Selection of BBC World Service Pro… 20/05/2013
1:00am - 5:20am
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6:00am
News Headlines :
10/02/2013
The latest national and international news.
(Not available)
6:05am
Something Understood :
The Philosophy of the Mind
Tibet's exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, considers the philosophy of the mind.
(Not available)
6:35am
The Living World :
Tree Sparrows
Trai Anfield heads to RSPB Old Moor reserve to seek out the once-common tree sparrow.
6:57am
Weather :
10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
(Not available)
7:00am
News and Papers :
10/02/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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7:10am
A report from the world's biggest religious festival, Kumbh Mela, in India.
7:55am
Radio 4 Appeal :
APT Action on Poverty
Margaret Sentamu presents an appeal for APT Action on Poverty.
7:57am
Weather :
10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
(Not available)
8:00am
News and Papers :
10/02/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
(Not available)
8:10am
Sunday Worship :
The Beauty of Holiness
From Worcester College Chapel, Oxford with the Rev Dr Jonathan Arnold and Prof Ben Quash.
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8:50am
A Point of View :
Grand Central celebration
David Cannadine celebrates the saving of New York's century-old Grand Central station.
9:00am
Broadcasting House :
10/02/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme, presented by Paddy O'Connell.
10:00am
The Archers Omnibus :
10/02/2013
Peggy is lost for words, and there's a fleeting meeting for Lilian and Paul.
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11:15am
Desert Island Discs :
Julie Burchill
Kirsty Young interviews columnist and author Julie Burchill.
12:00pm
The Unbelievable Truth - Series 10 :
Episode 6
David Mitchell hosts. With John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh and Arthur Smith.
(Not available)
12:32pm
Food Programme :
Horsemeat Scandal: A Food Programme Special
Sheila Dillon reports on the latest developments in the horsemeat scandal.
12:57pm
Weather :
10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
(Not available)
1:00pm
The World This Weekend :
10/02/2013
Global news and analysis presented by Norman Smith.
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1:30pm
Lyrical Journey - Series 2 :
1. Sunshine on Leith
How the Proclaimers song 'Sunshine on Leith' became a cherished anthem for a changing city
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2:00pm
Gardeners' Question Time :
Kirton-in-Lindsey
Eric Robson and the team visit gardeners in Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
2:45pm
Witness :
The plot against Franco
In 1964, a young Scot joined a plot to assassinate the Spanish dictator, General Franco.
3:00pm
The Real George Orwell - Nineteen … :
Episode 1
Ministry of Truth worker Winston Smith awakens to new possibilities in Orwell's classic.
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4:00pm
Open Book :
Ali Smith on the 50th anniversary of The Bell Jar; Alex Preston on in…
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ali Smith about Sylvia Plath's celebrated novel The Bell Jar.
4:30pm
Poetry Please :
10/02/2013
Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.
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5:00pm
London is home for many rich Russians. But how much are they vetted on arrival?
5:40pm
President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?
5:54pm
Shipping Forecast :
10/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
(Not available)
5:57pm
Weather :
10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
(Not available)
6:00pm
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6:15pm
Pick of the Week :
10/02/2013
Liz Barclay makes her selection of the best of this week's BBC Radio.
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7:00pm
The Archers :
10/02/2013
Clarrie plays peacemaker.
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7:15pm
Valentine's Day :
Another beautiful story of everyday life from John Osborne, creator of John Peel's Shed.
(Not available)
7:45pm
Scottish Shorts - Series 11 :
1. Light Moves Like Water
By Carol Farrelly. A young woman reflects on a summer of love affairs in Venice.
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8:00pm
Feedback :
08/02/2013
The art of Whispering Bob, iPlayer queries addressed, and is Radio 4 barmy for McCartney?
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8:30pm
Last Word :
A New York mayor, a Navy Seal, an anti-apartheid activist, a toymaker…
Matthew Bannister on Amina Cachalia, Reg Presley, Chris Kyle, Andre Cassagnes, Richard III
9:00pm
Pension 'liberation' dangers, fraud refunds, water bills and continuing care costs.
9:26pm
Radio 4 Appeal :
APT Action on Poverty
Margaret Sentamu presents an appeal for APT Action on Poverty.
9:30pm
Owen Bennett Jones looks at Syria's Alawis, the sect to which President Assad belongs.
10:00pm
Westminster Hour :
10/02/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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10:45pm
What the Papers Say :
10/02/2013
George Parker of the FT analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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11:00pm
The Film Programme :
Bafta results special with new Fellow Alan Parker
A full round-up and analysis of the Bafta awards with Francine Stock and guests.
11:30pm
Something Understood :
The Philosophy of the Mind
Tibet's exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, considers the philosophy of the mind.
(Not available)
12:00am
Midnight News :
11/02/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
(Not available)
12:15am
Thinking Allowed :
Organised Crime in the UK
Organised crime in the UK - how has it changed? Also, the Mafia in the UK.
12:45am
Bells on Sunday :
10/02/2013
The bells of All Saints Church, Harpole, Northamptonshire.
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12:48am
Shipping Forecast :
11/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
(Not available)
1:00am
Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
11/02/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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5:20am
Shipping Forecast :
11/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
(Not available)
5:30am
News Briefing :
11/02/2013
News from BBC Radio 4.
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5:43am
Prayer for the Day :
11/02/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Paul Mathole.
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5:45am
Farming Today :
11/02/2013
The racket in illegal horsemeat in Ireland is continuing. Charlotte Smith reports.
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5:57am
Weather :
11/02/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
(Not available)
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