| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Wax or shave? Laurie Taylor discusses the war on body hair with Professor Anneke Smelik. 00:45The sound of the bells of St George's Church in Dunster, Somerset. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5In 1998 the author and her partner are expecting the birth of their first child. 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Soon after Joe Alexander's arrival it becomes increasingly clear that something is wrong. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Joe Alexander has been diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5As he approaches his third birthday, Joe has learned to communicate by tapping his hand. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5At the age of five, Joe now does all of the things his parents were told he would never do 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5By Brian Gallagher. Tired of his solitary existence, a man looks forward to marriage.(R) 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20Weather conditions for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig. 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 Nicholas Holtam. 05:454/5The Sealyham Terrier was bred in the 1800s by Captain Edwardes.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Clement Danes in London. 05:45A look at the man taking on Australian PM John Howard in November's election, Kevin Rudd.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Presented by Edward Stourton and Sarah Montague.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Observing all aspects of rural life. 06:35Rural magazine programme with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully considers why we all need second chances. 06:35Caz Graham visits one of Britain's few remaining school farms. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Barbara Want appeals on behalf of Winston's Wish. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A Eucharist live from Birmingham Cathedral to mark One World Week 2007. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Tim Egan of the New York Times.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by John Harris, John Banville, Lucy Riall and John O'Farrell. 09:45Christian worship and music from Wellington Church, Glasgow.
| 09:00Jonathan Freedland recalls Harold Wilson's 1975 referendum on the UK's European membership 09:303/5Matthew Kiln bought a World War II tank and took it to Normandy in memory of his father. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Nigel Swinford.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Fr Philip Sumner.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg discusses the myths, tales and legends of the Arabian Nights. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is actress Jill Balcon. 09:45Worship and music led by Rev Roger Hutchings.
| 09:00Real life stories in which listeners talk about the issues that matter to them.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Exploring the shame associated with losing custody of your children.
| 10:00Is it better to work through the treatment for breast cancer?
| 10:00Jenny Eclair on exploring the funny side of hot flushes and forgetfulness.
| 10:00What are the benefits of complementary therapies to breast cancer sufferers?
| 10:00The life of Harry Gordon Selfridge a philanderer, gambler, charmer and maverick retailer.
| 10:00John McCarthy discusses Ethiopia’s ancient culture, its history and religious tradition. 10:30James May uncovers the secret history of the M25 Road Race.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:002/2Vicky Whitfield tells the story of the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition of 1857. 11:303/6A new corn and maize-based snack sparks trouble in the corner shop. From October 2007.
| 11:00Paul Evans looks at the system of legal protection for all British birds of prey. 11:30Chris Byrne looks around Frankie Howerd's former Somerset home.
| 11:003/3A performance tells the story of black musicians living in Britain in the 18th century. 11:304/4Arms dealer Simon dreads his school reunion, but could he end up the coolest kid in class?
| 11:00Kate Adie introduces foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. 11:30Reem Kelani explores the history of notorious Dance of the Seven Veils.
| 11:00Tim, Carl, Johnny, Woody and Daz are middle-aged skateboarders. 11:301/4Simon Brett's thespian sleuth is set to open in a West End play.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Jackie Ashley. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15From Fred Astaire to Danny La Rue, entertainer Ronnie Corbett shares his castaway choices.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Listeners air their views on the UK digital switchover, with John Waite and Peter White.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Sheila McClennon.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Winifred Robinson.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Winifred Robinson.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04As mortgage lenders are warned to be more cautious, is the housing market slowing down? 12:304/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical quiz. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:043/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's loopy inventions. 12:32Sheila Dillon asks whether the major supermarket chains can offer locally sourced food. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:302/3Mozart's tale was commissioned for the coronation of Leopold II as King of Bohemia in 1791
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:306/6Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Observing all aspects of rural life.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 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 a topical discussion from Snodland, Kent.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley. 13:30The story of Hello Peace, a phone line between Israelis and Palestinians.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15By Dominique Moloney. Two brothers breaking and entering face an awkward dilemma.(R)
| 14:15By Martin Jonols. When Daniel's partner leaves him, Tanya teaches him to drive.
| 14:15Colin Thomas's drama documentary is set in the Ukrainian steel town of Hughesovka.
| 14:15Gillian Clarke's play is a poetic celebration of rural summertime.(R)
| 14:15By Jod Mitchell. A couple on a Himalayan mountain trek realise they are being stalked.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Duet for piano and voice charting one man's remarkable story of courage and survival.
| 14:00Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood, and Chris Beardshaw answer questions sent in by post. 14:455/5A pilot retracts the undercarriage of a stationary fully loaded bomber. Why?
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| 15:00 | 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5By Tom Stoppard. Matthew Arnold engages in animated internal debate with himself. 15:4526/30Modern composers tried to make their voices heard above the noise of pop culture.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge visits Burgh Castle in Norfolk to talk to historian John Fairclough. 15:302/5By Julian Barnes. A return to the island of Barra brings back memories of decades past. 15:4527/30Composers in the 1960s and 70s expressed their rage against the system.
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Bunny Guinness and Pippa Greenwood. 15:303/5By Helen Simpson. An English academic reflects on the painful conclusion to a love affair. 15:4528/30Composers experimented with electronics to extend musical boundaries.
| 15:00Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life. 15:27Julie Christie appeals on behalf of Peace Brigades International. 15:304/5By Marina Warner. In Egypt 1901, some English army officers indulge in fox-hunting. 15:4529/30British composers play a significant part in contemporary music.
| 15:002/6Dylan Winter meets a man determined to survive on food foraged from the countryside. 15:305/5By Nina Raine. A judge looks back on his childhood and a story that he told his children. 15:4530/30Where have we come to and what is the current state of classical music?
| 15:302/3Mozart's tale was commissioned for the coronation of Leopold II as King of Bohemia in 1791
| 15:003/3A mysterious benefactor turns out to be the last person anyone could have expected.
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| 16:00 | 16:00A celebration of meze, the traditional Middle Eastern mixed hors d'oeuvres. 16:305/6Simon Cox presents the topical IT magazine.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes a look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Sue MacGregor talks to Saira Khan and Boyd Hilton about their favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores whether revolutions are violently bad or just misunderstood. 16:30Dr Mark Porter looks at statins, drugs that lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Douglas Coupland about his new book The Gum Thief. 16:30Quentin Cooper talks finds out why there are so many more left handed people.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30John Carney, the director of the low-budget musical Once talks about the film's success.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Malorie Blackman about her new thriller The Stuff of Nightmares 16:302/4To His Coy Mistress, by Andrew Marvell.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders about the issues that matter. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Gerry Northam investigates alleged fiscal malpractice in regeneration projects in the UK. 17:40A look at the man taking on Australian PM John Howard in November's election, Kevin Rudd. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Garments made of human dust fragments? More of the public's loopy inventions.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Bullying, and property abroad. Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Dirk inspects the scene of the crime, Gilks behaves oddly and Gordon wakes up dead.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Edith quizzes Satan about The Fall, but Satan sees it more as The Push.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/9Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical quiz.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson's guests include Diana Krall, Al Murray and Helen Baxendale.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Kirsty Lang presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including a review of the film Rendition. 19:451/10A woman treks through the wilderness to save her son.
| 19:15Presented by Kirsty Lang. Includes Sir Ben Kingsley discussing his role in The Last Legion 19:452/10Mrs Ross's son has been missing since she discovered the murdered body of her neighbour.
| 19:15Mark Lawson presents. Writer Michael Dobbs talks about his controversial new novel. 19:453/10Determined to prove Francis's innocence, Mrs Ross takes the law into her own hands.
| 19:15Including a report from Tate Liverpool as this year's Turner Prize exhibition is unveiled. 19:454/10Mrs Ross sets out on her son's trail with Parker, a native with a violent reputation.
| 19:15Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. 19:455/10Mrs Ross and Parker reach a settlement where they believe her missing son may be.
| 19:00A look at the man taking on Australian PM John Howard in November's election, Kevin Rudd. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:15Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. 19:452/5By Lucy Caldwell. A Belfast woman finds food for thought at a Roma wedding in Transylvania(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka revisits Biafra to confront the ghosts of his past 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
| 20:00Gerry Northam investigates alleged fiscal malpractice in regeneration projects in the UK. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Ian Hargreaves, Melanie Phillips, Jules Pretty and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses. 20:451/3Grayson Perry tells of a realised artistic dream and Diane Abbott recalls being painted.
| 20:00Three families talk about the challenges and joys of bringing up their own grandchildren. 20:30Peter Day reports on the current railway revival and how it is changing the map of Europe.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Snodland, Kent. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Tim Egan of the New York Times.
| 20:002/2Orlando Figes reveals the moral dilemmas individuals faced with the Stalinist regime.
| 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 | 21:00Paul Evans looks at the system of legal protection for all British birds of prey. 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by John Harris, John Banville, Lucy Riall and John O'Farrell. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter looks at statins, drugs that lower the levels of cholesterol in the blood. 21:30Jonathan Freedland recalls Harold Wilson's 1975 referendum on the UK's European membership
| 21:00Dr Mark Lythgoe investigates the technology of brain scanning. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:002/2Chris Bowlby examines the role of scientific adviser to the government. 21:30Melvyn Bragg discusses the myths, tales and legends of the Arabian Nights.
| 21:00A man wakes up in a hospital in Berlin with no memory of who he is, or where he comes from
| 21:002/3With Jemmy away at school, the lodgers join forces to send him their favourite stories.
| 21:00As mortgage lenders are warned to be more cautious, is the housing market slowing down? 21:26Barbara Want appeals on behalf of Winston's Wish. 21:30Peter Day reports on the current railway revival and how it is changing the map of Europe. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with David Eades. 22:451/5Oliver is told the disturbing story behind the painting of a Venetian carnival scene.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with David Eades. 22:452/5Oliver cannot shake off the feeling of unease he has about the Venetian painting.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/5When Theo Parmitter bought the Venetian picture he heard a strange story.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/5The Countess discovers the likeness of her recently deceased father-in-law in a picture.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:455/5As the picture appears to claim another victim, Oliver and his bride start their honeymoon
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Ian Hargreaves, Melanie Phillips, Jules Pretty and Claire Fox cross-examine witnesses.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Art of Parliament.
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| 23:00 | 23:005/6The surreal comedian tackles an expert role each week, with no ability whatsoever.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:004/6Comatose Ben shares his thoughts with those awake at the darkest hour of the night. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:005/6A tabloid fairytale about young princess Heather and not-so-young prince Paul. 23:155/6Judy fixes Dave up on his first date since his marriage broke up. Stars Reece Shearsmith. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:005/6Fast-paced sketch show about communications, the media and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor talks to Saira Khan and Boyd Hilton about their favourite books. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest. 23:301/4First Party At Ken Kesey's With Hell's Angels, by Allen Ginsberg.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features. 23:30Mark Tully considers why we all need second chances.
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