| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Laurie Taylor examines homophobia and football and looks at global higher education. 00:45The bells of Minster Church of St Peter, Howden, East Yorkshire. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Stephen Fry recounts his early expectation of fame, and what really endures - the work. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Stephen Fry has a curious encounter with Stephen Sondheim and becomes a literary critic. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Stephen reveals how he became a poster boy for, of all things, celibacy. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Stephen Fry talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Stephen Fry remembers his great friendship with Douglas Adams. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/3By Mark Twain. Sharply ironic satire on the commercial aspects of funeral undertaking.(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.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45A farmer is forced to shoot a bullock because the animal didn't have a passport. 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45Anna Hill hears a farm was raided after children were spotted working in the fields.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45The clocks could go back this weekend for what could be the last time.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45Caz Graham asks if landowners who amalgamate smaller tenant farms are damaging farming.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Canon Stephen Shipley. 05:45The number of eels in British rivers has declined by 95% in the last 30 years.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43With Shaunaka Rishi Das, Director of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. 05:45"Why can't we strike like the French?" British and French listeners talk, plus a play.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43The bells of St Mary's Church, Ilmington, Warwickshire. 05:45Philosopher Julian Baggini asks if we pay too much, or not enough, attention to his kind.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Vince Cable outlines where new jobs will come from, Roger Waters reflects on The Wall.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07What is life like in Britain's most haunted village? Helen Mark is in Pluckley to find out 06:30Farming Today looks at how the UK will meet a 15 percent renewable energy target by 2020. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news. 06:05Mike Wooldridge explores the decision of the conscientious objector. 06:35Alex James is in Kent to visit one of the country's biggest orchards. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Lord Reid considers the impact of yesterday's security alert, plus Bruce Springsteen.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55Fergus Walsh presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity LEPRA Health in Action. 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 Nicholas' Church in Belfast with the Rev Elizabeth Hanna. 08:50Sarah Dunant pays tribute to outstanding women teachers who inspired her own generation.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr talks to Alasdair Gray, David Starkey, Josie Rourke and Alan Berman. 09:45From St Germans Church, Cardiff, led by the Rev Peter Baker.
| 09:00Jonathan Freedland looks at the history of leaks from the military establishment. 09:303/5A series of personal reflections and reminiscences about the independence era in Africa. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Philip Sumner.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Alan Titchmarsh. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Tony Burnham.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and mythology of the unicorn. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Becky Harris.
| 09:00Deputy prime minister Nick Clegg joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs. 09:45Led by the Revd Ernie Rea.
| 09:00The Reverend Richard Coles is joined by satirist John Lloyd and poet Kate Fox.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Lucinda Lambton on The Queen's Dolls' House. 10:451/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 10:00With Jane Garvey. Including Sarah Gristwood on the filming of Breakfast at Tiffany's. 10:452/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Including the Bollywood superstar Preity Zinta. 10:453/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Kirstie Allsopp talks about her new book on home crafts. 10:454/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray who will be talking about 'real bread' and the Queen on canvas. 10:455/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 10:00John McCarthy focuses on the rich history of Syria and the serenity of Sark. 10:30Journalist John F Jungclaussen joins millions of revellers in Munich.
| 10:00Harry's new flatmate is causing problems and Lynda fights for her cause.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Sue Perkins revisits her former home-town, Croydon, the mini-Manhattan of Outer London 11:304/6School's out for Barack Obama, Frank McCourt and Emma Thompson.
| 11:0026/40In this week's programme, deer, conservation in the UK and biodiversity world-wide. 11:30Jude Kelly marks 350 years of women on stage.
| 11:00Ian Marchant travels on the trains that don't appear in timetables, to unused stations. 11:304/6Alan Titchmarsh reveals a dark side when his career is at risk.(R)
| 11:00Thursday's despatches from correspondents worldwide. 11:30The League of Gentlemen reunite for an evening in one of Britain's most haunted houses.
| 11:00Felicity Finch follows cage fighter Mike Wood blow by blow to his first professional fight 11:304/4Comedy set in the world of Edwardian finance.(R)
| 11:00Elinor Goodman looks behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30Correspondents around the world tell their stories.
| 11:15Chinese pianist Lang Lang joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Marine Stewardship Council's blue logo, disbanded Quangos and learning language online. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04What's the future for the public sector after the government spending review? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Dentists claim extra regulation will reduce time with patients and increase costs. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Winifred Robinson investigates the changes that have occurred in food since 1970. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Alan Titchmarsh reminisces about his You and Yours gardening slot in 1977. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04News and advice on safeguarding and improving your personal finances. 12:306/8Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy and Ava Vidal. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:045/6David Mitchell with Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden. 12:32Can we afford new standards in public food? Simon Parkes finds out. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00National and international news. 13:30The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Conrad Black on why he may return to newspapers; The Independent's little "i"; boom in ads
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30The clocks change next week. Alice Roberts asks if this is madness for the environment.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Roger Bolton investigates Desert Island Discs, the Archers and the art of scheduling.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Mary's Parish Church in Leeds.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Harry's new flatmate is causing problems and Kenton's at a loose end. 14:151/5Damian Lewis stars as a new Tory PM in a minority government.
| 14:00Jamie faces a frustrating day and Brian prepares for the big debate. 14:15A feel-good drama about three men who venture on a climb of their lives.
| 14:00Lynda fights for her cause at the village hall and Ed has a bone to pick with Will. 14:151/3Three lives on three continents connected by one event...
| 14:00Will's feeling out of the loop and Kenton hangs out with Jamie. 14:152/3Three lives on three continents connected by one event.
| 14:00Jennifer is feeling the strain. 14:153/3Vengeance is on Ben's mind, Prem is drawn into danger, and Jim's life takes a nose dive.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30Years after his girlfriend vanished at a petrol station, Rex tries to learn what happened.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Ashcott Garden Club in Somerset. 14:453/5Is there any such thing as a new diet? Dr Hilary Jones investigates past and present.
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| 15:00 | 15:00In anticipation of his own Hamlet in 2011, Michael Sheen explores every actor's dream role 15:451/12Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen explores changing ideas about the countryside.
| 15:00Vanessa and her invited guests discuss the legacy of the A History of the World project. 15:301/5By Adam Thorpe. Dominique dreams of an angel. Is it a vision, or merely indigestion? 15:452/12How Wordsworth's poetry has influenced thinking about nature ever since.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and guests give financial advice on ending a relationship. 15:302/5By Rob Green. In spite of her mother, kindly Brenda is still hoping to find her Rock. 15:453/12Laurence Llewelyn Bowen explores the idea of the sporting estate.
| 15:00Clare Balding walks through the Glasgow Necropolis. 15:27Ruth Rendell presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Family Holiday Association. 15:303/5By Christopher Matthew. John Small was at school with Tim Slingsby. Or was he? 15:454/12The legacy of O'Connor's 1842 plan for poor Britons to plough their own furrow.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs and the panel are at Ashcott Garden Club in Somerset. 15:455/12How Octavia set up the National Trust, based on her belief in the importance of nature.
| 15:30The story of how the music critic Rosa Newmarch brought Janacek's music to Britain.
| 15:001/2Teenage Sita sees a beautiful stranger in the street. She must marry him or she'll die.
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| 16:00 | 16:00What food do students have access to, what do they eat? Sheila Dillon investigates. 16:303/5Simon Cox presents a guide to the latest developments in the digital world.
| 16:00Joshua Rozenberg questions Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke about the government's plans. 16:30Mother and son writers Judith Kerr and Matthew Kneale discuss their paperback choices.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor discusses the family and why we should be sceptical about science. 16:30The NHS is paying people to be healthy. But does it really work? Claudia Hammond reports.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to writer Paul Auster about his new book Sunset Park. 16:30Indonesian disasters; The first electronics; Pollution from space travel.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on Linda Norgrove, Eva Ibbotson, Gregory Isaacs and Mary Malcolm. 16:30Director Lisa Cholodenko discusses her thoroughly modern comedy The Kids Are All Right.
| 16:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Kirsty Allsopp talks about her new series and domestic projects.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to author and historian Amanda Foreman about her new book. 16:30Poet and broadcaster Paul Farley's re-envisages Michael Drayton's Poly-Olbion.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30Evan Davis and guests discuss the relationship of company chairman and chief executive. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Michael Robinson reveals loopholes which let big businesses slash their UK tax bills. 17:401/8Playwright Lavinia Murray creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news. 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. 18:305/6David Mitchell with Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Henning Wehn and Graeme Garden.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6James Walton chairs the literary quiz, discussing the famous writers' collective.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/6Spoof documentary set in 2014, looking back at the fiasco that WAS the London Olympics.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4Richard Herring asks why the English rarely wave their flag with national pride.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:306/8Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy and Ava Vidal.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson is joined by James May, Molly Parkin and Geoffrey Robertson QC.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Liz Barclay makes her selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Jamie faces a frustrating day and Brian prepares for the big debate. 19:15Sound of Music actor Christopher Plummer and Ed Smith on new cricket film Out of the Ashes 19:451/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 19:00Lynda fights for her cause at the village hall and Ed has a bone to pick with Will. 19:15Simon Pegg in comedy horror film Burke and Hare and Arts Council England cuts. 19:452/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 19:00Kathy misjudges the situation and Harry's a hit with Jill and Peggy. 19:15The verdict on the film The Kids Are All Right; Lloyd Cole; Bill Tarmey on Jack Duckworth. 19:453/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 19:00Jennifer is feeling the strain. 19:15John Wilson interviews songwriter Elvis Costello, and comedians Rob Brydon & Steve Coogan. 19:454/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 19:15With Mark Lawson in Belfast, including an interview with the poet Paul Muldoon. 19:455/10A dramatisation of Lionel Shriver's unflinching new novel. How much money is a life worth?
| 19:001/8Playwright Lavinia Murray creates an imaginative response to a story from the week's news. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
| 19:00Jolene shares her concerns and Harry enters the Twilight Zone. 19:15Matt Frei explores the defining and redefining of the United States. 19:452/3A young boy's dare brings a dreadful discovery.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Colin Blane returns to Cumbria to assess the recovery from 2009's devastating floods. 20:30Analysis celebrates its 40th birthday by revealing the secrets of the programme's past.
| 20:00Michael Robinson reveals loopholes which let big businesses slash their UK tax bills. 20:40Peter White interviews Jill Allen-King on her new autobiography and astonishing life.
| 20:00Combative live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. 20:45Philosopher Julian Baggini asks if we pay too much, or not enough, attention to his kind.
| 20:00Joshua Rozenberg questions Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke about the government's plans. 20:30Evan Davis and guests discuss the relationship of company chairman and chief executive.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from St Mary's Parish Church in Leeds. 20:50Sarah Dunant pays tribute to outstanding women teachers who inspired her own generation.
| 20:00An acoustic journey by train across Mexico recreated with archive recordings.
| 20:00Roger Bolton investigates Desert Island Discs, the Archers and the art of scheduling. 20:30Matthew Bannister on Linda Norgrove, Eva Ibbotson, Gregory Isaacs and Mary Malcolm.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Science Minister David Willetts tells Quentin about the government's spending plans. 21:30Andrew Marr talks to Alasdair Gray, David Starkey, Josie Rourke and Alan Berman.
| 21:00The NHS is paying people to be healthy. But does it really work? Claudia Hammond reports. 21:30Jonathan Freedland looks at the history of leaks from the military establishment.
| 21:00The clocks change next week. Alice Roberts asks if this is madness for the environment. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Alan Titchmarsh.
| 21:0026/40In this week's programme, deer, conservation in the UK and biodiversity world-wide. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and mythology of the unicorn.
| 21:0015/20Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
| 21:002/2Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale reaches its tragic climax.
| 21:00News and advice on safeguarding and improving your personal finances. 21:26Fergus Walsh presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity LEPRA Health in Action. 21:30Analysis celebrates its 40th birthday by revealing the secrets of the programme's past. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:451/10A suicidal woman at Morecambe Bay finds herself saving the life of someone else.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:452/10Lili arrives in London from China and tries to find out what happened to her brother.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:453/10Lili gets a job in a language school, as Angie and Wen try to communicate.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:454/10Lili persuades a friend to take her to Morecambe Bay where she thinks her brother died.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:455/10Lili moves in with Adrian and May whilst Wen is concerned the Snakeheads have found him.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Combative live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 22:00Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. 22:45Jan Moir takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
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| 23:00 | 23:006/6Can you knock yourself out by punching yourself in the head? Jason Manford has the answer. 23:30Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
| 23:006/6Investigating the untold stories of visionary mavericks. 23:30Susan Hulme brings you all the news from Westminster.
| 23:00Performance poetry with Mr Gee, featuring festival favourite Kate Tempest. 23:151/6Offbeat teacher Colin wants his class to learn his new language. 23:30Sean Curran reports on PMQs and the rest of the day's events at Westminster.
| 23:002/4Simon Brett's actor-turned-sleuth goes fishing and hooks a corpse.(R) 23:30Rachel Byrne reports on the day's events at Westminster.
| 23:00Edwina Currie and Colin Tweedy discuss their paperback choices with Sue MacGregor. 23:30Mark D'arcy presents a round up of the week's parliamentary news.
| 23:00The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies. 23:30Roger McGough introduces poems about Scotland to mark the recent death of Edwin Morgan.
| 23:00Director Lisa Cholodenko discusses her thoroughly modern comedy The Kids Are All Right. 23:30Mike Wooldridge explores the decision of the conscientious objector.
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