| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor considers the aesthetic and ethical aspects of documentary making. 00:45The sound of bells from St Mary Parish Church, Bishopstoke in Hampshire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Yasmin makes an emotional journey to Britain after Idi Amin seizes control of Uganda. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Yasmin recalls her family history, from her parents' meeting to her childhood in Kampala. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5As independence for the Africans looms, the atmosphere begins to darken for Ugandan Asians 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Yasmin recounts her tumultuous teenage years, in the wake of independence in Uganda. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Yasmin arrives in London in 1972 to find a country rife with industrial unrest and racism. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Richard Holloway searches for the reality of God's presence in absence. 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 Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze. 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 Sharon Grenham-Toze. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze. 05:45News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Sharon Grenham-Toze. 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 Glenn Jordan. 05:45The weekly interactive current affairs magazine featuring online conversation and debate.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The sound of bells from St Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield in London. 05:45Lucy Ash profiles Declan Ganley, the Irish tycoon who has launched his own political party
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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. 06:07Helen Mark meets the people and wildlife that make their home on Snowdon. 06:30News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge considers the questions raised by the expansion of the digital world. 06:35Alex James meets some of the youngsters who visit Highfields care farm in Derbyshire. 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. 07:10Discussing the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Jenny Agutter appeals on behalf of St Giles Trust. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10From St Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. 08:50Katharine Whitehorn on the aged and the part they have to play in mainstream society.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Stanley Greenberg, Lord Malloch-Brown, Bronwen Maddox and Mark Ravenhill 09:45Christian worship and music with Rev Stephen Shipley.
| 09:001/3Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas. 09:303/8Sir Robert Peel, who put the national interest before party interest. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Father Philip Sumner.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Tony Burnham.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Library of Alexandria. 09:45Christian worship and music, led by Rev Ernie Rea.
| 09:00Kirsty Young's castaway is broadcaster Richard Madeley. 09:45An act of worship and music with Canon Noel Vincent.
| 09:00Richard Coles is joined by Sara Stockbridge. Plus poetry from Luke Wright.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Children's author Jacqueline Wilson on her teenage years. Plus, dealing with incontinence.
| 10:00How to make sense of your child's friendships. Plus, Laura Izibor performs live.
| 10:00Historian Simon Dixon on Catherine the Great. Plus, the backlash against cosmetic surgery.
| 10:00Jenni Murray debates the place of epidurals in childbirth, and the life of Elisabeth Welch
| 10:00Should you tell family members if you have a genetic predisposition to breast cancer?
| 10:00John McCarthy explores the adventures, frustrations and joys of travel. 10:302/2English born historian Simon Schama explores artistic lure of baseball in his adopted home
| 10:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Gerry Anderson learns about the 'peace walls' that divide Belfast. 11:305/5Charles suddenly finds himself a rich man and embarks on a life of opera and society balls
| 11:00Alan Dein discovers the surprising history of the adventure playground. 11:30The links between text-speak and the language of the 18th-Century Literary Enlightenment.
| 11:00Jolyon Jenkins explores the story of the last working tin mine in Cornwall. 11:304/6An old university friend visits social worker Clare and has a confession to make.
| 11:00Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. 11:30Les Dennis’s literary favourites include Pygmalion, Wuthering Heights and Winnie the Pooh.
| 11:00Adolf Burger's role in the Nazi's failed operation to flood Britain with forged cash. 11:305/6When Peter meets Sam, they soon hit a problem...
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster, presented by Peter Riddell. 11:30Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
| 11:15Kirsty Young's castaway is musician Baaba Maal.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news and issues with Peter White. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 12:302/8Comedy 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. 12:0411/12Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Sheila Hancock, David Mitchell. 12:32Cuba's years of experimentation with self sufficiency, organics and sustainable farming. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:301/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:301/4Ken talks to Soweto Kinch about saxophonist Charlie Parker, one of the founders of bebop.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
| 13:00National and international news with Shaun Ley. 13:30Dominic Arkwright chairs a discussion on the theme of feeling like an impostor.
| 13:00National and international news with James Robbins. 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 in Londonderry.
| 13:00A look at events around the world with James Robbins. 13:30Following the fortunes of former Woolworths employee Steve as he tries to find a new job.(R)
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| 14:00 | 14:00Coverage of the fourth day of the Fifth Test between West Indies and England in Trinidad.
| 14:00Coverage of the fifth day of the Fifth Test between West Indies and England in Trinidad.
| 14:00Jazzer wants compensation. 14:15Jeff's mundane life changes when he is struck by a bolt from the blue.
| 14:15Three real-life Carbon Busters tackle one family's emissions in Sarah Woods' green comedy.
| 14:15Retired astronomer Douglas Schofield receives news of a message from a distant world.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:303/5Tom sets up a man he dislikes to carry out two murders, but has an attack of conscience.
| 14:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness. 14:455/5Chris Tally Evans enjoys the extremes of winter weather.
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| 15:00 | | | 15:00Vincent Duggleby takes listeners' questions on tax and tax planning. 15:302/3Older sister May gradually recognises the truth of her standing with her younger sister. 15:453/5How wildlife values can be measured against other socio-economic services.
| 15:02Helen Mark visits Scotland to find that the freshwater pearl mussel faces new threats. 15:27Canon Andrew White appeals on behalf of the Iraqi Association. 15:303/3A husband is disturbed from his sleep by the conversation of a couple in the next room. 15:454/5How the promised coastal walking access could have an impact on wildlife.
| 15:00Eric Robson chairs. With John Cushnie, Chris Beardshaw and Bunny Guinness. 15:455/5How the new Bill promises to conserve the British coastal wildlife.
| 15:301/4Ken talks to Soweto Kinch about saxophonist Charlie Parker, one of the founders of bebop.
| 15:001/2Chris Guthrie is torn between her love of the land and her ambition to become a teacher.
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| 16:00 | | | 16:00Laurie Taylor tries to solve the myths of the great American West. 16:303/4As more women delay pregnancy, will early menopause be recognised more?
| 16:00Dame Joan Bakewell explains why she has waited until her eighth decade to publish a novel. 16:30Quentin Cooper hears about the DNA reading machine, the ribosome.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series. 16:30Francine Stock talks to Julia Roberts about her new espionage comedy, Duplicity.
| 16:00Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Marcel Theroux. 16:30Celebrating the poet, publisher and City Lights Bookstore co-founder Lawrence Ferlinghetti
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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.
| 17:00Coverage 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 Ritula Shah, plus sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis and guests discuss the advertising industry. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00The record of the Royal Military Police in dealing with alleged crimes by UK forces. 17:40Lucy Ash profiles Declan Ganley, the Irish tycoon who has launched his own political party 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. 18:306/6Marcus Brigstocke gets Sandi Toksvig to try some new experiences.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Why is a baby in Hell? Can God be persuaded to bring it back to life?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/8Comedy 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 presents an eclectic mix of conversation, comedy and music.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter White makes his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | | | 19:15Mark Lawson with a report on how comedy shows make the move from radio to television. 19:453/5Just when she thinks things cannot get much worse, Hazel meets a knight in shining armour.
| 19:15Arts news, interviews and reviews, with Kirsty Lang. 19:454/5Hazel becomes Mrs Wheeler, and the happy couple struggle to make ends meet.
| 19:00You always hurt the one you love. 19:15Featuring jazz saxophonist Lester Young on the 50th anniversary of his death. 19:455/5After hearing good news from the BBC, Hazel travels to the Woman's Hour studio in Leeds.
| 19:00Lucy Ash profiles Declan Ganley, the Irish tycoon who has launched his own political party 19:15The week's cultural highlights transport Tom Sutcliffe and his guests to the Middle East.
| 19:00Bad news on the doorstep. 19:15Barney Harwood and the team visit the Cambridge Science Festival. 19:455/5The memories of three generations of a family are stirred by a shabby old caravan.(R)
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| 20:00 | | | 20:00A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall. 20:45Richard Holloway searches for the reality of God's presence in absence.
| 20:00Jenny Cuffe spends seven days at a children's hospice. 20:30The reality behind the stereotype of teenagers apparent over-reliance on the internet.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate in Londonderry. 20:50Katharine Whitehorn on the aged and the part they have to play in mainstream society.
| 20:00Brian Hayes looks back over 80 years of advertising on radio in the UK.
| 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 | 21:00Barbara Myers examines the health trainers initiative. 21:30Stanley Greenberg, Lord Malloch-Brown, Bronwen Maddox and Mark Ravenhill
| 21:003/4As more women delay pregnancy, will early menopause be recognised more? 21:301/3Bettany Hughes presents a series of discussions tracing the development of feminist ideas.
| 21:00Naturalist and journalist Henry Nicholls traces the story of Chi-Chi the panda. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests.
| 21:001/4Gabrielle Walker explores why we know so little about the planet's oceans. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Library of Alexandria.
| 21:001/3Stone's discovery of the real truth behind a murder sparks a difficult decsion.
| 21:002/2What is the secret at the heart of the space object known as Rama?
| 21:00Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance. 21:26Jenny Agutter appeals on behalf of St Giles Trust. 21:30The reality behind the stereotype of teenagers apparent over-reliance on the internet. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00With reports on President Obama aiming to go-ahead with embryonic stem cell research. 22:451/10Fanny Pye's memory plays tricks as she tries to recall how she was caught up in a brawl.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:452/10When Fanny is discharged from hospital, her children are concerned about how she will cope
| 22:00National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig. 22:453/10Harry and Isabel are concerned for Fanny's future when she decides to sell up.
| 22:00Robin Lustig looks at the history of Pakistan amid fresh government protests. 22:454/10After her house catches fire, Fanny's plans to sell up are put on hold.
| 22:00With Ritula Shah. Including a report on the G20 finance summit in Sussex. 22:455/10A chance remark about the night when Andrew Hobbes was murdered unsettles Fanny.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15A look at the way in which controversial decisions are reached in Whitehall.
| 22:00Including The Prime Ministers.
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| 23:00 | 23:002/2The Radio 4 presenters prepare for a final live gig at a London comedy club. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
| 23:003/4Investigating the fun that can be had through the gift of children. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
| 23:004/4Exploring the wonders of the planet, Josie learns a love of gardening can lead to wisdom. 23:154/6Mostly monologues from the pens of Quantick, Garden and Maier, featuring alien invasion.(R) 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:004/4Alan's mind is cluttered with memories and questions. Is there a future for him and Jane? 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor, Angie Errigo and Jesse Armstrong discuss favourite books. From 2009. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Mark D'Arcy.
| 23:001/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini. 23:30Roger McGough introduces listeners' requests and looks forward to spring.
| 23:02Francine Stock talks to Julia Roberts about her new espionage comedy, Duplicity. 23:30Mike Wooldridge considers the questions raised by the expansion of the digital world.
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