| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor discusses the nature of trust in modern society with theorist Marek Kohn. 00:45The bells of St Andrew's Church, Hurstbourne Priors, Hampshire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5The story of Judith O'Reilly's decision to make a new life in the North of England. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Judith realises that she will have to rely on her neighbours for support. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Feeling isolated and lonely, Judith takes a trip to her beloved London. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5When Judith refuses to censor her blog, new friends seem to be turning their backs on her. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Judith wonders if she is going native - but can she really turn her back on city life? 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Keret reveals the price of the meaning of life.(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.
| 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.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Cathy Le Feuvre. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rt Rev Nick Baines, Bishop of Croydon. 05:45Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of church bells from St Lawrence Jewry in the City of London. 05:45Mishal Husain looks at the personality and career of News of the World editor Colin Myler.
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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.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Elinor Goodman meets the finalists in England's Green Village competition. 06:35News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge visits the unique Franciscan community at Hilfield in Dorset. 06:35Adam Henson visits a farmer in a TB infected area of south west Wales. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Jon Snow presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Refugee Therapy Centre. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Live from Salisbury Cathedral in its 750th anniversary year. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof Lisa Jardine.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr is joined by Masha Gessen, Lawrence Freedman, David Blunkett and Phil Beadle. 09:45Christian worship and music from St Martin's Church, Belfast, led by Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
| 09:002/4Should patients be held responsible for conditions caused by their lifestyles? 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Nigel Swinford.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Tony Burnham.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg examines the life and chronicles of the the Roman historian Tacitus. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Mike Ford.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is chef Antonio Carluccio. 09:45An act of worship and music, led by Rev Roger Hutchings.
| 09:00Presenter Fi Glover is joined by Will Self. Featured poet is Kate Fox.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week. 09:30The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 10:00 | 10:00US singer Chaka Khan on returning to the UK with her first new material in a decade.
| 10:00Laura Fish talks about her novel Strange Music, and Debbie Banks on the tiger skin trade.
| 10:00Michelin-star chef Helene Darroze on her cooking philosophy. With Jenni Murray.
| 10:00Jenni Murray discusses the impact of the discovery of new breast cancer genes. 10:45Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.
| 10:00TV chef Ching-He Huang demonstrates MSG-free Chinese cookery, with Jane Garvey. 10:45Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.
| 10:00Sandi Toksvig explores the globe for sources of water with journalist Rupert Wright. 10:303/3Will Lenny Henry find out the secrets of the people who say they can change your life? 10:59Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.
| 10:45Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.
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| 11:00 | 11:001/2Colin Blane explores Donald Trump's plans for a golf development in Aberdeenshire. 11:306/6The day of Julian and Prunella's wedding dawns.
| 11:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals. 11:30Mark Lawson celebrates the centenary of the birth of the Belgian artist Herge.(R)
| 11:004/4Chris Ledgard meets survivors of the mystery illness that struck in July 1976. 11:302/6A routine flight is disrupted by a routine fire, a routine lawsuit and a routine corpse.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay. 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. 12:04Consumer news and issues. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Northern Ireland take on Scotland.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Peter Paphides charts the history and roots of Rembetika, the Greek blues.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Tobias Jones, Rose Shapiro and Malachi O'Doherty on the consequences of thinking alike.
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| 14:00 | 14:155/6By Mike Walker. The body of a young baby is found floating on the River Thames.
| 14:15Clara and Tobi flee their native Germany for a better life in Ireland.
| 14:15A man claims to know the identity of Shakespeare's Dark Lady.(R)
| 14:30Coverage of the First Test between England and South Africa.
| 14:30Coverage of the second day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's.
| 14:30Coverage of the third day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's.
| 14:30Coverage of the fourth day in the First Test between England and South Africa at Lord's.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:301/5By Richard Beard. Readings of stories short-listed for the BBC National Short Story Award.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:302/5By Erin Soros. Readings of stories short-listed for the BBC National Short Story Award.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw. 15:303/5By Claire Wigfall. A young woman on a remote island finds solace in the logic of numbers.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon looks at some of history's most radical cookbooks. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world. 16:56Anti-racism marchers clash with Enoch Powell supporters in Whitehall.
| 16:00Our senior judges are independent, but are they sufficiently in touch with public opinion? 16:30Sue MacGregor, Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss favourite books. 16:56The Bank of England announces a large international loan to stave off financial problems.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses the history of glamour with Stephen Gundle. 16:30Claudia Hammond explores who doctors turn to for help when they become ill. 16:56Australian police continue to lay siege to Sydney gunman Wally Mellish.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn. 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. 18:30A tribute to Humphrey Lyttelton. With Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden, Barry Cryer.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4Guilt-ridden arms dealer Simon McGrath cares about the world and his needy girlfriend.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6The ex-variety star is convinced he can play Malcolm's grandpa in a toffee commercial.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6A new corn and maize-based snack sparks trouble in the corner shop. From October 2007.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson's guests are David Soul, Jon Ronson and Chris Addison.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter Curran presents a selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With John Wilson. Including an interview with Oscar winning actress Juliette Binoche. 19:451/5The tumult of 1930s as seen through the eyes of three people.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Including a review of Mamma Mia! The Movie. 19:452/5Linton hears Oswald Mosley speak in Leeds and determines to oppose fascism in his paper.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with architect Frank Gehry. 19:453/5Flora meets an old flame and Linton's newspaper struggles to cover the two big stories.
| 19:00A special tea with a special man. 19:15With Mark Lawson. Including an interview with best Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie. 19:454/5As Christmas 1936 approaches, the whole nation is transfixed by the abdication crisis.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. GP Sarah Jarvis reviews ITV1's new medical drama Harley Street. 19:455/5Flora Judd and Linton Andrews both fear the looming spectre of European Fascism.
| 19:00Mishal Husain looks at the personality and career of News of the World editor Colin Myler. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:00'...Torremolinos, Torremolin - oh...'. 19:15Barney Harwood visits a school with its own allotment and finds out how to grow vegetables 19:452/4Kenneth Steven's story of a young Celtic supporter who gets a life-changing job.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:002/4James Naughtie examines the effect of immigration in Houston, Texas. 20:30Liz Barclay presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
| 20:00Allan Urry investigates the impact of the economic downturn on urban regeneration. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Melanie Phillips, Ian Hargreaves, Claire Fox and Michael Portillo cross-examine witnesses. 20:454/4Howard leaves The Listener to become deputy editor of The Observer.
| 20:003/3Since the 1980s, governments have wanted doctors to become much more managerial. 20:30Richard Reeves asks whether it is time for the chattering classes to promote their virtues
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from the BBC Radio Theatre, London. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Prof Lisa Jardine.
| 20:00New Yorkers recall July 1977 when lightning caused a blackout in the city.
| 20:00Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy. 20:30John Wilson presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:002/2Stephen Webster discusses scientific method and whether our belief in science is justified 21:30Andrew Marr is joined by Masha Gessen, Lawrence Freedman, David Blunkett and Phil Beadle.
| 21:00Claudia Hammond explores who doctors turn to for help when they become ill. 21:302/4Should patients be held responsible for conditions caused by their lifestyles?
| 21:00Philippa Forrester and Brett Westwood follow the movement and migration of animals. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Hardeep Singh Kohli and guests.
| 21:00Geoff Watts reports on the state of the world's corals, now sadly under serious threat. 21:30Melvyn Bragg examines the life and chronicles of the the Roman historian Tacitus.
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| 21:002/2Accused of murder, Guido fights desperately for his life.
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance. 21:26Jon Snow presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Refugee Therapy Centre. 21:30Richard Reeves asks whether it is time for the chattering classes to promote their virtues 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:451/10When a young woman is found murdered, her family asks desert guide Nayir to investigate.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah. 22:452/10Nayir makes a shocking discovery at Nouf's funeral.
| 22:00News and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/10Coroner's assistant Katya Hijazi continues her investigation into Nouf's death.
| 22:00News and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:454/10Nouf's brother Othman reveals his own suspicions about what lay behind her murder.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:455/10Putting pressure on Nouf's driver pays off.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Melanie Phillips, Ian Hargreaves, Claire Fox and Michael Portillo cross-examine witnesses.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Danny Wallace asks Simon Munnery what he would do if he ruled the world. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| 23:005/6John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman present comedians performing exclusively political material. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
| 23:00A profile of Arabella Churchill, one of the founders of the Glastonbury festival. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Rachel Hooper.
| 23:003/6Scrooby and Walshie discover their new next-door neighbour is a homeopath. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor, Tom Standage and Andrea Catherwood discuss favourite books. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Northern Ireland take on Scotland. 23:30Roger McGough introduces requests for the work of Alexander Pope.
| 23:00The Bank of England announces a large international loan to stave off financial problems. 23:30Mike Wooldridge visits the unique Franciscan community at Hilfield in Dorset.
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