| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor tries to understand present-day suicide bombers with James Dingley. 00:45The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene in the Somerset village of Ditcheat. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Early childhood and misery at the Rhodean school. 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5First love and how to roll naked in Finnish snow. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Fashion for the Picture Post and an idyllic holiday in Greece. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Katharine's first work for Woman's Own and two writers in love in a very small flat. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Successful years, but now Katharine must learn to cope with widowhood. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Bill reflects on how a single transaction was to change his life forever.(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 Lord Eames. 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 reflection with Lord Eames. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lord Eames. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lord Eames. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Lord Eames. 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 Kevin Franz. 05:454/5Susan Marling visits the Insel Hombroich, Karl-Heinrich Muller's garden island.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from the church of St John the Baptist in Loughton, Essex. 05:45Lesley Riddoch compares benefits offered to members of British Parliaments and Assemblies.
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| 06:00 | 06:00With John Humphrys, Sarah Montague. Including 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.
| 06:00Including 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. 06:07Matt Baker reports from the Yorkshire town of Whitby, home to a Goth Festival twice a year 06:35Rural magazine programme with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully explores the notion of a cantus firmus, the enduring melody of a life. 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 John Humphrys and Carolyn Quinn. 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. 07:55Andrew Marr appeals on behalf of International Development Enterprise. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | 08:57An appeal for the disaster-stricken area.
| | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Very Rev Nicholas Bury explores Jesus's kingship in a service from Gloucester Cathedral. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Guests include author Oliver Sacks, philosopher AC Grayling and scientist Monica Grady. 09:451/5Early childhood and misery at the Rhodean school.
| 09:003/3Steve recalls the decision to award a supercasino to Manchester. 09:452/5First love and how to roll naked in Finnish snow.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:453/5Fashion for the Picture Post and an idyllic holiday in Greece.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Wordsworth’s poem, The Prelude. 09:454/5Katharine's first work for Woman's Own and two writers in love in a very small flat.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is former head of MI5 Eliza Manningham-Buller. 09:455/5Successful years, but now Katharine must learn to cope with widowhood.
| 09:00Presenter Fi Glover is joined by natural history broadcaster Simon King.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Award-winning pianist Angela Hewitt plays live and discusses her love of Bach.
| 10:00Ali Smith and Griselda Pollock discuss the enduring appeal of ancient myths.
| 10:00Freediver Sara Campbell on breaking world records. Plus, lone mothers through history.
| 10:00What is the best age to get your children out of nappies?
| 10:00Can you really prepare a child for the loss of a parent?
| 10:00John McCarthy explores what defines people’s idea of happiness in different countries. 10:30Jonathan Charles investigates the story of Sister Mary Ignatius Davies.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:002/3Michael asks what can be done to ensure a ripe old age rather than a miserable one. 11:302/6Comedy sketches from Philippa Fordham and Simon Lipson. With Alex Lowe and Laura Shavin.
| 11:001/2Miriam O'Reilly explores alternative energy technologies in the West Country. 11:30Documentary on musician and DJ Max Reinhardt's audio-visual recreation of a Jewish wedding
| 11:00Scientists analyse a small jawbone found in Kent's Cavern in Torquay over 80 years ago. 11:305/6Nick gets a job with a dominatrix, and Ronnie buys an extraordinary number of sinks.
| 11:00Rosie Goldsmith reports on the rise of the far right in eastern Germany. 11:30Marc Riley traces the career of 70s electronic band Kraftwerk.
| 11:00James Maw visits Hull to investigate a Cold War naval espionage operation. 11:302/6When Ed upsets a Holocaust survivor, who would have thought it might lead to love?
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Jackie Ashley. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Armistead Maupin.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Peter White.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Stewart Flinders.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:309/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:002/6Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon. 12:32Sheila Dillon and studio guests review the best of this year's books on 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. 13:303/3Carol Reed directed the screen version of Lionel Bart's hugely successful musical.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:305/6Sally Magnusson presents the series exploring the practice of researching family history.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Helen Mark meets a man who searches for long-forgotten varieties of apple tree.
| 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. 13:10Panellists include Nick Clegg and Amanda Platell.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan. 13:30Jolyon Jenkins investigates the current boom in statues and public art.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15Eve goes in search of her dead parents' documents, but unearths something far greater.(R)
| 14:151799: Jane Austen's aunt is accused of shoplifting from a shop in Bath.
| 14:15By Welsh poet Gwyneth Lewis, observing a day in the life of a young Cardiff woman.
| 14:00Clarrie's anniversary treat. 14:152/5By Leah Chillery. Patty returns from Jamaica in 1988 to find her son Everall has changed.
| 14:15By Lavinia Greenlaw. Happily married couple Will and Iris meet the Perfect Stranger.(R)
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:305/6Adam Morris has agreed to appear on Alan Parks's TV discussion programme.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs. Guests are Matthew Biggs, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood. 14:454/5Orcadian guitarist Kris Drever is making a name for himself in UK folk music.(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5By Yiyun Li. Social outcast Granny Lin befriends a boy at the school where she works. 15:451/5A variety of people examine their routines and rituals involving sleep.(R)
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge explores the life of Egypt's real-life Sherlock Holmes; Alfred Lucas. 15:302/5By Xialou Guo. The stakes are high in this story of gambling and illicit romance. 15:452/5Fans and athletes describe their own obsessions with sport.(R)
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Anne Swithinbank. 15:303/5By Liu Hong. Jinnan's beautiful music evokes powerful memories of lost love. 15:453/5A look at obsessives from the world of music.(R)
| 15:00Callers' questions answered on lymphoedema, which causes chronic swelling. 15:27Terry Wogan presents the Annual Appeal on behalf of Children in Need. 15:304/5by Ma Jian. An ancient superstition causes a dilemma for Old Chen. 15:454/5People of all ages describe their rituals associated with transport and travel.(R)
| 15:00Clare Balding, Chris Smith and director Nancy Meckler explore Glen Tilt in Perthshire. 15:305/5By Geling Yan. Dale Du has learned all he needs to know about the family who live upstairs 15:455/5This edition looks at food-related rituals and obsessions.(R)
| 15:303/3Carol Reed directed the screen version of Lionel Bart's hugely successful musical.
| 15:003/6Moscow has become a dangerous place, and the only safety lies in leaving and going east.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon explores the world of casino food. 16:30Ruth Alexander reports on the methods used to predict the spread of avian flu.
| 16:00Michael Rosen continues the series exploring the words we use. 16:30Discussion of books by John Meade Falkner, Laurie Graham and Nella Last.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor debates the cultural impact of Bob Marley’s music with Dr Jason Toynbee. 16:30Dr Raj Persaud explores the history of madnesses linked to the moon.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup and guests ask whether publishing is serving all members of society. 16:30Quentin Cooper talks to Clive Beggs and Kevin Kerr from the University of Bradford.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Michael Caine, the star of Sleuth talks about working with Harold Pinter.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Richard Russo, who talks about his new novel Bridge of Sighs. 16:301/4The valiant failure of the Anglo-Saxon leader Byrhtnoth against a Viking landing in 991.
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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. With Ritula Shah. 17:30Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Gerry Northam investigates alleged problems with the development of new cancer treatments. 17:403/8Fallen into The Wrong Hands by Thomas Crowe. 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. 18:302/6Regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Tim Brooke-Taylor are joined by Rob Brydon.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6The ex-variety star tries motivational speaking with a snappy slogan and dunce's caps.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4Alice Arnold and Jon Holmes take a satirical look at the previous week's radio.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:27An appeal for the disaster-stricken area. 18:303/6Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:309/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical comedy quiz.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson's guests include Jack Dee, Judy Collins, Lee Mack and Arthur Smith.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Stewart Henderson presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Mark Lawson talks to actor and director Kenneth Branagh. 19:451/20At last Mrs Dombey bears her husband a son.
| 19:15Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:452/20Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of Good Mrs Brown.
| 19:00Clarrie's anniversary treat. 19:15Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:453/20Sent to Brighton for his health, Paul learns the value of money.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:454/20The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:455/20The dark and unknown sea that rolls around the world.
| 19:003/8Fallen into The Wrong Hands by Thomas Crowe. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Adam Mars-Jones, Liz Forgan and Bidisha.
| 19:15Kirsten O'Brien presents the programme from the Free Thinking Festival in Liverpool. 19:452/5Ben Miles reads from Christopher Landon's Ice Cold in Alex.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:002/2Misha explores the background to Garibaldi's heroic efforts that liberated southern Italy. 20:30Lyse Doucet reports on the influence of the mobile phone in Afghanistan.
| 20:00Gerry Northam investigates alleged problems with the development of new cancer treatments. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Melanie Phillips, Clifford Longley, Alex Callinicos and Claire Fox question witnesses. 20:45Lesley Riddoch compares benefits offered to members of British Parliaments and Assemblies.
| 20:001/4Simon Cox searches for the facts about the obesity epidemic. 20:30Camilla Cavendish asks what role the government should play in our relationship choices.
| 20:00Panellists include Nick Clegg and Amanda Platell. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
| 20:00Frank Gardner discovers a collection of First World War propaganda recordings.
| 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 | 21:001/2Roz Kidman Cox listens to the views of pro- and anti-whalers on the basic issues. 21:30Guests include author Oliver Sacks, philosopher AC Grayling and scientist Monica Grady. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Raj Persaud explores the history of madnesses linked to the moon. 21:303/3Steve recalls the decision to award a supercasino to Manchester.
| 21:00Andrew Luck-Baker describes scientists' efforts to sequence Neanderthal DNA. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:00Geoff Watts reports on new stem cell research. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Wordsworth’s poem, The Prelude.
| 21:004/6Adam and Barbara escape to Denis's restaurant. Someone happens to be watching them.
| 21:002/6Yuri Zhivago has a career as a doctor and an engagement to Tonya. But his life will change
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 21:26Andrew Marr appeals on behalf of International Development Enterprise. 21:30Camilla Cavendish asks what role the government should play in our relationship choices. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:456/10The emotional consequences of the night in January are still affecting Richard's routine.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:457/10Vivienne has found the unusual business card which Abe Rivers had given to her husband.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:458/10Vivienne is starting to suspect that Richard's business dinners may involve another woman.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti. 22:459/10Abe confronts Kirsty with the consequences of her actions.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti. 22:4510/10Richard retraces his steps towards Paddington station.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Melanie Phillips, Clifford Longley, Alex Callinicos and Claire Fox question witnesses.
| 22:00News from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Power and the Web.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael Rosen continues the series exploring the words we use. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:003/6Scientist Adam Hart-Davis quizzes a panel about himself.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:004/6Martin gets caught by his own CCTV and tannoy system for shaming litter offenders. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:004/6Featuring the mystical power of the Xin warrior when it comes to fixing air conditioning.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:00Discussion of books by John Meade Falkner, Laurie Graham and Nella Last. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest. 23:30Roger McGough celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Blake.
| 23:00Anna Raeburn selects some of the writings which have delighted and touched her. From 2007.(R) 23:30Mark Tully explores the notion of a cantus firmus, the enduring melody of a life.
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