| 00:00 | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Peter in Bradford, West Yorkshire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Sarah Bernstein speaks to Bookclub about her Booker shortlisted novel Study for Obedience. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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| 01:00 | 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
| 01:00A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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| 05:00 | 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. 05:45Scotland paves the way for legal targets on nature. 05:57The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate Lord Mandelson's involvement with Jeffrey Epstein. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. 05:45RSPCA bans electric shock collars from dairy herds in its assured scheme.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Susan Hulme reports as MPs debate legislation that will remove benefit restrictions. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. 05:45New report says the cost of decarbonising agriculture could leave many farmers in the red.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Alicia McCarthy reports on a tense Prime Minister's Questions. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. 05:45MPs call for a 'national conversation' on EU/UK agri-food trade agreement.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss England's 10-year cancer strategy 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Michael Kelly. 05:45The National Farmers' Union of Scotland calls for more funding to improve profitability.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Reverend Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints church in Easton, Suffolk. 05:45Tensions about change at the Macular Society: We hear both sides of the argument.
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| 06:00 | 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers. 06:07Clare joins Ian Teasdale in the Lakes for a very personal walk. 06:30RSPCA bans electric shock collars from dairy herds in its assured scheme. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Laurie Taylor explores the value of research done in informal settings and on the move. 06:35The wagyu farmer in Norfolk, whose animals have taught her to be more zen. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 07:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 07:10Edward Stourton takes a look at the religious and ethical issues of the week. 07:54Rachel Shenton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International. 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers. 08:10A service from Exeter Cathedral as part of the Northern European Cathedrals Conference. 08:48Writer and owl-lover Polly Atkin on the secretive long-eared owl. 08:50What's going right in the world
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| 09:00 | 09:00Tom Sutcliffe talks to the artist Ai Weiwei about censorship and being held for 81 days. 09:45How a charity is helping to keep children company in hospital
| 09:00Someone is suspected of being ransom_man. Jenny looks into his wild past. 09:30How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
| 09:00Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking. 09:303/7What if the truth behind the bombs could be revealed, on a television show?
| 09:00Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff. 09:45Emily Maitlis joins Armando to pore through the language of the Epstein Files.
| 09:00Prof Michele Dougherty, scientist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
| 09:00Alexander Armstrong joins Adrian for extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
| 09:00Lord Blunkett discusses the prime minister's position after his worst week in the job.
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| 10:00 | 10:00We hear from one of the women giving evidence to the Undercover Police Inquiry.
| 10:00Why has Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, closed?
| 10:00We discuss government plans to create new foster care places in England.
| 10:00A period blood test could offer a less invasive alternative to cervical screening.
| 10:00Cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw on Academy Award nomination for film Sinners.
| 10:00Join Greg and his guests to learn about the life of mathematician Hypatia of Alexandria. 10:30Greg James digs into the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
| 10:00Tahra Zafar, costume and designer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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| 11:00 | 11:003/4How has 'justice' been understood by different generations of Americans? 11:451/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
| 11:00Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore new Iranian cinema and its global impact. 11:452/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
| 11:00Amol Rajan is joined by an expert panel to discuss social media. 11:453/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
| 11:00Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences. 11:454/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
| 11:00The UK's biggest producers and retailers outline visions on food, health and resilience. 11:455/5The story of how John Constable’s relationship with the seasons shaped his life and art.
| 11:00Pippa Crerar assesses the latest developments at Westminster. 11:30The reopening of the 'lifeline to the world' has brought relief to sick Palestinians.
| 11:00Contemporary drama in a rural setting
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Have you been caught out with unexpected baggage charges on low cost flights? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Call You and Yours - how have you made your home warmer and cheaper to run? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04We look at concerns over the practices of veterans organisation We R Blighty. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04How do businesses use it, and how much does it benefit the customer? 12:32Do you really need a VPN? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Nostalgia and the cringe factor. Adam Fleming explores why 2016 is big online. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Calls for stronger rules protect people from getting into persistent credit card debt. 12:305/8Daniel Finkelstein and Catherine Bohart join Andy for some news quizzing. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee. 12:301/6We're kicking off this series in the glorious city of Bradford. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00New revelations show that Lord Mandelson may have leaked government emails to Epstein. 13:45A man seeks Sanctuary from the law in a church, begging protection from its vicar.
| 13:00The Conservatives see an opportunity to demand more information from the government. 13:45A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
| 13:00The Prime Minister says he regrets appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador. 13:45A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
| 13:00Keir Starmer vows he will continue as prime minister following Mandelson scandal. 13:45A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
| 13:00Analysis suggests the fall in waiting lists at England's NHS trusts aren't what they seem. 13:45A man begs for Sanctuary in a church. The vicar protects him, defying the government.
| 13:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth hosts political debate at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
| 13:00Could US pressure on the Cuban government lead to regime change? 13:30The backstory to Donald Trump's desire to take over Greenland.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Suspicions are aroused for Pip. 14:152/6Health worries, divorce and Naked Attraction occupy the Snell family this week. 14:45John Yorke takes a look at Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
| 14:00Amber faces a complication. 14:15Crime through a psychological lens.
| 14:00Will there be good news for Stella? 14:15Supernatural drama from Edson Burton. With Don Warrington and Ram John Holder.
| 14:00George makes his feelings clear. 14:15A family tries to get back to a simpler way of life.
| 14:00Emotions run high for the Gordon family. 14:15Ancient symbols, far-right connections and a shocking discovery. 14:45David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
| 14:05Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 14:45Esme makes a surprising offer.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire. 14:45John Yorke explores Margaret Mitchell’s epic novel Gone with the Wind.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Classicist Daisy Dunn picks Marcus Agrippa, right-hand man of the emperor Augustus. 15:30Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the life of medieval author Geoffrey Chaucer.
| 15:00Lucy Worsley is on the case of Mary Pearcey accused of a horrific murder in 1890s London. 15:30Laurie Taylor explores the value of research done in informal settings and on the move.
| 15:00What you need to know about student loans and how they're repaid. 15:302/3Aleks and Kevin ask, what are the consequences of the AI financial bubble bursting?
| 15:00Clare joins Ian Teasdale in the Lakes for a very personal walk. 15:27Charlotte Smith makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund. 15:30Michael Rosen talks to linguist Teddy Mack about Vincy, a language spoken on St Vincent.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Kimpton, Hertfordshire. 15:45A story about new beginnings written and read by Isy Suttie.
| 15:00Adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s autobiographical short story. Starring Louisa Harland.
| 15:00The American Civil War novel, a stunning tale of love and loss, dramatised by Rachel Joyce
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| 16:00 | 16:00Karin Goodwin investigates RAAC in Scottish housing. 16:30Greg James digs into the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
| 16:003/3Chris Packham celebrates 50 years of punk attitude with the people behind the movement. 16:30Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know how you can improve your ability to focus.
| 16:00David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at reputational black holes. 16:15The Epstein files, cameras in sport, and why covering space launches is so unpredictable.
| 16:00Is authenticity in the modern age in the eye of the beholder? 16:30New research on how forever chemicals get into our environment.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a physician, a politician, a linguist and a drummer. 16:30Matthew Syed considers whether miracles can be compatible with scientific thinking.
| 16:00We hear from one of the women giving evidence to the Undercover Police Inquiry.
| 16:00The American writer speaks about his new novel Palaver and its three literary influences. 16:306/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini.
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| 17:00 | 17:00The Prime Minister has ordered an 'urgent' investigation into contact between them.
| 17:00Keir Starmer says former minister 'let his country down' over alleged leaks to Epstein.
| 17:00Government bows to backbench pressure over Mandelson document release.
| 17:00The prime minister apologises to Epstein victims for appointing Peter Mandelson.
| 17:00Wright, who is already imprisoned for five murders, is told he will die in jail.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30What did Gareth Southgate get right about national identity? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 1988, AJ Hackett brought bungee jumping to paying customers. 17:10Love poems with Deborah Alma, Rob Macaisa Colgate, Mark Connors and Kim Moore. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00There are calls for a criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson 18:301/6We're kicking off this series in the glorious city of Bradford.
| 18:00Emails suggest Lord Mandelson gave sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein 18:304/6Comedians struggle to decipher surreal soundscapes.
| 18:00Sir Keir responds to questions about the peer's vetting process for US ambassador 18:30Political satire. Former Tory MP Rosie Holt defects to Labour to become a useful fool.
| 18:00The prime minister has apologised to victims of Jeffrey Epstein 18:30Finlay Christie on why Gen Z are the worst and also the best generation to save the world.
| 18:00The police have opened a criminal investigation into the former ambassador to the US 18:305/8Daniel Finkelstein and Catherine Bohart join Andy for some news quizzing.
| 18:00Gordon Brown speaks as police conclude search of properties linked to Lord Mandelson 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Morgan McSweeney resigns as Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff 18:15Martin Geissler presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Amber faces a complication. 19:15Author Rachel Joyce and musician Passenger discuss their new musical.
| 19:00Will there be good news for Stella? 19:15Jared Bush, head of Walt Disney Animation, on his record-breaking film Zootropolis 2.
| 19:00George makes his feelings clear. 19:15Folk musician Martin Carthy; a retrospective of artist Gwen John in Cardiff.
| 19:00Emotions run high for the Gordon family. 19:15Review: Mark Haddon - Leaving Home, Twinless film, Mackenzie Crook's Small Prophets
| 19:00Esme makes a surprising offer. 19:15Ellen and Mark look at screen depictions of God's Own Country, from Kes to Happy Valley.
| 19:00Kirsty Coventry, president of the International Olympic Committee. 19:15Pianist Dame Imogen Cooper reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.
| 19:00There's big news at Brookfield. 19:15Two women share a rare insight into their secret lives as 'functioning alcoholics'. 19:45How challenging your balance could build you a confident core and maybe even a longer life
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| 20:00 | 20:00If you look online, AI now seems to be everywhere - but what is it for? 20:30GPS is vulnerable to interference, so how can we make navigating at sea safer?
| 20:00Amol Rajan is joined by an expert panel to discuss social media. 20:45Tensions about change at the Macular Society: We hear both sides of the argument.
| 20:00Should we have more child-free spaces? 20:45How close is the relationship between management consultants and the government?
| 20:00David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at reputational black holes. 20:15The Epstein files, cameras in sport, and why covering space launches is so unpredictable.
| 20:00Alex Forsyth hosts political debate at Highlands Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. 20:55Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
| 20:00How has the state shaped different generations’ experience of infancy?
| 20:00Michael Rosen talks to linguist Teddy Mack about Vincy, a language spoken on St Vincent. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a physician, a politician, a linguist and a drummer.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Tom Sutcliffe talks to the artist Ai Weiwei about censorship and being held for 81 days. 21:45How a charity is helping to keep children company in hospital
| 21:00How sport is giving some young women in India a way out of child marriage. 21:30Corporate mergers and takeovers are on the rise. Who are the winners and losers?
| 21:00Someone is suspected of being ransom_man. Jenny looks into his wild past. 21:30How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
| 21:00Stuart Maconie is in Glasgow for folk and world music festival Celtic Connections. 21:45Emily Maitlis joins Armando to pore through the language of the Epstein Files.
| 21:00The history of an idea that's shaped political philosophy, from Plato to Carl Schmitt.
| 21:00Fiona Shaw explores how Virginia Woolf critiqued systems of power and privilege. 21:3014/15Vanessa Kisuule unearths the poems that speak to the big issues we are all wrestling with.
| 21:00Calls for stronger rules protect people from getting into persistent credit card debt. 21:25Rachel Shenton makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of DeafKidz International. 21:30The reopening of the 'lifeline to the world' has brought relief to sick Palestinians.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Lord Mandelson accused of sending government information to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 22:451/5Julie Hesmondhalgh begins Jenn Ashworth's 5-part ghost story set in the very near future.
| 22:00Met Police starts criminal probe into Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office 22:452/5Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's original series set in the near future.
| 22:00Labour MPs expressed anger over Number Ten's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein controversy 22:453/5Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story, set in the very near future
| 22:00More Labour MPs question the prime minister's judgement 22:454/5Julie Hesmondhalgh continues Jenn Ashworth's ghost story, set in the near future.
| 22:00For the first time the games begin with two opening ceremonies 22:455/5Julie Hesmondhalgh concludes Jenn Ashworth's eco-gothic story set in the near future.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15The UK's biggest producers and retailers outline visions on food, health and resilience.
| 22:00Ben Wright and guests discuss the fallout from Morgan McSweeney's resignation.
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| 23:00 | 23:003/8Fourth Echelon agents, Sam and Sarah are on their way to Morocco to track down an asset. 23:30Susan Hulme reports as MPs demand action over Lord Mandelson's links with Jeffrey Epstein.
| 23:00Does Bolton hold the secret to happiness? 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports on the day Peter Mandelson quit the House of Lords.
| 23:004/5When Peter's wife is caught on the job, his tantrum goes viral, can AI save the day? 23:155/5This Charming Mandelson. 23:30Susan Hulme reports as MPs vote to release documents relating to Lord Mandelson.
| 23:00Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation, on how to go smartphone free. 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports as pressure grows on Ministers over the Mandelson scandal.
| 23:00The president says he’ll honour the results "if the elections are honest” 23:30Sean Curran with the latest debate on the assisted dying bill.
| 23:004/4Dan compares the first date he's on with how his partnered-up friends' first dates went. 23:305/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
| 23:00Shakespeare's powerful exploration of power and succession with Hotspur, Hal and Falstaff. 23:45A story about new beginnings written and read by Isy Suttie.
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