| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor explores whether revolutions are violently bad or just misunderstood. 00:45The sound of church bells from St Clement Danes in London. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Harry was a philanderer, gambler and showman, but also the father of modern retailing. 00:48Weather conditions for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Harry has made his reputation in America, but is determined to set up his own store. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5In the heady months before the first World War, the store finally takes off. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5The war is finally over and Selfridge's hedonistic cravings rage unchecked. 00:48Weather information for shipping.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The board advises belt-tightening and moderation, but Harry is unaccustomed to restraint. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Bill recalls his childhood days on the open road.(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 Rev Nicholas Holtam. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20Weather conditions for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Nicholas Holtam. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Nicholas Holtam. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Nicholas Holtam. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20Weather information for shipping. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Nicholas Holtam. 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 Michelle Marken. 05:455/5Since otter hunting was banned, the Otter Hound has become almost extinct.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Chislet, Kent. 05:45Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather; Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; 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 Miriam O'Reilly. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Katy Radford considers how some people find the resources to survive trauma. 06:35Elinor Goodman visits the Knepp Castle Estate in West Sussex. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55John Cavanagh appeals on behalf of Spinal Research. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Seeking the Mind of Christ: A service from St Michael's Church in Aberystwyth. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Sir Jonathan Sacks, Craig Venter, Kathleen Burk and Martin Palmer join Andrew Marr. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Claire Campbell Smith.
| 09:00Jonathan Freedland takes the long view on the difficulties surrounding Northern Rock. 09:304/5Humphrey Barclay inherited a remote village in Ghana and become their first white chief. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Rev Ernie Rea.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Canon Chris Chivers.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th century obsession with taste. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Becky Harris.
| 09:00From Fred Astaire to Danny La Rue, entertainer Ronnie Corbett shares his castaway choices. 09:45Worship and music led by Oliver McTernan.
| 09:00Fi Glover is joined by writer and broadcaster Joan Bakewell.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker on Czech play Jenufa. Plus a profile of Benazir Bhutto.
| 10:00Alan Bennett discusses his plays and supporting people affected by cancer.
| 10:00What is the psychological impact of secondary breast cancer?
| 10:00Three sisters tell their story of life after breast cancer and surgery.
| 10:00Mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter on her songs composed by concentration camp prisoners.
| 10:00John McCarthy finds out what goes into the making of the atlas. 10:301/2Clive Anderson looks the legal systems of the indigenous Australian Aboriginals.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Jolyon Jenkins investigates the current boom in statues and public art. 11:304/6Corner shop customer Mrs Muirhead's part-work magazine model ship faces stormy waters.
| 11:00Patrick Morris and Barrie Britton revisit an orang-utan colony in Sumatra. 11:30Shaun Wallace investigates Melvil Dewey's 19th century book organisation system.
| 11:001/2Thousands of fish perished in an incident in 2004 and experts are warning of health risks. 11:301/6Back in England, Nick finds the mysterious Ronnie Hazelbeach in his late dad's house.
| 11:00Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. 11:30Vivienne Parry explores the deaths and immune systems of heroines of English literature.
| 11:00Does the spirit of freedom still flourish in this idealistic Cotswold community? 11:302/4Drama for the thespian sleuth, when the new star can't master the script.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Matthew D'Ancona. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is Nelson Mandela's former lawyer Lord Joffe.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Sheila McClennon.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and John Waite.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Peter White.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:305/9Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Andy Hamilton present a tribute to Alan Coren. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:044/6A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. More of the public's loopy ideas! 12:32Do Tanzania farmers on Mount Kilimanjaro get a good deal from fair trade? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Peter Snow chairs the nationwide general knowledge contest.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:303/3Viennese Musical theatre was famous for its social comment. Lehar's work is no exception.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:301/6Sally Magnusson and Nick Barratt on how to find out what our ancestors did for a living.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 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 Norwich.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley. 13:30To mark actor Peter Falk's recent death, we explore why Columbo was such a TV original.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:15Comedy by Bettina Gracias. Lal and Paul's path to true love is littered with obstacles.
| 14:15Bren and Hilly have always been friends, so when Hilly breaks her wrist Bren comes to help(R)
| 14:15Julia Stoneham's play tells the remarkable story of the creator of a WW2 memorial.(R)
| 14:15Sarah collects voices on tape, but her microphone is taking over her life.(R)
| 14:15By Mike Walker and John Dryden. A former FSB agent thinks someone is trying to kill him.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:301/6Adam Morris is now a successful writer, but still ambivalent about his Jewishness.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. Guests are Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Pippa Greenwood. 14:451/5Shetland fiddler Chris Stout combines classical and folk expertise to make original music.(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5A divorced mother prepares for another painful meeting with her estranged children. 15:451/10The oriental beginnings of Christianity and the figure of St Peter.
| 15:00Vanessa Collingridge presents the series exploring ordinary people's links with the past. 15:302/5Mr Parker loses his composure when his daughter's departure threatens his orderly life. 15:452/10The fifth-century Pope Leo the Great virtually invented the papacy as we know it.
| 15:00Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood, and Chris Beardshaw answer questions sent in by post. 15:303/5A councillor's neglected wife lays a trap for her vainglorious husband. 15:453/10The papacy of Gregory the Great in the sixth century marked a shift in Christian history.
| 15:00Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life. 15:27Barbara Want appeals on behalf of Winston's Wish. 15:304/5A young wife is unable to free herself from the guilt of her scandalous past. 15:454/10The eleventh-century monk Hildebrand rose to become one of the greatest Popes in history.
| 15:003/6Dylan meets a nature lover driven to despair by wildlife protection laws. 15:305/5A child's innocent remark has devastating consequences for a favourite nursemaid. 15:455/10Innocent III was an aristocrat, yet his energy breathed new life into Europe.
| 15:303/3Viennese Musical theatre was famous for its social comment. Lehar's work is no exception.
| 15:001/2French 's restless wife and a strangely elusive silver fox hint at troubled times ahead.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon asks whether the major supermarket chains can offer locally sourced food. 16:306/6Simon Cox presents the topical IT magazine.
| 16:00Clive Coleman takes a look at the legal issues in the news. 16:30Sue MacGregor talks to Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens about their favourite books.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores our relationship with aliens to understand the nature of faith. 16:30Dr Mark Porter visits a new burns unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Malorie Blackman about her new thriller The Stuff of Nightmares 16:30Quentin Cooper finds out about the science of addiction.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to director Richard Lester as the Beatles' Help is released on DVD.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Jane Gardam about her new collection of short stories. 16:303/4Portia's speech in defence of Antonio in the Merchant of Venice.
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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. With Ritula Shah. 17:30Evan Davis talks with entrepreneurs and business leaders about the issues that matter. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Allan Urry investigates the growing impact of crack cocaine on society. 17:40Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser. 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. 18:304/6A conveyor duvet for quibbling couples. More of the public's loopy ideas!
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Gary Bellamy hosts the spoof phone-in discussing immigration. Stars Matt Lucas.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Richard takes a dip, the Monk orders a milkshake and Dirk jumps to conclusions.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/6Satan is convinced he knows who killed Edith, and Hell is suddenly overcrowded.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:305/9Sandi Toksvig, Jeremy Hardy and Andy Hamilton present a tribute to Alan Coren.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15An eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Laurie Taylor presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:456/10Mrs Ross's son has been found, recovering from a near-fatal fall.
| 19:457/10Mrs Ross has arrived at Hanover House, a remote outpost of the Hudson Bay Company.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Paul Merton talks about his book Silent Comedy. 19:458/10Mrs Ross makes a discovery that turns her world upside down.
| 19:459/10Mrs Ross decides that the only way to prove her son's innocence is to risk her own life.
| 19:15Kirsty Lang talks to Richard Sherman, co-writer of songs for many Disney films. 19:4510/10Mrs Ross's journey comes to an end with a shoot-out in the wilderness.
| 19:00Richard Hollingham profiles David King, the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by Neil Mullarkey, Kamila Shamsie, Rowan Pelling.
| 19:00Guess who's coming to breakfast. 19:15Guests are horror writers Darren Shan and Chris Priestley. 19:453/5By Panos Karnezis. A Greek groom and his English bride celebrate their happy day.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00David Frost recalls the UK visit of evangelist Billy Graham 50 years ago and its effect.(R) 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
| 20:00Allan Urry investigates the growing impact of crack cocaine on society. 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. 20:452/3Portillo finds a code hidden in the statues and bronzes in the Palace of Westminster.
| 20:001/2Sue Nelson examines the successes and failures of the NHS National IT Programme. 20:30Mukul Devichand investigates the onward march of the Welsh language.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a topical discussion from Norwich. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Lisa Jardine.
| 20:00Tom Robinson examines the seemingly inevitable anger greeting any musical innovation.
| 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 | 21:00Patrick Morris and Barrie Britton revisit an orang-utan colony in Sumatra. 21:30Sir Jonathan Sacks, Craig Venter, Kathleen Burk and Martin Palmer join Andrew Marr. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter visits a new burns unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital. 21:30Jonathan Freedland takes the long view on the difficulties surrounding Northern Rock.
| 21:001/2Trevor Cox investigates why we find some sounds pleasant while others grate on the ears. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation.
| 21:00Geoff Watts asks whether space-faring nations could mine the Moon for precious resources. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 18th century obsession with taste.
| 21:00By Georgia Fitch. A mother sets out to discover why her son became a suicide bomber.
| 21:003/3A mysterious benefactor turns out to be the last person anyone could have expected.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 21:26John Cavanagh appeals on behalf of Spinal Research. 21:30Mukul Devichand investigates the onward march of the Welsh language. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:451/10As the ghost writer delves into the past, he discovers more than he had ever bargained for
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/10When he reads the first draft, the ghost writer realises that things can only get worse.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing. 22:453/10Lang's charisma is evident, but the details of his life are strangely hard to grasp.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti. 22:454/10An investigation is launched into the former PM's time in power.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Reeta Chakrabarti. 22:455/10The world's press descend on Lang in his Martha's Vineyard retreat.
| 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 | 23:006/6The 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 David Wilby.
| 23:005/6What would comatose Ben's life be like if it was a Hollywood movie? 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:006/6Gordon Brown bets Tony Phileas Blair that he can't solve the world's problems. 23:156/6Could the time have come at long last for Dave to leave behind his peculiar abode? 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:006/6Fast-paced sketch show about communications, the media and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor talks to Terry Wogan and Jan Ravens 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. 23:302/4To His Coy Mistress, by Andrew Marvell.
| 23:00Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features. 23:30Katy Radford considers how some people find the resources to survive trauma.
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