| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15The transformation of gourmet restaurant style. Also, racialised children's literature.(R) 00:45The bells of Solovetsky Monastery, Russia.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5The author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape straight ahead.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/3Byng explains how he began playing risque female characters.(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. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. 05:45The Faroese prime minister accuses the EU of bullying tactics in row over over-fishing. 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. 05:45The milk contamination scare which could rock New Zealand's whole economy. With Caz Graham 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the ringed plover.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. 05:45The UK pig industry calls on retailers not to import illegally produced pork. 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. 05:45The prime minister defends the government's decision to cull badgers. 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna. 05:45The different deals neighbouring farmers get, on either side of the English/Welsh border. 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the long-tailed tit.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection. 05:45A listener tells iPM, 'If you leave a social network, you're admitting the bully has won'.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of Loughborough Parish Church. 05:45Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.(R)
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| 06:00 | 06:00Morning news. The ethics of zero-hour contracts, and reaction to the new star of Dr Who.
| 06:00Morning news, including NHS 'zero harm' plans and giant 'fatberg' found in sewer.
| 06:00Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Morning news, including an interview the Bank of England governor Mark Carney.
| 06:00Morning news. One of the UK's 20 most-wanted alleged fraudsters has been caught.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Open Country marks the naming of the new Forth crossing near Edinburgh.(R) 06:30Sybil Ruscoe is in Exmoor to explore how the reform of CAP affects farmers across the UK. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05'Gorillas taught me to be human.' John McCarthy explores unusual paths to humanity. 06:35Pine martens were once persecuted to near extinction but now are making a comeback. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Cameron does God; Coptic Christians attacked; religion, cartoons and The Burka Avenger. 07:55Richard Hammond presents an appeal for Primary Trauma Care Foundation. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Marking the Edinburgh Festival in St Giles Cathedral, with the V Rev Gilleasbuig Macmillan 08:48Roger Scruton argues that democracy alone is not enough for political freedom.(R) 08:58Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon.(R)
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| 09:00 | 09:001/3Robert McCrum and his guests look at how to avoid writing 'the bits that readers skip'. 09:305/5A useful and engaging guide to the wildlife of garden walls and stones. 09:451/5The author makes his way to the shore, observing all manner of bird and animal life.
| 09:002/3Allan Little analyses how the AKP government sought to re-engage with its Arab neighbours. 09:303/5Dominic Arkwright meets the man who took a call from the sister he didn't know existed.(R) 09:452/5Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present.
| 09:003/4Quentin Letts examines the British love affair with lawns. 09:304/5More of the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories(R) 09:453/5Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.
| 09:001/4Should a woman with severe disabilities be helped to get pregnant? 09:454/5On the deck of a boat in New Zealand, the author sees a huge grey shape straight ahead.
| 09:00Bafta-winning production designer Eve Stewart is interviewed by Kirsty Young.(R) 09:455/5The author is still in New Zealand, but the sound of childhood will tempt him home.
| 09:00Richard Coles and JP Devlin meet actor Robin Ellis, better known as Poldark.
| 09:00Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Victoria Derbyshire talks to two mothers about the trauma and impact of child abuse. 10:451/5Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire.
| 10:00Jessie J on pop stardom; women's role in the history of cricket. Emma Barnett presents. 10:452/5Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.
| 10:00Women's cricket, a sex education wish-list, and when grandparents have favourites. 10:453/5Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
| 10:00Kelly Hoppen on joining Dragon's Den. Jackie Ashley on caring. Women in Iran. 10:454/5The Dutch have entered the Thames, so Sam sends his wife to hide the family gold.
| 10:00Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world. 10:455/5Sam and the family go to recover the gold, but can't remember where it was put.
| 10:30Folk musician Seth Lakeman travels to Greenwich Village in New York to meet The Folklorist
| 10:00It's Brian to the rescue, and things at the golf club aren't all they seem.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Lucy Mangan explores the future for homeworking. Who wins - employer or employee? 11:304/6A change in the law means unhappy Malcolm has to do a late-night Halloween-themed wedding.
| 11:00Zoe Williams explores the changes that take place in a woman's brain during pregnancy. 11:30Laura Barton tracks down the legendary lost figure of British folk music, Nic Jones.
| 11:002/3Paul Farley takes the listener on an unexpected journey into the cash industry. 11:306/10A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital murder clue...
| 11:00Tessa Dunlop looks at the wealth, power and influence of the Romanian Orthodox Church. 11:301/4Paul Gambaccini celebrates a long career with guests including Elton John and Bob Harris
| 11:00School kids in Fife are learning Latin for the first time. Natalie Haynes investigates. 11:301/3David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, talks about his comedy career.(R)
| 11:00What can silence mean? Bridget Kendall and guests contemplate a lack of noise. 11:30High tension in Cairo, plus more reports from correspondents around the globe.
| 11:15Kirsty Young interviews psychologist and Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman.
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| 12:00 | 12:00A rise in student loan fraud, and cola-flavoured wine in France. With Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Julian Worricker takes your calls about staying at home to look after your children. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Regulation for companies that quick-sell houses. Consumer news with Aasmah Mir. 12:30Is too much prosecuting undermining the RSPCA's animal welfare mission? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Stolen mobile phones, diesel soot filters, and Yotam Ottolenghi on why we love hummus. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Aasmah Mir looks at a clampdown on capital gains tax avoidance and problems with the DVLA. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:002/4David Grossman investigates the ways that savers, investors and consumers pay for the City 12:307/7Special edition of the show from the Edinburgh Fringe, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.(R) 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:006/6Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.(R) 12:32How cooks from 12 countries gathered to share food and music on stage at Womad. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:451/5Hardeep Singh Kohli explores the origin and associations of the word 'box'.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:452/5Hardeep learns about a chess initiative in schools and looks for checks in Carnaby Street.
| 13:00Interest rates to remain low until unemployment falls, says new Bank of England governor. 13:453/5Hardeep meets Phil Howard, one of the few remaining clog-makers in Great Britain.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:454/5Hardeep Singh Kohli hopes to learn 15 new things about 'jam'.
| 13:00'Go home' ads investigated. Plus, is the Hollywood blockbuster failing? With Shaun Ley. 13:455/5Hardeep learns who is cool and who is not, and talks to an orthopaedic surgeon.
| 13:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Nick Robinson presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.(R)
| 13:00Global news and analysis presented by Shaun Ley. 13:30How Elgar's poignant choral work has touched and changed people's lives.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:00Caroline's on the mend.(R) 14:15At a party, Chris gets to meet his idol, Frida from Abba.(R)
| 14:154/5Samir comes to the cathedral intending to find out about the empty spaces.(R)
| 14:00Lilian has some disturbing news.(R) 14:15Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
| 14:00It's Brian to the rescue.(R) 14:15By Sarah Hehir. A first play for radio by a winner of the BBC Writer's Prize.
| 14:00Kenton is full of plans.(R) 14:15A bankrupt football club is helped when their manager embraces socialist principles.
| 14:00Listeners' views on overseas aid, stay-at-home mums and low interest rates. 14:30Charting the auteur film director's long career following his mysterious disappearance.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time from Upminster.(R) 14:45Twenty-one years ago, Disney finally opened a park near Paris after years of negotiations.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 15:30Sheila Dillon asks why the future of the UK's most popular fruit, the banana, is uncertain(R)
| 15:005/6Jay Rayner and the panel are in Southall for the culinary panel show. 15:302/4Pints and philosophical problems with Matthew Sweet - what is exploitation?
| 15:001/4David Grossman investigates the ways that savers, investors and consumers pay for the City 15:301/7Lisa Jardine explores the birth of modern science in Restoration England.(R)
| 15:00Open Country marks the naming of the new Forth crossing near Edinburgh. 15:27Joanna Lumley presents an appeal for Children in Crisis.(R) 15:30Deborah Moggach discusses her novel Tulip Fever with James Naughtie and a group of readers(R)
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs this week's episode of Gardeners' Question Time from Upminster. 15:452/3By Aminatta Forna. Surreal and funny story in which a woman rebels against expectations.
| | 15:002/2Elinor and Marianne are invited to stay at Mrs Jennings' house in London.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Barry Cryer chooses some of his favourite pieces of writing to present to an audience. 16:30Ernie Rea and guests debate the role of doubt in religion - is it positive or negative?
| 16:00Chris Ledgard and Stuart Maconie explore miscommunication, mondegreens and misophonia. 16:30Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello.
| 16:00US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses in court. 16:30The media plurality review, the battle for press freedom in Turkey, and the Leveson twist.
| 16:00Robbie Collin talks to Johnny Depp about The Lone Ranger and his new take on Tonto. 16:30New goal line technology kicks in this month - Adam Rutherford looks at how Hawk-Eye works
| 16:00Matthew Bannister remembers Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward, Mick Farren and Bernadette Lafont. 16:30New Doctor. New Archers editor. New job for Charlotte Green. It's all change at the BBC.
| 16:00Singer Jessie J, husbands who come out as gay, and women's influence on modern cricket.
| 16:00Sarah Hall takes Mariella Frostrup around the places that have inspired her novels. 16:30The secrets behind the poetry at the court of Elizabeth I, as revealed by Peggy Reynolds.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30A listener tells iPM, 'If you leave a social network, you're admitting the bully has won'.(R) 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Ehsan Masood explores whether science is becoming politicised on controversial issues.(R) 17:40Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney.(R) 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. 18:306/6Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Rob Brydon on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/7Chaired by Miles Jupp, with Francis Wheen, Kirsty Wark and Andrew Maxwell.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:30A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Childhood memories of competitive parenting and imagining life as ruler of the world.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:307/7Special edition of the show from the Edinburgh Fringe, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Nikki Bedi and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Antonia Quirke makes her selection of the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Kirsty Lang talks to Nick Payne, writer of Constellations, about his new play. 19:451/5Sam finds the Thames frozen while parts of London still smoulder from the Great Fire.(R)
| 19:00Lilian has some disturbing news. 19:15The Lone Ranger, Conrad Shawcross, Edinburgh fringe and Gemma Chan's Cultural Exchange. 19:452/5Sam celebrates his 34th birthday, but his neighbour Sir William faces charges of bribery.(R)
| 19:00It's Brian to the rescue. 19:15Naomi Alderman reports on the art of translating fiction, with Ian McEwan and AS Byatt. 19:453/5Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.(R)
| 19:15Roddy Doyle on the return of his character Jimmy Rabbitte in his new novel The Guts. 19:454/5The Dutch have entered the Thames, so Sam sends his wife to hide the family gold.(R)
| 19:15John Wilson meets Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and Topper Headon from the band The Clash. 19:455/5Sam and the family go to recover the gold, but can't remember where it was put.(R)
| 19:00Chris Bowlby profiles the new governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney. 19:15Featuring Steve Coogan's return to the big screen in the film Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa.
| 19:152/4Ian Rankin explains why not to get on the wrong side of a crime writer.(R) 19:45By Laura Barton. How Route 128 came into being and inspired a pop song by Jonathan Richman
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| 20:00 | 20:003/3James Jones asks if the crash of 2008 demands a rethink of capitalism. 20:30How the disturbing tale of one abortionist is affecting America's wider debate.
| 20:00Ehsan Masood explores whether science is becoming politicised on controversial issues. 20:40Gary O'Donoghue looks at the RNIB's bus campaign to improve travel for blind passengers.
| 20:00Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. 20:4515/3Andrew Graystone argues that we are using the wrong language to talk about cancer.
| 20:00Simon Cox investigates why we can't catch the athletes who dope. 20:30Peter Day asks whether gene patenting is a good or bad thing for medical innovation.
| 20:00Nick Robinson presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London. 20:50Roger Scruton argues that democracy alone is not enough for political freedom.
| 20:00A celebration of the 90th anniversary of poet, humourist and absurdist Ivor Cutler.
| 20:00New Doctor. New Archers editor. New job for Charlotte Green. It's all change at the BBC.(R) 20:30Matthew Bannister remembers Admiral Sir Sandy Woodward, Mick Farren and Bernadette Lafont.(R)
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| 21:00 | 21:00Is it possible for seven billion people to live with nature sustainably?(R) 21:301/3Robert McCrum and his guests look at how to avoid writing 'the bits that readers skip'.(R)
| 21:001/7Lisa Jardine explores the birth of modern science in Restoration England. 21:302/3Allan Little analyses how the AKP government sought to re-engage with its Arab neighbours.(R)
| 21:00Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths.(R) 21:303/4Quentin Letts examines the British love affair with lawns.(R)
| 21:00New goal line technology kicks in this month - Adam Rutherford looks at how Hawk-Eye works(R) 21:301/4Will Gompertz meets cultural entrepreneur Angelica Cheung, editor of Vogue in China.(R)
| 21:00Murder mystery by Wilkie Collins, set in London and Venice.
| 21:001/2Elinor and Marianne try to make a new life for themselves at Barton Cottage.(R)
| 21:00Is too much prosecuting undermining the RSPCA's animal welfare mission?(R) 21:26Richard Hammond presents an appeal for Primary Trauma Care Foundation.(R) 21:30Peter Day asks whether gene patenting is a good or bad thing for medical innovation.(R)
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| 22:00 | 22:00Terror alert shuts UK and US embassies. World news with Carolyn Quinn. 22:456/10Sefton and Morley resume their research for the new guide book.
| 22:00With Carolyn Quinn. Syrian rebels retake airport near Aleppo. 22:457/10Morley and Sefton's investigations irritate the chief inspector.
| 22:00Diplomacy breaks down in Egypt and President Obama cancels a meeting with Vladimir Putin. 22:458/10Morley vows to uncover who sent a bullet in the post to the vicar.
| 22:00Population figures, Zanzibar attack, Domenico Rancadore, and malaria. With Roger Hearing. 22:459/10Morley and Sefton are keen to meet the person who painted a lustful portrait of Hannah.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:4510/10Morley and Sefton make a shocking revelation.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:151/4Should a woman with severe disabilities be helped to get pregnant?(R)
| 22:00Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators. 22:45A look at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Chris Ledgard talks to the outgoing editor of the Oxford English Dictionary.(R) 23:302/6Documentaries in which people hurl themselves into the air with the hope of taking flight.(R)
| 23:00Shona and best friend Kristen tackle the tricky world of romance and dating. 23:303/6Josie presents stories of splits, divisions and tears.(R)
| 23:004/4The creator of the New York anti-folk scene reminisces about his time in San Francisco. 23:154/4Strap in as Clever Peter bring you a death plunge, a leap across a ravine and a sexy clown(R) 23:304/6Josie Long presents stories of last words, lost love and lights being knocked out.(R)
| 23:003/4Jan gets complimented, as her ex-husband Frank sings a song, and supermarket revelations.(R) 23:305/6Josie Long presents a selection of short documentaries with stories of loss and discovery.(R)
| 23:00Entertainer Russell Grant nominates Welsh composer and film star Ivor Novello.(R) 23:306/6Josie Long presents stories of running away, flight and car chases.(R)
| 23:00Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz.(R) 23:30Poet Daljit Nagra explores the often overlooked Indian element to TS Eliot's poetry.(R)
| 23:00Robbie Collin talks to Johnny Depp about The Lone Ranger and his new take on Tonto.(R) 23:30'Gorillas taught me to be human.' John McCarthy explores unusual paths to humanity.(R)
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