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00:00–00:15
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:15–00:45
Thinking Allowed
Why Love Hurts
Laurie Taylor investigates the pain of love from a sociological perspective.
00:45–00:48
Bells on Sunday
The bells of St Clement Danes, The Strand, London.
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 1
1/5.
The checkerboard pattern of lowland Britain reveals a history of boundaries and enclosures
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 2
2/5.
How the Neolithic art of coppicing is renewing itself in 21st-century competitions.
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
3/5.
Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
4/5.
Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 5
5/5.
Hedge People - from the creators of stately home hedges to the modern campaigners.
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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00:00–00:30
Midnight News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
00:30–00:48
Danish Noir
The Wailing Girl
3/3.
Castle guide Magnus hopes to turn a ghost legend to his advantage.
(R)
00:48–01:00
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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01:00–05:20
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
05:45–05:57
Farming Today
Anna Hill hears allegations about cheating in the show ring to help cows win prizes.
05:57–06:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
05:45–06:00
Farming Today
UK trials of GM crops could be in peril after protests over GM wheat, with Anna Hill.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
05:45–06:00
Farming Today
A merger of two dairy co-ops could mean better milk prices for some UK dairy farmers.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
05:45–06:00
Farming Today
New multi-million pound funding for bioscience - but how much will be spent on GM crops?
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
05:45–06:00
Farming Today
France's ban on growing GM Maize is rejected, but it won't be forced to drop the embargo.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Prayer for the Day
A reading and a reflection to start the day with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys
05:45–06:00
iPM
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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05:20–05:30
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
05:30–05:43
News Briefing
News from BBC Radio 4.
05:43–05:45
Bells on Sunday
The bells of Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire.
05:45–06:00
Profile
Engelbert Humperdinck
Pascale Harter profiles singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
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06:00–09:00
Today
With Ed Balls on the eurozone and debating child care costs and the death of Robin Gibb.
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06:00–09:00
Today
Debating new nuclear and the energy bill, Everest, ASBOs and Paul Simon's Graceland.
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06:00–09:00
Today
Debating Iran's nuclear programme, plus Lagarde on the eurozone, and racism in schools.
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06:00–09:00
Today
Debating the eurozone, free banking, inflation, and the press and prison.
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06:00–09:00
Today
Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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06:00–06:04
News and Papers
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
06:04–06:07
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
06:07–06:30
Ramblings
Series 21, Flamborough Head to Bridlington
1/6.
Clare Balding meets Stuart and his dog Poppy, walking round England for charity.
06:30–06:57
Farming Today
Farming Today This Week
Charlotte Smith meets gold medal winners at the Chelsea Flower Show.
06:57–07:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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06:00–06:05
News Headlines
The latest national and international news.
06:05–06:35
Something Understood
Saying Sorry
Mark Tully asks why apologising is so hard and considers some of the benefits of doing so.
06:35–06:57
On Your Farm
Charlotte Smith goes behind bars to visit a farm within a prison at HMP North Sea Camp.
06:57–07:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00–09:00
Today
Analysis of the Egyptian elections, plus Jack Straw on Leveson, and the latest from Syria.
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07:00–07:10
News and Papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10–07:55
Sunday
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
07:55–07:57
Radio 4 Appeal
The Mango Tree
From Kenya, Calvince Odoyo makes an appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree.
07:57–08:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00–08:10
News and Papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
08:10–08:50
Sunday Worship
Pentecost from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, with the Very Rev Gilleasbuig Macmillan.
08:50–09:00
A Point of View
A right loyal toast
A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.
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09:00–09:45
Start the Week
Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
Andrew Marr and guests Michael Sandel, Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky.
09:45–10:00
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 1
1/5.
The checkerboard pattern of lowland Britain reveals a history of boundaries and enclosures
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09:00–09:30
The Life Scientific
Episode 23
Jim Al-Khalili meets Antarctic scientist Lloyd Peck and discovers giant sea spiders.
09:30–09:45
One to One
Fi Glover talks to Tom Allason
Fi Glover talks to internet entrepreneurs who have made London a global start-up centre.
09:45–10:00
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 2
2/5.
How the Neolithic art of coppicing is renewing itself in 21st-century competitions.
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09:00–09:45
Midweek
Omid Djalili, Chyna, Brian Jackman, Tim Edey
Libby Purves is joined by actor and comedian Omid Djalili and folk musician Tim Edey.
09:45–10:00
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 3
3/5.
Topiary was probably brought to these islands by the Romans - the controversy lingers on.
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09:00–09:45
In Our Time
Marco Polo
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
09:45–10:00
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 4
4/5.
Hedge enthusiast Hugh Barker explores the legacy of Captain Leyland.
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09:00–09:45
Desert Island Discs
Peter Ackroyd
Writer and historian Peter Ackroyd is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
09:45–10:00
Book of the Week
Hedge Britannia, Episode 5
5/5.
Hedge People - from the creators of stately home hedges to the modern campaigners.
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09:00–10:30
Saturday Live
Bamber Gascoigne; Angel of Mostar; real-life Billy Elliot; John McCarthy in Beirut; Sugar Ray Leonard's Inheritance Tracks
Sian Williams and Richard Coles with writer and broadcaster Bamber Gascoigne.
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09:00–10:00
Broadcasting House
Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paul Mason.
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10:00–10:45
Woman's Hour
Shirley Manson
Advice about talking to children about dementia, and Shirley Manson on Garbage's new album
10:45–11:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 1
1/5.
It's Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance, and her lover is also on the case.
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10:00–10:45
Woman's Hour
Female breadwinners, politics of gardening and Dr Lucy Worsley. Presented by Jane Garvey.
10:45–11:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 2
2/5.
MI5 agents Yasmin and Jonathan continue eavesdropping on targets Rachid and Samira.
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10:00–10:45
Woman's Hour
Margaret Byrne, egg donation, Olympic hopefuls and Melody Gardot. With Jenni Murray.
10:45–11:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 3
3/5.
The suspects are expecting a visitor from abroad, which will change everything.
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10:00–10:45
Woman's Hour
Hilary Devey from Dragons' Den. Plus Jo Wheatley cooks Jenni Murray the perfect pancakes.
10:45–11:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 4
4/5.
Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
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10:00–10:45
Woman's Hour
Joanne Binns, filmmaker Tina Gharavi and selling cast-offs. Presented by Jenni Murray.
10:45–11:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 5
5/5.
MI5 agents Jonathan and Yasmin take decisive action sealing Rachid and Samira's fate.
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10:30–11:00
The Barlow-Morgenstern Method
Tony Hawks uses an unusual reference work to explore the world of musical plagiarism.
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10:00–11:15
The Archers Omnibus
David can't believe his eyes. Meanwhile Nic discovers her true feelings.
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11:00–11:30
Camel Country
Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.
11:30–12:00
With Nobbs On
From Badger to Frost
1/3.
A young David realizes there is more to writing a novel than just the title.
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11:00–11:30
Extinct!
Episode 2
2/3.
Are humans causing the sixth great mass extinction event in Earth's history?
11:30–12:00
Tales from the Stave
Series 8, Hummel's Trumpet Concerto
2/3.
Hummel's trumpet concerto is the subject of Frances Fyfield's forensic musical study.
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11:00–11:30
Lives in a Landscape
Series 10, Steel Spring
4/4.
Alan Dein investigates the rebirth of steelmaking in Redcar, Teesside.
11:30–12:00
Believe It!
Boots
3/4.
Richard Wilson narrates his fictional autobiography.
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11:00–11:30
From Our Own Correspondent
Kate Adie pulls together reports from Yemen, Sicily, Mexico, Riyadh and Vienna.
11:30–12:00
Follow-Up Albums
Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
2/3.
Pete Paphides tells the story behind Tusk by Fleetwood Mac.
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11:00–11:30
Mapping Britain's Underworld
Adam Hart-Davis reports on a major research project to map underground Britain.
11:30–12:00
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Episode 1
1/6.
David Schneider writes and stars in a brand new sitcom set in a register office.
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11:00–11:30
Week in Westminster
Anne McElvoy of the Economist looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
11:30–12:00
From Our Own Correspondent
The BBC's foreign correspondents report from Italy, Beirut, Lagos, Arizona and Azerbaijan.
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11:15–12:00
Desert Island Discs
Denise Robertson
Kirsty Young interviews agony aunt, writer and presenter Denise Robertson.
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12:00–12:57
You and Yours
Practical steps to protect children online
Online security, Wonga business loans and the 'Love Your Tent' campaign.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:57
You and Yours
Call You and Yours
Why is childcare so costly in the UK? Consumer phone-in with Julian Worricker.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:57
You and Yours
Accessing your medical records online, flood insurance and still driving with 12 points.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:57
You and Yours
Trendy topiary, Olympic transport, and low energy light bulbs
Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:52
You and Yours
How your mobile can be hi-jacked by criminals to send text messages to premium numbers.
12:52–12:57
The Listening Project
Arranged Marital Bliss: Jasmit and Jaswant
Jaswant and Jasmit, proof, after 34 happy years, that arranged marriage can work.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:30
Money Box
Payday loans under the spotlight, Rockingham Retirement and disappearing pensions.
12:30–12:57
The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 8
8/9.
Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne join Sandi Toksvig.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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12:00–12:32
Just a Minute
Series 63, Episode 2
2/6.
With panellists Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane.
12:32–12:57
Food Programme
Breakfast
Tim Hayward offers reflections on the past, present and future of the British breakfast.
12:57–13:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00–13:45
World at One
Watering down employee rights, and police keeping a baby's brain. With Martha Kearney.
13:45–14:00
Our Daily Bread
A Half-Baked History
1/5.
Jonathan Kent looks at a staple we take for granted and explores what it reveals about us.
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13:00–13:45
World at One
Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
13:45–14:00
Our Daily Bread
Bread Kills
2/5.
Considering the impact food has on health by looking at two deadly loaves from history.
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13:00–13:45
World at One
Martha Kearney presents the national and international news. Email: wato@bbc.co.uk.
13:45–14:00
Our Daily Bread
The Bread of Life
3/5.
Bringing together a bishop, an imam and a rabbi for an interfaith bake-in.
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13:00–13:45
World at One
Martha Kearney presents the national and international news.
13:45–14:00
Our Daily Bread
The Bread of Nations
4/5.
A journey from Paris to Krakow reveals what bread says about three great European peoples.
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13:00–13:45
World at One
Escaping the double-dip - a Bank of England insider's view. Presented by Shaun Ley.
13:45–14:00
Our Daily Bread
Companionship
5/5.
Jonathan looks at how bread works as a lingua franca of human relations.
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13:00–13:10
News
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
13:10–14:00
Any Questions?
Rugby
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Rugby High School.
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13:00–13:30
The World This Weekend
Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news.
13:30–14:00
Reading between the Lines
Easy as ABC?
1/2.
Michael Morpurgo finds out what Systematic Synthetic Phonics are.
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14:00–14:15
The Archers
Bert plans a celebration. Meanwhile Tony takes everyone by surprise.
14:15–15:00
Afternoon Drama
Troll
In Ed Harris's twisted fairytale, Olivia discovers a troll under her mother's kitchen sink
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14:00–14:15
The Archers
Alan tries his powers of persuasion.
14:15–15:00
Afternoon Drama
The Eggy Doylers
Jane Purcell's riotous comedy follows a hapless school field trip in the un-PC 1970s.
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14:00–14:15
The Archers
Adam enjoys the simple life and Tracy gets a present.
14:15–15:00
Afternoon Drama
The Diabolical Gourmet
By Alex Shearer. Can executioner Ameline outwit France's gourmet murderer?
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14:00–14:15
The Archers
Ifty puts the cricket team through their paces.
14:15–15:00
Afternoon Drama
The Grudge
By James Graham. The murder of a prime minister in 1812 creates political chaos in 1997.
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14:00–14:15
The Archers
Darrell asks a difficult question. Meanwhile David is in the dark.
14:15–15:00
Afternoon Drama
Prospero, Ariel, Reith and Gill
Comedy by Gary Brown about artist Eric Gill's clash with the BBC over his famous sculpture
(R)
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14:00–14:30
Any Answers?
Call Jonathan Dimbleby on 03700 100 444, email any.answers@bbc.co.uk or tweet #bbcaq.
14:30–15:30
Saturday Drama
The Haunted Hotel
Murder mystery by Wilkie Collins, set in London and Venice.
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14:00–14:45
Gardeners' Question Time
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Eric Robson chairs the programme from the horticultural highlight of the year.
14:45–15:00
The Listening Project
Sunday Edition
Encounters from Lincolnshire, Berkshire, Glasgow and the first UGC upload.
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15:00–15:30
Counterpoint
Series 26, Episode 5
5/13.
Paul Gambaccini chairs the fifth heat, featuring competitors from London and Reading.
15:30–16:00
Food Programme
The Life of Pie
Tim Hayward on how the public and chefs fell back in love with the humble British pie.
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15:00–15:30
Making History
Tom Holland presents the popular history magazine.
15:30–16:00
Costing the Earth
Jellyfish Invasion!
Miranda Krestovnikoff examines claims that jellyfish are taking over the world's oceans.
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15:00–15:30
Money Box Live
Tuition fees, loans and grants: Paul Lewis and panellists answer calls on student finance.
15:30–16:00
All in the Mind
3D body scanners and eating disorders, rise of the 'neuro-novel', and teenagers' brains.
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15:00–15:27
Ramblings
Series 21, Flamborough Head to Bridlington
1/6.
Clare Balding meets Stuart and his dog Poppy, walking round England for charity.
15:27–15:30
Radio 4 Appeal
Multiple Sclerosis Trust
Chris Jones presents an appeal on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
15:30–16:00
Open Book
Orlando Figes on his new book Just Send Me Word
Mariella Frostrup with the best new fiction and non-fiction, unearthing lost classics.
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15:00–15:45
Gardeners' Question Time
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Eric Robson chairs the programme from the horticultural highlight of the year.
15:45–16:00
Half-Light
The White Hour
2/3.
Beautiful evocation of the last few moments of an elderly Highland woman's life.
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15:30–16:00
Tales from the Stave
Series 8, Hummel's Trumpet Concerto
2/3.
Hummel's trumpet concerto is the subject of Frances Fyfield's forensic musical study.
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15:00–16:00
Classic Serial
Mrs Dalloway, From Afternoon to Nightfall
2/2.
Septimus visits another doctor and becomes increasingly troubled.
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16:00–16:30
Miles Jupp in a Locked Room
Miles Jupp investigates the appeal of mind-bending crime novels set in locked rooms.
16:30–17:00
The Digital Human
Episode 4
4/7.
Aleks Krotoski looks at religious belief and the internet.
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16:00–16:30
Reading between the Lines
Easy as ABC?
1/2.
Michael Morpurgo finds out what Systematic Synthetic Phonics are.
16:30–17:00
Great Lives
Series 27, Sebastian Walker
8/8.
Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.
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16:00–16:30
Thinking Allowed
Wine tasting; US philanthropy
US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.
16:30–17:00
The Media Show
Eurovision's Azerbaijan controversy
Taking Eurovision to Azerbaijan, plus Tessa Jowell MP on Labour and Leveson. #r4mediashow.
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16:00–16:30
The Film Programme
Francine Stock reports from the Cannes Film Festival with Ken Loach, Wes Anderson and more
16:30–17:00
Material World
Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
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16:00–16:30
Last Word
Robin Gibb, Eric James, Alan Oakley, David Ellis and Eugene Polley
Matthew Bannister on Robin Gibb, Eric James, Alan Oakley, David Ellis and Eugene Polley.
16:30–16:55
More or Less
Would firing staff 'at will' boost the economy?
The Beecroft Review, infidelity, Ben Goldacre and the truth about hard-working Greeks.
16:55–17:00
The Listening Project
Farewell to the Herd: Michael and Don
Berkshire farmers Michael and Don share their thoughts on giving up their dairy herds.
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16:00–17:00
Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman's Hour: Dragons Den's Hilary Devey
Shirley Manson on women in the music business, and Dragons Den's Hilary Devey.
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16:00–16:30
Open Book
David Hewson on his novel adaptation of The Killing
The best new fiction and non-fiction, talking to writers and unearthing lost classics.
16:30–17:00
Poetry Please
Roger McGough presents classic works by Dylan Thomas and Gerard Manley Hopkins.
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17:00–18:00
PM
Carolyn Quinn presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:00–18:00
PM
Eddie Mair presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:00–18:00
PM
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:00–18:00
PM
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:00–18:00
PM
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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17:00–17:30
PM
Saturday PM
Ritula Shah presents the day's top news stories, with sports headlines.
17:30–17:54
iPM
The programme that starts with its listeners.
17:54–17:57
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57–18:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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17:00–17:40
The End of Drug Discovery
Geoff Watts asks why the source of new medical drugs is drying up.
17:40–17:54
Profile
Engelbert Humperdinck
Pascale Harter profiles singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
17:54–17:57
Shipping Forecast
The latest shipping forecast.
17:57–18:00
Weather
The latest weather forecast.
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18:00–18:30
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30–19:00
Just a Minute
Series 63, Episode 2
2/6.
With panellists Graham Norton, Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth and Alun Cochrane.
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18:00–18:30
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30–19:00
Cabin Pressure
Series 3, Paris
2/6.
When a bottle of expensive whisky goes missing, Martin becomes the Miss Marple of MJN Air.
(R)
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18:00–18:30
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30–19:00
So Wrong It's Right
Series 3, Episode 2
2/6.
Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show that seeks the finest wrong answers.
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18:00–18:30
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30–19:00
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Junk Mail
4/4.
Tom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
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18:00–18:30
Six O'Clock News
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:30–19:00
The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 8
8/9.
Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne join Sandi Toksvig.
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18:00–18:15
Six O'Clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15–19:00
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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18:00–18:15
Six O'Clock News
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
18:15–19:00
Pick of the Week
Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of BBC Radio.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
Alan tries his powers of persuasion.
19:15–19:45
Front Row
Moonrise Kingdom, Joanne Harris, artist Richard Wilson
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom, novelist Joanne Harris, and artist Richard Wilson.
19:45–20:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 1
1/5.
It's Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance, and her lover is also on the case.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
Adam enjoys the simple life and Tracy gets a present.
19:15–19:45
Front Row
Actor John Simm, author George RR Martin
Mark Lawson with actor John Simm, author George RR Martin and a Eurovision song review.
19:45–20:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 2
2/5.
MI5 agents Yasmin and Jonathan continue eavesdropping on targets Rachid and Samira.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
Ifty puts the cricket team through their paces.
19:15–19:45
Front Row
Chariots of Fire on stage; Henry Moore indoors.
Chariots of Fire on stage, Edward Burtynsky photos, and Henry Moore comes indoors.
19:45–20:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 3
3/5.
The suspects are expecting a visitor from abroad, which will change everything.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
Darrell asks a difficult question. Meanwhile David is in the dark.
19:15–19:45
Front Row
Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, Arnold Wesker at 80
Artist Tom Phillips, writing final TV episodes, and Arnold Wesker at 80. With Mark Lawson.
19:45–20:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 4
4/5.
Yasmin's sympathy for suspect Samira grows with the arrival of an unwanted house guest.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
Ruth is unnerved.
19:15–19:45
Front Row
Tracey Emin in Margate; Cannes Film Festival
Kirsty Lang talks to Tracey Emin in Margate, and news from the Cannes Film Festival.
19:45–20:00
15 Minute Drama
In the Van, Episode 5
5/5.
MI5 agents Jonathan and Yasmin take decisive action sealing Rachid and Samira's fate.
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19:00–19:15
Profile
Engelbert Humperdinck
Pascale Harter profiles singer Engelbert Humperdinck.
19:15–20:00
Saturday Review
Sharp, critical discussion of the week's cultural events.
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19:00–19:15
The Archers
David takes action.
19:15–19:45
Tonight
Series 2, Episode 3
3/4.
Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.
19:45–20:00
Copenhagen Confidential
The Last Tenant
3/3.
Jan is pleased with his new office, but none of his colleagues want to work alone there.
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20:00–20:30
The Trouble with Kane
Episode 2
2/2.
Therapist Amanda Singh continues her work with a twelve year cannabis user and his family.
20:30–21:00
Crossing Continents
China: Too Old to Get Rich?
Mukul Devichand tells the stories of Shanghai's rapidly ageing population.
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20:00–20:40
The End of Drug Discovery
Geoff Watts asks why the source of new medical drugs is drying up.
20:40–21:00
In Touch
An update on the government's Personal Independence Payments proposals. With Peter White.
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20:00–20:45
Decision Time
Nick Robinson examines how decisions are reached behind closed doors in Westminster.
20:45–21:00
Four Thought
Series 3, Kate Smurthwaite
Comedian Kate Smurthwaite argues it is time to stop laughing at sexism.
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20:00–20:30
The Report
Death of an MI6 Officer
Phillip Kemp asks if the investigation into MI6 agent Gareth Williams' death was flawed.
20:30–21:00
In Business
Called to Account
Peter Day asks why the Big Four accountancy firms are being investigated.
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20:00–20:50
Any Questions?
Rugby
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from Rugby High School.
20:50–21:00
A Point of View
A right loyal toast
A week before the jubilee, Will Self reflects on the tradition of the Loyal Toast.
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20:00–21:00
Archive on 4
Houses v Fields
Anne McElvoy explores the eternal struggle: Is a green field better than a human home?
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20:00–20:30
More or Less
Would firing staff 'at will' boost the economy?
The Beecroft Review, infidelity, Ben Goldacre and the truth about hard-working Greeks.
20:30–21:00
Last Word
Robin Gibb, Eric James, Alan Oakley, David Ellis and Eugene Polley
Matthew Bannister on Robin Gibb, Eric James, Alan Oakley, David Ellis and Eugene Polley.
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21:00–21:30
Material World
Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
21:30–21:58
Start the Week
Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
Andrew Marr and guests Michael Sandel, Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky.
21:58–22:00
Weather
Weather information.
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21:00–21:30
All in the Mind
3D body scanners and eating disorders, rise of the 'neuro-novel', and teenagers' brains.
21:30–21:58
The Life Scientific
Episode 23
Jim Al-Khalili meets Antarctic scientist Lloyd Peck and discovers giant sea spiders.
21:58–22:00
Weather
Weather information.
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21:00–21:30
Costing the Earth
Jellyfish Invasion!
Miranda Krestovnikoff examines claims that jellyfish are taking over the world's oceans.
21:30–21:58
Midweek
Omid Djalili, Chyna, Brian Jackman, Tim Edey
Libby Purves is joined by actor and comedian Omid Djalili and folk musician Tim Edey.
21:58–22:00
Weather
Weather information.
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21:00–21:30
Extinct!
Episode 2
2/3.
Are humans causing the sixth great mass extinction event in Earth's history?
21:30–21:58
In Our Time
Marco Polo
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the celebrated Venetian explorer Marco Polo.
21:58–22:00
Weather
Weather information.
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21:00–21:58
Friday Drama
After the Accident
By Julian Armitstead. A couple meet the young man responsible for their daughter's death.
(R)
21:58–22:00
Weather
Weather information.
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21:00–22:00
Classic Serial
Mrs Dalloway, From Breakfast to Luncheon
1/2.
Clarissa Dalloway makes final preparations for an important party.
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21:00–21:26
Money Box
Payday loans under the spotlight, Rockingham Retirement and disappearing pensions.
21:26–21:30
Radio 4 Appeal
The Mango Tree
From Kenya, Calvince Odoyo makes an appeal on behalf of The Mango Tree.
21:30–22:00
In Business
Called to Account
Peter Day asks why the Big Four accountancy firms are being investigated.
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22:00–22:45
The World Tonight
A round-up of the news, with Robin Lustig.
22:45–23:00
Book at Bedtime
Fitzgerald Short Stories, Babylon Revisited: Part 1
1/5.
American businessman Charles Wales returns to Paris, the city where his life fell apart.
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22:00–22:45
The World Tonight
What impact will the eurozone's troubles have on the global economy? With Ritula Shah.
22:45–23:00
Book at Bedtime
Fitzgerald Short Stories, Babylon Revisited: Part 2
2/5.
Charles Wales has returned to Paris to meet with his dead wife's family.
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22:00–22:45
The World Tonight
Round-up of the day's news, with Robin Lustig.
22:45–23:00
Book at Bedtime
Fitzgerald Short Stories, Babylon Revisited: Part 3
3/5.
Charles waits to hear if his sister-in-law will let him regain custody of his daughter.
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22:00–22:45
The World Tonight
Robin Lustig presents national and international news and analysis.
22:45–23:00
Book at Bedtime
Fitzgerald Short Stories, The Sensible Thing: Part 1
4/5.
A love affair drives a young man to distraction.
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22:00–22:45
The World Tonight
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
22:45–23:00
Book at Bedtime
Fitzgerald Short Stories, The Sensible Thing - Part 2
5/5.
A love affair drives a young man to distraction. George returns to Tennessee.
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22:00–22:15
News and Weather
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
22:15–23:00
Decision Time
Nick Robinson examines how decisions are reached behind closed doors in Westminster.
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22:00–22:45
Westminster Hour
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
22:45–23:00
What the Papers Say
Episode 105
John Harris of the Guardian analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00–23:30
Word of Mouth
Michael Rosen on the language used by and about disabled people.
(R)
23:30–00:00
Today in Parliament
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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23:00–23:30
The Pickerskill Reports
Series 2, Paul Whitney Beauchamp
1/4.
Day boy Beauchamp is picked on repeatedly and brutally by Castlereagh House bullies.
(R)
23:30–00:00
Today in Parliament
Sean Curran reports on events at Westminster.
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23:00–23:15
It Is Rocket Science
Series 2, Episode 2
2/4.
Funny, factually-accurate look at space travel and explosive nuclear propulsion.
23:15–23:30
Strap In - It's Clever Peter
Barry
2/4.
Strap in as Clever Peter bring you a health & safety blow dart, a killer whale & a souffle
23:30–00:00
Today in Parliament
The economy and workers' rights dominate bad-tempered exchanges at PM's Questions.
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23:00–23:30
Tonight
Series 2, Episode 3
3/4.
Rory Bremner hosts the topical satire show.
23:30–00:00
Today in Parliament
Sean Curran reports on Westminster, where MPs argue over the latest figures on the economy
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23:00–23:30
Great Lives
Series 27, Sebastian Walker
8/8.
Lynn Barber talks to Matthew Parris about Sebastian Walker of Walker Books.
23:30–23:55
Today in Parliament
Mark D'Arcy reports on events at Westminster.
23:55–00:00
The Listening Project
Coming Clean: Lily and Francis
Lily and Francis from Glasgow, remember the years of Francis's addiction to heroin.
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23:00–23:30
Counterpoint
Series 26, Episode 5
5/13.
Paul Gambaccini chairs the fifth heat, featuring competitors from London and Reading.
23:30–00:00
Poetry Please
Roger McGough with poetry requests read by Sean Gleeson, Barbara Barnes and Samuel West.
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23:00–23:30
The Film Programme
Francine Stock reports from the Cannes Film Festival with Ken Loach, Wes Anderson and more
23:30–00:00
Something Understood
Saying Sorry
Mark Tully asks why apologising is so hard and considers some of the benefits of doing so.
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