| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor explores the human cost of rapid economic change. 00:45The sound of bells from St Martin's Church, Eynsford in Kent. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Holly Aird reads Rachel Cusk's story of her family's three-month tour of Italy. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Rachel and her family visit Tuscany and Umbria, on the trail of Piero della Francesca. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5The family visit Assisi, where they become acquainted with the life of St Francis. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5The family see Rafael's masterpieces in Florence and then head south to Naples and Pompeii 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The family explore Rome's artistic heritage, as their trip draws to an end. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5By Candia McWilliam. A couple tipsily celebrate their wedding anniversary.(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 Prebendary Edward Mason. 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 Prebendary Edward Mason. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Prebendary Edward Mason. 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 Andrea Rea. 05:45The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from Selby Abbey in Yorkshire. 05:45Stephen Sackur profiles Greg Stemm, the American behind the exploration of HMS Victory.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; 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.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Helen Mark finds out why some Isle of Portland locals want quarrying to stop. 06:30News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully explores the relationship between inner and outer violence. 06:35Lionel Kelleway travels to the Falkland Islands in search of amorous marine mammals. 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. 07:10Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55John Hegley appeals on behalf of Housing Justice. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor reflects on priesthood and vocation in the 21st Century. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Harold Evans.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr's guests include Jonathan Miller, Howard Jacobson and economist Dambisa Moyo. 09:451/5Holly Aird reads Rachel Cusk's story of her family's three-month tour of Italy.
| 09:00Fergal Keane talks to people who have made sacrifices to stand up for what they believe in 09:302/4Ruth Padel explores Charles Darwin's life as a family man with a visit to Down House. 09:452/5Rachel and her family visit Tuscany and Umbria, on the trail of Piero della Francesca.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:453/5The family visit Assisi, where they become acquainted with the life of St Francis.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm. 09:454/5The family see Rafael's masterpieces in Florence and then head south to Naples and Pompeii
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is bass-baritone singer Thomas Quasthoff. 09:455/5The family explore Rome's artistic heritage, as their trip draws to an end.
| 09:00Clare Balding is joined by former cricketer and writer Ed Smith.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Meryl Streep on why she believes women may no longer be a neglected cinema audience.
| 10:00Gender equality in the Czech Republic discussed - were women more equal under communism?
| 10:00Actor Juliet Stevenson interviewed, plus the impact of the reclassification of cannabis.
| 10:00Author Charlotte Roche on her explicit novel Wetlands. Plus, women's politics under Obama.
| 10:00Do women face a post-code lottery when it comes to the management of an ectopic pregnancy?
| 10:00David Heathcote takes John McCarthy for a tour of Britain using old travel guides. 10:302/4How the comedy won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Comedian Dave Cohen consults the experts to find a "work life balance". 11:306/6Eliott and Esther are close to admitting their attraction, but they hit a snag...
| 11:00Sue Broom investigates the world of the sniffer dog. 11:30Mark Paytress tracks down the mysterious Stash, friend to the stars of 60s London.
| 11:00How film studios are placing Christian themes at the heart of blockbusters. 11:305/6Arthur needs some costume help before gatecrashing an audition for Charley's Aunt.
| 11:00Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. 11:30Barry Norman explores the archive of material amassed by author Nicholas Monsarrat.
| 11:00Can new money and new ideas save the Harris Tweed industry of the Outer Hebrides? 11:306/6Love is in the air and helium is in the offing as a new SatNav causes chaos at the altar.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Peter Riddell. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is actor David Suchet.
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| 12:00 | 12:00With Julian Worricker. Paul Lewis of Moneybox discusses further interest rate cuts. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. Are we ruining childhood? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00With Winifred Robinson. Are railway level crossings inherently unsafe? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00With Winifred Robinson. Including an interview with Higher Education Minister David Lammy. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00With Peter White. Why is 3D being tipped to take off in a way it never has done before? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Low interest rates, biometrics in banking and a crackdown on 'sale and rent back' firms. 12:305/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Chris Addison, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:006/12Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jack Dee and Josie Lawrence. 12:32The Sicilian citrus farmers who protested in London about the decline of the industry. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Nigel Rees chairs, with Celia Walden, Katherine Whitehorn, Richard Coles and Simon Singh.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:301/4Robert hears how Schumann may have suffered from bipolar disorder.
| 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. 13:30Investigating the harmful effects of the over-use of air conditioning and chiller cabinets
| 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. 13:10The panel includes Ann Widdecombe, John Sergeant, Greg Dyke and Chuka Umunna.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley. 13:302/3'Ask driver for quotation' van signs and why a misquote is better than a quote.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15When Martha accepts Victor's proposal, she quickly becomes bored. But she has a secret.
| 14:152/4McLevy probes a judge's murder, as his allegedly cheating wife claims her innocence.
| 14:15The tale of a love affair between a London woman and a French Algerian man.
| 14:15By Linda Marshall Griffiths. Siddy, eight, and his big sister search for their father.(R)
| 14:15By Matthew Hurt. In South Africa, Pete is mugged for his phone - a local woman intervenes.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30By Nigel Planer. Two fresco plasterers in the Sistine Chapel wait for Michelangelo.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Chris Beardshaw and Anne Swithinbank. 14:455/5John Aitchison travels to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to film wolves hunting elk.
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| 15:00 | 15:00The role that radio and TV dramas played in making Harold Pinter's name. 15:4541/90The rise of business tycoons such as Andrew Carnegie, JD Rockefeller and JP Morgan.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:301/3Two lovers on holiday in Singapore discover a small restaurant, with surprising results. 15:4542/90Industrial growth and the arrival of the railways.
| 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on borrowing and debt. 15:302/3A man reminisces about his gastronomic obsession. Read by Jack Davenport. 15:4543/90The cities illustrate both sides of America: wealth side by side with slum poverty.
| 15:02The sharp frosts and winter storms which have devastated the delicate wildlife of Cornwall 15:27Ronnie Corbett appeals on behalf of Sparks Charity. 15:303/3A caretaker catches sight of himself in a mirror and sees more than he bargained for. 15:4544/90The rise of unionisation and strikes across America. Will socialism take off?
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Chris Beardshaw and Anne Swithinbank. 15:4545/90The impact of mass immigration on American politics and culture.
| 15:301/4Robert hears how Schumann may have suffered from bipolar disorder.
| 15:002/2The Stitch has a plan to end the siege of Antioch.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon reports on growing mussels in Shetland. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
| 16:00Lucy Ash reports on how the US is trying to cut reoffending. 16:30Ken Livingstone discusses his hero, US politician Robert Kennedy.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the obsession with dancing in the Renaissance with Margret McGowan. 16:30Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks.
| 16:00James Naughtie talks to the novelist Bernard Cornwell. 16:30Quentin Cooper hears about ambitious balloon flights carrying a special telescope.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley.
| 16:00Sharon Shoesmith talks about the Baby P case, her refusal to resign and being vilified.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Australian novelist Kate Grenville. 16:30Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests for poems on the subject of love.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage 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 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 Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis and his business guests talk about government intervention. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Allan Urry investigates the sale of counterfeit drugs to GPs, hospitals and chemists. 17:40Stephen Sackur profiles Greg Stemm, the American behind the exploration of HMS Victory. 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. 18:306/12Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jack Dee and Josie Lawrence.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Featuring correspondents Daniel Maier, Richie Webb and Margaret Cabourn-Smith.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Marcus Brigstocke invites comedian Barry Cryer to try new experiences.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6The attractive new editor of a local magazine stirs the curmudgeon's loins.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Jeremy Hardy, Chris Addison, Andy Hamilton and Phill Jupitus.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Liz Barclay introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With Mark Lawson. Actress Glenn Close reflects on the appeal of playing fearsome women. 19:451/5Armand is too late to see the love of his life Marguerite before she dies.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with singer-songwriter James Taylor. 19:452/5Armand remembers his first meeting with Marguerite and the beginning of their love affair.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with Tom Perrotta. 19:453/5Armand is unable to stand Marguerite being with other men, and takes rash action.
| 19:15Including a review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona, written and directed by Woody Allen. 19:454/5Armand's father begs his son to leave Marguerite.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with film director Terry Gilliam. 19:455/5Armand finally reveals the hidden and noble sacrifice that Marguerite made for him.
| 19:00Stephen Sackur profiles Greg Stemm, the American behind the exploration of HMS Victory. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the new rock musical Spring Awakening.
| 19:15Children's magazine. Barney Harwood meets author Cathy Cassidy. 19:45Euan McIlwraith investigates the identity of the mysterious 'star jelly'.
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| 20:00 | 20:002/2Mike talks to some of the game's most important figures about the future of Indian cricket 20:30Evan Davis and guests discuss whether air travel can be improved in these tough times.
| 20:00Allan Urry investigates the sale of counterfeit drugs to GPs, hospitals and chemists. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Melanie Phillips. 20:452/2Andrew Keen uncovers the new elites of the digital age.
| 20:004/4Simon Cox investigates the dangers, and possible merits, of incinerating waste. 20:30Peter Day talks to Irish businessman Liam Casey from his base in Shenzen, near Hong Kong.
| 20:00The panel includes Ann Widdecombe, John Sergeant, Greg Dyke and Chuka Umunna. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Harold Evans.
| 20:00Reflections on the fatwa that was issued against Salman Rushdie in 1989.
| 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 | 21:00Investigating the harmful effects of the over-use of air conditioning and chiller cabinets 21:30Andrew Marr's guests include Jonathan Miller, Howard Jacobson and economist Dambisa Moyo. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter examines emergency procedures for heart attacks. 21:30Fergal Keane talks to people who have made sacrifices to stand up for what they believe in
| 21:005/5Claudia meets leading experts to discuss their views of the future. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:00Can funding science help the recession? 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
| 21:009/18The rise of big business, the industrialisation of America and the immigration explosion.
| 21:001/2Small-time merchant Firuz's life is changed when his land is invaded.
| 21:00Low interest rates, biometrics in banking and a crackdown on 'sale and rent back' firms. 21:26John Hegley appeals on behalf of Housing Justice. 21:30Peter Day talks to Irish businessman Liam Casey from his base in Shenzen, near Hong Kong. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:456/10Juliet's correspondence with the Guernsey book club draws her further into their world.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:457/10Juliet stalls a proposal from Markham Reynolds and visits her friends in Guernsey.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:458/10Having heard of the execution of Elizabeth McKenna, Amelia and Dawsey visit Remy Giraud.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:459/10Juliet continues to live in Elizabeth's old home and look after her daughter, Kit.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Carolyn Quinn. 22:4510/10Isola decides to combine the role of Miss Marple with that of Cupid.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Michael Portillo and Melanie Phillips.
| 22:00With Carolyn Quinn. Including 'I Was Put on Trial by al-Qaeda'.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Diana Athill shares favourite writing at the 2008 Cheltenham Literature Festival.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:002/4An archaeologist discovers some mysteries are better left buried and undisturbed. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:003/4A wayward travel agent. Nick's fast-paced comedy sketches. 23:153/4Series of bittersweet comic monologues, performed by Tom Allen. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:005/6Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Ken Livingstone discusses his hero, US politician Robert Kennedy. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Nigel Rees chairs, with Celia Walden, Katherine Whitehorn, Richard Coles and Simon Singh. 23:30Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests.
| 23:02Francine Stock talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright John Patrick Shanley. 23:30Mark Tully explores the relationship between inner and outer violence.
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