| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor debates the universal notion of human rights. 00:45The sound of bells from Winchester Cathedral. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5In the summer of 1992, the shelling begins in Mostar. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Vesna and her sister try to forge a new life in the Lake District. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Vesna's sister returns to Bosnia and she is left to cope alone in Penrith. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Vesna plans to move to Hull, hoping to find sandy beaches, palm trees and promenades. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Vesna receives a letter from the Home Office that will decide her fate. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Ian Macpherson describes life with Florette, a radical, feminist, menopausal poet.(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.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna HIll.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Stephen Wigley. 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 Elaine Duncan of the Scottish Bible Society. 05:454/5Roger uncovers the Beijing art scene and finds that production is on an industrial scale.(R)
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from Sheffield Cathedral. 05:45Chris Bowlby profiles George Mitchell, President Obama's newly-appointed Middle East envoy
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| 06:00 | 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Matt Baker finds out about the role of Morris Dancing in the life of the Cotswolds. 06:30News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mark Tully considers the purpose and scope of science. 06:35Elinor Goodman talks to a leading English pig farmer about bacon, slurry and foreigners. 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 discusses the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Paul Heiney appeals on behalf of Send a Cow. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A service for Holocaust Memorial Sunday on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul. 08:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Harold Evans.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr's guests include writer Daniel Tammet and scientist Graham Farmelo. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Clair Jaquiss.
| 09:00Catherine McCartney on seeking justice for her brother Robert, allegedly killed by the IRA 09:305/5The claims of former soldiers who had tax wrongly deducted from their service pensions. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Andrew Graystone.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg examines how the writing of history has changed over the years. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is politician Vincent Cable MP. 09:45An act of worship and music, led by Oliver McTernan.
| 09:00Presenter Clare Balding is joined by artist Anthony Frost. With poetry from Matt Harvey.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Actor Bruce Byron and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli on their experiences of dieting.
| 10:00Author Wendy Holden on Beautiful People, her satire about the excesses of Hollywood.
| 10:00Jenni Murray presents a special programme on the state of feminism in Britain today.
| 10:00Listeners share their views on the relevance of feminism in today's Britain.
| 10:00Jenni Murray discusses the emotional impact of childbirth on the midwife.
| 10:00Tim Ecott describes his teenage experience of leaving Northern Ireland for Johannesburg. 10:30Comedian Fred MacAulay tries to quantify the value of Robert Burns to the British economy.
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:002/2The advantages and pitfalls of being an elite performer in the arts and sport. 11:304/6The battle to promote an American fish dish to the British palate.
| 11:00The story of the MV Ilala, a 60-year-old boat still in use in Malawi and Mozambique. 11:30Writer and broadcaster William Sitwell discovers more about his family's literary heritage
| 11:00Ian Marchant talks to people affected by the increase in teenagers using London's buses. 11:303/6Promoting himself to team captain, Arthur wants to win the pub quiz £50 rollover.
| 11:00Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. 11:30Gyles Brandreth explores the creative connections between five Victorian authors.
| 11:00An evocative sound portrait of the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh 11:304/6A heatwave and an archaeological excavation leads to an unexpected swimming pool.
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster with Peter Oborne. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is writer Alan Sillitoe.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. What is the the future of London Airport? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04With Julian Worricker. Will the government's response to the economic downturn work? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04With Winifred Robinson. What does Ofcom's review mean for public service broadcasting? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04With Winifred Robinson. Can train operators honour franchise deals made in happier times? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04With Peter White. Should restaurants include calorie information on its menus? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news, followed by Shipping Forecast. 12:04Standard Life offers compensation to investors in one of its funds. 12:303/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward and Fred MacAulay. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:044/12With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Josie Long and Julian Clary. 12:32What are the forces that have enabled cheap pork to flood UK supermarkets? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Robert Robinson chairs the perennial general knowledge contest.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:302/3Richard Coles examines the partnership of Elisabeth Schwarzkopf and Walter Legge.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
| 13:00National and international news with Martha Kearney. 13:30Tom Heap investigates whether golf courses are environmentally damaging.
| 13:00National and international news with Brian Hanrahan. 13:30Tim Harford asks how do you make statistics useful to those seeking IVF treatment?
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Chudleigh, Devon.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan. 13:30Tim Whewell reports from Leicester, predicted to soon become Europe's first 'plural city'.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:151/5When Owen accidentally kills Johnny's mother, can their friendship survive?
| 14:152/5How will Johnny's wild cousins react to meeting his remarkable best friend Owen?
| 14:153/5Owen's roles as the Christ Child and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come cause a stir.
| 14:154/5Owen gets into serious trouble at Gravesend Academy when he challenges authority.
| 14:00High stakes at Grange Farm. 14:155/5Johnny cannot understand why Owen is desperate to fight in Vietnam.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Comedy by Simon Gray, set in a school for teaching English to foreigners in the 1960s.(R)
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Biggs. 14:453/5Having set up beside Poyang Lake in China, John waits for dawn and watches the birds.
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| 15:00 | 15:001/2The area was already changing before the bulldozers arrived. 15:4531/90The start of the Civil War: a fight for Southern independence and the end of slavery.
| 15:00Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world. 15:301/3By Fraser Grace, read by James Fleet. 15:4532/90The leading men on either side of the battle lines: Robert E Lee and Ulysses S Grant.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests answer calls on financial issues. 15:302/3A woman recalls one of the Old Testament's more extraordinary acts of seduction. 15:4533/90Abraham Lincoln signs the Emancipation Proclamation to free the slaves.
| 15:00Matt Baker visits the first wild beaver colony in the UK, in Gloucestershire. 15:27Lord Woolf appeals on behalf of Personal Support Unit. 15:303/3Trouble is caused by the miraculous healing of a woman's infertility. 15:4534/90The Battle of Gettysburg.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Bunny Guinness and Matthew Biggs. 15:4535/90The burning of Atlanta.
| | 15:002/2The American tycoon is thrown into a world of intrigue, espionage and murder.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Peter Bazalgette reflects on the life and legacy of the late food critic Egon Ronay. 16:30Ernie Rea explores the place of faith in today's world.
| 16:00Clive Coleman discusses the idea that human rights might extend beyond humans. 16:30Carolyn Quinn presents a special edition to mark the inauguration of Barack Obama.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor reveals how children teach themselves how to use digital technology. 16:30Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to the Italian writer Niccolo Ammaniti about his new novel. 16:30How neutrons are revealing the secrets of materials, from spider silk to Samurai swords.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Gus Van Sant, the director of Milk, starring Sean Penn.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Charles Elton about his novel Mr Toppit. 16:30John Mackay reads poems by Robert Burns to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 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 Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn, plus sports headlines. 17:30The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Julian O'Halloran examines Britain's insolvency laws. 17:40Chris Bowlby profiles George Mitchell, President Obama's newly-appointed Middle East envoy 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. 18:304/12With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Josie Long and Julian Clary.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/6Featuring correspondents Daniel Maier, Richie Webb and Margaret Cabourn-Smith.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/6Peter asks an American love guru to tackle his godson Will's lack of success with women.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Can our grumpy hero convince the local council that his temper is under control?(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/8Sandi Toksvig chairs. With Andy Hamilton, Jeremy Hardy, Danielle Ward and Fred MacAulay.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter Curran presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter White introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:15With John Wilson, including an interview with singer Lily Allen. 19:451/5An old widow defies her children to embark on an independent life.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang, including a report from the opening night of Complicit. 19:452/5Lady Slane starts a new life and makes some eccentric friends.
| 19:15With Mark Lawson. Film director Bryan Singer discusses his latest film, Valkyrie. 19:453/5Lady Slane is forced to take stock of her life.
| 19:00High stakes at Grange Farm. 19:15With Mark Lawson, including news of the nominations for the 2009 Oscars. 19:454/5Lady Slane's new-found friendship with Mr FitzGeorge suddenly ends.
| 19:15With Kirsty Lang. Plus a review of Bruce Springsteen's new album, Working On A Dream. 19:455/5Lady Slane decides what to do with the fortune left to her by Mr FitzGeorge.
| 19:00Chris Bowlby profiles George Mitchell, President Obama's newly-appointed Middle East envoy 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:00Scattered outbreaks of stubbornness. 19:15Barney Harwood is joined by gadget geek Jason Bradbury to talk about robots. 19:45By Julie-Ann Rowell. The purchase of a pair of dance shoes offers hope to a young couple.(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00As President Bush prepares to leave the White House, Justin Webb examines his legacy. 20:30Nadene Ghouri goes undercover to expose the trade in Liberian children.(R)
| 20:00Julian O'Halloran examines Britain's insolvency laws. 20:40Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
| 20:00Will opening the family courts to the media improve their transparency? 20:45A wry look back at the two-term rollercoaster that was the presidency of George W Bush.
| 20:002/4How do local authorities react when people ask to have their children taken away? 20:30Peter Day looks at changes in the business world after the tumultuous events of 2008.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Chudleigh, Devon. 20:50A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Harold Evans.
| 20:002/2Once it became a transport hub, King's Cross attracted those with nowhere else to go.
| 20:00Tim Harford asks how do you make statistics useful to those seeking IVF treatment? 20:30Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Tom Heap investigates whether golf courses are environmentally damaging. 21:30Andrew Marr's guests include writer Daniel Tammet and scientist Graham Farmelo. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:00Dr Mark Porter finds out about how to avoid and treat diseases caused by insects. 21:30Catherine McCartney on seeking justice for her brother Robert, allegedly killed by the IRA 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:003/5The Care in the Community concept dominated the 1980s. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:00Geoff Watts talks to the authors of a new book marking the bicentenary of Charles Darwin. 21:30Melvyn Bragg examines how the writing of history has changed over the years. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:007/18The years of Civil War: a fight for Southern independence and the end of slavery. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
| 21:001/2An American tycoon buys a hotel and is cast into a world of Edwardian espionage and murder
| 21:00Standard Life offers compensation to investors in one of its funds. 21:26Paul Heiney appeals on behalf of Send a Cow. 21:30Peter Day looks at changes in the business world after the tumultuous events of 2008. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00With Ritula Shah. Will the latest bank bail-out plan be any more effective than the last? 22:456/10Monsieur Feneon's house has been raided by the secret police. But where is Alissa Feneon?
| 22:00Robin Lustig presents a special edition from Birmingham, Alabama. 22:457/10An unexpected meeting changes the course of Yuji's life.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill. 22:458/10Having learned that Alissa is pregnant, Yuji must now face her father.
| 22:00With Jane Hill, including the announcement of President Obama's new Middle East envoy. 22:459/10The family life that Yuji and Alissa cherish with their new son cannot go on indefinitely.
| 22:00With reports on the UK recession, and the new US attitude to Hamid Karzai. 22:4510/10With Alissa and Emile on their way to Singapore, Yuji makes some life-changing decisions.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Will opening the family courts to the media improve their transparency?
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:00Musician Jah Wobble discovers the real Sid Vicious, 30 years after his death. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:001/4Fast-paced comedy sketches from award-winning Nick Mohammed and friends. 23:151/4Tom is distracted from his pending job appraisal by the discovery of a new mystery friend. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:003/6Sketch show about modern communication and contemporary obsessions. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Travel writer Redmond O'Hanlon proposes the pioneering naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:00Robert Robinson chairs the perennial general knowledge contest. 23:30Actress Lindsay Duncan reads Keats's erotic and magical poem The Eve of St Agnes.
| 23:02Francine Stock talks to Gus Van Sant, the director of Milk, starring Sean Penn. 23:30Mark Tully considers the purpose and scope of science.
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