| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor discusses the many individualistic ways in which things can be organised. 00:45The sound of bells from St Anne's Limehouse, in London. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5The commercial aspect of treatment and the medical marketplace. Read by Tony Gardner. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5An exploration of the close relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's view of madness. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The river has at different times been a blessing and a curse. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5By Julie Myerson. A girl's relationship with her father affects the frailties of her spine(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.
| 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 Alison Elliot. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Melanie Abbott.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Alison Elliot. 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 Shaykh Michael Mumisa. 05:452/5Gwyneth Lewis explores the history of the Lundy and how the island may change her life.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from St Augustine's, West Monkton, Somerset. 05:452/2Tips for keeping voters on-side and impressing the party bigwigs.
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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; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Matt Baker finds out about a project to revive the hydroelectric plant in Yorkshire. 06:35News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully considers one of fast-growing social networking activity of scrap-booking. 06:35Lionel Kelleway witnesses the night roost of the crane, Britain's largest wading bird. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Rev Nicholas Holtam appeals on behalf of the St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10The Bishop of Manchester explores the tidings of comfort in the book of Isaiah. 08:50Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Chris Bishop, Richard Susskind, John Dupré and Paul Heritage. 09:451/5Roman advertising and the legacy of leprosy. Read by Tony Gardner.
| 09:00The parallels between today's airport expansions and the mid-19th century railway boom. 09:304/5Richard Herring examines the impact of perfectionism. 09:452/5The commercial aspect of treatment and the medical marketplace. Read by Tony Gardner.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:453/5An exploration of the close relationship between the flesh and its pains and pleasures.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of scientific ideas about Heat. 09:454/5Is distraction of the mind an urban condition? A look at the sick city's view of madness.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is the founder of the Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis. 09:455/5The river has at different times been a blessing and a curse.
| 09:00Presenter Clare Balding is joined by Chris Addison. With poetry from Murray Lachlan Young.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell. 09:45Libby Purves finds out how the 2007 BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal funds have been spent.
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| 10:00 | 10:00The impact of the Forced Marriage Act evaluated. Plus, snobbery in British society.
| 10:00Acclaimed actor Tilda Swinton on her career and choice of roles. Plus, slimming clubs.
| 10:00Do the children of alcoholic parents get enough support? Plus stripping and Beryl Swain.
| 10:00New measures to prevent parents from flouting their contact orders discussed.
| 10:00What can be done about the 'deprivation gap' in cancer screening?
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig discusses the appeal of the Commonwealth of Nations to the older traveller. 10:30Eddie Mair tells the story of the composer Lionel Bart, creator of Oliver!
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Alan Dein finds himself on the east coast of England to hear an unlikely story of hope. 11:303/6Cash-strapped Harry tries to discover if his extravagant parents have made a will.
| 11:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals 11:301/4John Bassett met Dudley Moore at Oxford in the late 1950s and asked him to join his band.
| 11:002/4Chris Ledgard tells the story of the Voluntary Service Overseas organisation. 11:30The first broadcast of a newly discovered talk by Dylan Thomas.
| 11:00The growing antagonism between Spain's Socialist government and the Roman Catholic Church. 11:30Glenn Mitchell tells the story of American vaudeville and comedy act The Three Stooges.
| 11:00Mary Robinson examines Eleanor Roosevelt's role in the UN Declaration of Human Rights. 11:304/6Lenzie turns feral after Ramesh sells cards with abusive messages to the locals.
| 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 academic Marcus Du Sautoy.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The one per cent rate cut - who will be the winners and losers? 12:302/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:003/4Can the surreal comedian outwit a magician to save his girlfriend and the falling pound? 12:32How markets survive and where they sit in the current food retail landscape. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Robert Robinson introduces the tenth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Trevor Nelson tells the story of the influential band Soul II Soul.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Helen Mark visits Mourne in Northern Ireland, mooted as the country's first national park.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Tim Harford explores whether 10% of girls suffer the most serious form of abuse.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Woking.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley. 13:302/2Martin Bell investigates the growing numbers of women in the British military.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15By David Pownall. Explorer Richard Burton travels to Mecca, disguised as pilgrim.
| 14:15The doomed conspiracy of 1586 to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.
| 14:152/4Mankind's hero is forced to help a young lad who has lain in a coma for seven years.
| 14:00Peggy puts her foot down. 14:15AE Housman's famous poem with a new dramatic setting.(R)
| 14:15By Michael Butt. A man's attempts at reconciliation with his father are threatened.(R)
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Dreaming of a dead colleague, firefighter Scott must confront his biggest fear.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Matthew Biggs. 14:454/4The finalists gather for the results at a gala event at Chester Racecourse.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:30Timmy Binn's demeanour on this evening's visit is different - he is on a special mission. 15:45Cloning expert Prof Stephen Minger discusses human-animal embryos.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge investigates the history of carved stone balls in Aberdeenshire. 15:302/5When Tom Winter agrees to play the role of Santa Claus. 15:45Nuclear scientist Dr Sue Ion discusses nuclear power.
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness. 15:30Jack Murphy learns that a woman's affection cannot be bought. Or can it? 15:45Former chief scientific officer to the government Sir David King discusses GM agriculture.
| 15:00The 2007 winner of the BBC/Royal Geographical Society's annual competition.(R) 15:27Corrine Bailey Rae appeals on behalf of Pump Aid. 15:30When Dolly sees an advertisement for a postman, there is only one possible candidate. 15:45Immunisation coordinator Dr David Elliman discusses the MMR vaccine.
| 15:00Clare Balding joins the Bristol Walk and Talk group on a 7-mile hike in Gloucestershire. 15:30When Kitty Doody's dad dies, the next door Mickelow twins fear she'll sell up. 15:45Professor Tony Ryan from Sheffield University talks to people about nanotechnology.
| 15:30Trevor Nelson tells the story of the influential band Soul II Soul.
| 15:002/2Dramatisation of Victor Hugo's classic tale set in 15th-century Paris.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Celebrity chef Angela Hartnett goes in search of the perfect Parmesan cheese.(R) 16:308/8Katie Derham presents the holiday magazine.
| 16:00Michael Rosen investigates what happens when our ability to communicate breaks down. 16:30Sue McGregor, Dame Diana Rigg and Rachel de Thame discuss their favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor is joined by Luca Turin and Rod Watson to explore the resonances of perfume. 16:30Claudia Hammond explores the popularity of mental health blogging.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup presents the books magazine. 16:30Quentin and scientists measure the exchange of methane between plans and the atmosphere.
| 16:00John Wilson presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Sam Neill about playing a dog in Dean Spanley.
| 16:00Including children of alcoholic parents, artist Annie Freud and journalist Sally Murrer.
| 16:00James Naughtie talks to the Indian writer Amitav Ghosh. 16:303/4Peggy examines Clare's expression of feelings of dispossession.
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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. 17:30The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Historian Prof Peter Hennessy speaks to the people who operate Britain's nuclear deterrent 17:40Libby Purves finds out how the 2007 BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal funds have been spent. 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. 18:303/4Can the surreal comedian outwit a magician to save his girlfriend and the falling pound?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4More radio ridicule from Jon Holmes, with Thought for the Day... for Satanists.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Romance is in the air for social services colleagues ...(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Simon Mayo explores which generation is funniest. With Milton Jones and Sarah Millican.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by Julian Fellowes, Clarissa Dickson Wright and Henry Blofeld.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter White introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With Mark Lawson. Writer & comedian Alexei Sayle talks about his new novel Mister Roberts. 19:451/5Middle-class estate agent Edith meets Charles, the extremely eligible earl.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Sue Townsend talks about the seventh collection of Adrian Mole diaries. 19:452/5Gossip columns reveal Edith and Charles's romance, but her future in-laws are not pleased.
| 19:00Peggy puts her foot down. 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson, who meets the singer Maria Friedman. 19:453/5Edith's privileged new existence is shaken up when a film crew arrives at the Hall.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Actress Sophie Okonedo talks about her role in The Secret Life of Bees. 19:454/5A dinner out sparks a dreadful faux pas, forcing Charles to leave early.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Jack Dee talks about the inspiration behind the sitcom Lead Balloon. 19:455/5Charles is left desolated. Edith's unfortunate discovery means she must make a choice.
| 19:008/8Will Self tells the story of the day Angela's family receive a visit from a social worker. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss whether The Wizard of Oz really is so magical.
| 19:15Kirsten O'Brien learns about tales of ghostly hauntings at Ham House in London. 19:455/5By Claire Keegan. An Irish police sergeant is forced to take decisive action.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:001/4Michael Portillo uncovers a violent precursor to the dignified 1936 Jarrow March. 20:30Roland Buerk investigates the Sri Lankan army's war against the Tamil Tigers.
| 20:00Historian Prof Peter Hennessy speaks to the people who operate Britain's nuclear deterrent 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Claire Fox. 20:452/2Tips for keeping voters on-side and impressing the party bigwigs.
| 20:00Mike Berlin tells the story of an influential left-wing London coffee house set up in 1958 20:30Are political forces are pushing Edinburgh and London onto increasingly divergent paths?
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Woking. 20:50Clive James is relieved that his office is not featured in the Writers' Rooms exhibition.
| 20:00Sean Stowell tells the story of a yogic doctor's role in the Edward VIII abdication crisis
| 20:00Tim Harford explores whether 10% of girls suffer the most serious form of abuse. 20:30John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Sue Nelson examines the progress of the NHS National IT Programme over the past year. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Chris Bishop, Richard Susskind, John Dupré and Paul Heritage.
| 21:00Claudia Hammond explores the popularity of mental health blogging. 21:30The parallels between today's airport expansions and the mid-19th century railway boom.
| 21:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood present the series following the movement of animals 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:00Reporter Anna Lacey auditions for Leicester University's astronaut course. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of scientific ideas about Heat.
| 21:00Comedy by Paul Dodgson about three blokes from Newport who wake up after the night before.
| 21:001/2Dramatisation of Victor Hugo's tale set in Notre Dame Cathedral in 15th-century Paris.
| 21:00The one per cent rate cut - who will be the winners and losers? 21:26Rev Nicholas Holtam appeals on behalf of the St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. 21:30Are political forces are pushing Edinburgh and London onto increasingly divergent paths? 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:456/10A seemingly chance encounter threatens to tear the family apart.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:457/10Evelyn's doomed affair with Charles is exposed and Emil demands that she leave.
| 22:00Exploring accusations between India and Pakistan over the Mumbai attacks. 22:458/10Life at public school is improved when Milton embarks on a business venture.
| 22:00Robin Lustig looks at the winners and losers after the latest interest rate cut. 22:459/10Milton is still ill at ease in his own skin.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:4510/10Milton discovers that his mother is still alive and sets out for Sri Lanka.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Claire Fox.
| 22:00Including The Draftsman's Contract.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael is joined by Leonard, an African Grey parrot, to talk about animal communication. 23:30Mark Whitaker reports on a European trend towards teaching history to overcome mistrust.(R)
| 23:003/4How do you solve a problem like five-a-side? Danny and Connie Fisher help a football team. 23:30Mark D'Arcy asks how Parliament copes with the volume of legislation now being created.
| 23:005/6Piers Morgan discovers that his father is one of three reality show judges. 23:155/6Dave gets a surprise visitor to his pod - his Dad. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:004/4An interesting idea for a catalogue photo shoot. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:00John Humphrys's guest is former cabinet minister Peter Hain. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Robert Robinson introduces the tenth heat of the perennial general knowledge quiz. 23:302/4Peggy talks to people who have been inspired by Ithaka's treatment of the journey of life.
| 23:00Phineas Gage was a railway worker in 19th-century Vermont who survived a bizarre accident.(R) 23:30Mark Tully considers one of fast-growing social networking activity of scrap-booking.
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