| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor celebrates the 25 years of Channel 4 and the Mexican ‘Day of the Dead’. 00:45The sound of bells from St Bartholomew's, London. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Celebrating Bonfire Night with the Gunpowder Plot and, 60 years later, the Fire of London. 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5The Anglo Saxon era, with Alfred the Great, Ethelred the Unready and the Scandinavians. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5In the early 19th century, only 435,000 men had the vote. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5William, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Normandy, defeats King Harold at Hastings. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5How a two-minute silence from Winston Churchill changes the whole course of the war. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5A farmer discovers that he needs more help than he had bargained for.(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. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bhai Butta Singh. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20Weather conditions for shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and with Bhai Butta Singh. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bhai Butta Singh. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bhai Butta Singh. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bhai Butta Singh. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 05:452/5Susan Marling visits Landschaftspark, a former iron and steel works in the Ruhr Valley.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin, Fordingbridge, Hants. 05:451/2Mark Mardell looks at the work of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:35Rural magazine programme with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05For Remembrance Day, Mike Wooldridge discovers why is it so important to remember. 06:35Steve Peacock and the judges meet a contender for this year's Farmer of the Year title. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00With Edward Stourton, James Naughtie. 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. 07:55General the Lord Ramsbotham appeals on behalf of Prisoners' Education Trust. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Readings, reflection and music for Remembrance Day, presented by Rev Dr Gordon Gray. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Peter Hennessy, Salley Vickers, Roy Foster and Jonathan Fenby. 09:451/5Celebrating Bonfire Night with the Gunpowder Plot and, 60 years later, the Fire of London.
| 09:001/3Steve studies the reporting of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. 09:452/5The Anglo Saxon era, with Alfred the Great, Ethelred the Unready and the Scandinavians.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:453/5In the early 19th century, only 435,000 men had the vote.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the Persian Islamic philosopher Avicenna. 09:454/5William, the illegitimate son of the Duke of Normandy, defeats King Harold at Hastings.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster Nicholas Parsons. 09:455/5How a two-minute silence from Winston Churchill changes the whole course of the war.
| 09:00Fi Glover is joined by newscaster Jon Snow.
| 09:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 09:15The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Exploring how to diagnose dementia and the signals to look for.
| 10:00Michael Ball on his career and playing a fuller-figured woman in Hairspray.
| 10:00George Best's sister Barbara on his alcoholism. Plus Jessica Hynes on learning to drive.
| 10:00Supermodel Alek Wek on her childhood in Sudan and racism in the fashion.
| 10:00Actor Ruth Wilson on her career. Plus how to counter the loss of intimacy.
| 10:00Fran Sandham recounts his walk across the continent - a feat known as the traversa. 10:30Ian Hislop examines the iconic status of Lord Kitchener, the face of World War I.
| 10:30Nicholas Witchell sets the scene in Whitehall as the nation remembers.
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| 11:00 | 11:001/3Kim Fletcher looks at the decline of print sales and the increase in news websites. 11:306/6The local racists want to put a poster in the corner shop window. Stars Sanjeev Kohli.
| 11:002/3Kim looks at the changing role of the journalist in the age of the internet. 11:30Michael Freedland celebrates Danny Kaye's wide-ranging career and passions.
| 11:003/3Kim Fletcher looks at the changing influences of editors and newspapers. 11:303/6Can a trip to a race course help with Ronnie and Nick's perilous finances?
| 11:00Geoff Adams-Spink visits Spain to talk to Thalidomide survivors fighting for compensation. 11:30Mike McCartney follows the construction of a memorial to the late poet Adrian Henri.
| 11:00The experience of astronauts' wives during the Apollo space programme of the 1960s. 11:304/4Can the smooth thespian sleuth solve a murder, woo Francis - and make it on stage?
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Peter Riddell. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:45James Maw visits a funeral pyre built for the cremation of Indian Army soldiers of WW1.
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| 12:00 | 12:00With Liz Barclay and John Waite. Starting a week long series on ME. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Stewart Flinders.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:307/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:006/6Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas! 12:32Sheila Dillon talks to Prof Sidney Mintz about the history of sugar. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:301/3Sandy Wilson's classic musical was transformed by director Ken Russell.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:303/6Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Helen Mark visits Sidmouth in Devon to see how rare certain species of fish have become.
| 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 in Sheffield.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Andrew McGibbon tells the story of Tricia Hammond, PA to Peter Sellers in 1975.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15Actor Robert Vaughn is filming in Czechoslovakia when Russian tanks roll in...
| 14:15By Chris Thorpe. A man visits a massage parlour for the first time.
| 14:15Lemn Sissay narrates this true story about hope, determination and the power of music.
| 14:15Stephen Wyatt's play follows moves during WW1 to set up an Imperial War Graves Commission.
| 14:15Sarah Daniels's play is set on the afternoon of the annual Birdman of Bognor competition.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:303/6Adam and Barbara's son Tom has joined the Moonies. Dan goes on trial. Denis gets married.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs. 14:45Mark Whitaker recalls the events surrounding the birth of the Royal British Legion.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5Joan's mother always said that George was not to be trusted. 15:451/5Graham Easton visits a pain research lab to learn why some things hurt more than others.(R)
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge explores whether Guy Fawkes got his explosives from Crane Park. 15:302/5A summer afternoon is revealed as less than idyllic. 15:452/5Graham Easton asks what happens if balance systems go permanently astray.(R)
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are John Cushnie, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw. 15:303/5Henry finds that his anniversary cruise leaves him with cabin fever. 15:453/5Graham Easton finds out why humans are obsessed with time.(R)
| 15:00Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life. 15:27John le Carre appeals on behalf of Childhealth Advocacy International. 15:304/5A chance encounter summons memory, honesty and regret. 15:454/5Graham Easton looks at the relevance of body temperature.(R)
| 15:005/6Dylan meets an archaeologist attempting to reconstruct prehistoric wildlife. 15:305/5A family visit to the seaside is described by a young boy. 15:455/5Graham Easton finds out how he controls his bodily functions.(R)
| 15:301/3Sandy Wilson's classic musical was transformed by director Ken Russell.
| 15:001/6Yuri and Lara are coming of age. Their lives are parallel but on very different tracks.
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| 16:00 | 16:00The programme comes from Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. 16:30Tim Harford investigate the relationship between academic surveys and PR companies.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes a look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Sue MacGregor talks to Deborah Moggach and Mike Gayle about their favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor debates the uses of nature and asks if it really is so good for us. 16:30Mark Porter joins Dr Esther Crawley to look at teenage cases of ME.
| 16:00James Naughtie and an audience discuss Barbara Kingsolver's novel The Poisonwood Bible. 16:30Quentin Cooper talks to Prof Andy McIntosh about his research into the Bombardier beetle.
| 16:00John Wilson presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock presents a special on production design and tours the Harry Potter set.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup meets Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones. 16:30Documentary about the Scottish Gaelic poet whose work is enjoying a renaissance.
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| 17:00 | 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 Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Robert Peston investigates the causes of the recent Northern Rock crisis. 17:401/8By Christopher William Hill. A London journalist is influenced by conspiracy theories. 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. 18:306/6Speeding motorway services? More of the public’s loopy ideas!
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in discussing the environment and global warming.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/6The simple solution is not always the most obvious, helpful or correct.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:307/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by writer Will Self and Peter Jones of Dragons' Den.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Dominic Arkwright presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who talks to Jim Davidson. 19:451/5Julia secures her first job and her first love. But war is about to break out.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:452/5Julia's father dies and his relatives are about to move into her house.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who talks to playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah. 19:453/5Julia accepts Herbert's offer of marriage but almost immediately meets Leonard Carr.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang. 19:454/5Finding it increasingly hard to meet Julia in secret, Leonard's frustration boils over.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang, who investigates how pianists choose their instruments. 19:455/5Julia is to stand trial with her lover for the murder of her husband.
| 19:001/8By Christopher William Hill. A London journalist is influenced by conspiracy theories. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Fiona Shaw, Liz Rigbey and Robert Sandal.
| 19:15Barney Harwood investigates the history of magic with Hocus Pocus author Paul Kieve. 19:455/5By Jackie Kay. Shetland is the perfect setting for Grace and Rose's perfect day.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Francis Pryor reflects on the findings of a 2003 study into the Wiltshire landmark. 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
| 20:00Robert Peston investigates the causes of the recent Northern Rock crisis. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Ian Hargreaves, Michael Portillo, Alex Callinicos and Clifford Longley question witnesses. 20:451/2Mark Mardell looks at the work of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament.
| 20:001/2Regional news organisations are responding to a landscape of change. 20:30Why are people happy to disclose huge amounts of personal information online?
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion in Sheffield. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
| 20:00Libby Purves looks back at 40 years of BBC local radio stations.
| 20:00Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. 20:30John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00An exciting and revelatory soundscape following life between the tides on a sandy coast. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Peter Hennessy, Salley Vickers, Roy Foster and Jonathan Fenby. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Mark Porter joins Dr Esther Crawley to look at teenage cases of ME. 21:301/3Steve studies the reporting of the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.
| 21:001/2Jonathon Porritt explores the ancient origins of our agricultural biodiversity. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:00Geoff Watts reports on new understandings of the gene which can trigger weight gain. 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the Persian Islamic philosopher Avicenna.
| 21:002/6Adam's encounter with the sister of an old college friend has disturbing consequences.
| 21:002/2A rival for his wife's affections forces a crisis in Hugh's confidence.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 21:26General the Lord Ramsbotham appeals on behalf of Prisoners' Education Trust. 21:30Why are people happy to disclose huge amounts of personal information online? 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with David Eades. 22:451/5Carp hastens to enrol himself in the Peckham branch of the Non-Smokers' League.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with David Eades. 22:452/5To his horror Augustus encounters a colleague in the street, drunk and incapable.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/5Augustus attempts to enlist an attractive young actress in the Anti-Dramatic League.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti. 22:454/5Mary Moonbeam introduces Augustus to the pleasures of drinking Portugalade.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabati. 22:455/5Augustus struggles to recover from deliberate port poisoning, but will he keep his job?
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Ian Hargreaves, Michael Portillo, Alex Callinicos and Clifford Longley question witnesses.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Any Complaints about Europe?
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| 23:00 | 23:002/3Are social networking sites doing enough to keep young people safe online?(R) 23:30In a special programme, Mark D'Arcy asks who makes our laws: Europe or Westminster?
| 23:001/6Former Labour Party deputy leader Roy Hattersley quizzes a panel about himself.(R) 23:30Susan Hulme reports on the State Opening of Parliament.
| 23:002/6And why are you late? A game gets out of hand in Martin's local government office. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:002/6Featuring a new drama about a cop who doesn't get results but does things by the book.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor talks to Deborah Moggach and Mike Gayle about their favourite books. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest. 23:304/4Hilaire Belloc's poem has been enjoyed by generations of children and parents since 1907.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features. 23:30For Remembrance Day, Mike Wooldridge discovers why is it so important to remember.
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