| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor debates the uses of nature and asks if it really is so good for us. 00:45The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin, Fordingbridge, Hants. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Pugin is perhaps best known for his Gothic decoration at the Palace of Westminster. 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5The young Pugin falls in love, but tragic events loom. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5The architect's career takes off as his religious convictions exert a greater influence. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Pugin's career reaches its peak. Meanwhile, his domestic life suddenly changes. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Pugin finds new love, but professionally his star is on the wane. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Bill was about to start school when life took an unexpected turn.(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 the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20Weather conditions for shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 05:45Charlotte Green investigates a new carbon footprint labelling system.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch. 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 Lord Eames. 05:453/5Susan Marling visits the Alpine fantasy garden of mad King Ludwig in Bavaria.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene in the Somerset village of Ditcheat. 05:452/2Mark Mardell looks at the work of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament.
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| 06:00 | 06:00With James Naughtie, Sarah Montague. Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; 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. 06:07Helen Mark meets a man who searches for long-forgotten varieties of apple tree. 06:35Rural magazine programme with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully discovers how networking can empower all of us to bring about change. 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, John Humphrys. Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Terry Wogan presents the Annual Appeal on behalf of Children in Need. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A service from St Paul's Church in Onslow Square, London. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Suzanne Goldenberg, C S Kiang, Don McKinnon and Mary Beard. 09:451/5Pugin is perhaps best known for his Gothic decoration at the Palace of Westminster.
| 09:002/3Steve focuses on sports reporting and the coverage of Sven-Goran Eriksson's career. 09:452/5The young Pugin falls in love, but tragic events loom.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:453/5The architect's career takes off as his religious convictions exert a greater influence.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley and Antoine Lavoisier. 09:454/5Pugin's career reaches its peak. Meanwhile, his domestic life suddenly changes.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Jung Chang. 09:455/5Pugin finds new love, but professionally his star is on the wane.
| 09:00Presenter Muriel Gray is joined by author and broadcaster Bettany Hughes.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Do company directors avoid hiring women of child bearing age?
| 10:00Comedian Russell Brand on his addictions, his mum, and his comedy style.
| 10:00Dame Judi Dench on her long career, her husband's death and sibling rivalry.
| 10:00Broadcaster Libby Purves on the death of her son. Plus, Queen Godis on female hip hop.
| 10:00Singer k.d. lang discusses her musical career and her early country songs.
| 10:00John McCarthy explores the historical significance of the flying boat. 10:30Mark Lawson celebrates the centenary of the birth of the Belgian artist Herge.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:001/3Why are our images of the elderly so inaccurate? Does this affect how the old are treated? 11:301/6Comedy sketches from Philippa Fordham and Simon Lipson. With Alex Lowe and Laura Shavin.
| 11:00Dylan Winter joins combine harvest drivers from across the globe at they gather in Kansas. 11:30Andrew Collins explores the world of rockumentary filmmaking.
| 11:00Children adopted by cabaret star Josephine Baker recall their strange upbringing. 11:304/6Ronnie has a devious idea to get Nick's ex-girlfriend back. What could go wrong?
| 11:00Lyse Doucet reports on the influence of the mobile phone in Afghanistan. 11:30Julian Clary meets the intrepid British comics who take their acts abroad.(R)
| 11:00John Wilson explores the history of Glasgow's bitter sectarian divide.(R) 11:301/6With his tax return looming, the curmudgeonly author surprises his agent.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Steve Richards. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is former head of MI5 Eliza Manningham-Buller.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Stewart Flinders.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Winifred Robinson.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:308/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:001/6Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon. 12:32Sheila Dillon explores the world of casino food. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:302/3South Pacific was a Pulitzer Prize winning musical directed by Joshua Logan.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:304/6Sally Magnusson presents a series exploring the practice of researching family history.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley.
| 13:00National and international news with 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. Panellists include author Kate Mosse.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Miriam O'Reilly reports on the growing numbers of Polish Catholic priests in the UK.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15Georges Simenon's classic murder story, dramatised by Ronald Frame.
| 14:00It comes out in the wash. 14:15By Nick Walker. Deep beneath the ocean, two submariners are desperate to return home.
| 14:00Kenton's in another dimension. 14:15By Mike Bartlett. A woman fights to keep her dignity in a series of bizarre interviews.
| 14:151/5By Lloyd Peters. The chip shop is currently run by Poles. Victor's nephew's wife hates him
| 14:15By Damian Barr and Laura Lockington. Dan and Lucy get stuck in an elevator.(R)
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:304/6Adam and Barbara escape to Denis's restaurant. Someone happens to be watching them.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank. 14:453/5Harpist Ingrid Henderson is building a state-of-the-art studio on the shores of Loch Shiel(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5Nick Hennessey tells the creation story from the Karelian epic The Kalevala. 15:451/5The surprising history of exams starts with the oral. With John O'Farrell.(R)
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge explores the truth behind the guns of Gun Hill. 15:302/5Peter Chand tells his version of a story from the Punjab, via Wolverhampton. 15:452/5John O'Farrell takes on the timed essay in his surprising history of exams.(R)
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Matthew Biggs. 15:303/5Daniel Morden tells one of Ovid's timeless tales, illustrating the power of enduring love. 15:453/5John O'Farrell tackles multiple choice in his surprising history of exams.(R)
| 15:00Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life. 15:27General the Lord Ramsbotham appeals on behalf of Prisoners' Education Trust. 15:304/5Hugh Lupton tells a story from English folklore featuring the powerful magic of the fair. 15:454/5John O'Farrell tackles coursework in his surprising history of exams.(R)
| 15:006/6Dylan Winter examines Britain's role as a stop on the autumn migration route. 15:305/5Jan Blake tells a tale from Ghana which serves as a warning to those who refuse to hear. 15:455/5John O'Farrell looks at the practical in his surprising history of exams.(R)
| 15:302/3South Pacific was a Pulitzer Prize winning musical directed by Joshua Logan.
| 15:002/6Yuri Zhivago has a career as a doctor and an engagement to Tonya. But his life will change
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon talks to Prof Sidney Mintz about the history of sugar. 16:30Tim Harford investigates the economics of happiness.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes a look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Sue MacGregor's guests discuss books by Rosamond Lehmann, Richard Mabey and Gerald Durrell
| 16:00Laurie Taylor tries to understand present-day suicide bombers with James Dingley. 16:30Dr Raj Persaud explores the psychological impact of Tasers.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup meets Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones. 16:30Quentin Cooper ask are the vast majority of fish species doomed?
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Russell Crowe about his new film American Gangster.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup and guests ask whether publishing is serving all members of society. 16:30Roger McGough celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Blake.
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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.
| 17:00Jon Manel looks at the potential problems in closing the controversial detention facility. 17:402/8Poet Adrian Mitchell and singer Andy Roberts create a fictional response to the news. 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. 18:301/6Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/6Things go bump in the night on award-winning Gary Bellamy's phone-in.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4A week of radio that never happened. Programmes rewound and mangled.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:308/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by Stella Rimington, Michael Winner and Matthew Parris.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Mark Coles presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00It comes out in the wash. 19:15With Mark Lawson. Phil Redmond and actor Todd Carty look back at Grange Hill. 19:451/5Daisy's perfect summer in the country with her cousins is shattered by the outbreak of war
| 19:00Kenton's in another dimension. 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:452/5While Daisy's aunt is away, terrorist attacks across Britain close the airports.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with John Wilson. 19:453/5War has broken out and Daisy has fallen in love with her cousin Edmond.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:454/5Alone and on the run, Daisy and Piper are short of food and take a very dangerous risk.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang, who reviews a new musical based on the music of Blondie. 19:455/5The war is over. Daisy, recovering, can only think about how to get back to Edmond.
| 19:002/8Poet Adrian Mitchell and singer Andy Roberts create a fictional response to the news. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Jim White, Dreda Mitchell and Susan Jeffreys.
| 19:15Writer Cornelia Funke talks about the experience of having her books turned into films. 19:451/5Megan Dodds reads from Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:001/2Misha Glenny goes to Rome, Sardinia and Milan in pursuit of the Italian nationalist. 20:30Geoff Adams-Spink visits Spain to talk to Thalidomide survivors fighting for compensation.
| 20:00Jon Manel looks at the potential problems in closing the controversial detention facility. 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. 20:452/2Mark Mardell looks at the work of the Petitions Committee of the European Parliament.
| 20:002/2Philippa talks to regional journalists about their changing role. 20:30Frances Cairncross reports on the credit crunch and its effect on the world economy.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion. Panellists include author Kate Mosse. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
| 20:00Andrew Neil celebrates the characters of Fleet Street, from CP Scott to Kelvin McKenzie.
| 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 | 21:00Felicity Finch joins conservationist Tim Dixon in search of the very rare Barbestelle bats 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Suzanne Goldenberg, C S Kiang, Don McKinnon and Mary Beard. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Raj Persaud explores the psychological impact of Tasers. 21:302/3Steve focuses on sports reporting and the coverage of Sven-Goran Eriksson's career.
| 21:002/2Jonathon Porritt examines the controversial fallout of the Green Revolution. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:00Are we a step closer to human cloning? 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the discovery of Oxygen by Joseph Priestley and Antoine Lavoisier.
| 21:003/6Adam and Barbara's son Tom has joined the Moonies. Dan goes on trial. Denis gets married.
| 21:001/6Yuri and Lara are coming of age. Their lives are parallel but on very different tracks.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 21:26Terry Wogan presents the Annual Appeal on behalf of Children in Need. 21:30Frances Cairncross reports on the credit crunch and its effect on the world economy. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:451/10The story begins on a snowbound evening outside Paddington station.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:452/10After his unexpected encounter, Abe heads home to the house he shares with his sister.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/10The ripples spread out from the encounter at Paddington station. Abe remains oblivious.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/10Vivienne Epworth is worried about her husband. Richard reflects on a youthful affair.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:455/10Richard is trying to forget his night with Abe, but memories of Jamie come flooding back.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Ian Hargreaves, Michael Portillo, Alex Callinicos and Clifford Longley question witnesses.
| 22:00News from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Jobseeker's Guide to Parliaments
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| 23:00 | 23:003/3What can be done to prevent the growing instances of cyber bullying?(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:002/6Rock music's Rick Wakeman quizzes a panel about himself.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:003/6Local government worker Martin attempts a sponsored walk and upsets some Bronte fans. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:003/6Including the Victorians' slightly mobile phone and Big Celebrity Fame Zeppelin.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor's guests discuss books by Rosamond Lehmann, Richard Mabey and Gerald Durrell 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest. 23:30Documentary about the Scottish Gaelic poet whose work is enjoying a renaissance.
| 23:00The late Tony Benn selects a few of his most inspirational writings. From 2007.(R) 23:30Mark Tully discovers how networking can empower all of us to bring about change.
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