| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:152/2Mike Brearley talks to directors Peter Hall, Sam Mendes and Katie Michell. 00:45The sound of church bells from Christchurch, Radyr, in Cardiff. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Born in Iran in 1962, Dizaei arrived in the UK at the age of nine. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30In 2001, went from being described as a high flier to being the subject of tabloid abuse. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Dizaei spent months waiting to find out if he was going to be arrested or actually charged 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Dizaei's role as adviser to the National Black Police Association clashes with his job. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Dizaei's story concludes at the Old Bailey. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 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 the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain 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 the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Dr Mark Wakelin. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Revd Ernest Rea. 05:45Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news headlines. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Fordingbridge. 05:45The BBC’s Michael Cockerell examines the turbulent life of the press baron Conrad Black.
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| 06:00 | 06:00With Edward Stourton and James Naughtie.
| 06:00With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
| 06:00With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn.
| 06:00With John Humphrys and James Naughtie.
| 06:00With John Humphrys and Edward Stourton.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:35Miriam O'Reilly presents the rural magazine programme. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge considers the growing role of international mediators in brokering peace. 06:35Lionel Kelleway tries to understand how badgers organise their families' living space. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00With Carolyn Quinn and John Humphrys.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton examines the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Roger Moore appeals on behalf of STARS, The Blackouts Trust. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Set All Free! Reflections on how contemporary forms of slavery continue to affect lives. 08:50Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Andrew Simms, Bamber Gascoigne, David Rose and Angela Lambert. 09:45Born in Iran in 1962, Dizaei arrived in the UK at the age of nine.
| 09:002/4Evan Davis continues his exploration of Britain's housing. 09:305/5Graham Easton finds out how he controls his bodily functions. 09:45In 2001, went from being described as a high flier to being the subject of tabloid abuse.
| 09:00Lively conversation and guests. 09:45Dizaei spent months waiting to find out if he was going to be arrested or actually charged
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses epistolary literature from Aphra Benn to Les Liaisons Dangereuses 09:45Dizaei's role as adviser to the National Black Police Association clashes with his job.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster Andy Kershaw. 09:45Dizaei's story concludes at the Old Bailey.
| 09:00Real life stories in which listeners talk about the issues that matter to them.
| 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 drama The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including part seven of The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including The Women's Room.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including part nine of The Women's Room.
| 10:00A man voted for by listeners co-presents a Red Nose Day edition with Martha Kearney.
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig explores what the Congo River is like for intrepid travellers. 10:30Nicholas Parsons traverses India to observe the country's enthusiasm for quizzes.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:001/2What part does religion play in an organisation trained to kill people? 11:304/6Nigel stutters, Michael proposes, and Zorro seeks the meaning of life in a dessert.
| 11:008/10The final part of the series exploring how climate change is affecting the natural world.(R) 11:302/3This edition looks at solo performers who succeed in conjuring up a whole world.
| 11:00Defence Correspondent Paul Wood investigates the phenomenon of war blogging. 11:303/6The former variety star attempts to get work as an after-dinner speaker.
| 11:00Jon Leyne investigates how Jordan is coping with hundreds of thousands of Iraqi refugees. 11:30Simon Townley recalls the vinyl revolution of the 1950s and 60s.(R)
| 11:00Historian Andy Wood introduces one of the oldest and least-changed houses in Suffolk. 11:302/4Jack Rosenthal's brief spell in the navy, followed by his early career at Granada TV.(R)
| 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 comedian Jo Brand.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues, with Winifred Robinson and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:303/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:001/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Sabrina Broadbent 12:32Sheila Dillon visits Chris and Sharon Peacock at their farm in Cockerham, Lancashire. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:30Series featuring puzzles involving links between local history and the countryside.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Mark Simpson looks at the history of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Mark Thompson uncovers evidence of British aid to Franco during the Spanish Civil War.(R)
| 13:00National and international news.
| 13:00National and international news. 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 Keswick.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Brian Leith explores the role of the wildlife illustrator in the past and the present.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:151/2David Huckvale and Lousie Ramsden explore the music of Saint-Saens.
| 14:15By Maurice Leitch. An overzealous pastor lays plans for a young woman's salvation.
| 14:15Based on the true story of the relationship between a journalist and a condemned man.
| 14:15Dr Tabor goes to visit Dr Cake to talk about ways of alleviating diseases of poverty.
| 14:15A man picks up a female hitch-hiker. They are both concealing a secret.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30A woman is offered a job by an old schoolfriend.(R)
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs the show, with Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Anne Swithinbank. 14:454/5The Sealyham Terrier was bred in the 1800s by Captain Edwardes.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Experts and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5The past catches up with Campbell Forsyth, academic and philanderer. 15:45How medics discovered that the absence of a vitamin could be the cause of a disease.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and the team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:302/5Life in Richmond Park is one long laugh for Justin, until he encounters an exotic visitor. 15:45The first antibiotic, penicillin, appeared to be a miracle medicine.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs the show, with Matthew Biggs, John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew. 15:303/5By Ruth Thomas. As Cathleen mourns her much-loved dog she receives a visit from her nephew 15:45The National Health Service was set up in 1948 to provide free healthcare for everyone.
| 15:00Callers' questions answered about osteoporosis, its causes and how it can be treated. 15:27Patricia Routledge appeals on behalf of Friends of the Elderly. 15:304/5In this retelling of the fable, Wayland encounters a mysterious swan-woman. 15:45Andrew traces the impact of the great polio epidemics and the ethical dilemmas they posed.
| 15:00Clare Balding celebrates 100 editions with a series of iconic walks. 3: Glyndwr's Way. 15:305/5Buddy shows that dogs have a superior understanding of fidelity. 15:45In 1967, Christiaan Barnard performed the first heart transplant operation.
| 15:30Mark Simpson looks at the history of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
| 15:001/2Charley Raunce's wartime elevation to butler at Castle Tennent sparks unease.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon reports from the North Highlands on a royally-inspired food venture. 16:301/6Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family trees.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes his weekly look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Sue MacGregor, Adam Sisman and Tim Lott discuss favourite paperback novels.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor talks to Caitlin Zaloom about financial trading in the digital age. 16:30Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for shoulder problems.
| 16:00Tracy Chevalier talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new novel Burning Bright. 16:30Quentin Cooper looks into the life and work of mathematician Leonhard Euler.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock with the week's film news and interviews.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Martha Kearney.
| 16:00Ali Smith joins Mariella Frostrup to discuss the short stories of Katherine Mansfield. 16:304/4The South Bank Poetry Library was redeveloped as part of the South Bank complex.
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| 17:00 | 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.
| 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, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis presents the business magazine. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Major issues at home and abroad. With Jenny Cuffe. 17:40The BBC’s Michael Cockerell examines the turbulent life of the press baron Conrad Black. 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. 18:301/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Sabrina Broadbent
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6The Welsh comedian continues his quest to free us from the seven deadly sins. From 2007.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/4How can marketeer John Weak go green - without the costs?(R)
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4Chris Addison's spoof lectures exploring human evolution.(R)
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/8Comedy 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 | 19:15With Mark Lawson, including an interview with artist Andy Goldsworthy. 19:456/15Mira and Norm are now fully absorbed into suburban New Jersey.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson, including the verdict on two new biopics: Factory Girl and Fur. 19:457/15Mira is shocked when her friend Martha starts an affair with a married man.
| 19:15John Wilson reports as the British Museum prepares an exhibition of the Terracotta Army. 19:458/15Following her divorce, Mira finds solace in alcohol.
| 19:15Arts news, interviews and reviews with John Wilson. 19:459/15Mira arrives in Harvard and feels like a fish out of water.
| 19:15Arts news, interviews and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:4510/15By 1968, Mira has settled into Harvard life, embracing the political and social changes.
| 19:00The BBC’s Michael Cockerell examines the turbulent life of the press baron Conrad Black. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Deborah Moggach,
Patrick Gale and Rowan Pelling.
| 19:15The children's magazine which explores everything from pop music to ancient Rome. 19:45Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.
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| 20:00 | 20:00An organisation called Magic Me is bringing different generations of immigrants together. 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.
| 20:00Major issues at home and abroad. With Jenny Cuffe. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Michael Buerk chairs the moral debate. 20:45Cherie Booth QC reflects on the story of Zacchaeus.
| 20:002/3Series investigating whether the civil service is 'fit for purpose'. With Anne Perkins. 20:30Philip Stephens asks what the future holds for the Pax Americana.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Keswick. 20:50Clive James criticises the high spending planned for the London 2012 Olympics.
| 20:00Michael Nicholson recalls the night of the Argentinian invasion of the Falkland Islands.
| 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 | 21:00Brett Westwood investigates plans to expand Scotland's pine forests. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Andrew Simms, Bamber Gascoigne, David Rose and Angela Lambert. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for shoulder problems. 21:302/4Evan Davis continues his exploration of Britain's housing. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:001/3Jonathan Edwards looks at the concept of beauty. 21:30Lively conversation and guests. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Geoff Watts investigates a new microscopic imaging technique. 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses epistolary literature from Aphra Benn to Les Liaisons Dangereuses 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Mia and Maia are conjoined twins who long to be separate.(R) 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:003/6An unlikely coalition must select the last Roman Emperor. Can Romulus Augustus survive?
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Roger Moore appeals on behalf of STARS, The Blackouts Trust. 21:30Philip Stephens asks what the future holds for the Pax Americana. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:451/10The story of a mother's attempts to protect her children as her country is torn apart.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/10Rehana's children are drawn further into the independence movement.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/10The onset of war forces Sohail to make a difficult choice.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:454/10Maya challenges her mother's loyalty to her adopted country.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:455/10Sohail and his friends set out on their first operation. They return with a casualty.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Michael Buerk chairs the moral debate.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster, including the feature Arrested Developments
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| 23:00 | 23:002/6Parrots, limpets and highland cattle are in Pam Ayres's poetic zoo.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:003/4Josie Lawrence and Jim Sweeney improvise sketches suggested by the audience. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:004/4Dr Pfeffer's musical tale tells of the transforming power of the brief encounter. 23:154/4Retired English master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Rachel Hooper.
| 23:001/4The former political correspondent quizzes a panel about himself.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor, Adam Sisman and Tim Lott discuss favourite paperback novels. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Series featuring puzzles involving links between local history and the countryside. 23:303/4Joan looks at some of the oldest Welsh poetry in existence.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning. 23:30Mike Wooldridge considers the growing role of international mediators in brokering peace.
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