| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Is Doctor Who political? Laurie explores the notion of an historical anti-American bias. 00:45The bells of St Martin's Church, Desford, Leicester. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5How the Victorians turned violent crime into entertainment. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Why the Victorian public initially resisted an organised police force. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5How the 1828 Red Barn Murder became a sensation of the age. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5A poisoning case shakes public faith in expert witnesses. Robert Glenister reads. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5How the age's great technological advances were used to capture criminals. 00:48The latest shipping forecast.
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/3A doctor suggests a surprisingly effective cure.(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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| 03:00 | | | | | | | 03:00Commentary on the 1st One Day International between England and Australia.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With the Revd Dr Leslie Griffiths. 05:45Food manufacturers say they will continue to import European eggs despite the dioxin scare 05:57The latest weather forecast for farmers.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43With the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. 05:45Anna Hill hears claims that many environmental labels on fish are misleading.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. 05:45Anna Hill hears concerns the traceability of food is too complicated.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. 05:45Cauliflowers are rotting in the fields due to the harsh winter.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Leslie Griffiths. 05:45Reaction to the creation of the world's first GM chicken by British scientists.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Daily prayer and reflection presented by the Rev Johnston McKay. 05:45Featuring banking, a homeless shelter and a discussion about humanitarian intervention.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Nick Clegg explains his plans for the year ahead, plus how can we prepare to meet ET? 06:30Nick Clegg explains his plans for the year ahead, plus how can we prepare to meet ET?
| 06:00Debating union battlelines, Max Mosley on his legal battle and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. 06:30Debating union battlelines, Max Mosley on his legal battle and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day. 06:30Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day. 06:30Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
| 06:00Including Weather, Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News headlines, plus a look at the papers. 06:04The latest weather forecast. 06:07Meet those who are braving the winter to live like nomads in their yurt high up on Exmoor. 06:30Applications to agricultural college are on the rise. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 09:00 | 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by John Forrest.
| 09:00Edward Stourton reports from Haiti on problems facing the aid industry. 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 Dame Kelly Holmes. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Rev'd Sharon Grenham Toze
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss mathematical randomness and pseudorandomness. 09:45Christian worship with a bible reading, prayer and music, led by Becky Harris.
| 09:45Spiritual reflection with a bible reading, prayer and music.
| 09:00Fi Glover with Mary Portas, Murray Lachlan Young and Rolf Harris' Inheritance Tracks.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Presented by Jane Garvey. How often should you change your bedsheets? 10:451/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including Dale Templar on the new BBC One series The Human Planet. 10:452/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Including Marine Le Pen's role in French politics. 10:453/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass, embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 10:00With Jenni Murray. Including the Alcott family's obsession with a naturalistic cult. 10:454/5Cass has reached breaking point and she attempts to employ a nanny.
| 10:00Presented by Jenni Murray. Including the enduring role of Carmen. 10:455/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 10:00John McCarthy explores The Great Northern Coalfield in North East England. 10:30Tom Mangold joins a spy-themed cruise round the Caribbean, speaking to 2 former CIA chiefs
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| 11:00 | 11:002/3Baroness Richardson returns to the titular land of her peerage - Calow, North Derbyshire. 11:301/6Ed works with the disturbingly compelling writer Ben Herbert for a book on austerity.
| 11:0037/40Saving Species is in the Pantanal in Brazil looking for the hyacinth macaw. 11:30Burt Caesar on John La Rose, founder of Britain's first black publishing house.
| 11:00In a country better known for war than wine Jeremy Bowen meets the winemakers of Lebanon. 11:305/6Arthur casts off on Spiggy Lakes with long-suffering friends Sally, Geoffrey and Wilf.
| 11:00Cambodia is selling vast swathes of its land to global investors - but at what price? 11:30Mark Ellen asks why Imelda Marcos is emerging as an unlikely modern icon.
| 11:001/2How the Rotary Club is facing up to what it describes as a 'demographic time-bomb'. 11:301/6In Mark Evans's Dickensian spoof, even death cannot prevent an old enemy from returning.(R)
| 11:00A look behind the scenes at Westminster. 11:30Looking behind the headlines: Kate Adie with reporters around the world.
| 11:30Alex Salmond, first minister for Scotland and leader of the SNP, joins Kirsty Young.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Consumer news with Julian Worricker. Consumer champion takes on US equity firm. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Call You and Yours with Julian Worricker. Are we 'All In This Together'? 03700 100 444. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Cuts to disability living allowance, a premium broadband service and the wisdom of crowds. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Shari Vahl explores what your rights are buying 'new' and 'second hand' products. 12:30John Waite investigates allegations that speculators are pushing up the price of food. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:04Should young children view 3D images? And why holidays with the stars are such a big hit. 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. 12:302/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00National and international news and the shipping forecast. 12:043/6Fifty-fourth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee 12:32Angela Hartnett cooks a winter's feast from the 2010 Best Producer Finalists' ingredients. 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. 13:302/2How Paris's musical scene flourished during the 'dark years' of Nazi Occupation.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30BBC ageism case; Greg Dyke on local TV; and does the EastEnders row damage drama?
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Stewart Henderson presents the programme that answers listener questions.
| 13:00National and international news. 13:30Looking behind the numbers in the news. Street grooming, bank taxes and Loxleygate.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Sexey's School in Bruton, Somerset.
| 13:00A look at events around the world. 13:30Filmmaker Asif Kapadia journeys deep into London's underground film scene.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Shula and Usha put aside their differences. 14:15A contemporary thriller exploring a lesser-known side of domestic violence.
| 14:00Vicky and Susan begin to speculate. 14:15Teenager stammerer Michael Croxley fears public speaking, but is facing a spelling bee.
| 14:00There is much concern about the children. 14:15A contemporary tale of grief, love and impulsive kindness on a tough council estate.
| 14:00Jill reveals a surprising secret. 14:15Ahmed Masoud's journey into and out of Gaza in summer 2009, written with Justin Butcher.
| 14:00It's an emotional day for the Archer family. 14:15Ed Hanson did not mean to put Penhaligon Rhinehart into a coma.
| 14:00Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners' responses to this week's Any Questions? 14:30A new production of Athol Fugard's award-winning masterpiece, recorded in South Africa.
| 14:00Eric Robson leads the panel in a lively horticultural discussion in Central London. 14:455/5Dr Hilary Jones investigates how our ancestors used exercise to fight obesity.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Shaun Ley recalls the SDP's rise and fall. Does the SDP still live on in other parties? 15:451/5Lucy Ash meets five Europeans whose lives reflect the crisis in the continent's economy.
| 15:00Will the cold winter halt the spread of bluetongue disease? 15:301/3Guests at a house party recall the unexpected suicide of the previous owner.(R) 15:452/5Lucy Ash discusses the crisis in the European economy with Italian mayor Domenico Lucano.
| 15:00Paul Lewis and guests answer self assessment and tax questions. 15:302/3Can Mr Quin assist his friend Satterthwaite to solve a conundrum concerning a Countess?(R) 15:453/5Lucy Ash meets Dublin developer Simon Kelly, a victim of Ireland's property crash.
| 15:00The proposals for high speed rail in Buckinghamshire that are provoking protest campaigns. 15:27Toby Young presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ORBIS. 15:303/3Mr Satterthwaite invites Mr Quin to re-examine the disappearance of a young local woman.(R) 15:454/5Lucy Ash meets Anne Roumanoff, the French comedian finding humour in the economic crisis.
| 15:00Eric Robson leads the panel in a lively horticultural discussion in Central London. 15:455/5Lucy Ash meets Frank Asbeck, Germany's 'Sun King' - a solar panel millionaire.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Sheila Dillon hears from food lovers about their favourite kitchen gadgets. 16:30Ernie Rea and guests discuss how suicide is understood by different faith communities.
| 16:00Michael Rosen celebrates the life of the microphone. 16:30Comedian Barry Cryer nods to his Yorkshire roots by choosing JB Priestley.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores cosmopolitan values and the morality of medicine and health. 16:302/2Carolyn Quinn looks at the science behind successful leadership.
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours, about his latest novel 16:30Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on David Hart, Dick Winters, Dick King Smith and Jiri Dienstbier. 16:30Francine Stock talks to award contenders Darren Aronofsky and Ryan Gosling.
| 16:00With Jane Garvey. Including Carmen's enduring appeal and how often should you wash sheets?
| 16:00Mariella Frostrup talks to Alastair Campbell about his five of the best books. 16:30Jonathan Charles explores the new war poetry written by Afghanistan's civilians.
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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. 17:30Featuring banking, a homeless shelter and a discussion about humanitarian intervention. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Winifred Robinson looks at how serious offending by youngsters is tackled in this country. 17:40Jonathan Maitland profiles the star of The King's Speech, actor & campaigner, Colin Firth. 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. 18:303/6Fifty-fourth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/6Meera Syal reads embarrassing extracts from her teenage diaries out in public.(R)
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:304/4Shappi takes a wry comedic look at politics with guests Ian Stone and John O'Farrell.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/4Minimum 50 per cent participation in elections and converting fast food into renewable gas
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:302/8A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Peter Curran is joined by DBC Pierre, Emmanuel Jal, Robert Powell and Paul McKenna.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:15Jenni Murray makes her selection from the week's radio.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Vicky and Susan begin to speculate. 19:15Mark Lawson reviews Seth Rogen in the new superhero film The Green Hornet. 19:451/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 19:00There is much concern about the children. 19:15Mark Lawson talks to Poet Jackie Kay and reviews a TV drama about Hattie Jacques. 19:452/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 19:00Jill reveals a surprising secret. 19:15John Wilson meets adventurer Steve Backshall, and reports on the Dennis Hopper art sale. 19:453/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass, embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 19:00It's an emotional day for the Archer family. 19:15John Wilson talks to Simon Le Bon; Trevor Eve plays an international hostage negotiator. 19:454/5Cass has reached breaking point and she attempts to employ a nanny.
| 19:00Jolene is in thoughtful mood. 19:15Comedian Richard Herring and a review of Big Fat Gypsy Weddings. 19:455/5By Jenny Eclair and Julie Balloo. Jenny stars as Cass embracing motherhood again at 47.
| 19:00Jonathan Maitland profiles the star of The King's Speech, actor & campaigner, Colin Firth. 19:15Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the week's cultural highlights.
| 19:00Vicky is game for a laugh. 19:15"Live free or die" says the US's most libertarian state. What is American libertarianism? 19:453/3By Ann Cleeves. Tension between guests at a Shetland hotel spark a local woman's curiosity(R)
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| 20:00 | 20:00We go inside refuges for men who experience domestic violence from their female partners. 20:30Linda Pressly travels to Kerala to examine the silent revolution in palliative care.
| 20:00Winifred Robinson looks at how serious offending by youngsters is tackled in this country. 20:40Richard Sloane wants his council to pay for a taxi to take his blind child to school.
| 20:00Clive Anderson and some of the country's top lawyers discuss the legal issues of the day. 20:452/3Peter Hennessy visits the Office of the Prime Minister in the House of Commons.(R)
| 20:00Phil Kemp asks if Luton deserves its reputation as a 'hotbed of extremism'. 20:30Peter Day takes the helm of a container ship to find what British sea power means today.
| 20:00Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Sexey's School in Bruton, Somerset. 20:50Alain de Botton on our inability to concentrate.
| 20:001/2Barry Norman on the changing experience of British cinema going over the last century.
| 20:00Looking behind the numbers in the news. Street grooming, bank taxes and Loxleygate. 20:30Matthew Bannister on David Hart, Dick Winters, Dick King Smith and Jiri Dienstbier.
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| 21:00 | 21:002011 International Year of Chemistry: the largest molecule; green chemistry, rare elements 21:30Andrew Marr with Dambisa Moyo, Charles Clarke, Nigel Lawson and Stephen Kinzer.
| 21:002/2Carolyn Quinn looks at the science behind successful leadership. 21:30Edward Stourton reports from Haiti on problems facing the aid industry.
| 21:001/3Gabrielle Walker explores our atmosphere, the ocean of air on which we all depend. 21:30Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Dame Kelly Holmes.
| 21:0037/40Saving Species is in the Pantanal in Brazil looking for the hyacinth macaw. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss mathematical randomness and pseudorandomness.
| 21:00An eight year old's holiday to Nigeria turns into an eight month custody battle.
| 21:001/2A story of money, relationships and love, full of Trollopian delight.
| 21:00News and advice on safeguarding and improving your personal finances. 21:26Founder Martyn Lewis and beneficiary Hannah present the Radio 4 Appeal for YouthNet UK. 21:30Peter Day takes the helm of a container ship to find what British sea power means today.
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| 22:00 | 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:456/10Nick's neighbour Oleg is more and more anxious about the fate of his friend Konstantin.
| 22:00National and international news and analysis. 22:457/10Not everything goes smoothly for Nick in the purchase of Tatiana Vladimirovna's flat.
| 22:00Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis. 22:458/10As the city approaches spring, the truth begins to unravel for Nick.
| 22:00Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis. 22:459/10A trip to Odessa with Masha helps Nick suspend reality.
| 22:00Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis. 22:4510/10In Moscow the snow has melted and Nick must finally face reality.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Clive Anderson and some of the country's top lawyers discuss the legal issues of the day.
| 22:00Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators. 22:45Iain Martin takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Michael Rosen lends an ear to the last fifty years of the song-lyric. 23:30Sean Curran with all the news from Westminster.
| 23:002/4Mr Gee is joined by singer-songwriter Tori Amos to talk about her love of poetry. 23:30Rachel Byrne reports on the day's events at Westminster.
| 23:005/6Another parallel Earth is obliterated when Ian has a half day. 23:155/6Rob Deering reads embarrassing extracts from his teenage diaries out in public. 23:30Sean Curran reports from Westminster on the first Prime Minister's Questions of 2011.
| 23:002/6Jodie rather likes having Hope around, but her husband Dave isn't so keen.(R) 23:30Rachel Byrne reports on the day's events at Westminster.
| 23:00Comedian Barry Cryer nods to his Yorkshire roots by choosing JB Priestley. 23:30Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
| 23:00The nationwide general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies. 23:306/6Peggy Reynolds explores Samuel Taylor Coleridge's dream-like poem Kubla Khan.
| 23:00Francine Stock talks to award contenders Darren Aronofsky and Ryan Gosling. 23:30Mark Tully considers the paradox that controls can create a sense of freedom & creativity.
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