| 00:00 | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Aleks and Kevin ask whether the UK can stay sovereign in the global AI race. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of All Saints and Saint Lawrence, Evesham 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15The best-selling US author on his latest novel, The French Illusion, and its influences. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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| 05:00 | 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Sean Curran reports as MPs discuss the first-ever severe drought recorded in the UK. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Angad Kaur. 05:45How will the government avoid a repeat of this year's funding application chaos? 05:57The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today'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 Angad Kaur. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today'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 Angad Kaur. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today'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 Angad Kaur. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today'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 Angad Kaur. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 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 05:45No new memories. We are trapped in the present, but what about the past and future?
| 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 St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire. 05:45News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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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.
| 06:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:07A circular walk out of Seatoller in the northern Lake District. 06:30The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11. 06:35Theo Whyte visits a pumpkin patch in Essex where the crop is not just for Halloween. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 07:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 07:10A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 08:10John Bell of the Iona Community in our series on pilgrim places around the edges of the UK 08:48In 1948, a “utopian” town of houses was designed by America’s greatest architect. 08:58Author Jasmine Donahaye observes a winter flock of female chaffinches.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Who keeps institutions functioning when power, loyalty and trust break down? 09:45How teenagers in one village are trying to get people to stop using plastic water bottles
| 09:00Ecologist Tom Hart on monitoring wildlife populations remotely to track key patterns. 09:30Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
| 09:00A commute to work goes catastrophically wrong. 09:30When was the last time Austin was seen alive?
| 09:00The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war. 09:45Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
| 09:00Doctor and writer Miriam Stoppard shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
| 09:00Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:004/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science! 10:303/4John Wilson explores the story of the guitar as a driver of social and cultural change.
| 10:00Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
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| 11:00 | 11:00James Rebanks explores the lives of rural workers in and around three English villages. 11:451/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
| 11:00Ellen and Mark delve into the ubiquity of the care-experienced person in film and TV. 11:452/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
| 11:00An expert panel consider a topical issue in front of a live audience. 11:453/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
| 11:00Jessica Fostekew and Adam Rutherford explore the weird physics concealed within the void. 11:454/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
| 11:00Sheila Dillon reveals the winners of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards from Belfast. 11:455/5A radical new look at how the Cambridge Five spies helped Stalin build his Red Empire.
| 11:00Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster 11:30Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
| 11:00The week's events in Ambridge.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show 12:32Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Peace talks for the culture wars. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04The latest news from the world of personal finance 12:308/8Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 12:302/6Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:451/11Houdini’s arrival in America as a poverty-stricken immigrant lights a fire beneath him.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:452/11Houdini struggles through a variety of acts to cut through the 19th-century magic scene.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:453/11Houdini gets his break and hones his craft by tapping into the sentiment of his audiences
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:454/11Derren Brown explores how Houdini became a master self-marketer to stand out
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:455/11Houdini tours Europe where he is threatened by copycats and doubters
| 13:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Newmarket in Suffolk.
| 13:00A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come. 13:30A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work.
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| 14:00 | 14:00It’s Pip and Stella’s wedding day. 14:153/4To Florence’s horror, someone has reprinted her first novel. Selina’s in EastEnders. 14:45Speed, style - and suspicion.
| 14:00One resident finds themselves in a desperate situation. 14:152/3David Edgar’s powerful drama exploring idealism and revolutionary politics.
| 14:00Harrison tries to maintain order. 14:155/3By Winsome Pinnock. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
| 14:00Ben attempts to make a difference. 14:15On the anniversary of his rise to power, President Galkin receives an unexpected visitor.
| 14:151/6Trapped in Arctic ice, a lost crew discover help may be their greatest threat. 14:45No new memories. We are trapped in the present, but what about the past and future?
| 14:05Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 14:45There’s unexpected news for one resident.
| 14:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 14:45John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Find reading inspiration when two guests share favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. 15:303/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain try to stay awake long enough to explore contagious yawning.
| 15:009/11A band of Italian brothers fight fascism with pasta. 15:30How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11.
| 15:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 15:30Headlines are full of apocalyptic predictions about AI, Aleks & Kevin ask if they're true.
| 15:00A circular walk out of Seatoller in the northern Lake District. 15:27Broadcaster John Wilson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Willow Foundation. 15:30Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
| 15:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 15:45A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
| 15:00Michael Symmons Roberts’ drama shines a light on Byron's poem Darkness.
| 15:001/2A shipwrecked surgeon wakes up tied down by people six inches tall. Swift's satire at 300.
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| 16:00 | 16:00An exploration of 40 years of Childline. 16:30James Fox asks how Michelangelo's David became so famous.
| 16:00Actors on playing Oscar Wilde's lead role in The Importance of Being Earnest. 16:30Drs Chris and Xand explore the incredibly common joint disease osteoarthritis.
| 16:00Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel. 16:15This is the programme about a revolution in media.
| 16:00David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. 16:30A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
| 16:00Radio 4's weekly obituary programme 16:30A commute to work goes catastrophically wrong.
| 16:00Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
| 16:00James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works. 16:30General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Virago Press, Lee Miller and giraffes.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday 17:10Ian McMillan puts on the poetry kettle and gets out the cups - one stanza or two? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:302/6Paul asks comedian Laura Smyth about her pet peeves and worst nightmares.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:302/6Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:303/8Glenn is desperate to go into space but is he made of the Right Stuff - or just Stuff?
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:303/6A bullying scandal causes havoc in the Alzheimers Alliance office.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:308/8Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:15Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:15Babita Sharma presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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| 19:00 | 19:00One resident finds themselves in a desperate situation. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Harrison tries to maintain order. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
| 19:00Ben attempts to make a difference. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00There’s unexpected news for one resident. 19:15Mark and Ellen celebrates the work of the Hollywood director Billy Wilder.
| 19:00An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 19:15Jessica Fostekew and Adam Rutherford explore the weird physics concealed within the void.
| 19:00A decision is reached for the Grundys. 19:15Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure. 19:45Katie and Ittai’s hunt for gems leads them across Europe
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| 20:00 | 20:00Will we still be able to grow enough food as temperatures rise and rain patterns change? 20:30How can we to compete against a natural force with the power of 25 atomic bombs?
| 20:00An expert panel consider a topical issue in front of a live audience. 20:45News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
| 20:00The modern toilet is a technological marvel - where did it come from? 20:30New software has created a production line of 'reskinned' video content
| 20:00Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Farzana Baduel. 20:15This is the programme about a revolution in media.
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Newmarket in Suffolk. 20:55Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
| 20:00The story of the 1930s radio duels between Father Coughlin and Franklin D Roosevelt.
| 20:00Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. 20:30Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
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| 21:00 | 21:00Who keeps institutions functioning when power, loyalty and trust break down? 21:45How teenagers in one village are trying to get people to stop using plastic water bottles
| 21:00An ancient apple tree leads to Annie Elizabeth, and a Victorian scandal. 21:30Subscriptions are booming. Why are companies keen to sign us up, and what makes us stay?
| 21:00Ecologist Tom Hart on monitoring wildlife populations remotely to track key patterns. 21:30Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
| 21:00Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
| 21:00Matthew Sweet and guests look at democracy past and present.
| 21:00These five thinkers were all propelled by provocation in their thinking.
| 21:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 21:25Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 21:30Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
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| 22:00 | 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:451/10A novel of love, longing and music from Pulitzer Prize-winner Barbara Kingsolver.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:452/10The rhythms of farm life are disrupted when Livia is contacted by a figure from her past.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:453/10As Livia clears her late mother's house, long-buried memories rise to the surface.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:454/10Livia remembers the relationship that strained her commitment to music as a young prodigy.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:455/10Livia's blissful life of music, passion and exploration is about to be upended.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Sheila Dillon reveals the winners of this year's BBC Food and Farming Awards from Belfast.
| 22:00Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:004/5News about Dad comes through, and Maita and Julian decide to drive to Nigeria. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00How a microbe pulled from an Arctic dump could help our fight against climate change. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Hopes, dreams and baling twine 23:153/6Digger obsessed Kory forces Amy and Chris down a hole trying to answer his question. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Open mind, critical lens. Conversations with radical people on ideas to change the world. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:008/8Laura Smyth hears about big personalities, big opinions and the gift of audacity. 23:30General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Billy Wilder films and the Nuremberg Trials.
| 23:00The ancient goddess responsible for both the fertility of life and the bloodshed of war. 23:45A fisherman's yarn from Cornish writer Callum Mitchell.
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