| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor explores the phenomenon 'We-Think' with Charles Leadbeater. 00:45The sound of church bells from Christchurch, Radyr, in Cardiff. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Following a failed bid to ascend K2, Mortenson stumbles into an impoverished village. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Greg engages in a lengthy bargaining process to buy all he needs to construct the school. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 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.
| 01:00First day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 01:00Second day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 01:00Third day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 01:00Fourth day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
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| 04:00 | | | | 04:30BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 04:30BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 04:30BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of programmes.
| 04:30BBC 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. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Bishop George Stack. 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 Fr Eugene O'Neill. 05:453/5How did the three witches become part of the Macbeth myth?(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. 05:45Kathmandu correspondent Charles Haviland examines the history and culture of the Gurkhas.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Helen Mark visits the south Shropshire town of Church Stretton. 06:35Rural magazine programme with Tom Heap. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge explores the implications of our increasingly risk-averse attitude to life 06:35Lionel Kelleway watches tens of thousands of rooks gather together to roost for the night. 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 and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Helena Kennedy QC appeals on behalf of Prison Advice and Care Trust. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Bishop Basil Richards leads a service from the Church of God of Prophecy in Birmingham. 08:50Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr's guests include former Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Canon Chris Chivers.
| 09:002/4Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought-provoking look at some great British institutions. 09:301/5Claudia Hammond looks at the psychology of team dynamics. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Mark Coffey.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Rev Stephen Shipley.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Greek myths from Achilles to Zeus. 09:45Christian worship and music led by Becky Harris.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is actress Liz Smith. 09:45Christian worship and music from Edinburgh with Rev Marjory Maclean.
| 09:00Presenter Fi Glover is joined by Gervase Finn. Featured poet is Murray Lachlan Young.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00David Cameron discusses why he has pledged to give one third of cabinet posts to women.
| 10:00Author Reva Mann on her orthodox Jewish roots and her wild adolescence.
| 10:00Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the affects of prostate cancer and symptoms to look out for.
| 10:00Is it right to prolong a premature baby's life at all costs?
| 10:00Do separate beds sound the death knell of a relationship?
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig talks to US Veteran Putnam Flint about his war experiences. 10:30Martin Plimmer looks at the ever-increasing pace of life and its consequences for us.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Charles Wheeler explores how many Austrians have faced up to their past Nazi links. 11:301/6George Dixon is showing new boy Andy Crawford the ropes on the beat of Dock Green.(R)
| 11:00Featuring reports on the monarch butterfly in Mexico and the humpback whale. 11:30Michael Rosen remembers Wilfred Scawen Blunt, atheist, libertine, adventurer and poet.
| 11:002/4Jolyon Jenkins recalls the Poll Tax demonstration of March 1990. 11:303/6Computer games or a dog? Pam and Gordon argue over growing old.
| 11:00Jonny Diamond meets French protesters who have taken action due to the housing crisis. 11:30Lynne Truss celebrates the centenary of comic genius Betty MacDonald.
| 11:001/2Counsellors and clients explain the importance and relevance of counselling today. 11:302/4Marty settles into the dental practice, but where are the patients?(R)
| 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 writer Tariq Ali.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Live from Westminster, Alistair Darling presents his budget to the House of Commons.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Vincent Duggleby and Paul Lewis invite listeners to discuss the Chancellor's budget speech 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 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. 12:04Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 12:302/10Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:0411/12Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jack Dee and Liza Tarbuck. 12:32Speciality salts have never been more popular. Simon Parkes investigates. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:3010/11The second of the semi-finals comes from the Garden Room at Hampton Court Palace.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:302/4Ken Clarke and alto saxophonist Peter King explore the life and music of drummer Max Roach
| 13:57The latest weather forecast.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Matt Baker spends the day with a shepherdess in Ashdown Forest.
| 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 the topical debate at Cranmer Hall, Durham.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:303/3Northern Ireland may be at peace but reconciliation seems distant.
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| 14:00 | 14:151/4By Barry Devlin. Paolo investigates the mysterious deaths of members of a rockabilly band.
| 14:15By Christina Balit. Women of Canterbury create the Bayeux Tapestry for the Normans.
| 14:15By Rob Gittins. Dylan Thomas sued Time magazine over an article about him in 1953.
| 14:15Ken Blakeson's story of three soldiers who fought in the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
| 14:15By Tom Dalton Bidwell. 15-year-old David is given the chance to have a dying wish granted.
| 14:00Listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:301/2By David Chapel. An MP's researcher has to compromise his ideals when he is sacked.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. With Chris Beardshaw, Bob Flowerdew and Anne Swithinbank. 14:452/4Stephen Monsell, professor of cognitive psychology, analyses their multi-tasking ability.(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5By Penny Vincenzi. When Anna befriends Rose, she is enchanted by vivid tales from the past 15:456/10J Edgar Hoover finally relinquishes his grip over the FBI and America – by dying.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:302/5By Jojo Moyes. Sara's husband surprises her, but who is going to look after the dog? 15:457/10With Hoover gone the FBI takes on the Mafia and confronts another mob, the Hell's Angels.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Peter Seabrook, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew. 15:303/5By Elizabeth Buchan. A portrait in the National Gallery sparks an epiphany in a widower. 15:458/10The FBI fails to cope with the high-tech computer age and discovers a traitor in its midst
| 15:00Barbara Myers and guest Dr Keith Prowse look at chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. 15:27Hannah Gordon appeals on behalf of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association. 15:304/5By Maeve Binchy. Dutch courage leads a young wife to make a shocking discovery. 15:459/10The FBI failed to anticipate or prevent the biggest attack on America of all time.
| 15:005/6Dylan Winter contrasts our different attitudes to looking after animals. 15:30By Josephine Cox. A young man discovers where his heart's true desire is to be found. 15:4510/10Can the FBI meet the challenges of cyber crime and the never-ending war on terror?
| 15:302/4Ken Clarke and alto saxophonist Peter King explore the life and music of drummer Max Roach
| 15:002/2The action moves to France as Richard Hannay and Mary Lamington search for the German spy.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Richard Johnson investigates food waste created by restaurants and the food industry. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
| 16:00Clive Coleman examines the process of judicial review and how it will affect our lives. 16:30Colin Murray, Tim Pigott-Smith and Kate Mosse discuss their favourite reads.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses how our responses to viewing the ‘recently dead’ have changed. 16:302/4Vivienne looks at dyslexia and questions the value of tests to identify children at risk.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Justine Picardie. 16:30Sue Nelson investigates research into a new generation of lighter and cleaner batteries.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to director Harmony Korine about his new film Mr Lonely.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Indian writer Manil Suri about his new novel The Age of Shiva. 16:302/2Poetry inspired by works of art.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus 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.
| 17:00Julian O'Halloran reports on a new compensation scheme for wounded soldiers. 17:40Kathmandu correspondent Charles Haviland examines the history and culture of the Gurkhas. 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. 18:3011/12Panellists include Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Jack Dee and Liza Tarbuck.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4Grandad's part-time career as a DJ is in jeopardy.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6With Kevin Day, Alistair Fothergill and Victoria Finlay.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/4The story of 'Suits You, Sir' as two Fast Show stars reunite in the relay interview show.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/10Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson talks to actors Jason Isaacs and Kate O'Mara and to writer Jake Arnott.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Sue MacGregor presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With Mark Lawson, who looks at how Hollywood has depicted prehistory. 19:451/5By Lou Wakefield and Carole Hayman. Irene and Vera turn their hand to saving the planet.
| 19:15With John Wilson, who reports on random, a new play by debbie tucker green. 19:452/5Irene is appalled when Vera dumps an unwanted fridge in a river.
| 19:15Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:453/5Irene nearly blows Vera up.
| 19:15Mark Lawson with arts news, interviews and reviews. 19:454/5Irene tries to keep Vera's nose out of her son's wedding plans.
| 19:00Adam considers his options. 19:15With Kirsty Lang, including the verdict on the new stage musical Zorro. 19:455/5Vera wreaks havoc at Irene's son's wedding.
| 19:00Kathmandu correspondent Charles Haviland examines the history and culture of the Gurkhas. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe is joined by David Aaronovich, Catherine O’Flynn and Susan Jeffreys.
| 19:15Barney Harwood presents the children's magazine. 19:455/5Peter Hobbs's specially commissioned tale, set in a contemporary television studio.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00Children adopted by cabaret star Josephine Baker recall their strange upbringing.(R) 20:30Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
| 20:00Julian O'Halloran reports on a new compensation scheme for wounded soldiers. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Michael Portillo, Melanie Phillips, Sarah Dunant and Ian Hargreaves question witnesses. 20:45Ann Widdecombe MP meditates on the psychological agony of Jesus on the cross.
| 20:002/3What made Ian Paisley suddenly agree to political compromise? 20:30Edward Stourton reports on Britain's stretched armed forces and use of military power.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate at Cranmer Hall, Durham. 20:50Clive James on the collapse of private life and the publishing of emails and phone calls.
| 20:00Robert Hodierne reveals the truth about the infamous My Lai massacre of 16 March 1968.
| 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 | 21:001/2The ancient country estate of Scadbury lies on the edge of south London.(R) 21:30Andrew Marr's guests include former Liberal Democrat leader Menzies Campbell.
| 21:002/4Vivienne looks at dyslexia and questions the value of tests to identify children at risk. 21:302/4Quentin Letts takes a witty but thought-provoking look at some great British institutions.
| 21:00First day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 21:00Second day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 21:00Third day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 21:00Fourth day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
| 21:00Final day's play of the Second Test between New Zealand and England at Wellington.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing. 22:456/10Mr Beaumaris's interest in Arabella has intensified, but she doesn't seem to be impressed.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:457/10Mr Bertram Tallant has arrived in town, but this doesn't stop Mr Beaumaris making his move
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| 23:00 | 23:002/4As cast and crew members fall sick, is a serial poisoner at work?(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:001/6Desmond Olivier Dingle and the National Theatre of Brent explore the Lascaux Caves.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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