| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15A study of the slums of Mumbai. Also, the rights and wrongs of taxation. 00:45The bells of St Mary's Church in Dunsford, Devon. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5True tale of brutal murder in a remote English village on Midsummer's Day, 1806. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5True tale of murder in 1806 England. Feuds, oaths and superstition are rife in the village 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5The investigation into the parson's murder begins with a manhunt in nearby Worcester. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Suspicion falls on the local farmers, whose stories don't seem to add up. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Nearly a quarter of a century on, Oddingley finally learns the truth. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/3By Hannah McGill. A London film crew causes a commotion in a Shetland island community.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill. 05:45Anna Hill asks whether there is a future for farmers' markets in the UK. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill. 05:45Superwheat: the new crop varieties which could double yields to feed a growing population.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill. 05:45A frustrated farmer explains why he's been refused a stall at his local farmers' market.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill. 05:45A global investor tells Charlotte Smith there's no future for small dairy farms in Europe.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill. 05:45Somerset to Melbourne, heavy rain around the world is resulting in farmers losing crops.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Alison Murdoch. 05:45'I escaped drink-sodden, maudlin, macho nationalism' - a Scot proud to be a Londoner.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of St Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide, South Australia. 05:45Social entrepreneur Colin Crooks argues that we are wrong to focus on youth unemployment.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Debating welfare reform, Egypt elections, Scottish independence and mining in Liberia.
| 06:00Should NHS Trust be declared bust? Ed Balls on fuel duty and Liberia's pregnant children.
| 06:00Debating Lords reform and the Queen/McGuinness handshake, plus the art of networking.
| 06:00Debating the Barclays fine, EU summit, Bomber Command and a minister for older people.
| 06:00The Queen shakes Martin McGuinness's hand; NHS whistleblower 'supergag'; banking morality.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Clare Balding meets author Barry Stone, his partner Paul and their dog, Bonzo. 06:30Charlotte Smith samples a farmers' market to find out what they can do for farmers. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully contemplates the spiritual implication of money in our lives. 06:35Chris Packham is in the New Forest to hear about threats to the practice of commoning. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Calls for a banking inquiry, prisoner rehabilitation, and examining email etiquette.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton. 07:55Actress Imelda Staunton presents an appeal on behalf of Music as Therapy International. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Morning Prayer from Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral with Archbishop Patrick Kelly. 08:50Adam Gopnik reflects on our continuing obsession with the Nazis.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr with Adam Phillips, Julian Baggini, Helen Dunmore and Frances Ashcroft. 09:451/5True tale of brutal murder in a remote English village on Midsummer's Day, 1806.
| 09:002/4Niall Ferguson reflects on the causes and lessons of the global financial crisis. 09:452/5True tale of murder in 1806 England. Feuds, oaths and superstition are rife in the village
| 09:00Libby Purves meets artist Derek Boshier, and writer and curator Rachel Lichtenstein. 09:453/5The investigation into the parson's murder begins with a manhunt in nearby Worcester.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Arab philosopher Al-Kindi. 09:454/5Suspicion falls on the local farmers, whose stories don't seem to add up.
| 09:00Comedian John Bishop is interviewed by Kirsty Young. 09:455/5Nearly a quarter of a century on, Oddingley finally learns the truth.
| 09:00Sian and Richard with Sir Christopher Frayling, plus Tippi Hedren's Inheritance Tracks.
| 09:00Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00What impact is the Greek economic crisis having on women's prospects? With Jane Garvey. 10:451/5Darleen and Jamie go on honeymoon to Scarborough, but it doesn't turn out too well.
| 10:00Cook the perfect spinach tacos, plus young men and feminism. Presented by Jane Garvey. 10:452/5Darleen and Jamie decide to come home early from their disastrous honeymoon in Scarborough
| 10:00Kathryn Flett; dating apps; employer support for families. Presented by Jenni Murray. 10:453/5Darleen meets her father for the very first time.
| 10:00Childcare tips from Denmark and live music from jazz singer Kate Dimbleby. 10:454/5Darleen is still struggling to consummate her marriage.
| 10:00Composer Cheryl Frances-Hoad's new opera celebrating the life of aviator Amy Johnson. 10:455/5Darleen discovers the truth about her estranged father.
| 10:301/3Paul Jackson assesses Pop Idol, the show that rewrote the talent show rule book.
| 10:00Things are falling apart at Brookfield. Meanwhile Adam has a narrow escape.
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| 11:00 | 11:00The story behind an alleged plot to blackmail the future prime minister Edward Heath. 11:303/6Mark Steel visits Basingstoke to talk roundabouts and a shopping centre record.(R)
| 11:00Can animals be gay? Hermione Cockburn investigates the biologists who say they can. 11:30Eddi Fiegel explores the music of the five-time, Oscar-winning film composer, John Barry.
| 11:00Alan Dein connects with a man shot by a sniper during the Lebanese civil war. 11:304/4June Whitfield and Richard Briers star in a beach hut tryst.
| 11:00Kate Adie hosts correspondents' despatches from Syria, Mexico, India, Latvia and Italy. 11:30How has the uncanny shaped fiction, film, architecture and art?
| 11:00Author Adam Gopnik rides New York's longest subway train which is famous for its song. 11:306/6Fearing unmarried registrars face redundancy in job cuts, Malcolm joins a dating website.
| 11:00Fraser Nelson of the Spectator looks behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30Kate Adie hosts BBC correspondents' tales from Nigeria, France, Italy, Algeria and Jordan.
| 11:15Architectural critic Charles Jencks is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Care facilities fail inspection, and the number of over-'60s in debt sees a big rise. 12:45James Naughtie profiles one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The Prime Minister is suggesting we could get tough on claimants. What do you think? 12:45One of the most successful chemists of the 20th century. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Fuel tax, local government and public health, peer-to-peer selling, mobile charges abroad. 12:45James considers one of modern Britain's most influential dramatists, Harold Pinter. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Minister for Older People, getting fit from the sofa, GPs and cancer survival rates. 12:45Epidemiologist instrumental in proving the link between cigarette smoking and lung cancer. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Consumer news with Peter White. BBC correspondent John Simpson on 'When I'm Sixty Five'. 12:45Comedy actor Tony Hancock epitomised the little man's struggle against the world. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:304/7Jon Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:001/657th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 12:32Sheila Dillon investigates the future of the printed cookery book. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:451/5Writer and naturalist Paul Evans reflects on the significance of The Horse.
| 13:00Martha Kearney presents national and international news. 13:452/5Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson recalls two very different cave experiences.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:453/5Alan Read presents a philosophical reflection on reality and theatre.
| 13:00National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:454/5Martin Palmer reflects on the role of caves in religious stories and traditions.
| 13:00National and international news, with Shaun Ley in Brussels and Edward Stourton in London. 13:455/5By Patricia Reynolds. Dental student Joe embarks on a virtual journey into the mouth.
| 13:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Southampton.
| 13:00Global news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30Women bishops? Will the Church of England approve them and can it cope with the fallout?
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| 14:00 | 14:00While things are falling apart at Brookfield, Jamie acquires a fan club. 14:15By Arinze Kene. Three friends break into a London swimming pool in the middle of the night
| 14:00Adam has a narrow escape. 14:15A man on the verge of a nervous breakdown retreats up a tree, and only love can save him.
| 14:15A headmaster boldly stands by an inspirational member of staff, against the odds.
| 14:00There is startling news for Emma. 14:15The Reivers Festival in Hawick is the setting for a love story.
| 14:00Adam learns an uncomfortable truth. 14:15Natalie Mitchell's play stars Lee Ross as ticket tout Billy attempting to start a new life
| 14:00Call Anita Anand on 03700 100 444, email any.answers@bbc.co.uk or tweet #bbcaq. 14:30As its residents struggle to survive, the Welsh village of Cilhendre is rocked by murder.
| 14:00Eric Robson and the panel meet a London audience at the Olympic Aquatic Centre, Stratford. 14:45How a white-only lunch counter was challenged in North Carolina, USA, in 1960.
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| 15:00 | 15:0010/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 15:30Sheila Dillon meets Jan Matthews head of the UK's biggest catering job, London 2012.
| 15:00Helen Castor learns about Britons who journeyed out west for the Klondike Gold Rush. 15:30Dominic Arkwright and guests boldly venture into Tomorrow's World.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests take calls and emails on holiday finances. 15:30Richard Mabey on depressive illness, ecotherapy, and the evidence for 'green therapy'.
| 15:00Clare Balding meets author Barry Stone, his partner Paul and their dog, Bonzo. 15:27Caseworker Santok Odedra appeals on behalf of Refugee Action. Donate online at BBC Radio 4 15:30Adele Parks and Jane Green discuss the continuing appeal of Chick Lit.
| 15:00Eric Robson and the panel meet a London audience at the Olympic Aquatic Centre, Stratford. 15:451/3A young girl basks in the warmth of one particularly idyllic summer holiday.
| 15:30Eddi Fiegel explores the music of the five-time, Oscar-winning film composer, John Barry.
| 15:001/2Johnny Vegas and Katherine Parkinson are Mr and Mrs Pooter in this classic adaptation.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Mark Burman strips away the layers of Stuart Freeborn's remarkable life in movie make-up. 16:30Marcus Brigstocke joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the role of science mavericks.
| 16:00Joshua Rozenberg asks if the government is planning to go easy on white collar criminals. 16:30Harriett Gilbert and guests Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini discuss favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor asks if a sociology of evil is possible. Also, the morality of cycling. 16:30How well did the BBC cover the Arab Spring? The author of an in-depth study gives his view
| 16:00Forty years on from The Exorcist, director William Friedkin on his new film, Killer Joe. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on Nora Ephron, Gunnar Sonsteby, Ron Onions, John Horder and Doc Watson. 16:30What did you think about Radio 4's Honest Doubt series? Plus the new BBC Radio websites.
| 16:00Can young men be feminists, and Thomasina Miers cooks the perfect Spinach and Feta Tacos.
| 16:00David Baddiel is our guide to novelist Elizabeth Taylor's Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont. 16:30Roger McGough marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Byron's Childe Harold.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00The day's top news stories, with sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis and guests debate whether the market allocates capital to the right companies. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Why are more schools failing their Ofsted inspections? Fran Abrams investigates. 17:405/8Playwright Oliver Emanuel imagines the impact of the elections on an Egyptian family. 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. 18:301/657th series of the multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4Humphrey Ker presents sketch groups Delete the Banjax, Lady Garden and Idiots of Ants.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Rufus Hound is joined by Robert Webb who remembers the highs and lows of being 17.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Celebrity Oz chef Mick Cunningham comes to The Mallard believing he’ll be filming for TV.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/7Jon Holmes, Marcus Brigstocke, Mitch Benn and Pippa Evans join Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Simon Parkes makes his selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Adam has a narrow escape. 19:15Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, Your Sister's Sister reviewed, Jed Mercurio. 19:451/5Darleen and Jamie go on honeymoon to Scarborough, but it doesn't turn out too well.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang reports on the art of Edvard Munch, as a new exhibition opens at Tate Modern. 19:452/5Darleen and Jamie decide to come home early from their disastrous honeymoon in Scarborough
| 19:00There is startling news for Emma. 19:15The Amazing Spider-Man reviewed; playwright Joe Penhall; Nora Ephron remembered. 19:453/5Darleen meets her father for the very first time.
| 19:00Adam learns an uncomfortable truth. 19:15Mark Lawson talks to singer Macy Gray, plus culture minister Ed Vaizey on libraries. 19:454/5Darleen is still struggling to consummate her marriage.
| 19:15John Wilson talks to soul singer Bobby Womack; novelist Jake Arnott; Killer Joe reviewed. 19:455/5Darleen discovers the truth about her estranged father.
| 19:005/8Playwright Oliver Emanuel imagines the impact of the elections on an Egyptian family. 19:15Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events.
| 19:00Ruth struggles to cope with the new situation. 19:154/6The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion and author Sue Limb.(R) 19:45By Helen Simpson. Powerful memories are evoked when a mother bakes a birthday cake.
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| 20:00 | 20:001/3Ali Ansari takes us on a Persian grand tour from 3000 BC to the present. 20:30Where is the eurozone heading? Disintegration or super-state? Chris Bowlby investigates.
| 20:00Why are more schools failing their Ofsted inspections? Fran Abrams investigates. 20:40PCTs rationing cataract operations and an inaccessible Diversity Awards website.
| 20:00What is the welfare state for and who should it serve? With Michael Buerk. 20:45Social entrepreneur Colin Crooks argues that we are wrong to focus on youth unemployment.
| 20:00Joshua Rozenberg asks if the government is planning to go easy on white collar criminals. 20:30Evan Davis and guests debate whether the market allocates capital to the right companies.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Southampton. 20:50Adam Gopnik reflects on our continuing obsession with the Nazis.
| 20:00Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown meets his younger self in the sound archive.
| 20:00What did you think about Radio 4's Honest Doubt series? Plus the new BBC Radio websites. 20:30Matthew Bannister on Nora Ephron, Gunnar Sonsteby, Ron Onions, John Horder and Doc Watson.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Adam Rutherford presents the finals of So You Want to Be a Scientist? 21:30Andrew Marr with Adam Phillips, Julian Baggini, Helen Dunmore and Frances Ashcroft.
| 21:00Richard Mabey on depressive illness, ecotherapy, and the evidence for 'green therapy'. 21:302/4Chris Ledgard tells the story of the air show disaster at Ramstein, Germany, in 1988.(R)
| 21:00Creating Blood: Vivienne Parry meets scientists hoping to create artificial blood. 21:30Libby Purves meets artist Derek Boshier, and writer and curator Rachel Lichtenstein.
| 21:00Can animals be gay? Hermione Cockburn investigates the biologists who say they can. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Arab philosopher Al-Kindi.
| 21:00Sharon Charde's poems in response to her son's death. Performed by Anne Undeland.
| 21:002/2Drama looking at the last days of Jerusalem from two very different perspectives.
| 21:00Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Actress Imelda Staunton presents an appeal on behalf of Music as Therapy International. 21:30Where is the eurozone heading? Disintegration or super-state? Chris Bowlby investigates.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis. 22:451/5A haunting lullaby of Vietnam and a love letter to a new homeland in Canada.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/5Having arrived safely at a refugee camp in Malaysia, Kim prepares for a new life.
| 22:00Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis. 22:453/5'Since our escape from Vietnam by boat we learned how to travel light'.
| 22:00Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis. 22:454/5Kim's grandmother faces the choice of risking losing her son at sea or to a Cambodian mine
| 22:00Financial problems and solutions - the euro, banking and Mexico. With Ritula Shah. 22:455/5Kim describes the emotional detachment that allows her to buy a pair of expensive shoes.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:152/4Niall Ferguson reflects on the causes and lessons of the global financial crisis.
| 22:00Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators. 22:45Iain Dale of Total Politics analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss the merits of idleness. 23:30Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
| 23:00Marcus Brigstocke joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the role of science mavericks. 23:30Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
| 23:003/4Ben finds a seal cub that has been attacked. He takes it home and nurses it back to life. 23:153/4Mordrin is persuaded by his neighbour Tracey to take part in her school sports day. 23:30Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
| 23:00A comedy show set in the future, looking back at the present time. 23:30Chancellor George Osborne on the Barclays Bank interest rate-rigging scandal.
| 23:00Harriett Gilbert and guests Constance Briscoe and Angela Saini discuss favourite books. 23:30Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
| 23:0010/13Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. 23:30Roger McGough presents poetry requests, including readings by Irish poet Paul Durcan.
| 23:00Forty years on from The Exorcist, director William Friedkin on his new film, Killer Joe. 23:30Mark Tully contemplates the spiritual implication of money in our lives.
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