| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor discusses being paid to be nice and explores migration versus happiness. 00:45The bells of St Augustine, West Monkton, Somerset. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/3By Mark Twain. Sharply ironic satire on the commercial aspects of funeral undertaking.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. 05:45Farming Today visits the largest dairy farm in the USA, home to 32,000 cows. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. 05:45Unions claim the government cull of quangos could push farm workers into poverty.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. 05:45Farmers are expecting to fund more of DEFRA's responsibilities after the announced cuts.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. 05:45The budget for DEFRA has been cut by almost a third in the goverment's spending review.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Bishop Dr Joe Aldred. 05:45Farming Today reports on the realities of the spending cuts on rural Britain.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45'My 12 years of back pain gone in a second' Listeners share their 'good' news with iPM.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of Minster Church of St Peter, Howden, East Yorkshire. 05:45Mary Ann Sieghart profiles provocative US talk show host, Glenn Beck.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Theresa May outlines the UK's national security priorities, plus the return of the otter.
| 06:00Defence Secretary Liam Fox previews the defence review, and Jesse Jackson on Barack Obama.
| 06:00With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague. Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk.
| 06:00With Evan Davis and Justin Webb. Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk.
| 06:00With Evan Davis and Justin Webb. Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Clare Balding walks through the Glasgow Necropolis. 06:30Charlotte Smith hears concerns that rural areas may be hit harder by the spending cuts. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Writer Vesna Goldsworthy asks how emigres and exiles find a voice in a foreign country. 06:35Alex James visits a salmon farmer in the Isle of Mull. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00The UN special rapporteur in leaked US documents, plus a fast fiddler.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Ruth Rendell presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Family Holiday Association. 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 Great Malvern Priory reflecting on the spiritual significance of water. 08:50Sarah Dunant reflects on public attitudes in the past to conspicuous consumption.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr with Mary Warnock, Raymond Tallis, John Gummer and Stanley Hauerwas. 09:451/5Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.
| 09:00Jonathan Freedland compares cricket's recent betting scandals with 18th century boxing. 09:302/5A series of personal reflections and reminiscences about the independence era in Africa. 09:452/5Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.
| 09:00Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including actress Sheila Steafel. 09:453/5Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of logic. 09:454/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
| 09:00Barrister Michael Mansfield joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs. 09:455/5Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.
| 09:00Guest presenter Mishal Husain with physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Fashionista Gok Wan on his autobiography Through Thick and Thin. 10:456/10Arthur's wife wants to move to the better side of Glasgow. But can Arthur afford it?
| 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Never too late? Relaunching yourself later in life. 10:457/10Henry Hayburn has taken a shine to Phoebe, but will his mother approve of the liaison?
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Audrey Niffenegger on her new novel "The Night Bookmobile". 10:458/10As snow brings Glasgow to a standstill Phoebe finds she's melted a young man's heart.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Including celebrity photographer Mary McCartney. 10:459/10Having refused Henry Hayburn's proposals of marriage Phoebe is left confused.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Breast cancer - prevention or cure, plus Jeanette Winterson. 10:4510/10Henry Hayburn has been hit by tragedy, and Phoebe must make a life changing decision.
| 10:00John McCarthy looks at British villages, Ordnance Survey maps and Finland. 10:302/2Miranda Sawyer examines how Christie's auction house is coping with the recession.
| 10:00Things get heated at Grange Farm and Kenton thinks he's blown it.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Is it possible to start a new career midlife? Midlife Relaunch asks people who've tried. 11:303/6As summer heats up, passions rise for Barbara Cartland and Edwina Currie.
| 11:0025/40Brett Westwood reports on migrating birds in the skies over London. 11:30Toby Litt investigates what brought the poet Paul Celan to an ordinary North London street
| 11:00Exploring the first community of English Muslims, established by Quilliam in Liverpool. 11:303/6David Beckham tries to hire a rainbow for a party.(R)
| 11:00Kate Adie presents reports from correspondents around the world. 11:30The Happening, that essential feature of 60s bohemia, is back. Far out, or too late?
| 11:00Yasmeen Khan asks why there are so few British Asian professional footballers. 11:303/4Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance. Stars Nick Caldecott and Simon Williams.(R)
| 11:00Steve Richards looks behind the scenes in Westminster. 11:30Colour, analysis and wit from reporters around the world hosted by Kate Adie.
| 11:15Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer affairs with Julian Worricker. Are flood insurance premiums set to rise? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Call You and Yours with Julian Worricker - who are the middle-classes? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00George Osborne's Comprehensive Spending Review Statement in the House of Commons.
| 12:00What the Spending Review could mean for jobs in the UK, with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Peter White asks how the rights of disabled people have changed over the past 40 years. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis brings the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:305/8Sandi Toksvig hosts the topical quiz. With Jeremy Hardy and Bridget Christie. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:004/6David Mitchell chairs. With Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci. 12:32What food do students have access to, what do they eat? Sheila Dillon investigates. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:30Tom Sutcliffe chairs as Northen Ireland take on the Midlands.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
| | 13:00National and international news. 13:30Is the golden age of wine coming to an end? Tom Heap reports from the Mosel Valley.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Your views on the new licence fee deal and History of the World in 100 objects.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from the University of Derby.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Colin Blane returns to Cumbria to assess the recovery from 2009's devastating floods.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Things get heated at Grange Farm and Jazzer makes himself at home. 14:15An autobiographical account of de Exupery's plane crash in the Libyan desert in 1935.
| 14:00Kathy stands her ground and Ed seeks advice from Mike. 14:15Tensions flare when Peggy Guggenheim and her daughter spend the summer together in Venice.
| 14:00Vicky bids a fond farewell and Emma spreads her good news. 14:154/4DCI John Stone investigates the sexual assault of the wife of one of his team.
| 14:00Will's feeling out of the loop and Kenton hangs out with Jamie. 14:15By Hattie Naylor. The true story of a boy adopted by a pack of wild dogs in Moscow.(R)
| 14:00Jamie's illusions are shattered and Helen is full of good advice. 14:15By Eoin McNamee. A truck driver in Ireland gives a lift to a female Asian hitchhiker.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30By Gary Brown. A market trader becomes mixed up in a post-war terrorist plot.
| 14:00Eric Robson and the panel are in Fakenham in Norfolk. 14:452/5How corpulence has been portrayed over the millennia in art, literature and music.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Eric Robson re-evaluates the often misunderstood fell walker Alfred Wainwright. 15:451/5Jazz musician Soweto Kinch tells the story of black 18th-Century composer Ignatius Sancho.
| 15:00British civilians held captive by the Japanese and booze in the Victorian hospital. 15:301/3Tales about food and drink from Fleet Street's cantankerous, comically opinionated legend. 15:452/5Burlesque performer Kirsty Allan on Eliza Vestris, Britain's first burlesque star.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and Paul Lewis explain the impact of the Spending Review. 15:302/3The cantankerous columnist reveals his first food memory, Miss Cowie's uneatable porridge. 15:453/5Journalist Con Coughlin tells the story of Victorian journalist George Augustus Sala.
| 15:00Clare Balding walks with the Friends of the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh. 15:27Jonathan Dimbleby presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity WaterAid. 15:303/3Everything from poetic sauce bottle labels to seasoned bumblebees and za-zas. 15:454/5Katrina Porteous on her fellow poet Kathleen Raine, with whom she shares Scottish roots.
| 15:00Eric Robson and the panel are in Fakenham in Norfolk. 15:455/5Surgeon Iain Hutchison tells the story of plastic surgery pioneer Varaztad Kazanjian.
| 15:30Returning to live in Britain, Peggy Seeger reflects on a life full of family and music.
| 15:002/2Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale reaches its tragic climax.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon hears from the people attempting to revolutionise the sandwich. 16:302/5Simon Cox presents a guide to the latest developments in the digital world.
| 16:00Joshua Rozenberg speaks to the head of the Family Court Sir Nicholas Wall. 16:30Edwina Currie and Colin Tweedy discuss their paperback choices with Sue MacGregor.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor examines homophobia and football and looks at global higher education. 16:30BBC Trust chairman on cuts; Lorraine Heggessey on Danny Cohen; Reporters without Borders.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to bestselling writer Ken Follett about his new book. 16:30Science Minister David Willetts tells Quentin about the government's spending plans.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on Benoit Mandelbrot, Vera Rozsa, Bob Guccione and Samuel Burke. 16:30Screenwriting secrets and tales of ordinary madness in Possession.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes, with Jane Garvey.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Paul Auster about his new book Sunset Park. 16:30Roger McGough introduces poems about Scotland to mark the recent death of Edwin Morgan.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of raw materials and emotion in the workplace. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Why should we want more foundation hospitals when so many are in financial trouble? 17:40Mary Ann Sieghart profiles provocative US talk show host, Glenn Beck. 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. 18:304/6David Mitchell chairs. With Chris Addison, Susan Calman, Rufus Hound and Armando Iannucci.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is Marcel Proust.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30Ed Reardon comes before an audience to present extracts from his favourite literature.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4How has a tracksuit top with a hood attached to it come to inspire fear in modern Britain?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/8Sandi Toksvig hosts the topical quiz. With Jeremy Hardy and Bridget Christie.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by Sir Michael Parkinson, Marcia Griffiths and Rufus Sewell.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Christopher Douglas makes his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Kathy stands her ground and Ed seeks advice from Mike. 19:15Mark Lawson talks to comedians Armstrong and Miller and reviews the US drama The Event. 19:451/5Neil MacGregor nears the end of his world history - with a Russian revolutionary plate.
| 19:00Vicky bids a fond farewell and Emma spreads her good news. 19:15Stephen Sondheim in conversation with Mark Lawson, recorded at the Cheltenham Festival. 19:452/5Neil MacGregor considers the state of human rights - with a David Hockney print.
| 19:00Will's feeling out of the loop and Kenton hangs out with Jamie. 19:15Mark Lawson asks Ed Vaizey about how the Spending Review announcement will affect the arts 19:453/5Neil MacGregor with an African throne - made from decommissioned guns.
| 19:00Jamie's illusions are shattered and Helen is full of good advice. 19:15John Wilson reviews Bruce Willis in the film Red; Peter Asher remembers Apple Records. 19:454/5Neil MacGregor with a credit card - one that is compliant with Sharia law.
| 19:00Kenton thinks he's blown it and Harry's feeling the strain. 19:15John Wilson talks to Damien Hirst and reviews the British Art Show, held every five years. 19:455/5Neil MacGregor's last object in his world history - a solar-powered lamp and charger.
| 19:00Mary Ann Sieghart profiles provocative US talk show host, Glenn Beck. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:00Harry's new flatmate is causing problems and Kenton's at a loose end. 19:15Matt Frei talks to Michelle Malkin, one of America's most prolific right-wing commentators 19:451/3A cello and her owner have adventures.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:002/2Six months on, Sarfraz Manzoor catches up with the group to see if they have found work. 20:30Edward Stourton investigates Turkish politics and the nation's place in the world.
| 20:00Why should we want more foundation hospitals when so many are in financial trouble? 20:40In Touch tests out the talking bus stop pilot in Edinburgh.
| 20:00Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. 20:45Travel writer Nick Thorpe reflects on our cultural and personal attitudes to risk.
| 20:00Joshua Rozenberg speaks to the head of the Family Court Sir Nicholas Wall. 20:30Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of raw materials and emotion in the workplace.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from the University of Derby. 20:50Sarah Dunant reflects on public attitudes in the past to conspicuous consumption.
| 20:00In anticipation of his own Hamlet in 2011, Michael Sheen explores every actor's dream role
| 20:00Your views on the new licence fee deal and History of the World in 100 objects. 20:30Matthew Bannister on Benoit Mandelbrot, Vera Rozsa, Bob Guccione and Samuel Burke.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Stem cell trials; human remains and archaeology; and a brief encounter with a comet chaser 21:30Andrew Marr with Mary Warnock, Raymond Tallis, John Gummer and Stanley Hauerwas.
| 21:00Tucker the sniffer dog takes a boat trip to save the whales. 21:30Jonathan Freedland compares cricket's recent betting scandals with 18th century boxing.
| 21:00Is the golden age of wine coming to an end? Tom Heap reports from the Mosel Valley. 21:30Lively conversation with Libby Purves and guests including actress Sheila Steafel.
| 21:0025/40Brett Westwood reports on migrating birds in the skies over London. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history of logic.
| 21:00A tale of social ambition and family love set in the boom town of Glasgow in the 1870s.
| 21:001/2Captain Ahab's obsessive chase for the great white whale as seen by the sole survivor.
| 21:00Paul Lewis brings the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Ruth Rendell presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Family Holiday Association. 21:30Edward Stourton investigates Turkish politics and the nation's place in the world. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:451/5Latimer recalls the first time he knew for certain that he could see into the future.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:452/5Latimer's brother has fallen in love with Bertha.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:453/5Latimer has had a clairvoyant vision that he will marry his brother's wife, Bertha.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:454/5After his brother's death, Latimer realises that his chilling premonition may come true.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:455/5Latimer loses his mind-reading powers.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. 22:45George Parker takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
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| 23:00 | 23:005/6Comedian Craig Hill turns to song in an attempt to answer this week's questions. 23:30Sean Curran reports as MPs return to Westminster after the conference season.
| 23:004/4Shappi Khorsandi discusses growing up, with guests Ava Vidal and Ben Okri.(R) 23:30Susan Hulme reports on events at Westminster.
| 23:004/4The music-hall artiste and OAP raps with beat boxer Shlomo, probing buzz words. 23:154/4Miriam Elia's sketch series. Artist Vivian Vivian previews her new work. 23:30Rachel Byrne reports on PMQs and all the rest of the news from Westminster.
| 23:001/4Bill Nighy returns as the actor-sleuth. A vampire film is claiming victims on set and off.(R) 23:30Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
| 23:00Edwina Currie and Colin Tweedy discuss their paperback choices with Sue MacGregor. 23:30Mark D'arcy presents a round up of the week's parliamentary news.
| 23:00Tom Sutcliffe chairs as Northen Ireland take on the Midlands. 23:30Roger McGough introduces poems that mark life's transitions, from the cradle to the grave.
| 23:00Screenwriting secrets and tales of ordinary madness in Possession. 23:30Writer Vesna Goldsworthy asks how emigres and exiles find a voice in a foreign country.
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