| 00:00 | | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5The young Kenneth Williams shows academic promise and an instinct for comedy. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Kenneth is offered a role in an exciting new radio comedy series. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Kenneth meets two young men who provide the closest thing to a love affair he ever had. 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.
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| 05:00 | | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Kevin Franz, a member of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45Anna Hill finds out how the cold snap will affect UK farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Kevin Franz, a member of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Martin Poyntz Roberts.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With Kevin Franz, a member of the Religious Society of Friends. 05:45Charlotte Smith hears claims the UK may run short of fresh veg unless the snow stops.
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| 06:00 | | 06:00With the latest on Wikileaks, Andrew Lansley on public health reform and the Somali PM.
| 06:00Debating executive pay in the public sector, society and faith and the future of Nigeria.
| 06:00Debating snow disruption, the World Cup bid and Wikileaks questions for Hillary Clinton.
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| 07:00 | 07:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
| | | | 07:00Did England's 2018 World Cup bid ever have a chance? Plus Frank Field on tackling poverty.
| 07:00Jonathan Powell on Anglo-US relations, plus Shane MacGowan's Christmas single.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week. 07:55The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 82 84 or Radio 4 website. 07:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10The second of our Advent services from St Mary's Church, Bramall Lane, Sheffield. 08:50Joan Bakewell reflects on the process of ageing and the efforts of science to reverse it.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr and Tarek Osman, Francis Spufford, Elif Shafak and Vicky Kaspi. 09:45Presented by Alison Elliot with the choir of St John's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh.
| 09:00Fergal Keane talks to Claudia Wallace about the kidnap of her brother Hugo. 09:302/5Roger Law meets the Brits who are captains of industry in their new found lands. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by The Rev Clair Jaquiss.
| 09:00Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Matthew Kelly. 09:45A Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Canon Chris Chivers.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Cleopatra, the famed last pharaoh of Egypt. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
| 09:00Writer Robert Harris joins Kirsty Young on Desert Island Discs.
| 09:00The Reverend Richard Coles with Gloria Hunniford; Inheritance Tracks from Mary Coughlan.
| 09:00News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell. 09:45Libby Purves on the 2009 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. To give this year call 0800 082 82 84.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Why people are coming out gay at a younger age. 10:451/10Young Molly Gibson prepares for an exciting day at the Hollingford gala.
| 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Is TV's Spooks putting women off joining MI5? 10:452/10Dr Gibson prescribes strong medicine, while Molly must prepare for an unexpected trip.
| 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. The renaissance of sherry drinking - sales are booming. 10:453/10Molly hears all about the Hamley Brothers while befriending the ailing Mrs Hamley.
| 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. The politics of employing a nanny. 10:454/10As Molly Gibson comes to terms with her father's news, we hear how he came to his decision
| 10:00On Woman's Hour - is it right to drop your schoolchild off at a student demonstration? 10:455/10Coming to terms with many changes in her life, Molly is also burdened with a secret.
| 10:00John McCarthy looks at tribes and the Hebrides and meets a first time visitor to Britain. 10:30Samuel Pepys, diarist, politician and womaniser, as revealed in his favourite songs.
| 10:00Fallon and Harry get creative and there's a nasty surprise at Brookfield.
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| 11:00 | 11:00The 'science of success'? William Little explores the history and techniques of NLP. 11:302/4Charles has been the victim of an attempted stabbing. But whodunnit? Stars Bill Nighy.
| 11:0031/40Featuring the little-known Blue Pimpernel and Britain's 'big six'. 11:30Benjamin Zephaniah explores the poetry in Jean Michel Basquiat's text-filled canvasses.
| 11:00Alan Dein explores the lives of Bradford chapatti buyers and sellers. 11:303/4Ronnie wants to be a psychic vet, while Nick explores the joys of sink plungers.
| 11:00Angus Crawford travels to Georgia to find poverty at the heart of the Christmas tree trade 11:30Paul Gambaccini chats to Dave Brubeck about his unique jazz career.
| 11:002/2Peter Curran follows three former city high fliers embarking on a year of teacher training 11:301/6Old-style print journalist Maddox must compete with a new editor - an actual female.
| 11:00Elinor Goodman looks behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30Correspondents around the world tell their stories to Kate Adie.
| 11:15Writer and historian Frances Wood joins Kirsty Young to choose her Desert Island Discs.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Find out why retailers are under fire for how they recoup their losses from shoplifters. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Call You and Yours - as temperatures plummet, how are freezing conditions affecting you? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson: the government's 'Green Deal' for home heating. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer affairs with Winifred Robinson. Dental contracts. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04The Health Secretary Andrew Lansley responds to your questions on social care. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04On Money Box: If you miss your flight or train due to snow, will your insurance cover you? 12:303/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis talk wiki leaks, nudge, nudge, wink, wink. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:044/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth 12:32Simon Parkes looks at the latest trends in British street food and takeaway meals.(R) 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 tale of two men who became Stevie Wonder's sonic architects during his classic period.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Michael Grade on TV; how Wikileaks changes journalism; Virgin's Neil Berkett on new TiVo.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Amanda Mitchison, Rob Penn and Tobias Jones reach for a perfect world. From 2010.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30BBC in the headlines. RadioSwap results. How to have your say on the future of the Beeb.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Gillotts School in Henley-on-Thames.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Tim Whewell explores truth and myth in one of the great tales of adventure and endurance.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Jill is puzzled by the crowd at St Stephen's and Amy offers to lend a hand. 14:15By Helen Cross. The true story of Lawrence Cross, the evacuee who never went home.
| 14:00Fallon and Harry get creative, while Helen asks the expert. 14:15The doomed conspiracy of 1586 to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.
| 14:00Ian won't take no for an answer and Jolene comes clean with Kenton. 14:15Juliet Stevenson and David Haig star in a poignant and delightful alphabetical romance.
| 14:00Tony longs for some peace and quiet and there's an unexpected treat for Ruairi. 14:151/2Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi face an old adversary.
| 14:00Will lays down the law and Pip makes her mind up. 14:152/2More adventures from Botswana. Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi go on safari.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30A new version of Dostoevsky's 'The Gambler' written by Poet Glyn Maxwell.
| 14:00The panel are in Anne Swithinbank's garden answering the questions you've been sending in. 14:453/5Prof Hugh Pennington looks back at the life of Joseph Lister.(R)
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| 15:00 | 15:00Writer Will Self, explores the work of one of Britain's greatest literary talents.(R) 15:451/5Professor David Livingstone on how climate has shaped how we think about our lives.
| 15:00Supervolcanoes, waxwings and leaky central heating. 15:301/3Sasha Pick reads Black and White Dog, from Louise Stern's debut collection. 15:452/5Professor David Livingstone on how climate has shaped how we think about our lives.
| 15:00Vincent Duggleby and a team of experts try to resolve your insurance dilemmas. 15:302/3Harry Lloyd reads the story Window Washer from Louise Stern's debut collection. 15:453/5Professor David Livingstone on how climate has shaped how we think about our lives.
| 15:00Helen Mark visits Ardtornish estate in Morvern, in the western Highlands of Scotland. 15:27Juliet Stevenson presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First. 15:303/3The Deaf School is selected from Louise Stern's debut collection. 15:454/5Professor David Livingstone on how climate has shaped how we think about our lives.
| 15:00The panel are in Anne Swithinbank's garden answering the questions you've been sending in. 15:455/5Professor David Livingstone on how climate has shaped how we think about our lives.
| | 15:002/6Claudius learns his grandmother Livia's true ambition.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Distiller, brewer, or cider maker - Sheila Dillon reveals the Best Drinks Producer. 16:30Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedian Tim Minchin to talk randomness and chance.
| 16:003/3A family involved in a house fire reveal the immediate and lasting impact on their lives.(R) 16:30Sue MacGregor and guests Timothy West and Amanda Craig discuss their paperback favourites.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the connections between politics and business around the World. 16:30Life in and out of the asylum. Poet and writer John O'Donoghue talks to Claudia Hammond.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Peter Ackroyd about his book The Death of King Arthur. 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on Leslie Nielsen, Colin Slee, Maurice Wilkes and Rozsika Parker. 16:30Award winning composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and the D-I-Y monster movie.
| 16:00Presented by Jane Garvey. Why the sherry tipple is making a comeback.
| 16:00James Naughtie talks to Sarah Hall about her novel The Carhullan Army. 16:301/6Peggy Reynolds opens a new series of Adventures in Poetry with "Not Waving but Drowning".
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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. 17:30'Can you play George Michael at a wedding?' A listener sets Kathy Clugstone a challenge. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Angus Stickler investigates fraud involving European regional funding schemes. 17:40Libby Purves on the 2009 Radio 4 Christmas Appeal. To give this year call 0800 082 82 84. 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. 18:304/6Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Ian MacMillan and Gyles Brandreth
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/4Crystals, pensions and Madeline the naughty cellist.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4Faded Broadway diva Candi Karmel, plus more characters from the 'one-woman Fast Show'.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Pip and Harry put to sea, but fate has other plans and they are shipwrecked.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:303/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis talk wiki leaks, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Clive Anderson and guests. With John Waters, Lisa Jardine, Carl Davis and Tim Minchin.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Russell Davies makes his selection of highlights from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Fallon and Harry get creative, while Helen asks the expert. 19:15With Mark Lawson, including news of the winner of the BBC National Short Story Award. 19:451/10Young Molly Gibson prepares for an exciting day at the Hollingford gala.
| 19:00Ian won't take no for an answer and Jolene comes clean with Kenton. 19:15Comedian Ricky Gervais; Megamind reviewed; and the William Hill Sports Book of the Year. 19:452/10Dr Gibson prescribes strong medicine, while Molly must prepare for an unexpected trip.
| 19:00Tony longs for some peace and quiet and there's an unexpected treat for Ruairi. 19:15Mark Lawson talks to Alex Ross about classical and pop music and Richard Eyre about farce. 19:453/10Molly hears all about the Hamley Brothers while befriending the ailing Mrs Hamley.
| 19:00Will lays down the law and Pip makes her mind up. 19:15Kirsty Lang talks to mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and comedian Simon Amstell. 19:454/10As Molly Gibson comes to terms with her father's news, we hear how he came to his decision
| 19:00Elizabeth and Nigel deck the hall and there's a nasty surprise at Brookfield. 19:15With Kirsty Lang, including a review of the remake of Upstairs Downstairs. 19:455/10Coming to terms with many changes in her life, Molly is also burdened with a secret.
| 19:006/8Playwright Lizzie Nunnery an imaginative response to a story from the week's news. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the week's cultural highlights.
| 19:00Clarrie gets her skates on and Joe's determined to make a quick bob. 19:15A portrait of the White American Liberal, plus actor Robert Duvall praises small town USA. 19:454/5Stuart MacBride's darkly humorous tale of murder, deception and ice cream.
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| 20:00 | 20:003/4Michael Portillo revisits the Indian struggle for independence. 20:30Lucy Ash asks why six young men in Russia's Far East waged a guerrilla war on the police.
| 20:00Angus Stickler investigates fraud involving European regional funding schemes. 20:40Fix the Web aims to police inaccessible websites plus the GPS app devised by a blind man.
| 20:00Should we welcome treatments to reverse the ageing process? 20:45Alan Bennell of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh praises the humble mushroom.
| 20:00Who runs England's schools? James Silver investigates the Government's drive for academies 20:30Peter Day looks at robotic surgery and asks how it is changing healthcare.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Gillotts School in Henley-on-Thames. 20:50Joan Bakewell reflects on the process of ageing and the efforts of science to reverse it.
| 20:00Anne McElvoy assesses the influence of the political father.
| 20:00BBC in the headlines. RadioSwap results. How to have your say on the future of the Beeb. 20:30Matthew Bannister on Leslie Nielsen, Colin Slee, Maurice Wilkes and Rozsika Parker.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news. 21:30Andrew Marr and Tarek Osman, Francis Spufford, Elif Shafak and Vicky Kaspi.
| 21:00Life in and out of the asylum. Poet and writer John O'Donoghue talks to Claudia Hammond. 21:30Fergal Keane talks to Claudia Wallace about the kidnap of her brother Hugo.
| 21:00Is it the end of the road for the computer revolution? Roland Pease investigates. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Matthew Kelly.
| 21:0031/40Featuring the little-known Blue Pimpernel and Britain's 'big six'. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Cleopatra, the famed last pharaoh of Egypt.
| 21:00Neil MacGregor completes his history of humanity, told through the objects it has made
| 21:001/6Derek Jacobi stars in Robert Graves' scandalous history of Roman political vice.
| 21:02On Money Box: If you miss your flight or train due to snow, will your insurance cover you? 21:27The St Martin-in-the-Fields Christmas Appeal. Give on 0800 082 82 84 or Radio 4 website. 21:30Peter Day looks at robotic surgery and asks how it is changing healthcare. 21:58The latest weather forecast.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:451/5It's New Year yet the mood is anything but festive in the Battle family household.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:452/5Life gets more complicated for Mo and Peter, whose attraction to Noel grows apace.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:453/5Dora faces A-levels and Peter's flirting with Mo leads to dramatic results.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:454/5Dora celebrates her 18th birthday but Mo is a far from being a dutiful mother.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:455/5Dora fixes a secret date, but her dad finds out and stirs himself to action.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Should we welcome treatments to reverse the ageing process?
| 22:00Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators. 22:45Sam Leith takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Dominic Arkwright and guests discuss favourite children within the family. 23:30The latest events at Westminster.
| 23:006/6Nat Segnit meets Uzbek dissident Mikhail Azazev, set for the world's longest ever freefall 23:30Sean Curran with the top stories from Parliament.
| 23:00Radio 4's performance poetry series, featuring the queen of the salacious, Salena Godden. 23:156/6Phil Cornwell as a New York ex-pat with a special line of work in 'waste disposal'. 23:30Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
| 23:003/6What could possibly go wrong with a love potion? Sam is going to find out. 23:30Commentary on the first day of the second Ashes Test from Adelaide.
| 23:00Sue MacGregor and guests Timothy West and Amanda Craig discuss their paperback favourites. 23:30Commentary on the second day of the second Ashes Test from Adelaide.
| 23:00The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies. 23:30Commentary on the third day of the second Ashes Test from the Adelaide Oval.
| 23:00Award winning composer Sir Richard Rodney Bennett and the D-I-Y monster movie. 23:30Commentary on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test from the Adelaide Oval.
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