21:30Peter Day meets the green entrepreneurs who are making environmentally friendly energy. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:45A Chinese factory-worker poses as a journalist to get free meals and discovers corruption.
| | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:45Dan Dong, the factory worker turned pretend journalist, can't get a moment to himself.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Clare Bolderson. 22:45Dan's life as a banquet-attending journalist may be coming to an abrupt end.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Clare Bolderson. 22:45Dan's reputation as the Chinese peasants' champion causes problems when his wife joins him
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather. 22:15Michael Buerk chairs the moral debate.
| 22:00Reports from Westminster, including Gyles Brandreth's Rules for the Great Offices.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Julian Vincent presents a history of the banjo, a once hugely popular instrument. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| | 23:004/6Discovering a day in the life of a lock keeper. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| 23:00A fast-paced sketch show about communications, the media and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| 23:00Biographical discussion. Ann Widdicombe MP nominates Pope John Paul II. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| 23:004/6Brett Westwood presents puzzles involving links between local people and places. 23:30Roger McGough presents a selection of poems.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning. 23:30Mark Tully talks to Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad about India's religious and cultural pluralism
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