| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor discusses the rationality of voting and opium growing in Afghanistan. 00:45The sound of church bells from St David's, Moreton-in-Marsh. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (1/5). 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (2/5). 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (3/5). 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (4/5). 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Change has brought about large-scale migration as people search for a better way of life. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/4By Frode Grytten. A woman receives a late night phone call which might change her life.(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 Lynn Gallagher. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock, who meets a mole control expert. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20Weather conditions for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lynn Gallagher. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Moira Hickey.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lynn Gallagher. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lynn Gallagher. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lynn Gallagher. 05:45Agricultural news and features with Moira Hickey.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Jonathan Bartley. 05:455/5Susan Marling explores the Botanical Garden in Madrid and meets gardener Fernando Caruncho(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news headlines. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Michael's, Whichford, Warwickshire. 05:45A profile of the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.
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| 06:00 | 06:00With John Humphrys, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00With James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the 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 lot of those who don't quite fit in. 06:35Elinor Goodman mingles with the buyers and sellers at the Stow Horse Fair in the Cotswolds 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00With James Naughtie, Edward Stourton. Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Harriet Walter appeals on behalf of the Helena Kennedy Foundation. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Liturgy of the Word from Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral, led by Canon Peter Collins. 08:50Lisa Jardine presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Simon Sebag Montefiore, Robert Service, Timothy Phillips and Mary Kaldor join Andrew Marr. 09:45Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (1/5).
| 09:00John Humphrys talks to successful people who have weathered storms in their careers. 09:303/4How important was the glorious Malvern landscape to Elgar's musical creativity? 09:45Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (2/5).
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:45Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (3/5).
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the high pessimism of Victorian culture. 09:45Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (4/5).
| 09:00Sue MacGregor reunites bombers and victims of the 1984 IRA blast in Brighton's Grand Hotel 09:45Getting Rich First: Life in a Changing China, by Duncan Hewitt (5/5).
| 09:00Fi Glover is joined by Glaswegian writer and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
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| 10:00 | 10:00EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace on the work and life of music hall legend Marie Lloyd.
| 10:00Beverly Knight on her eventfull year and recording an album in Nashville in three days.
| 10:00Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat on her new novel. Plus, cohabitation and seperation.
| 10:00Jilly Cooper discusses what keeps her writing. Plus, Niki Durbin, on her missing son Luke.
| 10:00Acessing Tony Blair's legacy for women. Plus, Angela Hartnett on Italian family cooking.
| 10:00Paddy Docherty explains the remarkable history of the Khyber Pass to John McCarthy. 10:301/2Midge Ure returns to his native Glasgow to explore his musical roots.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Geraldine Bedell investigates the enormous increase in plastic surgery in the UK. 11:306/6Comedy series by Hilary Lyon, set in Edinburgh. 6/6: Perpetual Emotion.(R)
| 11:00A programme marking the centenary of the influential journal British Birds. 11:30Finance guru Alvin Hall charts the rise of rap music entrepreneur Jay-Z.(R)
| 11:00Julian Carey visits a Welsh valley where people have been living under canvas since 1976. 11:305/6Anna's love-life seems to be on an even keel, but can the same be said for Roger?
| 11:00BBC foreign correspondents examine the stories behind the headlines, with Kate Adie. 11:30David Hepworth explores what, if anything, can be learned from listening to popular music.
| 11:002/22/2. Hardeep Singh Kohli traces the history of the corner shop.(R) 11:306/6The Roman sleuth has a fateful encounter with a missing legate and a giant Celtic bull.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Jackie Ashley. 11:30BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the world's headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is actress Joanna Lumley.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:30Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies. 12:32Senior citizens and nutritionists discuss the best diet for our later years. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Edward Seckerson is in the chair for the quiz on music of all kinds.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:302/3The story of the 1972 folk album by Mike Waterson, Martin Carthy and Ashley Hutchings.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Daddy Dewick: Nana Anto-Awuakye recalls her rural upbringing with a white foster family.(R)
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 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 with Shaun Ley. 13:30Chris Bowlby reports on the new political compromise in Northern Ireland.
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| 14:00 | 14:00David and Ruth find a brand new look. 14:15Getting the Joke: Neil Brand's play is based on seaside postcard artist Donald McGill.(R)
| 14:00Kenton leads by bad example. 14:15Vanessa Rosenthal's dramatisation, based on Daphne du Maurier's short story.
| 14:00Jennifer gets a reality check. 14:15Dickens Confidential: Charles Dickens runs a newspaper. 2/6: Darker than you Think.
| 14:00Lilian is in the mood for dancing. 14:15Violence and the Big Male Voice: Gwyn Thomas's comic tale of passion and ballroom dancing.(R)
| 14:00Eddie gets an eyeful at the Dower House. 14:15Dave the Dead Lefty: By Mervyn Stutter. A 1970s theatre group are reunited at a funeral.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Robin Maugham's sinister tale of a lawyer dominated by a servant. Adapted by Ronald Frame.(R)
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs the show. With Matthew Biggs, Bob Flowerdew and Pippa Greenwood. 14:454/5People of all ages describe their rituals associated with transport and travel.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5Stories from the magazine Zoetrope: All-Story. By Daniel Handler. 15:456/10Anna Chen hears of one young woman who walked all the way to Britain from Hubei.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge explores whether Pohahontas really did live in Heacham, Norfolk. 15:302/5A mother witnesses her husband in an act of unforgivable transgression. 15:457/10Chinese men arriving as sailors and laundrymen usually married local women.
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs the show. With Carole Baxter, John Cushnie and Bob Flowerdew. 15:303/5By Rachel Cusk. In Venice in winter, a mother discovers in her daughter a new woman. 15:458/10Two Chinese writers living in Britain became widely known in the 1930s and 40s.
| 15:00Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life. 15:27Martin Bell appeals on behalf of Handicap International UK. 15:304/5By Mary Yukari Waters. In modern Japan, traditional matchmaking is under increasing threat 15:459/10A 1958 Ingrid Bergman movie was a major boost for the British Chinese community.
| 15:00How is Australia going to manage its water supplies for its growing population? 15:305/5The story of a woman rejected by her mother and brought up by her grandmother. 15:4510/10In the early days, the idea of sweet and sour food was enough to make British diners laugh
| 15:302/3Mike Waterson, Martin Carthy and Ashley Hutchings talk about their classic 1972 album.
| 15:002/2Robin Brooks's adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's tale of obsession, paranoia and jealousy.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon looks at school catering after Jamie Oliver's acclaimed TV series. 16:30Andrew Dilnot analyses the government performance indicators over the last 10 years.
| 16:00Michael Rosen presents the series on words, language and the way we speak. 16:30Fiona Bruce chooses the femme fatale, international spy and exotic dancer, Mata Hari.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses a scholarly study of Esalen, the Californian institute. 16:30Dr Mark Porter looks at current medical applications of radiology.
| 16:00James Naughtie and an audience talk to Jodi Picoult about her novel My Sister's Keeper. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates Cafe Scientifique, an informal discussion forum.
| 16:00John Wilson presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Danny Boyle, who reveals the movie he wishes he had made.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Ritula Shah.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup's guest is Helen Oyeyemi, author of The Icarus Girl. 16:30Roger McGough introduces requests for works with a nautical tang.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines, with Jo Coburn. 17:30Rosie Goldsmith showcases the best of English language radio from around the world. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00In the aftermath of the local elections, Gerry Northam looks at the rise of the far right. 17:40A profile of the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. 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. 18:30David Mitchell hosts the game show in which panellists are encouraged to tell lies.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4The surreal comedian's new challenge is to be an explorer, with no ability whatsoever.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/6The National Theatre of Brent reveals the true history of the stage. Stars Patrick Barlow.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Garry Richardson presents a topical comedy show looking at the week's sporting news.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30Topical comedy quiz, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Edward Stourton presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Mark Lawson follows singer Ian Bostridge, preparing to star in Britten's Death in Venice. 19:45Ned Sherrin's dramatisation of E F Benson's classic comedy. 6/10: Georgie's Dilemma.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. 19:45Ned Sherrin's dramatisation of E F Benson's classic comedy of manners. 7: Advantage Mapp.
| 19:15Mark Lawson reviews a new stage version of DBC Pierre's Booker winner Vernon God Little. 19:45Ned Sherrin's dramatisation of E F Benson's classic comedy. 8/10: Mapp on the Offensive.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang reports on the film Goodbye Bafana, based on Nelson Mandela's time in prison. 19:45Ned Sherrin's dramatisation of E F Benson's classic comedy. 9/10: The Flood.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang reviews the National Theatre's staging of the film A Matter of Life and Death. 19:45Ned Sherrin's dramatisation of E F Benson's classic comedy. 10/10: Home Sweet Home.
| 19:00A profile of the Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe, Cahal Dallat, Michael Goldfarb and Bridget Kendall review cultural items.
| 19:15Kirsten O'Brien presents the children's magazine. Guest is author Caroline Lawrence. 19:455/5A woman develops a unique relationship with the owner of an exchange book shop.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Billy Bragg meets the surviving members of a unique group of war conscientious objectors. 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning.
| 20:00In the aftermath of the local elections, Gerry Northam looks at the rise of the far right. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:005/5Jeffrey Sachs calls for a new Enlightenment to help make globalisation work for all. 20:452/2Anne McElvoy, Executive Editor of the Evening Standard, discusses meritocracy (2/2).
| 20:00Simon Cox probes the largest British police investigation into internet child pornography. 20:30Peter Day investigates the new generation of consumers.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion. 20:50Lisa Jardine presents a weekly reflection on a topical issue.
| 20:00Barry Norman presents a special edition marking the 60th anniversary of the film festival.
| 20:00Steve Hewlett and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives. 20:30John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00A programme marking the centenary of the influential journal British Birds. 21:30Andrew Marr and guests set the cultural agenda for the week. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter looks at current medical applications of radiology. 21:30John Humphrys talks to successful people who have weathered storms in their careers.
| 21:00Peter Evans on how the study of the ageing process has opened up a new field of medicine. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:00How is Australia going to manage its water supplies for its growing population? 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the high pessimism of Victorian culture.
| 21:00Eliot Weinberger's long and continuing prose poem paints a picture of the war in Iraq.
| 21:001/2Philip's guardian dies and his wife appears to see him, but are her intentions honest?
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Harriet Walter appeals on behalf of the Helena Kennedy Foundation. 21:30Peter Day finds out how teenage tastes are shaping businesses and markets across the world 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:456/15South of the River: Douglas Hodge reads from Blake Morrison's multi-stranded tale (6/15).
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:457/15South of the River: Douglas Hodge reads from Blake Morrison's multi-stranded tale (7/15).
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:458/15South of the River: Douglas Hodge reads from Blake Morrison's multi-stranded tale (8/15).
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:459/15South of the River: Douglas Hodge reads from Blake Morrison's multi-stranded tale (9/15).
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jackie Hardgrave. 22:4510/15South of the River: Douglas Hodge reads from Blake Morrison's multi-stranded tale (10/15).
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:155/5Jeffrey Sachs calls for a new Enlightenment to help make globalisation work for all.
| 22:00From behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Bernard and Betty Speak Out.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael Rosen presents the series on words, language and the way we speak. 23:30Blair in Parliament: Robert Orchard analyses Tony Blair's relationship with Parliament.
| 23:004/6Talking fruit meets crosswords in the bizarre sketch comedy world. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:004/4The brothers are called in to deal with a troublesome fox. 23:156/6Luke gets stuck outside a club while his friends and Hayley party inside. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:005/6Dave Gorman and Sid Waddell chew over ridiculous, brilliant but unworkable ideas.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Alicia McCarthy.
| 23:005/6Garry Richardson presents a topical comedy show looking at the week's sporting news. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Edward Seckerson is in the chair for the eighth heat of the quiz on music of all kinds. 23:30Roger McGough introduces Lord Byron's playful satire Beppo. The reader is John Telfer.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning. 23:30Mark Tully considers the lot of those who don't quite fit in.
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