| 00:00 | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Headlines are full of apocalyptic predictions about AI, Aleks & Kevin ask if they're true. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from St George’s Church, Poynton in Cheshire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gullivers Travels. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gullivers Travels. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15James Crawford discusses an author's new book and its connections to three other works. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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| 01:00 | 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 05:00 | 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. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 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. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection 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. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection 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. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection 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. 05:43Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection 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 plankton means no fish and chips. But that is only the beginning of the story.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:33The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43The sound of church bells ringing on Sunday from around the country 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 06:07Clare meets Karen Skeel who runs a bed and breakfast halfway along the Coast to Coast. 06:30Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 06:34The latest news about food, farming and the countryside
| 06:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world. 06:35Richard Baynes visits a Highland estate where grazing is a key to upland revival
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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 07:55Miles Jupp makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Brain Research UK.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 08:10Radio 4's Sunday morning service 08:48In 1984, the Statue of Liberty was rejuvenated ahead of her 100th birthday 08:58Standing at the window one day, comedian Susan Calman sees a flash of pink in the hedge...
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| 09:00 | 09:00John Berger, peasants and William Morris and imagining a better future. 09:45Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden.
| 09:00Prof Adrian Crellin discusses his pioneering career at the cutting edge of radiotherapy. 09:30Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
| 09:00Rachel’s family holidayed with neighbours - and returned as ‘mixed up’ families. 09:30Josh and Sara hunt the men who know what really happened to Austin.
| 09:00The vast network of specialised cells in our bodies that work to protect us from harm. 09:45Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
| 09:00Castaway guests share the soundtrack of their lives.
| 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.
| 10:005/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain ponder why we find tiny baby animals so adorable. 10:304/4John 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 | 11:001/3Why does the UK find it so difficult to generate strong economic growth? 11:451/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.
| 11:00Mark and Ellen celebrates the work of the Hollywood director Billy Wilder. 11:452/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gullivers Travels.
| 11:00News-making original journalism. 11:40Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 11:453/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gullivers Travels.
| 11:00A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes 11:454/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.
| 11:00Investigating every aspect of the food we eat 11:455/5Ian Hislop celebrates the 300th anniversary of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.
| 11:00Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster 11:30Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
| 11:00A decision is reached for the Grundys, and Rex attempts to bury the truth.
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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. 12:048/11Derren Brown explores how Houdini mastered film, radio, and early social networking 12:18News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
| 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 news from the world of personal finance 12:30A one-off special of The Matt Forde Focus Group.
| 12:15An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 12:303/6Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:456/11Derren Brown explores the ultimate mystery: Was Houdini an international spy?
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:457/11Houdini learns to use newspapers as a tool to self-mythologise and build up his legend
| 13:57The latest weather forecast
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:459/11Houdini becomes a crusader against a new religion, keeping his name on the front pages
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:4510/11Houdini’s untimely death sends shockwaves around the world and helps eternalise his fame
| 13:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Horam in East Sussex.
| 13:00A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come. 13:30American companies are heading to 'red' Republican states. How will that affect politics?
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| 14:00 | 14:00A decision is reached for the Grundys. 14:154/4Mrs R is off to Denmark and the truth about Lucy’s real mother is revealed. 14:45John Yorke takes a look at Jonathan Swift’s 1726 satirical masterpiece.
| 14:00Ed makes an unsettling discovery. 14:153/3David Edgar’s powerful drama exploring idealism and revolutionary politics concludes.
| 14:00Rex attempts to bury the truth. 14:153/3By Rex Obano. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain.
| 14:00Elizabeth attempts to do the right thing. 14:15Five detectives. One impossible mansion. Can they solve a murder before it solves them?
| 14:00Helen finds herself in a web of deception. 14:152/6Stranded in the Arctic, the Epsilon crew face an unexpected and deadly arrival. 14:45No plankton means no fish and chips. But that is only the beginning of the story.
| 14:05Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions? 14:45There’s a surprise visitor for Alan.
| 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 | 15:00The founder of the Big Issue and the former journalist, now teacher, talk favourite books. 15:304/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain tackle listeners' conundrums with the power of science!
| 15:0010/11One man’s dogged pursuit of Adolf Eichmann, one of the architects of the Holocaust. 15:30Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world.
| 15:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 15:30If the risks we hear about AI are real, why aren't the companies being stopped?
| 15:00Clare meets Karen Skeel who runs a bed and breakfast halfway along the Coast to Coast. 15:27Comedian Jenny Eclair makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Trust. 15:30Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
| 15:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 15:45Dawn French reads a new short story written by David Quantick.
| 15:00Rob Brydon stars as Peter O'Toole in Terry Johnson's debut drama for BBC Radio 4.
| 15:002/2Rescued by idealistic thinkers, Gulliver discovers his adventures are far from over.
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| 16:00 | 16:00A snapshot of how 15-year-olds are being prepared for work. 16:30James Fox asks how Picasso's Guernica became so famous.
| 16:00Memories of the influential artist and writer John Berger. 16:30Drs Chris and Xand explore recreational fear - why might we enjoy scaring ourselves?
| 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 16:30Rachel’s family holidayed with neighbours - and returned as ‘mixed up’ families.
| 16:30Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
| 16:00Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels 16:30General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on the board game Diplomacy and the Aztecs.
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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. 17:55The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00In 2007, an abandoned photo album revealed the chilling normality of life in Auschwitz 17:10Ian McMillan with poetry to warm your cockles and put fire in your belly 17:55The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:303/6Paul asks comedian and writer Andy Hamilton about his pet peeves and worst nightmares.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:303/6Discussion programme which challenges established ideas and questions received wisdom.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:304/8A terrible Millennium party makes Glenn have an unexpected change of heart and pyjamas.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:304/6Clive's feeling ill, and a diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:30A one-off special of The Matt Forde Focus Group.
| 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 18:15A selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio
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| 19:00 | 19:00Ed makes an unsettling discovery. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Rex attempts to bury the truth. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Elizabeth attempts to do the right thing. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Helen finds herself in a web of deception. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00There’s a surprise visitor for Alan. 19:15Ellen and Mark explore film and televisions morbid fascination with serial killers.
| 19:00An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 19:15A witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists’ eyes
| 19:00The nightmare continues for Alan. 19:45Katie discovers the eBay seller has customers in the US - one with hundreds of gems.
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| 20:00 | 20:00David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. 20:30A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
| 20:00News-making original journalism. 20:40News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
| 20:00There’s a stereotype that Brits have bad teeth - is it true? 20:30The story behind your social media feed.
| 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 Horam in East Sussex. 20:55Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
| 20:00Horatio Clare boards a lorry to ask if we’ve lost the art of agreeing to disagree.
| 20:00Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. 20:30Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
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| 21:00 | 21:00John Berger, peasants and William Morris and imagining a better future. 21:45Café Hope is our virtual Radio 4 coffee shop with Rachel Burden.
| 21:00Daniel Kraemer takes us inside an epileptic seizure. 21:30Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show
| 21:00Prof Adrian Crellin discusses his pioneering career at the cutting edge of radiotherapy. 21:30Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
| 21:00Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Armando Iannucci and guests decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
| 21:00Shahidha Bari and guests look at the different meanings given to the colour brown.
| 21:00Danny Robins, Ciaran O'Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow visit The Tower of London - after dark.
| 21:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 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. 22:456/10As Livia clears her mother's house, she uncovers answers about her brother's tragic death.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:457/10Just as Livia recovers from her horrific injury, another health crisis fells her.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:458/10Back home to recuperate, Livia finds much has changed since she left for college.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:459/10As Sigurd's visit looms, Livia finishes sifting through memories at her mother's house.
| 22:00In-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective. 22:4510/10Past and present are about to collide on the day of Livia's concert.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Investigating every aspect of the food we eat
| 22:00Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:005/5The series concludes, and everything returns to the earth. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Caroline Steel explores how synthetic biology is helping us to engineer life. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Brown, green, brown, green 23:154/6Pet enthusiast Charlotte’s question sees Amy and Chris explore animal behaviour. 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
| 23:001/4Randy Feltface in his brand-new series about humans - from the perspective of a non-human. 23:30General knowledge quiz. Spotlights on Virago Press, Lee Miller and giraffes.
| 23:00The vast network of specialised cells in our bodies that work to protect us from harm. 23:45Dawn French reads a new short story written by David Quantick.
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