| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor talks to writer Iain Sinclair and sociologists Paul Barker and Nick Hubble. 00:45The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Adam recalls his early years, planting his first tree and smoking his first cigarette. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Life may have seemed idyllic from the outside, but inside lay a deep unhappiness. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Adam's vision for the future of his family home needs National Trust backing. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Adam's ambitious plans for Sissinghurst encounter suspicion and opposition. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Adam must convince the people who work at Sissinghurst to back his plans. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Stephanie offers some tips on how to scoff children's sweets without being found out.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, with Clare Phillips. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, with Steve Peacock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa. 05:451/5Mycologists reveal some extraordinary facts.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from St Andrew's Church in Rugby. 05:45A Profile of theatre director Jude Kelly.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Helen Mark follows a mobile library van in Herefordshire. 06:35News and issues in rural Britain, with Melanie Abbot. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge and Prof Raymond Tallis explore the nature of human perception. 06:35Lionel Kelleway enjoys a highly productive day along a coastline full of variety. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Jane Little and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Phillip Pullman appeals on behalf of the Africa Educational Trust. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Steve Bell and Zoe Rawcliffe marry in St Andrew's Church, Rugby. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
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| 09:00 | 09:001/3The sea, and the way it shapes the land, has a special metaphorical meaning. 09:30Tristram Hunt with a history of public parks and the influence of John Claudius Loudon.(R) 09:451/5Adam recalls his early years, planting his first tree and smoking his first cigarette.
| 09:004/4In Chicago, the Democrat conference coincided with huge anti-Vietnam War protests. 09:452/5Life may have seemed idyllic from the outside, but inside lay a deep unhappiness.
| 09:004/6Wendy Robbins takes the novelist back to her isolated childhood home in Dartmoor. 09:304/5Joe Queenan meets a film crew creating explosions for the Doctor Who Christmas Special. 09:453/5Adam's vision for the future of his family home needs National Trust backing.
| 09:007/8Two celebrity photographers discuss life at the business-end of a long-lens. 09:302/5David Law is part of a network of companies creating beautiful musical instruments.(R) 09:454/5Adam's ambitious plans for Sissinghurst encounter suspicion and opposition.
| 09:00Sue MacGregor reunites five people who were involved in a truly epic expedition. 09:455/5Adam must convince the people who work at Sissinghurst to back his plans.
| 09:00Peter Curran is joined by Paul Roseby, Artistic Director at the National Youth Theatre.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00The award-winning author Doris Lessing talks about her life and work.
| 10:00Is wet nursing making a comeback? Plus, Michelle Obama discussed.
| 10:00Is decriminalising prostitution the way to make sex workers safe?
| 10:00Comedienne Joan Rivers on turning 75. Why are men more likely to die from drug abuse?
| 10:00Susan Quilliam and Brett Kahr discuss the challenges of updating The Joy of Sex.
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig hears of two extraordinary global journeys. 10:30Beatboxer "Beardyman" aka Darren Foreman goes in search of nature's best sound-mimics.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Jim Riordan recalls his education at the Higher Party School for Communists in Moscow.(R) 11:30The master of mispronunciation tries to buy a hedge trimmer and help train new medics.
| 11:00Chandy Nath explores the properties of the wild tropical plant Jatropha. 11:30Matthew Sweet discovers how our cinematic heritage is gradually disintegrating.
| 11:00Mark Billingham tells the story of how a novel led to the author's conviction for murder. 11:303/6Everyone seems concerned that Brother Martin's hearing is not as good as it used to be.
| 11:00Ray Furlong reports on a landmark court case involving the education of Roma children. 11:30In search of the ancient novel, Tibor Fischer discovers they're like film scripts.
| 11:00The latest winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition. 11:302/6The US Navy's special Seals force causes excitement aboard nuclear submarine Goliath.(R)
| 11:006/12Series looking at politics beyond and outside the Westminster parliament. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Sue MacGregor reunites the crew of HMS Troutbridge. With Leslie Phillips, June Whitfield.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Carolyn Atkinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Stuart Flinders. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:303/6Comedic judge Armando Iannucci presides at clown court with Phill Jupitus. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:005/10Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 12:32Chef Rowley Leigh explains why he thinks the anchovy is one of the greatest ingredients. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30The North of England take on the South of England. Tom Sutcliffe chairs.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:302/6With genealogist Nick Barratt, Sally explores Jewish immigration.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Helen Mark visits Exmoor, where local farmers and businesses are saving rare butterflies.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:301/4On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony.(R)
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Maidenhead, Berks.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley. 13:30Twm Morys explores the legend of Tristan and Isolde, one of the most enduring love stories(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15By Daniel Jamieson. Three lost people find unexpected meaning for their lives in Bath.
| 14:15By Rebecca Trick-Walker. Gwen ponders her 40-year marriage and its recent end.(R)
| 14:15A London lawyer uncovers fraud in a Nigerian oil company.
| 14:15By Jerome Vincent. The year 1816 saw some extraordinary weather.(R)
| 14:00Christopher Carter - DipWCF. 14:15By Robert Thorogood. Paul is rich and in love. So why does he lock himself in the library?(R)
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30A complex tale of love, deception and comeuppance for an overambitious working lad.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs. 14:455/10Laurence looks at the flamboyant and influential decorator, a superstar of the 1960s.(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Paul Lewis examines the consequences of a prolonged credit squeeze. 15:301/5By Veronica Birch. Miranda and Andy's idyllic holiday exposes rifts in their relationship. 15:451/5From Somerset - the thrush including Blackbird, Mistle-thrush, Song thrush and Robin.(R)
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:302/5By Drew Gummerson. Rodney hatches an extraordinary plan to regain the respect of his son. 15:452/5The Titmice family are flying in, including Blue Tits and Long-tailed Tits.(R)
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew. 15:303/5By Anna Britten. A decorator's encounter with a divorcee gives him unexpected inspiration. 15:453/5The Finch family are flying in with the Goldfinch, Chaffinch and Greenfinch.(R)
| 15:00Jeffrey Rosson winds the clocks that measure out the day in the Royal Courts of Justice.(R) 15:27Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Living Paintings Trust. 15:304/5By Elizabeth Wells. Gender stereotyping and dysfunctional families through a teen's eyes. 15:454/5Woodland visitors flying in are the Great Spotted Woodpecker and Dunnock.(R)
| 15:00Seagulls are breeding rapidly, thriving and moving inland to more benign conditions. 15:305/5By Phil Robinson. A man revisits the city where he fell in love with his wife to search. 15:455/5Birds nesting around our homes include the House Sparrow and House Martin.(R)
| 15:30Matthew Bannister recalls Johnny Cash's historic 1968 concert at Folsom Prison, California
| 15:001/3Squire Bramble and family embark on a tour of Great Britain.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sophie Grigson presents the food magazine. She explains why pears are the perfect fruit. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world. 16:56Thousands attend a rally for Czechoslovakian freedom in London's Hyde Park.
| 16:00Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak 16:30Bob Harris nominates Alan Freed, the first ever rock 'n' roll DJ. 16:56The Democratic Party convention opens in Chicago.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor is joined by Will Self, Richard Sennett and Doreen Massey. 16:30Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems in the urinary tract. 16:56Czechoslovak leader Alexander Dubcek returns from Moscow and broadcasts an emotional plea.
| 16:00Muriel Gray talks to novelist Philippa Gregory about her new book The Other Queen. 16:30Quentin Cooper explores new ideas to reduce traffic chaos. 16:56The Democrats choose Hubert Humphrey as their candidate for the White House.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Matthew Sweet talks to Romola Garai and Francois Ozon, star and director of Angel. 16:56The former ambassador to Czechoslovakia tells of his lucky escape from a Russian tank.
| 16:00Highlights of the week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey. 16:56Several of Eugene McCarthy's staff are beaten after Chicago police raid their headquarters
| 16:00Muriel Gray talks to Andrew Miller about his new novel set in wartime Japan. 16:30Interspersed readings from poetry collections by Eleanor Farjeon and Wendy Cope. 16:56Nigerian leader Yakubu Gowon signals that the Biafran conflict could soon be over.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus 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.
| 17:00Nick Ross investigates claims that online crime maps will be inaccurate and misleading. 17:40A Profile of theatre director Jude Kelly. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/10Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/2Michael McIntyre introduces some of the acts that appeared at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Mark spoils us with a look at the virtue of generosity.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Pip is heavily in debt, but has he found true love?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Comedic judge Armando Iannucci presides at clown court with Phill Jupitus.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson's guests include Geoffrey Boycott, Joe Swift, Arthur Smith and Albert Jack.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Coleman presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Mark Lawson discusses the current state of documentary with leading film makers. 19:451/10The ground-breaking novel about motherhood, breakdown, marriage and communism.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. John Sutherland discusses the art of finishing off someone else's book. 19:452/10Molly is reunited with her son Tommy, but she is in conflict with her ex-husband.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Lenny Henry discusses his career. 19:453/10Anna is suffering writer's block, so starts to write about an old affair to try to move on
| 19:00Christopher Carter - DipWCF. 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Hollywood screenwriter Richard Price talks about his new novel 'Lush'. 19:454/10Anna finally exorcises the painful memory of her affair with a married man.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Anne McElvoy reviews the TV drama Fiona's Story starring Gina McKee. 19:455/10In need of help, a questioning Tommy arrives at Anna's house uninvited and agitated.
| 19:00A Profile of theatre director Jude Kelly. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:00Tempers flare at number one. 19:15Barney Harwood visits the Science Museum for an exhibition called Science of Survival. 19:455/5Buddy shows that dogs have a superior understanding of fidelity.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Story of the families of British soldiers recording bedtime stories for their children. 20:30Bill Law looks at a controversial mining project by Vancouver-based Goldcorp in Guatemala.
| 20:00Nick Ross investigates claims that online crime maps will be inaccurate and misleading. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:004/4Does a child suffering from Hepatitis B have a right to know about her condition? 20:451/3Adam Long rushes through the history of the Conservative Party.
| 20:003/4Simon Cox investigates teenage knife crime. 20:30Is Britain's pharmaceutical industry falling behind with biotechnology? Peter Day reports.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Maidenhead, Berks. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
| 20:00Stewart Henderson looks at the changing face of Liverpool through the years.
| 20:001/4On Christmas Day 1989, Leonard Bernstein conducted Beethoven's Choral Symphony. 20:30Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:002/2Ben asks if modern medicine is making the most of this strange phenomenon. 21:30When Philip Zimbardo set up a mock prison, he had no idea what he would witness.(R)
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems in the urinary tract. 21:304/4In Chicago, the Democrat conference coincided with huge anti-Vietnam War protests.
| 21:00Mountaineer Andy Cave joins the team working on the Thirlmere Aqueduct.(R) 21:304/6Wendy Robbins takes the novelist back to her isolated childhood home in Dartmoor.
| 21:00Seagulls are breeding rapidly, thriving and moving inland to more benign conditions. 21:307/8Two celebrity photographers discuss life at the business-end of a long-lens.
| 21:00Sarah Wooley's suspenseful drama about a split-second decision and the choices we make.
| 21:002/2Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Phillip Pullman appeals on behalf of the Africa Educational Trust. 21:30Is Britain's pharmaceutical industry falling behind with biotechnology? Peter Day reports. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:451/10Nick Roker was a talented young TV director until an accident destroyed his career.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/10Nick notices the similarity between a long dead terrorist and a man he has interviewed.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/10Nick seems not to be the only person who has an interest in the two sets of photographs.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/10Nick is determined to find out the truth about Sri Lanka and the identical twin terrorists
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:455/10Nick has found the man who sent him on his last fateful job, but others are on the trail.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:154/4Does a child suffering from Hepatitis B have a right to know about her condition?
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| 23:00 | 23:00Peggy Reynolds investigates the world of language guardians. 23:304/4The Home Office wants to use the sci-fi soap to prepare Britain for a post-nuclear world.(R)
| 23:00Nigel Rees chairs the popular quiz involving the exchange of quotations and anecdotes. 23:304/4Guru Bharat's leader visits Westgate from his mountain cave to carry out a spiritual audit(R)
| 23:001/6Travellers, including a love-struck postie, share their darkest secrets. 23:151/6Luke crashes his car and meets the ideal bystander after receiving some shattering news. 23:303/6Guests are poet John Hegley, design guru Stephen Bayley and cookery writer Rosamund Grant.(R)
| 23:001/5Looking at how we take bad tidings, Jon meets a man misdiagnosed with terminal cancer. 23:304/6Comedy sketches from Philippa Fordham and Simon Lipson. With Alex Lowe and Laura Shavin.(R)
| 23:00Bob Harris nominates Alan Freed, the first ever rock 'n' roll DJ. 23:304/6Cut back or cash splash? Pam and Gordon run a garden centre, but argue over growing old.(R)
| 23:00The North of England take on the South of England. Tom Sutcliffe chairs. 23:30Friends and fans discuss a selection of Noel Coward's poems.
| 23:00Protests against the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia continue. 23:30Mike Wooldridge and Prof Raymond Tallis explore the nature of human perception.
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