| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15A Thinking Allowed special on 'romantic love'.(R) 00:45The bells of St Mary's Church, Grafton Regis in Northamptonshire.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5In which the author first hears about a most rare and sublime cheese.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5The author learns how an incredible cheese was born.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Obsessed with the world's greatest cheese, the author relocates to Spain.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5The author finally tastes the ultimate cheese.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The author finally achieves closure with the world's greatest cheese.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/3Safebreaker Jimmy Valentine is unexpectedly released from prison and vows to go straight.(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.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45Could the countryside take the hit as farmers in Northern Ireland get more funding? 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58David Attenborough presents the crossbill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45Could UK livestock farmers earn more if they acted like New Zealanders? 05:58David Attenborough presents the mistle thrush.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45Anna Hill presents a special edition from the Oxford Farming Conference. 05:58David Attenborough presents the great tit.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45A new report calls for a change in the relationship between landowners and farmers. 05:58David Attenborough presents the ring-necked parakeet.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45Claims that the European Union could push British farmers into a new Dark Age. 05:58David Attenborough presents the collared dove.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins. 05:45'I've been measuring the rainfall in my garden, the figures are extraordinary'.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip, Somerset. 05:4533/3Agnes Woolley examines what is missing from the stories told by, and about, refugees.(R)
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| 06:00 | 06:00Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07The people who work, rest and play on Strangford Lough.(R) 06:30Charlotte Smith looks at the business and entrepreneurial aspects of farming. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully examines the human preoccupation with fashion. 06:35Caz Graham meets the Cumbrian hill farmer turned government advisor. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day and Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Who is the Devil? Plus anti-semitic comics, and David Blunkett on Paul Goggins. 07:55Rhod Gilbert presents an appeal on behalf of Alzheimer's Society. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A service live from the Salvation Army's Regent Hall, London. Led by Major Richard Gaudion 08:48John Gray reflects on the things we know but prefer not to think about.(R) 08:58David Attenborough presents the crossbill.(R)
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| 09:00 | 09:001/4Jim O'Neill investigates a radically reforming Mexico. 09:451/5In which the author first hears about a most rare and sublime cheese.
| 09:002/4Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials. 09:452/5The author learns how an incredible cheese was born.
| 09:003/4Jim O'Neill investigates Nigeria's exciting potential and worrying problems. 09:453/5Obsessed with the world's greatest cheese, the author relocates to Spain.
| 09:004/4Jim O'Neill asks if Turkey's future still depends on its advantageous location. 09:454/5The author finally tastes the ultimate cheese.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is woodsman Ray Mears.(R) 09:455/5The author finally achieves closure with the world's greatest cheese.
| 09:00Richard Coles and Suzy Klein meet writer and comedian Rob Newman.
| 09:00Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Judith Tebbutt's story of kidnap, hostage and survival. Plus, Spare Rib goes digital. 10:451/5A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.
| 10:00Why bother with New Year resolutions? Jenny Eclair and Viv Groskop give Jane their view. 10:452/5Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party.
| 10:00Jenni Murray looks at rape crisis centres. Are Swedish parents raising a nation of brats? 10:453/5Carmen introduces Don Jose to her camp and a life of robbery and violence.
| 10:00Jenni Murray talks to Elif Shafak about the lives of women in the MINT country, Turkey. 10:454/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.
| 10:00Why has so much been written about Anne Boleyn? With Jenni Murray and guests discuss. 10:455/5Carmen realises that her fate is catching up with her...
| 10:302/3Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum visits some remarkable places pianos are found in the UK today.
| 10:00Susan has the New Year blues. Meanwhile Pat can't believe her ears.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Frank Swain, aged 32, is losing his hearing. But could he create a new super sense? 11:303/6Visitors are expected in Wadenbrook, and a revelation is long overdue.
| 11:00As both human and deer populations are increasing, is there potential for conflict? 11:30The serious business of moving pianos. Laurel and Hardy need not apply.
| 11:00Natalie Haynes attempts to find the algorithm to determine the perfect joke. 11:301/6Clare has mysteriously fled her honeymoon and returned to work.
| 11:00Russia's volunteer diggers who continue to search for the remains of World War II soldiers 11:30Alvin Hall on Motown's eight Black Forum spoken word records with the people behind them.
| 11:001/2Cerys Matthews drives the A470, the highway running through the heart of Wales. 11:303/3The story of Robert the Bruce's fateful encounter with a spider on the eve of battle.(R)
| 11:00George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30A secret Syrian city in Turkey, and other correspondents' despatches.
| 11:15Kirsty Young talks to violinist Nicola Benedetti.
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| 12:00 | 12:00Consumer news. Winifred Robinson hears about the Danish power station run on straw. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Winifred Robinson takes your calls on gambling - a pastime or a danger? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00ECO funding, high business rates, the eight-minute fast workout and the Blue Badge scheme. 12:30The house builders who claim they are too poor to build affordable homes.
| 12:00Consumer news. Winifred Robinson assesses the impact of cuts to legal advice. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Morrisons finally goes online, plus more consumer news with Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00Paul Lewis and guests discuss who is set to benefit from the energy bill price drop. 12:301/5Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team tackle the newsiest topics 2014 has to offer.(R) 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:002/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.(R) 12:32Sheila Dillon revisits the inspirational caterers from the BBC Food and Farming Awards. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:45Linda Colley begins her examination of the forces that unite and divide Britain.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:45Prof Colley examines the island nature of the United Kingdom.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:45Linda Colley wades into the choppy waters of Britain's relationship with the sea.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:45Prof Colley challenges the notion of 'liberty' in Britain, from Magna Carta onwards.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:45Linda Colley explores the patchwork of different kingdoms that existed throughout Britain.
| 13:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Heythrop College in London(R)
| 13:00The latest national and international news. 13:30Debbie Wiseman guides listeners through the world of the film composer.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Susan has the New Year blues.(R) 14:15An odd friendship forms when Philippe de Rothschild asks Joan Littlewood to his chateau.(R)
| 14:00Jim and Joe have a lot to discuss.(R) 14:15Robert Bathurst reads Christopher Reid's collection of poems about the death of his wife.(R)
| 14:00Pat can't believe her ears.(R) 14:15A poignant true love story that begins in 1930s Germany.
| 14:00George knows who to blame.(R) 14:15A young policeman gets sucked into some dodgy dealings.(R)
| 14:00Peggy tries to be positive.(R) 14:15Friends Holly and Nicole suspect a murder plot upon overhearing a suspicious conversation.
| 14:00Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? Presented by Julian Worricker. 14:30By Alan Ayckbourn. After a blow to the head, Susan encounters an perfect, fantasy family.
| 14:00Eric Robson and the panel take questions in the county of Wiltshire.(R) 14:45In 1936, a US socialite and her Chinese guide captured a giant panda and brought it to NY.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies. 15:30Sheila Dillon, Richard Corrigan and Valentine Warner launch the BBC Food & Farming Awards.(R)
| 15:00Tom Holland, guests and listeners visit a holy site in a remote corner of Scotland. 15:304/4Fi Glover talks to four women who have left their children.
| 15:00Was your Christmas shopping a success? Paul Lewis presents a phone-in on consumer rights. 15:30Should restraint in mental health hospitals be eliminated? Are mind wanderers less happy?(R)
| 15:00The people who work, rest and play on Strangford Lough. 15:27Lady Edwina Grosvenor presents an appeal for the Prisoners' Advice Service.(R) 15:30Donna Tartt talks about her cult bestseller The Secret History. With James Naughtie.(R)
| 15:00Eric Robson and the panel take questions in the county of Wiltshire. 15:452/3By Jenn Ashworth. A prison's writer-in-residence faces his biggest challenge.
| | 15:002/3Jenny becomes an ardent feminist, whilst her son tries to emulate her writing success.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Isabel Sutton previews the new indoor Jacobean theatre on London's Southbank. 16:302/2'Slow coach' Carl asks the volunteers to step back and reflect on the bigger picture.(R)
| 16:00Chimps communicate but, asks Michael Rosen, do their utterances mean they use language? 16:30Writer and comedian David Baddiel explores the life of novelist John Updike.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses the emotional commitment people bring to 'high' and 'low' culture. 16:30Steve Hewlett on the fast-changing media world, including 'dramatised' natural history.
| 16:00Film news, as Francine Stock talks to Chiwetel Ejiofor about 12 Years a Slave. 16:30The astrophysicists, the poker game, and the search for time travellers in our midst.
| 16:00A journalist, a cancer researcher, a film producer, a jockey, and an Everly Brother. 16:30Tim Harford tries to find out why this is the week of the year in which most deaths occur.
| 16:00Highlights of the Woman's Hour week. Jenny Eclair and Viv Groskop on New Year resolutions.
| 16:00Books news with Mariella Frostrup. Carlos Acosta shares his Five of the Best Books. 16:30A compilation of some of Seamus Heaney's notable contributions to radio.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage 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. 17:30'I've been measuring the rainfall in my garden, the figures are extraordinary'.(R) 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Is enough being done to prevent rogue states and terrorists acquiring chemical weapons?(R) 17:401/8By Neil Brand. A woman in an isolated house, surrounded by floods, refuses to be rescued.(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. 18:302/6David Mitchell hosts. With Marcus Brigstocke, Holly Walsh, John Finnemore and Rufus Hound.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Comedian Frankie Boyle talks to comic book writer Grant Morrison.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Mark Steel visits Glastonbury in Somerset for another programme of travelling stand-up.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4A big job, a small job, the career path of the average TV exec, and a tiger with a gun.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/5Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team tackle the newsiest topics 2014 has to offer.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Catherine Bott makes her selection of the best of the previous seven days of BBC Radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Jim and Joe have a lot to discuss. 19:15Arts news, interviews and reviews. Steve McQueen talks about 12 Years a Slave. 19:451/5A fresh dramatisation of Carmen by Dan Allum. With original songs and music.(R)
| 19:00Pat can't believe her ears. 19:15Arts news with Mark Lawson, including Graeme Simsion on his surprise hit The Rosie Project 19:452/5Carmen meets Don Jose again at a party.(R)
| 19:00George knows who to blame. 19:15Arts news with Mark Lawson, including Guy Burt on writing The Bletchley Circle. 19:453/5Carmen introduces Don Jose to her camp and a life of robbery and violence.(R)
| 19:00Peggy tries to be positive. 19:15John Wilson on the arts in Istanbul, including an interview with the novelist Orhan Pamuk. 19:454/5Carmen stirs up the rivalry between Don Jose and Garcia.(R)
| 19:00There's a new guest at Bridge Farm. 19:15Arts news with Kirsty Lang, including Colin Firth on The Railway Man. 19:455/5Carmen realises that her fate is catching up with her...(R)
| 19:001/8By Neil Brand. A woman in an isolated house, surrounded by floods, refuses to be rescued. 19:15Cultural highlights, including RSC in Stratford with Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies .
| 19:151/4Will the Battle of Waterloo divide the equine love of Marengo and Copenhagen? 19:301/4The chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1973-1987, reflects on life with Margaret Thatcher(R) 19:455/5By Rachel Tresize. Selwyn's life begins to unravel when his cucumbers do not win a contest
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| 20:00 | 20:00Can graphene developed in Manchester give the UK an edge in a new global market?(R) 20:30Will mining harm Greenland's environment, or lead the country to independence?(R)
| 20:00Is enough being done to prevent rogue states and terrorists acquiring chemical weapons? 20:40Peter White talks to Stephen Remington, the outgoing CEO of Action for Blind People.
| 20:00Are today's 18-25s the "Never Had It" generation? #neverhadit. 20:4533/3Agnes Woolley examines what is missing from the stories told by, and about, refugees.
| 20:00The Supreme Court will rule soon on 'right to die' issues. Can we learn from Belgium? 20:30Peter Day asks how serious UK manufacturing is for the British fashion industry.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Heythrop College in London 20:50John Gray reflects on the things we know but prefer not to think about.
| 20:00Christopher Jefferies assesses the media assault that left his reputation in tatters.
| 20:00Tim Harford tries to find out why this is the week of the year in which most deaths occur.(R) 20:30A journalist, a cancer researcher, a film producer, a jockey, and an Everly Brother.(R)
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| 21:00 | 21:00Monty Don presents a special edition recorded before a live audience at Bristol University(R) 21:301/4Jim O'Neill investigates a radically reforming Mexico.(R)
| 21:00Should restraint in mental health hospitals be eliminated? Are mind wanderers less happy? 21:302/4Jim O'Neill asks if Indonesia can break its old reliance on exporting raw materials.(R)
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter asks if fructose a 'toxic additive' or a healthy fruit sugar. 21:303/4Jim O'Neill investigates Nigeria's exciting potential and worrying problems.(R)
| 21:00The astrophysicists, the poker game, and the search for time travellers in our midst.(R) 21:304/4Jim O'Neill asks if Turkey's future still depends on its advantageous location.(R)
| 21:001/3Prof Colley explores the British notion of liberty and the place of monarchy.
| 21:001/3Desperate for a child, but not a husband, a nurse takes drastic measures to conceive.(R)
| 21:00Paul Lewis and guests discuss who is set to benefit from the energy bill price drop.(R) 21:26Rhod Gilbert presents an appeal on behalf of Alzheimer's Society.(R) 21:30Richard Miron presents a profile of the former Israeli prime minister.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Special report from Afghanistan at the start of 2014 - the year British troops withdraw. 22:451/51950s classic tale of immigrant life in London. Read by Don Warrington.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:452/5Galahad doesn’t want to be overawed by London, but realises he needs help,
| 22:00Inquest into Duggan shooting, Iraq violence, Russian war dead honoured. With Ritula Shah. 22:453/5A warning visit from Ed the Ted and a worrying visit from Mr Cool.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:453/5Tolroy’s entire family turn up, wanting to enjoy his new prosperity.
| 22:00French president scandal, Lords vote on EU bill, Plebgate officer guilty. 22:454/5A darker side to London, and a hungrier one, prompts Galahad to take a high risk.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Are today's 18-25s the "Never Had It" generation? #neverhadit.(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 | 23:00Michael Rosen asks if baby talk benefits or hinders language development.(R) 23:30Sean Curran and the BBC parliamentary team report from Westminster.
| 23:004/4Andrew explores the reasons for joining nationalist organisations.(R) 23:30Susan Hulme has the best of a lively day in the Commons and the Lords.
| 23:001/6Tim Key takes a comic look at the thorny issue of science, through the medium of poetry. 23:151/6David Soul and Simon Day star in a series of fantastical comedy apocalypses.(R) 23:30Sean Curran reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Question Time.
| 23:002/3In a tribute to the late Simon Hoggart, we revisit his 2007 series, Great Political Myths.(R) 23:153/3In a tribute to the late Simon Hoggart, we revisit his 2007 series, Great Political Myths.(R) 23:30Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster.
| 23:005/5Harris organises a dance and Moses contemplates London life ten years on. 23:1533/3Agnes Woolley examines what is missing from the stories told by, and about, refugees.(R) 23:30Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
| 23:00Nationwide general knowledge quiz, hosted by Russell Davies.(R) 23:30Eric Robson examines the unique and unjustly overlooked Cumbrian poet Norman Nicholson.(R)
| 23:00Film news, as Francine Stock talks to Chiwetel Ejiofor about 12 Years a Slave.(R) 23:30Mark Tully examines the human preoccupation with fashion.(R)
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