| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor re-appraises Rugby with Tony Collins and Dr Dominic Malcolm. 00:45The sound of bells from St Eadburgha in Ebrington, Gloucestershire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5In 1970, Emma's first holiday featured a tent, a bucket and an awful lot of Welsh rain. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Family disaster in 1972, with many cross-border matrimonial raids doomed to end in tears. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5With Britain now in Europe, Emma's mum decides they should all holiday abroad. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Emma's mum agrees to holiday sans tent. But nights under a proper roof spark complications 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Professor George Pattison reflects on the benefits of God's absence. 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 Anna Magnusson. 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 Anna Magnusson. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Anna Magnusson. 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 Rev Leslie Griffiths. 05:45The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from Tewkesbury Abbey. 05:45Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the American diplomat Richard Holbrooke.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07How the parklands and wetlands of the Lea Valley are being transformed for London 2012. 06:30News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Writer and broadcaster Irma Kurts reflects on the human obsession with food. 06:35Adam Henson visits the Marton Pig Club, which is raising 10 Berkshire pigs for meat. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day, Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Tanya Byron appeals on behalf of YoungMinds. 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 Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, led by Rev Lindsey Sanderson. 08:50Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr talks to American economist Richard Thaler about his book, Nudge. 09:451/5In 1970, Emma's first holiday featured a tent, a bucket and an awful lot of Welsh rain.
| 09:003/3Bettany's guests include Miranda Sawyer, Jessica Valenti and Dr Geetanjali Gangoli. 09:305/8Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics. 09:452/5Family disaster in 1972, with many cross-border matrimonial raids doomed to end in tears.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:453/5With Britain now in Europe, Emma's mum decides they should all holiday abroad.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Raphael's depiction of Plato and Aristotle. 09:454/5Emma's mum agrees to holiday sans tent. But nights under a proper roof spark complications
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is scientist Athene Donald. 09:455/5With her final family camping trip to France, Emma faces sunburn and public humiliation.
| 09:00With Prue Leith. Plus Brad Moss - a practitioner of parkour, or street running.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Delia Smith on her mission to teach people how to cook. Helping children during a divorce.
| 10:00Activist Zena el Khalil on her love of Beirut. Plus, the rise in reverse vasectomies.
| 10:00Is the economic downturn making women on maternity leave more vulnerable to redundancy?
| 10:00The links between brain injury and future pituitary problems discussed.
| 10:00How long should bereaved parents have to wait before adopting?
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig explores the adventures, frustrations and joys of travel. 10:30Huw Williams appraises classic comedy music written for film, television and radio.(R)
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:002/3Peter meets the unseen bank staff who watch our spending habits. 11:302/6Nick's worst fears come true, and Ronnie sells heart rate monitors to Monty Python fans.(R)
| 11:00How Northern Ireland's politicians are sharing their experiences of conflict resolution. 11:30John Waite returns to his childhood home to meet his literary hero, Alan Garner.
| 11:00Frank Gardner joins Operation Snow Warrior, a military training exercise with a difference 11:306/6Clare hosts a benefit night to save the family centre.
| 11:00Peter Greste visits the Kenyan tribespeople under threat from a hydro-electricity project. 11:30Children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson shares literary favourites.
| 11:00Eight singer-songwriters write songs about the life and work of Charles Darwin. 11:301/3By Bill Paterson. Two brothers argue over the choice of music for an old friend's funeral.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Matthew D'Ancona. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young invites writer Sebastian Faulks to choose eight records.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Can we really afford to expand higher and further education? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Including: CCTV cameras in schools, euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00With Julian Worricker. Energy Minister Mike O'Brien discusses the financing of wind power. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:304/8Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:001/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Chris Addison, Clive Anderson and Graeme Garden. 12:32Sheila Dillon finds out how Omega 6 has come to dominate the Western diet. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:303/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Ken Clarke MP explores the life and music of Benny Goodman.
| 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. 13:30Dominic Arkwright discusses modern family life and how it matches up to the ideal.
| 13:00National and international news with Brian Hanrahan. 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 the topical debate in Dalston, Cumbria.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Professor Jon Silverman takes a mother back to the notorious London estate she grew up on.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15By Eoin McNamee. A truck driver in Ireland gives a lift to a female Asian hitchhiker.
| 14:151/5Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it.(R)
| 14:15Old grudges resurface as Miss St Andrews 1961 meets her old rival 50 years on.
| 14:15Stephen Keyworth's story of the friendship between Marie Stopes and explorer Captain Scott
| 14:15Grief-stricken Hugh and Bella keep meeting after the sudden deaths of their loved ones.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:305/5Ripley discovers his nosey neighbours aren't who they say. Will his dealings be exposed?
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood. 14:452/4Mark hears stories from a time when mountains and glens were full of whisky smugglers.
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| 15:00 | 15:00StoryCorps asks Americans to "Tell me about your life". Simon Garfield listens in. 15:451/5Beberu and his family are gathered together, unaware of two nomadic males nearby.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:301/5By Tim Pigott-Smith. On a hot day in Biarritz, the narrator hopes for a rare light effect.(R) 15:452/5Beberu, the old pride male, is chased out of his territory by two nomadic males.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on divorce and separation. 15:303/5By Sian Phillips. Agnes realises that surgery has had a major and unexpected side effect.(R) 15:453/5Kidogu the male cub is reunited with his mother and is introduced to the rest of the pride
| 15:00Caz Graham joins the tenth anniversary celebrations of Keswick's Theatre by the Lake. 15:27Stephen Fry appeals on behalf of Rainforest Foundation UK. 15:305/5By Imogen Stubbs. Two refugees from war seek to rebuild their lives through music.(R) 15:454/5Now more than a year old, Kidogu is old enough to join the pride when they go hunting.
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. With Anne Swithinbank, Chris Beardshaw and Pippa Greenwood. 15:455/5Now more than two years old, it is time for Kidogu to find a territory of his own.
| 15:30Ken Clarke MP explores the life and music of Benny Goodman.
| 15:001/2Two imposters infiltrate Blandings Castle, intent on recovering a valuable scarab.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon examines how the current recession is changing the restaurant business. 16:303/6Simon visits an event in Newcastle that seeks to embrace digital invention and DIY.
| 16:00Clive Coleman spends a day finding out exactly how an employment tribunal works. 16:30Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni.
| 16:00Laurie investigates the politics of climate change & whether there is now a new capitalism 16:30What makes people early or late risers?
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Maggie Gee about her novel My Driver. 16:30Quentin Cooper puts listeners' science questions to a panel of experts.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Colin Firth about his new film, Genova.
| 16:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Delia Smith on her life and career.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup's guests include thriller writer Tom Rob Smith. 16:302/4Rosemary Tonks published two slim volumes of poetry before disappearing from public life.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis asks his guests what they fear more, inflation or deflation. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Fran Abrams asks if Britain has become a haven for torturers. 17:40Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the American diplomat Richard Holbrooke. 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. 18:301/6David Mitchell chairs. With Lucy Porter, Chris Addison, Clive Anderson and Graeme Garden.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6A very special passenger makes Douglas grovel, Martin crawl, Carolyn frisk and Arthur cry(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Mark visits the Lincolnshire town's Stump and sprouts
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/6Satan is ready to risk God's wrath by returning baby Patrick to Earth.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/8Comedy 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's guests are Ben Miller, Roger Lloyd Pack and Marcus du Sautoy.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter Curran introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Arts news with Mark Lawson, who gives his verdict on the film The Damned United. 19:451/5'Consider everything useful information.' Richard Novak is in pain. What does it mean?
| 19:15Mark Lawson on the opening night of the stage musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. 19:452/5Leaking legs, crying women and a doughnut man who wants to drive Richard's car.
| 19:15Including an interview with the children's writer and illustrator Shirley Hughes. 19:453/5A horse in a hole, a change of scenery and five days in a retreat. What does it mean?
| 19:15Mike Tyson documentary. Composer Michael Nyman. Dido, Queen of Carthage, Raymond Chandler. 19:454/5A hobo rummaging through bins, more doughnuts and a kidnapped woman in the boot of a car.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Including an interview with Alastair Campbell on public speaking. 19:455/5Bob Dylan is a cleaning lady? The hobo is a famous writer? Richard realises what it means.
| 19:00Mary Ann Sieghart profiles the American diplomat Richard Holbrooke. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the new film The Damned United, starring Michael Sheen.
| 19:15Barney Harwood is given a tour of the A Grand Day Out exhibition at the Science Museum. 19:452/5By DJ Taylor. A recently appointed headmaster is making his mark with many changes.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Uncovering papers which accused the BBC of biased reporting of the Iranian revolution. 20:30Examining an Israeli TV comedy that sees the funny side of Arab lives in the Jewish state.
| 20:00Fran Abrams asks if Britain has become a haven for torturers. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall. 20:45Professor George Pattison reflects on the benefits of God's absence.
| 20:00Why are genetic disorders and cases of infant mortality are so high in Bradford?(R) 20:30Mark Urban asks if the Obama presidency will see substantial reform at the Pentagon.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Dalston, Cumbria. 20:50Clive James' take on the downfall of Australian judge Marcus Einfeld.
| 20:00Broadcaster Toby Amies digs into the archives to discover the significance of old vinyl.
| 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 | 21:00Joshua Rozenberg examines new medical insights into the criminal mind. 21:30Andrew Marr talks to American economist Richard Thaler about his book, Nudge.
| 21:00What makes people early or late risers? 21:303/3Bettany's guests include Miranda Sawyer, Jessica Valenti and Dr Geetanjali Gangoli.
| 21:00Haunting sound portrait of Orford Ness in Suffolk, Europe's largest vegetated shingle spit 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:003/4Gabrielle considers some of the remarkable resources that the oceans have to offer. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Raphael's depiction of Plato and Aristotle.
| 21:003/3A witness to a murder by a notorious gang risks her safety to speak up.
| 21:002/2After her father's death, Chris is determined to stay and work the farm alone if need be.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Tanya Byron appeals on behalf of YoungMinds. 21:30Mark Urban asks if the Obama presidency will see substantial reform at the Pentagon. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:451/5On a walking holiday, a couple are forced to confront a legion of poisonous caterpillars.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:452/5Lucille joins an enigmatic and select society, but mysterious gifts generate revelations.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/5Free from an adulterous marriage, June starts a fresh life in the country.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/5While her husband faces up to being made redundant, Bryony has to confront her own desires
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:455/5Martin now teaches guitar to the wealthy. But one client has a hidden agenda.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall.
| 22:00Including The Prime Ministers.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss bad taste and guilty pleasures. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:001/3Arthur considers the beginnings of art with a visit to the oldest man-made image in the UK 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Featured performers include John Agard, Poeticat and shortMAN.(R) 23:156/6Spoof shipping forecasts, Top Dog and the hapless yachtswoman.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:002/6Breakfast TV queen Lorraine Kelly quizzes a panel about herself.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor discusses favourite paperbacks with Thea Gilmore and Paul Gambacinni. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:003/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 23:301/4A meeting with the 1960s Beat poets changed young poet Harry Fainlight's life forever.
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