Selection of BBC World Service Pro… 20/05/2013
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6:00am
Today :
22/02/2013
How best to tackle Islamic extremism? Plus why we love weepy movies.
(Not available)
9:00am
Desert Island Discs :
Jonathan Agnew
Cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
9:45am
The Real George Orwell - Essays an… :
5. As I Please
Orwell explores gullibility and ridicules the absurdities of the New Year's Honours List.
(Not available)
10:00am
Woman's Hour :
Girl Guiding; Sharon Shannon; Nicola Shindler
The future for girl guides; folk accordion player Sharon Shannon. Jenni Murray presents.
10:45am
The Cazalets - Marking Time :
Episode 5
Louise is home from drama school and insufferable. Polly is struggling with her parents.
(Not available)
11:00am
The Crying Game :
Geoff Watts investigates why we cry and why emotional tears are a uniquely human trait.
(Not available)
11:30am
HR - Series 4 :
1. Money
Nigel William's comedy about a retired odd couple. Will a lottery win change their lives?
(Not available)
12:00pm
You and Yours :
Scams, ski slopes and nuisance calls
Paying to block spam calls, reducing tax on tourism and the future of TV. With Peter White
12:57pm
Weather :
22/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
(Not available)
1:00pm
World at One :
22/02/2013
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
(Not available)
1:45pm
Head to Head - Series 4 :
5. Scientific Progress
Philosopher Karl Popper and neuroscientist John Eccles discuss scientific progress.
(Not available)
2:00pm
The Archers :
21/02/2013
Paul makes an exciting announcement.
(Not available)
2:15pm
Afternoon Drama :
The Spare Room
by Oliver Emanuel. A 'rapid response' play inspired by destitution among asylum seekers.
(Not available)
3:00pm
Gardeners' Question Time :
Milton Keynes
Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural panel programme with gardeners in Milton Keynes.
3:45pm
I Refuse :
2. Hamid in the Playhouse
A woman faces a dilemma when she discovers a student wanted by the anti-terrorist squad.
(Not available)
4:00pm
Last Word :
A sitcom favourite, a philosopher of law, a founder of Scottish skiin…
Matthew Bannister remembers Richard Briers, Ronald Dworkin, Eileen Fuchs and Kevin Ayers.
4:30pm
Feedback :
22/02/2013
Roger Bolton presents audience comment. Can you make jokes about Jimmy Savile on the BBC?
(Not available)
5:00pm
PM :
22/02/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
(Not available)
6:00pm
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
6:30pm
The Now Show - Series 39 :
Episode 2
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a comedic breakdown of the week's news.
(Not available)
7:00pm
The Archers :
22/02/2013
Alistair gives Lynda food for thought.
(Not available)
7:15pm
Front Row :
Damien Hirst; To the Wonder
Damien Hirst on humour in art, To the Wonder review, RB Kitaj, Marc Isaacs on The Road.
7:45pm
The Cazalets - Marking Time :
Episode 5
Louise is home from drama school and insufferable. Polly is struggling with her parents.
(Not available)
8:00pm
Any Questions? :
Jeanette Winterson, Deborah Meaden, Mark Harper MP, Baroness Jan Roya…
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from the Gloucester Guildhall.
8:50pm
A Point of View :
The Winter Queen
Lisa Jardine celebrates Elizabeth of Bohemia, who deserves a larger place in history.
9:00pm
Friday Drama :
The Song Thief
A young composer arrives in Northumberland in search of the writer of a love song.
(Not available)
9:58pm
Weather :
22/02/2013
Weather information.
(Not available)
10:00pm
The World Tonight :
22/02/2013
The news with Roger Hearing in London and David Eades at the Italian elections in Rome.
10:45pm
Book at Bedtime :
Take Notice
Gus is confronted by a white-suited stanger, intent on bringing up the past.
(Not available)
11:00pm
A Good Read :
Francis Spufford and Sarah Moss
Harriett Gilbert is joined by Sarah Moss and Francis Spufford to discuss books they love.
11:30pm
Sketchorama - Series 1 :
Episode 4
Featuring How Do I Get Up There?; The Ginge, The Geordie and The Geek; and Pappy's.
(Not available)
12:00am
Midnight News :
23/02/2013
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
(Not available)
12:30am
The Real George Orwell - Essays an… :
5. As I Please
Orwell explores gullibility and ridicules the absurdities of the New Year's Honours List.
(Not available)
12:48am
Shipping Forecast :
23/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
(Not available)
1:00am
Selection of BBC World Service Pro… :
23/02/2013
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
(Not available)
5:20am
Shipping Forecast :
23/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
(Not available)
5:30am
News Briefing :
23/02/2013
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
(Not available)
5:43am
Prayer for the Day :
23/02/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
(Not available)
5:45am
A listener argues an ignored form of nuclear reactor could plug the UK's energy gap.
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