| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:151/2Psychoanalyst and former cricketer Mike Brearley investigates the art of the director. 00:45The sound of church bells from St Giles Horspath, in Oxfordshire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Born in Denbigh, 1846, John Rowlands was abandoned as a baby and consigned to a workhouse. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Did Stanley really utter the immortal words 'Dr Livingstone, I presume'? 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Stanley begins fundraising for what would be the greatest journey so far. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Having traced the River Congo, Stanley returns for a meeting with King Leopold II. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Stanley returns to Africa one last time - on a mission to rescue Emin Pasha. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple. 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.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das. 05:45Rural magazine programme, with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaunaka Rishi Das. 05:45Rural magazine programme, with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news headlines. 05:43The sound of church bells from Christchurch, Radyr, in Cardiff. 05:45Columnist and legal writer Marcel Berlins profiles Attorney General Lord Goldsmith.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Presented by Edward Stourton and James Naughtie.
| 06:00Presented by James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
| 06:00Presented by James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
| 06:00With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
| 06:00With Edward Stourton and James Naughtie.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:35The rural magazine programme presented by Miriam O'Reilly. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully considers our current obsession with success at all costs. 06:35Lionel Kelleway visits Brownsea Island off the Dorset coast. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00With Edward Stourton and John Humphrys.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Jane Little examines the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Patricia Routledge appeals on behalf of Friends of the Elderly. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A special programme marking the bicentenary of the Slave Trade Act. 08:50Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Peter Godwin, Maureen Freely, Hilary Mantel and Steve Jones. 09:451/5Born in Denbigh, 1846, John Rowlands was abandoned as a baby and consigned to a workhouse.
| 09:001/4Why do politicians champion owners? 09:304/5Graham Easton looks at the relevance of body temperature. 09:452/5Did Stanley really utter the immortal words 'Dr Livingstone, I presume'?
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:453/5Stanley begins fundraising for what would be the greatest journey so far.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of microbiology, the study of microscopic life. 09:454/5Having traced the River Congo, Stanley returns for a meeting with King Leopold II.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is writer J P Donleavy. 09:455/5Stanley returns to Africa one last time - on a mission to rescue Emin Pasha.
| 09:00Fi Glover's guests are journalist Brough Scott and poet Jude Simpson.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week, with Patrick O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00With Martha Kearney. Including part one of the drama The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including drama: The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including part three of the drama The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including drama: The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Martha Kearney. Including part five of the drama The Women's Room.
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig talks to three people who have an undeniable attachment to the motorbike. 10:30Jo Brand looks at the sinister history of the sweet treat.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Navid Akhtar watches 12 young Muslims from a deprived area on a pilgrimage to Mecca. 11:303/6Nigel and Michael are forced to help run a street party, and Oonagh is stuck up a tree.
| 11:007/10How will conservation react to change in wildlife behaviour caused by climate change? 11:301/3Kids and pets are frequently talked about, but seldom make an appearance.
| 11:00The story of the islanders forced to leave to make way for a military base in the 1960s. 11:302/6After arguing all day, the former variety star sparks confusion when he arrives at the BBC
| 11:00BBC foreign correspondents examine the stories behind the headlines, with Kate Adie. 11:302/2Mike Brearley talks to directors Peter Hall, Sam Mendes and Katie Michell.
| 11:00This unassuming terraced house's residents have included a radical nationalist. 11:301/4This first episode follows Jack up to his days as a writer at Sheffield University.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster Andy Kershaw.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer affairs magazine with Liz Barclay and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00With Liz Barclay and Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer affairs magazine with Winifred Robinson and Sheila McClennon. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:302/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Chairman Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from the Theatre Royal in Brighton. 12:32Sheila Dillon reports from the North Highlands on a royally-inspired food venture. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:302/6Britain's oldest hillside chalk figure and an invisible blacksmith in a Neolithic tomb.
| 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30Oona King explores the importance of dance music and the way it shaped a generation.
| 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30Mike Thomson re-visits a document that split the country in two.
| 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 a topical discussion from Monmouth.
| 13:00A look at events around the world, presented by James Reynolds. 13:30Kevin Connolly presents a profile of controversial politician Ian Paisley.
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| 14:00 | 14:00David the hedge fund manager. 14:15Drama-documentary based on letters from Birmingham women.
| 14:15By Mahesh Dattani. Bhavna's childhood dream of becoming an astronaut has come true.
| 14:00Nigel brings the house down. 14:15A play about how insomnia can affect anyone, inter-cut with advice from a sleep expert.
| 14:15A man claims to know the identity of Shakespeare's Dark Lady.
| 14:15A compromising message left on the wrong answerphone stirs up ghosts from the past.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Naylah Ahmed's play, set in rural India, is a parallel tale of two romances.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs the show, with Matthew Biggs, John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew. 14:453/5The handsome black and tan Gordon Setter, an intelligent and charismatic gundog.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests are on hand to take calls on financial issues. 15:301/5Marian's an older mum, no longer quite at home in her own body. 15:45How a country doctor from Prussia traced the life cycle of an anthrax bacteria cell.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and the team address questions about the natural world and our impact on it 15:302/5Evie has something like an invisible friend, a double. 15:45When bubonic plague broke out in Hong Kong in 1894, European rivalry continued.
| 15:00The experts visit Chipping Norton and make a start on the new Northern garden. 15:303/5Following her husband's death, Beth still decides to get out a bit more. 15:45Needing to consult laboratory workers was seen as a threat to physicians' authority.
| 15:00Is there an epidemic of food allergies? Barbara Myers and guest answer callers' questions 15:27Ian Anderson presents an appeal on behalf of the Genetic Interest Group. 15:304/5Wojtek and his flashy best mate Jurek arrive in London from Poland. 15:45What role did European medicine play in spreading European culture across the Empire?
| 15:00Clare sets out from the Bridge of Orchy on the West Highland Way. 15:305/5A busy-body on a crowded train is looking for the owner of a lost purse. 15:45The influence of Florence Nightingale and the sanitarians.
| 15:30Oona King explores the importance of dance music and the way it shaped a generation.
| 15:003/6An unlikely coalition must select the last Roman Emperor. Can Romulus Augustus survive?
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon explores the tradition of orange growing in Sicily. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes his weekly look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Book choices from journalist Roger Cook and poet laureate Andrew Motion.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the social values of the virtual world Runescape. 16:30Dr Mark Porter reports on how treatments for leukaemia have improved sufferers' health.
| 16:00Historian Alison Weir discusses her biography of Eleanor of Aquitaine with James Naughtie. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates the experimental cancer treatment, 'charged particle therapy'.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Steven Soderbergh talks about his latest film, The Good German, with Francine Stock.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Martha Kearney.
| 16:00Tracy Chevalier talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new novel Burning Bright. 16:303/4Joan looks at some of the oldest Welsh poetry in existence.
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| 17:00 | 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.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 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. 17:30Evan Davis presents the business magazine. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Stephen Grey tells the inside story of Britain's dirty war against drugs. 17:40Columnist and legal writer Marcel Berlins profiles Attorney General Lord Goldsmith. 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. 18:30Chairman Nicholas Parsons hosts the devious panel game from the Theatre Royal in Brighton.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4John Weak uses a little seduction to tackle a crisis.(R)
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4Chris Addison explores human evolution.(R)
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 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. 18:15A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Kirsty Lang with arts news and the verdict on Steven Soderbergh's film The Good German. 19:451/15Mira begins her look back at her life.
| 19:00Nigel brings the house down. 19:15Kirsty Lang with arts news and reviews. 19:452/15Married life is not what Mira expects; she has to give up school to be a full time wife.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson, including an interview with best-selling novelist Iain Banks. 19:453/15Mira's patients help her come to terms with the overwhelming feelings of motherhood.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson, including a report on a new production of John Osborne's The Entertainer 19:454/15Mira makes new friends with some of her neighbours and forms a close bond with Lily.
| 19:15Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:455/15Mira unwittingly helps to get her friend Lily committed to an asylum.
| 19:00Columnist and legal writer Marcel Berlins profiles Attorney General Lord Goldsmith. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Alan Strachan, Kathryn Hughes and Alkarim Jivani.
| 19:15The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. 19:45Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.
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| 20:00 | 20:002/2Following families and teachers through the first term. 20:30A guide to the world of learning, with Libby Purves.
| 20:00Stephen Grey tells the inside story of Britain's dirty war against drugs. 20:40News and information for the blind and partially sighted, presented by Peter White.
| 20:00Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news. 20:45Advertiser Chas Bayfield takes the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.
| 20:001/3Anne Perkins begins with interviews with those at the heart of government. 20:30David Walker investigates the relationship between faith and the state.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Monmouth. 20:50Clive James takes a wry look at the world of the paparazzi.
| 20:00Harry Belafonte at 80: Stephen Evans talks to the singer about his music and politics.
| 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 | 21:00Paul Evans assesses the future of our urban trees. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Peter Godwin, Maureen Freely, Hilary Mantel and Steve Jones. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter reports on how treatments for leukaemia have improved sufferers' health. 21:301/4Why do politicians champion owners? 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:006/6Rajesh visits a Spam Lab to locate where our junk e-mail is coming from. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Geoff Watts discusses the Japanese space agency, plus the week's top science stories. 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the history of microbiology, the study of microscopic life. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Ian is hearing voices, apparently coming from underground. Who is down there? 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:002/6What sacrifices must Constantine make when he feels threatened by his own son?
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Patricia Routledge appeals on behalf of Friends of the Elderly. 21:30David Walker investigates the relationship between faith and the state. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:456/10Quirke's investigations into Christine's death spark an unwelcome visit.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:457/10Quirke is stunned when Sarah makes a shocking revelation.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:458/10Andy and Claire Stafford must explain 'Little Christine's' death to the orphanage.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:459/10Quirke is forced to confront the past and tell Phoebe the truth.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:4510/10Quirke finally uncovers the truth about Christine Falls.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the moral questions behind the week's news.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including at The Letters Pages.
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| 23:00 | 23:001/6Poetry and sketches with Pam Ayres, Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead. From 2006.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:002/4Making it up as they go along, Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney's improvised sketches. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Alicia McCarthy.
| 23:003/4A dark and gory story about an unfortunate young man from Massachussetts. 23:153/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:008/8A fast-paced sketch show about communications, the media and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:00Book choices from journalist Roger Cook and poet laureate Andrew Motion. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:002/6Britain's oldest hillside chalk figure and an invisible blacksmith in a Neolithic tomb. 23:302/4Joan looks at manuscripts from poets including Shelley, Eliot, Larkin and Auden.
| 23:00A guide to the world of learning, with Libby Purves. 23:30Mark Tully considers our current obsession with success at all costs.
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