| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Best-selling author Philip Pullman talks to his former schoolteacher Enid Jones. 00:45The sound of church bells from St Michael and All Angels, Great Cumberton, Worcestershire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Steve Jones reads from his book on the coral atoll. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Steve Jones reads from his book on the coral atoll. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Series of stories by the crime writer Patricia Highsmith. Read by Campbell Scott.(R) 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 Bishop George Stack. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 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 Bishop George Stack. 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 Bishop George Stack. 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 Bishop George Stack. 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 Johnston McKay. 05:45Jeffrey John challenges the idea that suffering is God's punishment for sin.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news headlines. 05:43The sound of church bells from York Minster. 05:45A profile of the BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who has been missing for 26 days.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk, weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk, weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk, weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk, weather, hymn and Thought for Day.
| 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. 06:05Mark Tully considers the qualities that help people survive life's tribulations. 06:35The Rev Dr Edmund Newell leads a meditation on the mystery of the Resurrection. 06:56The latest weather forecast. 06:58Jesus Christ is risen today.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and the weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Mandy Braden appeals on behalf of Encompass. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Richard Chartres, Bishop of London, conducts a special Eucharist from St Paul's Cathedral.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Ian McEwan, Rory Bremner, Carole Seymour-Jones and Greg Dyke. 09:451/5Steve Jones reads from his book on the coral atoll.
| 09:00John Humphrys in conversation with disabled rights campaigner Henrietta Spink. 09:303/5John O'Farrell tackles multiple choice in his surprising history of exams. 09:452/5Steve Jones reads from his book on the coral atoll.
| 09:00Lively conversation and guests. 09:453/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the 7th century abbess, St Hilda. 09:454/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is campaigner Ben Helfgott. 09:455/5Steve Jones reads from his new book exploring the significance of the coral atoll.
| 09:00Fi Glover is joined by broadcaster and writer Paul Roseby and poet Matt Harvey.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week, with Patrick O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Rose begins to have a series of visions.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Drama: Captain Starlight's Apprentice.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Drama: Captain Starlight's Apprentice.
| 10:00Having talked her way out of prison, Jess returns home to her baby.
| 10:00With Jane Little. Drama: Captain Starlight's Apprentice.
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig takes to the high seas to explore the watery world of an ocean cruise. 10:30James Cracknell recalls the extraordinary events leading up to the 1987 Boat Race.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:001/2Adrian Chiles returns to Longbridge to meet former MG Rover workers. 11:301/6Caroline and Simeon are loved up while Fiona and Ruth are fed up.(R)
| 11:00Philip Stott looks at a project to restore over 3,000 hectares of fenland habitat.(R) 11:30Author Alexander McCall Smith explores W H Auden's fascination with music and song.
| 11:00Peter Snow examines the role played by the United States in the Falklands War of 1982. 11:306/6The showbiz legend gives a lecture to impress the Egyptology Society.
| 11:00Julian Pettifer reports on British Columbia's plans to combat global warming. 11:30David Quantick presents a distinctive appraisal of playwright NF 'Wally' Simpson.
| 11:00BBC Business Editor Robert Peston investigates the Scottish economy. 11:301/6The Roman sleuth heads to Germany's Barbarian forests.
| 11:00Political discussion series which sharpens the focus on current ideas and events. 11:30BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines.
| 11:15Sue MacGregor reunites society girls, now in their 60s and 70s.
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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. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:306/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:004/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master Stephen King. 12:32Sheila Dillon visits Brymore School of Rural Technology, a unique state boarding school. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:30Edward Seckerson hosts the quiz on every aspect of music from Mozart to Madonna.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:303/4Professor Sir Curtis Price and Dr Edward Higginbottom examine his Anthems and Odes.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Series using documentary evidence to throw new light on past events.(R)
| 13:00National and international news.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Steve Hewlett and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:302/2A look at the state of today's maternity services and how they could be improved.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:00Eddie does his bit for international relations. 14:15Murder by the Book, by Stephen Sheridan. Two elderly librarians try to emulate Miss Marple(R)
| 14:00Brian makes his decision. 14:15Fear and Loathing in Crouch End: Comedy drama by Malcolm Burgess.(R)
| 14:15Roy Smiles's play about Spike Milligan's last days with the Goons.
| 14:15Natalia Power's account of the life of former Poet Laureate John Masefield.(R)
| 14:15Shot on stage, a dying magician passes secrets of his act to his daughter.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Ian Curteis's play of how Thatcher's government went to war to regain the Falkland Islands
| 14:00HRH the Prince of Wales is the special guest on this 60th anniversary edition.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5A family friend has a look at ten-year-old Julia and decides that she needs companionship.(R) 15:451/4Prestonpans, Port Seaton and Cockenzie are now a commuter belt for an expanding capital.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge explores the historical tresures of North Norfolk coast. 15:302/5Julia finds that tropical fish calm her racing heart when family life becomes too painful.(R) 15:452/4Sarfraz Manzoor retraces the footsteps of Daniel Defoe in Scotland in the 1720s.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs the show, with Matthew Biggs, John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew. 15:303/5Guinea pigs teach Julia the facts of life as she wishes to know them.(R) 15:453/4Sarfraz Manzoor retraces the footsteps of author Daniel Defoe.
| 15:00Barbara Myers and expert Peter Kay answer listeners' calls about hip replacements. 15:27Jeremy Irons appeals on behalf of Child Welfare Scheme. 15:304/5Julia's cocker spaniel Jason becomes an outward sign of the troubles in her family.(R) 15:454/4Sarfraz Manzoor retraces the footsteps of author Daniel Defoe.
| 15:00From Durham Cathedral. With Bishop Tom Wright, Very Revd Michael Sadgrove, Ruth Etchells. 15:30Stories from those who have suffered and inflicted the pain of betrayal.(R)
| | 15:002/2Emily's trust in Alec may well have been misplaced.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon visits some of the new takeaways and discusses the implications. 16:304/6Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family trees.
| 16:00On its 50th anniversary, Allan Little recalls the tortured birth of the Treaty of Rome.(R) 16:30With Matthew Parris. Phill Jupitus nominates former Clash frontman Joe Strummer.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores violence in the work place and examines how we perceive war. 16:30Dr Raj Persaud debates the importance of publishing patient case histories.
| 16:00James Naughtie and an audience of readers talk to comic fiction author Jonathan Coe. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates climate change and its contribution to the origin of mankind.
| 16:00Russell Davies presents the obituary series. 16:30Andrew Collins talks to Simon Pegg, writer and star of Hot Fuzz.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Little.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup investigates publishers and their role in the book industry. 16:30Roger McGough introduces poems by Walt Whitman, Charlotte Mew, Thomas Hardy and Ted Hughes
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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. 17:30Rosie Goldsmith showcases the best of English language radio from around the world. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:001/2Ed Stourton uncovers what really went on during the Israeli-Lebanon conflict in 2006. 17:40A profile of the BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who has been missing for 26 days. 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. 18:304/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master Stephen King.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4Written by and starring Jeremy Hardy, with guests Gordon Kennedy and Miranda Richardson.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30Comedy sketches from the Edinburgh Festival with Philippa Fordham and Simon Lipson.(R)
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15An eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music with Peter Curran and guests.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clare Balding presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Brian makes his decision. 19:15With Mark Lawson, including an interview with dramatist Joe Penhall. 19:451/5Jess finds herself working as a trick rider in a circus.
| 19:15Arts news, interviews and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:452/5Ariel's circus finds itself the centre of unwanted attention.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang, including news of the shortlist of contenders for the Gulbenkian Prize. 19:453/5Ariel's death leaves Jess struggling to make ends meet.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson, including a report on a rare revival of Delius's opera Koanga. 19:454/5In Jess' absence, everything has changed.
| 19:15Mark Lawson investigates recent allegations of plagiarism in the music industry. 19:455/5Jess begins to live the life she portrayed in films.
| 19:00A profile of the BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who has been missing for 26 days. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Fay Weldon, Howard Schuman and John Mullan.
| 19:15Barney Harwood looks at the importance of grandparents with author Jeanne Willis. 19:451/5A Short Walk On The Cutting Edge, by Alan Plater.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Gerry Northam recalls the British intelligence failures in advance of the Falklands War. 20:30Lucy Ash on the economic threat to France posed by high unemployment among the young.
| 20:001/2Ed Stourton uncovers what really went on during the Israeli-Lebanon conflict in 2006. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Michael Buerk chairs the moral debate. 20:45Jeffrey John challenges the idea that suffering is God's punishment for sin.
| 20:00Kim Normanton explores how to disentangle years of married life and how to start again. 20:30Is there a link between the end of Empire and the resurgence of Scottish nationalism?
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion. 20:50Hoaxes work – and that’s a good reason for not liking them, says Clive James.
| 20:00Light at the End of the Chunnel: Sean Street explores the history of a historic project.
| 20:00Steve Hewlett and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives. 20:30Russell Davies presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Ayisha Yahya investigates the cause of the falling water levels in Lake Victoria. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Ian McEwan, Rory Bremner, Carole Seymour-Jones and Greg Dyke. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Raj Persaud debates the importance of publishing patient case histories. 21:30John Humphrys in conversation with disabled rights campaigner Henrietta Spink. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Susan Watts investigates the second generation of genetically modified crops. 21:30Lively conversation and guests. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Geoff Watts reports on new fossil findings in China. 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the 7th century abbess, St Hilda. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Iain Adam is Head of Maintenance in the intelligent building, The Elm.(R) 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:001/2Emily Fox-Seton's life changes when Lady Maria invites her to a party.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Mandy Braden appeals on behalf of Encompass. 21:30Is there a link between the end of Empire and the resurgence of Scottish nationalism? 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:451/5On Chesil Beach. By Ian McEwan. Read by Alex Jennings.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:452/5On Chesil Beach. By Ian McEwan. Read by Alex Jennings.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/5On Chesil Beach. By Ian McEwan. Read by Alex Jennings.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/5On Chesil Beach. By Ian McEwan. Read by Alex Jennings.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:455/5On Chesil Beach. By Ian McEwan. Read by Alex Jennings.
| 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. 22:453/3Nick Fraser looks at the issues facing France as an important election approaches.
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| 23:00 | 23:005/6Pam remembers her father's woollen swimming costume.(R) 23:301/3Roger visits Hurlingham and Chelsea school in London.(R)
| 23:002/4Mitch and Robin Ince are on their way to do a gig in mid Wales.(R) 23:302/3Roger decides to introduce his class to competition.(R)
| 23:001/6The country singer and global activist wants to investigate just what is Europe?(R) 23:151/6Hayley needs rescuing after a fallout with her boyfriend, but Luke is on a stag night. 23:303/3He puts his pupils through their final fitness test.(R)
| 23:004/4The former BBC Royal Correspondent quizzes a panel about herself.(R) 23:30Ian Hislop discovers the chequered history of this musical mainstay of the British nation.(R)
| 23:00With Matthew Parris. Phill Jupitus nominates former Clash frontman Joe Strummer. 23:30Dominic Arkwright recalls the heady days of CB radio, introduced in the UK in 1981.(R)
| 23:00Edward Seckerson hosts the quiz on every aspect of music from Mozart to Madonna. 23:30Roger McGough introduces a collection of comic poems requested by listeners.
| 23:003/4How the son of a wealthy East India Company trader went off the straight and narrow.(R) 23:30Mark Tully considers the qualities that help people survive life's tribulations.
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