| 00:00 | 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Identity: a special programme exploring the way in which we define ourselves. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from St Edward's, Stow on the Wold. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Ruth Thomas’s playful and evocative story set in an Edinburgh primary school.(R) 00:30Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 00:30On his wedding day, a groom explains how he lost his sight but found a wife. 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.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking 05:45Inside a nursery where millions of trees are grown from seed for our public forests. 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Martin Hughes-Games presents the curlew.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking 05:45You've sent us your questions about farming - we've had a go at answering them. 05:58David Attenborough presents the dipper.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking 05:45Charlotte Smith finds resistance to change is at the heart of ongoing farm safety issues 05:58Writer Eleanor Matthews recalls the magpie for Tweet of the Day.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking 05:45Charlotte Smith reports from both of Oxford's annual agricultural conferences 05:58Birdwatching's irreverent Tweeter YOLOBirder tells how he became hooked on peregrines.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Jo Bailey Wells, Bishop of Dorking 05:45Charlotte Smith reports from day two of Oxford's annual farming conferences bonanza 05:58Writer Hugh Thomson discusses his love of the wood pigeon song in an English woodland.
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Stephen Cottrell. 05:45A listener on how a diagnosis inspired her to reinvent her career. ipm@bbc.co.uk
| 05:20The latest shipping forecast 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from Manchester Town Hall. 05:45The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.
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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.
| 06:00Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers. 06:07Far from being abandoned, the Strawberry Line in Somerset has a new role in the community 06:30Charlotte Smith considers the hot topics from this year's Oxford farming conferences. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 06:05To mark the feast of Epiphany, Mark Tully asks whether happiness is a responsibility. 06:35Meet the Banks family who serve food from their farm in their own pub. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00News headlines and sport.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, with Edward Stourton. 07:54Sophie Morgan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Leonard Cheshire. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Radio 4's Sunday morning service with the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu. 08:48Tom Shakespeare on the near impossible task of remembering online passwords. 08:58For Rachel Unthank a lifetime interest in magpies provides this Tweet of the Day.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 1. Germany 09:45Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
| 09:00Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 2. Egypt 09:30By Giuseppe Di Lampedusa, translated by Archibald Colquhoun and read by Alex Jennings. 09:45Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
| 09:00Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 3. Nigeria 09:45Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
| 09:00Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 4. Canada 09:45Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
| 09:00Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 5. India 09:45Last thoughts on a range of big topics from Stephen Hawking
| 09:00Len Johnrose describes living with MND. And advice on how to eat your Christmas Tree.
| 09:00Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Tina Daheley discusses books that have changed your mind 10:451/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
| 10:00Four women explore how to face life's challenges with resilience and self compassion. 10:452/5The Kaiser arrives unexpectedly to say farewell to his Grandmamma.
| 10:00Violinist Jennifer Pike talks about her childhood in the spotlight 10:413/5The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King... 10:55Two friends from childhood celebrate 50 years of friendship. Fi glover presents.
| 10:00The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth, running for president, paying for forced marriage rescues 10:454/5The Queen’s secret burial instructions are carried out as chaos looms...
| 10:00100 Years of Women Lawyers, Sepsis Campaigner, Diets and Healthy Eating 10:455/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
| 10:30Jay Rayner and his panel are in the Wookey Hole Caves.
| 10:00Jennifer struggles with her emotions and Helen throws caution to the wind.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Roni is 33 years old. She has never learned to ride a bike. Is it too late? 11:301/4Recently widowed Leo is lured back to society by golfer Margot, who plays a wily game.
| 11:00By Giuseppe Di Lampedusa, translated by Archibald Colquhoun and read by Alex Jennings. 11:30The anniversary of the shipwreck of the Iolaire at the end of the First World War
| 11:00Julia Langdon uncovers how women spooks have been recruited over the years.(R) 11:301/4Psychotherapist Spencer Pandy struggles with his 11 year-old daughter’s radical feminism.
| 11:00How one boy’s dream was cut short by the beautiful game’s ugly prejudice in Brazil. 11:30Writer Sohrab Ahmari defends the art world from the threat of identity politics.
| 11:00A meditation on the tensions that can exist between an artistic and a domestic life. 11:301/4Return of Richard Herring’s sitcom about extended family.
| 11:00Exploring the past, present and future of opinion polling 11:30The impact of escalating violence on the people of Central African Republic.
| 11:15Jeremy Deller, artist, is interviewed by Lauren Laverne.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Adrian Mole’s comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father. 12:18How technology has changed the dating scene forever - and how to cope with that. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry. 12:18What's the optimum scientific method for making the perfect cup of tea?(R) 12:30By Giuseppe Di Lampedusa, translated by Archibald Colquhoun and read by Alex Jennings.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook. 12:18Are you fed up with dating online or via apps? Or, are you still using them to find love? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Adrian’s restaurant is closed down, and filming of Offally Good! begins. 12:18Figures which show how much shoppers are tightening their belts doing the weekly shop. 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk. 12:18How to be gorgeous in 2019 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Why your car insurance increases even if a crash isn't your fault. 12:30A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:042/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.(R) 12:32Posh nosh for pooches is becoming big business - but is it in our dogs' best interests? 12:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 13:00 | 13:00Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45Imagining the world gone vegan.
| 13:00Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45Can we break our addiction to the car?
| 13:00Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45It's time to freeze your jeans
| 13:00Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45How can we avert a drought stricken future?
| 13:00Analysis of news and current affairs. 13:45Get rid of clutter, save the planet
| 13:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:15Comedy writer Sian Harries and Isy Suttie explore ambivalence to motherhood. 13:30True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.(R)
| 13:00Global news and analysis; presented by Mark Mardell 13:30Lenny Henry on how to get more young working-class and BAME actors into the industry.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Jennifer struggles with her emotions 14:15Rumpole shares some of his favourite yuletide stories as he recounts seasonal legal cases.(R)
| 14:00Ben and Ruairi face disappointment 14:15By Giuseppe Di Lampedusa, translated by Archibald Colquhoun and read by Alex Jennings.
| 14:00Lily has a confession to make 14:15Akbar is long-term carer to his bi-polar Mum, who sometimes believes she's Meena Kumari.
| 14:00Hannah has concerns about Tom 14:15One bleak winter's day something arrives on a Lancashire beach that defies logic.
| 14:00Elizabeth attempts a brave face 14:15A musical love story with a twist, by poet and comic John Hegley.
| 14:00The Inbox is open - a unique platform for the creativity of Radio 4 listeners. 14:30The Archers present more tales of courtly love, deadly rivalry and boisterous sex.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel show from Chelmsford, Essex.(R) 14:45Three conversations exploring the wonder and value of friendships - old and new.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Tom Sutcliffe chairs a new series of the much-loved cryptic quiz. 15:30The story of the drinks going from strength to low strength and shaking up pubs and bars(R)
| 15:00Jay Rayner and the panel are in Melton Mowbray. 15:30Tom Holland and Iszi Lawrence consider fascinating aspects of history.
| 15:00At risk of losing the family home after her dad was made bankrupt... what happened next? 15:30How can art and science work together to help patients with heart disease?
| 15:00Far from being abandoned, the Strawberry Line in Somerset has a new role in the community 15:27June Sarpong makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of AfriKids 15:30Celebrating the work of author John Steinbeck on the 50th anniversary of his death.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel show from Chelmsford, Essex. 15:45On his wedding day, a groom explains how he lost his sight but found a wife.
| 15:30The anniversary of the shipwreck of the Iolaire at the end of the First World War(R)
| 15:00Iconic Dickensian heroine fights her way out of poverty in 21st century Britain.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Mary Beard on the ugly Victorian battle against women's higher education all set to music. 16:30Ernie Rea in conversation with guests about the religious roots of superheroes.
| 16:00By Giuseppe Di Lampedusa, translated by Archibald Colquhoun and read by Alex Jennings. 16:30The Great Gama, the strongest man in the world, championed by author Nikesh Shukla.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the history, harms and downsides to our contemporary work culture. 16:30Top PR practitioners reveal the secrets of their trade
| 16:00Presented by Antonia Quirke. With Timothée Chalamet and Yorgos Lanthimos. 16:30The latest on Nasa's Ultima Thule mission and the science behind Dry January
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on an actress, an engineer, an actor, a rosarian and a cook. 16:30Sally Phillips and Julia Donaldson talk about books they love with Harriett Gilbert. 16:55Two friends who met at secondary school explore the different paths they chose to follow.
| 16:00Four women on facing life's challenges. How to eat - and speak - without fear.
| 16:00Jessie Burton discusses The Miniaturist with James Naughtie and readers 16:30A poem by Sophie Sparham echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Derby.
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| 17:00 | 17:00PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30A listener on how a diagnosis inspired her to reinvent her career. ipm@bbc.co.uk 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Adrian Chiles explores views on Brexit with voters he first met for the BBC two years ago(R) 17:40The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom.(R) 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00Two more border force ships are being deployed to stop migrants crossing the Channel. 18:15European leaders and their musical take on 2018. 18:302/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
| 18:00Three people, including a police officer, were stabbed in the attack. 18:15Meghan Markle the Musical. 18:301/6Award-nominated comedy drama set in Alcoholics Anonymous. With Rebecca Front.
| 18:00The transport secretary blames unions for this year's 3.1% increase in England and Wales 18:301/4Super-sharp everywoman Angela Barnes laughs at life and packs herself a fantasy coffin.
| 18:00China becomes first nation to land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon. 18:304/6John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme.
| 18:00Russia rebuked about a British citizen arrested on spying charges 18:30A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp
| 18:00Relatives of a man stabbed to death on a train have praised him as a devoted father 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Theresa May says seeking further EU assurances to ensure MPs' support 18:15Singer and broadcaster Catherine Bott picks the best of BBC Radio this week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Ben and Ruairi face disappointment 19:15We test our guests' knowledge of 2018 in the arts. 19:451/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
| 19:00Lily has a confession to make 19:15From Bodyguard and The Durrells to Spooks, Keeley Hawes looks back on her career. 19:452/5The Kaiser arrives unexpectedly to say farewell to his Grandmamma.
| 19:00Hannah has concerns about Tom 19:15Olivia Colman on her new film The Favourite, and Luther reviewed 19:453/5The country grinds to a halt as Bertie becomes King...
| 19:00Elizabeth attempts a brave face 19:15New Brexit drama starring Benedict Cumberbatch as leader of the Leave campaign reviewed. 19:454/5The Queen’s secret burial instructions are carried out as chaos looms...
| 19:00Helen throws caution to the wind 19:15Robert Zemeckis on new film Welcome to Marwen 19:455/5Michael Chaplin’s eyewitness drama about the death of Queen Victoria.
| 19:00The rise of a south London grime artist to global stardom. 19:15An alternative edition looking at fashion, podcasts, video games and escape rooms.
| 19:152/4Inspector Lestrade (James Fleet) introduces Sherlock Holmes' rival Martin Hewitt.(R) 19:451/10A woman turns up in Blackwater claiming to be Zoe, but Zoe died 10 years ago.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Gavin Haynes explores the rebirth of classical liberalism online. 20:30Two British firefighters revisit the scene of Armenia's devastating earthquake in 1988.
| 20:00Adrian Chiles explores views on Brexit with voters he first met for the BBC two years ago 20:40Three audiobook recommendations to kick off your New Year’s reading.
| 20:00Ian Marchant investigates hair loss and why so many men (and some women) care so much.
| 20:00Marverine Cole explores why some black women are more prone to anxiety and depression. 20:30Meet the companies trying to fundamentally change how houses are built.
| 20:00American satirist Joe Queenan explores cunning.
| 20:00Elinor Goodman asks if there has ever been a golden era of public-spirited politicians.
| 20:00Exploring the past, present and future of opinion polling 20:30Matthew Bannister on an actress, an engineer, an actor, a rosarian and a cook.(R)
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| 21:00 | 21:00Wired Love, published in 1879, is a story of long-distance love over the telegraph wire. 21:30Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 1. Germany
| 21:00What are the social repercussions of biological inequality?(R) 21:30Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 2. Egypt(R)
| 21:00Naomi Alderman on how Lady Mary Montagu used her own child to prove smallpox inoculation. 21:30Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 3. Nigeria
| 21:00The latest on Nasa's Ultima Thule mission and the science behind Dry January 21:30Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 4. Canada
| 21:00Britain is opening a series of large new jails, but why is the go-to design 250 years old? 21:30Neil MacGregor explores how five major countries see Britain - Programme 5. India
| 21:00Iconic Dickensian heroine fights her way out of poverty in 21st century Britain.
| 21:00Why your car insurance increases even if a crash isn't your fault.(R) 21:25Sophie Morgan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Leonard Cheshire.(R) 21:30Meet the companies trying to fundamentally change how houses are built.
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| 22:00 | 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45Adrian Mole’s comic diary restarts in 1997, when he is 30, single and a father.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:45Adrian is forced to leave Labour's 1997 general election victory celebrations in a hurry.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45Adrian is persuaded to host a television cookery programme even though he can’t cook.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45Adrian’s restaurant is closed down, and filming of Offally Good! begins.
| 22:00In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective. 22:45Homeless once again, Adrian moves back to Wisteria Walk.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Stig Abell chairs a debate about the current state of arts education in schools.
| 22:00Preview of the week's politics with politicians, pundits and experts.
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| 23:00 | 23:00A selection box of music from across the Loose Ends year.
| 23:00Jarvis Cocker on the nocturnal human condition, trying to get the perfect night's sleep 23:30Aleks Krotoski explores the world of the digital doppelganger(R)
| 23:004/4Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:15European leaders and their musical take on 2018. 23:30The web is a gateway to online vigilantism, but heroic actions come with a price(R)
| 23:00Comedian Tez Ilyas presents a stand-up show about life as a British Muslim. 23:154/4Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show 23:30Aleks Krotoski discovers how the information others have about you affects your life.
| 23:00The Great Gama, the strongest man in the world, championed by author Nikesh Shukla. 23:25Leigh Alexander explores the growing popularity of analogue culture in a digital world(R) 23:55Friends reflect on life since meeting on their first day at Aberdeen University in 1970.
| 23:00Tom Sutcliffe chairs a new series of the much-loved cryptic quiz. 23:30A poem by Maureen Boyle echoes stories told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Strabane.
| 23:00Presented by Antonia Quirke. With Timothée Chalamet and Yorgos Lanthimos.(R) 23:30To mark the feast of Epiphany, Mark Tully asks whether happiness is a responsibility.
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