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Early
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00:00–00:30The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30–00:482/5. Neil MacGregor describes man's early calculations on an Egyptian papyrus fragment.
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00:48–01:00
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01:00–05:20BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20–05:30
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05:30–05:43
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05:43–05:45
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05:45–06:00Culling badgers is an inefficient way of controlling TB, according to a new study.
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Morning
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06:00–09:00Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00–09:45Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests, including Michael Foreman.
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09:45–10:003/5. Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC.
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10:00–10:45With Jenni Murray. Including women in the Bible; the 'lost generation'.
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10:45–11:003/5. Sharon and her friends in the Welsh Language Society continue their peaceful protests.
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11:00–11:302/2. Martin Bell asks if our armed forces are relying too much on the Territorial Army.
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11:30–12:001/6. Sanjay finds a girlfriend and embraces the arts, much to Ramesh and Dave's amusement.
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Afternoon
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12:00–12:57Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57–13:00The latest weather forecast.
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13:00–13:30National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30–14:00Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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14:00–14:15
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14:15–15:00Nine short plays about global annihilation. Available as a download.
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15:00–15:30Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on divorce and separation.
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15:30–15:452/3. Emily Johnson decides to confront the person she suspects of stealing from her apartment.
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15:45–16:003/5. Brett is joined by birdwatcher Stephen Moss and wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson. (R)
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16:00–16:30Paul Gilroy joins Laurie Taylor to discuss the changing place of black culture.
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16:30–17:00
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17:00–18:00Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00–18:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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18:30–19:003/6. James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.
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19:00–19:15Kirsty gets closer to nature.
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19:15–19:45Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson.
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19:45–20:003/5. Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC.
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20:00–20:45Michael Buerk chairs. With Claire Fox, Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Ruth Dudley Edwards.
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20:45–21:00Mary Ann Sieghart explores class as an issue in British politics.
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21:00–21:306/6. Paul Evans explores the value of getting to know your 'local patch'.
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21:30–21:58Lively and diverse conversation with Francine Stock and guests, including Michael Foreman.
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21:58–22:00Weather information.
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22:00–22:45National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45–23:003/5. By Lorrie Moore. Dennis's wife has left him.
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23:00–23:153/4. Mordrin is a 2,000-year-old wizard living in the modern world.
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23:15–23:304/7. Jim reports live from the launch site of the Nurseyland space programme. (R)
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23:30–00:00News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
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00:00–00:30The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
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00:30–00:483/5. Neil MacGregor's history arrives at a Minoan treasure and a dangerous hobby from 1700 BC.
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00:48–01:00The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00–05:20BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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