| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Fashion & VIP parties - the hidden stories behind the glamour and wealth. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5A ghost hunter sets out to unravel the haunting of Alma Fielding in 1930s London. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Alma Fielding's poltergeist creates a stir. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Alma's experience of astral projection raises questions. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5The causes of Alma's haunting take an unsettling turn. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Explanations for Alma's supernatural experiences are many - can we know the real reason? 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:158/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain. 00:30Maria Thomas's story about a black academic who fears she's about to get the push 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.
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| 05:00 | 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams. 05:45What impact do pheasants and partridges have on the environment? 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Kate Humble presents the great grey shrike.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams. 05:45England's Natural Capital is in decline. 05:58Kate Humble presents the ruddy duck.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams. 05:45Despite the Pick for Britain campaign, just 11% of workers were UK residents this summer. 05:58Kate Humble presents the goosander.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams. 05:45Rural homelessness has more than doubled in the past two years, according to the CPRE. 05:58Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams. 05:45Conservationists challenge release of non-native game birds into wild. Hi-tech bat survey. 05:58Kate Humble presents the fulmar.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45Ranjit Saimbi explains why he doesn't want to be defined by his cultural heritage.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Nicholas, Cuddington in Buckinghamshire. 05:45The business woman and Bake Off judge now working to improve NHS hospital food.
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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 latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers. 06:07Landscape and wildlife have inspired a Bird Sculpture trail called Bord Waalk in Amble. 06:30The government introduces licensing for the release of game birds near conservation sites. 06:57The latest weather forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Satish Kumar explores the difference between a tourist and a pilgrim. 06:35Caz Graham finds out about ancient grazing traditions on the northern coast of Cumbria. 06:57The latest weather forecast
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Adam Rutherford makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Antibiotic Research UK 07:57The latest weather forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Rev Dr Alex Wimberly leader of the Corrymeela Community leads service for All Saints’ Day 08:48Zoe Strimpel examines why we've become so passionately obsessed with dogs. 08:58Chris Packham presents our smallest duck the teal.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Andrew Marr with John Micklethwait, Katya Adler and Rana Mitter. 09:451/5A ghost hunter sets out to unravel the haunting of Alma Fielding in 1930s London.
| 09:00Anjula Mutanda helps one guest make sense of one big parenting question 09:452/5Alma Fielding's poltergeist creates a stir.
| 09:00Anne McElvoy invites those on opposing sides of political issues to listen to each other. 09:453/5Alma's experience of astral projection raises questions.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Langland's celebrated poem, written around 1370. 09:454/5The causes of Alma's haunting take an unsettling turn.
| 09:00Chris Boardman, cyclist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. 09:455/5Explanations for Alma's supernatural experiences are many - can we know the real reason?
| 09:00Broadcaster and journalist Steph McGovern, artist Paul Stone and Wendy Mason-Smith.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00The programme that offers a female perspective on the world 10:451/5Two gods make a bet giving human intelligence to dogs will make them all die unhappy.
| 10:00The art of pottering. Sexual assault allegation against the Minister of Tolerance. 10:452/5Nira and Mick adopt Majnoun the poodle. But who is training whom?
| 10:00The programme that offers a female perspective on the world 10:453/5Atticus the Bull Mastiff gets into trouble whilst Princess the mongrel learns poetry.
| 10:00Author Victoria Hislop. Women's FA Cup. Ovarian Cancer blood test. Singer Charlotte Awbery 10:454/5Nira and Mick's relationship is deteriorating over Nira's fondness for the poodle Majnoun.
| 10:00Sailing solo around the world; Grace Campbell ; Anneka Harry; UN women peacekeepers 10:455/5Despite increasing hardships, Princess the mongrel takes solace in poetry.
| 10:306/7Jay Rayner hosts the culinary panel show.
| 10:00Ben puts his foot in it and tempers fray at Rickyard. 10:54An extended version of Tweet of the Day celebrating winter thrushes.
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| 11:00 | 11:00The final descent of the last BA 747, witnessed from a lay-by. Will it land? 11:30Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 11:00An old album leads Charlotte and Cole to uncover the story of a pioneering film-maker. 11:30Jordan Erica Webber explores how video games can let us play with people after their death
| 11:00Anoushka follows new students coping with starting at her university as Covid cases rise. 11:304/4The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life.
| 11:00Stories on the US elections, Lebanon, Chile, and from Seychelles and on travelling. 11:30Arlo Parks reflects on a year without live music with artists including Yannis from Foals.
| 11:00Monica Campbell explores how race and identity are shaping the American election. 11:302/2Amid Brexit, Zoe Lyons grabs a new Irish passport and explores history and identity.
| 11:00What do we get wrong about self-care? 11:30Stories on a US election in a pandemic year, and from Nigeria, Poland and Germany.
| 11:00Hilary McGrady, National Trust DG, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne 11:454/5Daljit Nagra asks what lessons the Ramayana has for the way we care for our planet today.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:046/10Joe and Davy get in trouble with the barman. Read by Brendan Gleeson. 12:18How 'fake' claims about Covid treatment is undermining treatment in city with rising cases 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:047/10Davy and Joe go in search of a new pub. Read by Brendan Gleeson. 12:18Call You and Yours: What are your plans for Christmas either as a family or as a company? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:048/10Joe tells Davy how he lost his wedding ring. Read by Brendan Gleeson. 12:18How to make your garden wildlife friendly as we head into winter. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:049/10Davy and Joe set off through the streets of Dublin to George’s. Read by Brendan Gleeson. 12:18Why Trustpilot has decided to change its rules on who can leave a review on its site. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:0410/10Davy receives the news he’s been dreading. Read by Brendan Gleeson. 12:18The ongoing challenges facing our regional airports and retailers during the pandemic. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Redundancy rights as furlough finishes. Plus gym memberships and charity bank accounts. 12:301/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating... 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:041/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013. 12:32Nadiya Hussain and Tan France speak to Leyla Kazim about Nadiya's life and career. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:45Kirsty Logan discovers how the history of slavery is whitewashed in ghost stories.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:45Kirsty Logan tells the story of the only known case in which a ghost convicted a murderer.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:45Kirsty Logan examines Spiritualism via the life of celebrated medium Florence Cook.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:45Kirsty Logan explores how the poltergeist changed in the 20th century.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:45Kirsty Logan explores the modern quest to capture a ghost in a machine.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
| 13:00Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell. 13:30Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
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| 14:00 | 14:001/9By Matthew Broughton. The final series of the conspiracy thriller begins. 14:451/5Philip Ball examines the occult influences on Isaac Newton's work on invisible forces.
| 14:00Pip finds herself in an awkward spot. 14:15Feminist vlogger Chloe undertakes a radical domestic experiment in Julie Mayhew's play.
| 14:00Alice offers a helping hand 14:15Barbara (Belinda Lang) returns from Brazil with a very young husband. By Ming Ho.
| 14:15Gemma confides in new friend Kirsty that she chose to leave her two young children.
| 14:15A two-part Hallowe'en adventure for the immortal mediator. 2/2
| 14:00Do you want a wholesale circuit break or a full lockdown? 14:45Ranjit Saimbi explains why he doesn't want to be defined by his cultural heritage.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs chairs this week's horticultural panel show. 14:459/10Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations
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| 15:00 | 15:00Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 15:30Sheila Dillon investigates the tricky world of eating on the campaign trail.
| 15:005/7Jay Rayner hosts the cookery panel show. 15:30Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley looks to the future of the environmental movement
| 15:00Louise Cooper catches up with young people who started a business during lockdown. 15:30Saleyha Ahsan on how Bangor Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is preparing for winter.
| 15:00Landscape and wildlife have inspired a Bird Sculpture trail called Bord Waalk in Amble. 15:27Beneficiary Maria Wall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shine 15:30Sara Collins talks to Hilary Mantel about her essay collection.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs chairs this week's horticultural panel show. 15:45Maria Thomas's story about a black academic who fears she's about to get the push
| 15:00Witty biopic exploring the ideas and misuse of Nietzsche's world-changing ideas.
| 15:003/3USA is John Dos Passos’s masterpiece, an epic saga of American life from boom to bust.
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| 16:00 | 16:002/4Michael Morpurgo travels to the heart of folk's most enduring songs. 16:30Aleks Krotoski explores the digital night.
| 16:00Is the International Criminal Court beset by incompetence, or a lifeline for victims? 16:30Daliso can't believe Jonathan's never read a fantasy novel before his choice, Seventh Son
| 16:00The Rich in London. Also, global attitudes towards the wealthy. 16:30Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips on her strategy for survival.
| 16:00Sarah Gavron on After Life. 16:30A new saliva gland, Bill Bryson on the Human Body, and the return of the Dust Bowl.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a dancer, a hygiene expert, a TV presenter, an author 16:30The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
| 16:00Pottering, BAME Eating Disorders, Ditching Shame
| 16:00Tayari Jones discusses her Women's Prize winning novel An American Marriage 16:30Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan meets Muslim poets continuing the tradition of praise poetry.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00Are court backlogs creating miscarriages of justice? Helen Grady investigates. 17:40The business woman and Bake Off judge now working to improve NHS hospital food. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00Boris Johnson has defended his refusal to extend free school meals for children in England 18:301/5With Paul Merton, Sheila Hancock, Josie Lawrence and Marcus Brigstocke. From 2013.
| 18:00Four migrants have died after their boat sank in the English Channel. 18:304/4Rob unearths the hidden philosophies that shape our towns and cities.
| 18:00Channel migrants: Kurdish-Iranian family died after boat sank 18:304/4Matt’s parents invite Jess and Matt to join them for a weekend away.
| 18:00Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn after he questions findings of anti-semitism inquiry. 18:301/2Comedian and US citizen Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
| 18:00Government advisers: Covid is spreading much faster in England than previous predictions. 18:301/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take Ellie Taylor, Matt Kirshen & the cast trick or treating...
| 18:00Plans for 4-week lockdown to try to tackle rising number of coronavirus cases 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00A minister admits that England's Covid-19 restrictions could last longer than four weeks 18:15The best of BBC Radio this week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Pip finds herself in an awkward spot. 19:15Sofia Coppola's new film, Diane Cook’s Booker Book Group, Olivier Awards roundup 19:451/5Two gods make a bet giving human intelligence to dogs will make them all die unhappy.
| 19:00Alice offers a helping hand 19:15Elisabeth Moss on playing horror writer Shirley Jackson and directing The Handmaid's Tale 19:452/5Nira and Mick adopt Majnoun the poodle. But who is training whom?
| 19:15Tsitsi Dangarembga discusses her novel This Mournable Body in the Booker Prize Book Group 19:453/5Atticus the Bull Mastiff gets into trouble whilst Princess the mongrel learns poetry.
| 19:15Dawn French discusses her latest novel and reflects on a long and varied comedy career. 19:454/5Nira and Mick's relationship is deteriorating over Nira's fondness for the poodle Majnoun.
| 19:00Sam Smith's new album Love Goes, Cold War Steve, American elections on film, JWM Turner. 19:455/5Despite increasing hardships, Princess the mongrel takes solace in poetry.
| 19:00The business woman and Bake Off judge now working to improve NHS hospital food. 19:15Comedian Shappi Khorsandi in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life. 19:4510/10Stanley Tucci tells the story of Jerry Brown, California's longest-serving governor.
| 19:0014/15Kennedy has found Henry Akeley. Or so she thinks. 19:154/6On his road to recovery, Oscar has dropped into the AA meeting on the way to see his son. 19:45Jessica Raine reads the next in Daisy Johnson's deliciously unsettling ghost story series.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Anoushka follows new students coping with starting at her university as Covid cases rise. 20:30Should Britain’s social insurance system be more German?
| 20:00Are court backlogs creating miscarriages of justice? Helen Grady investigates. 20:40Steve Daley on the move to coaching England's partially sighted, 5-a-side "Futsal" team.
| 20:00Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. 20:45Ranjit Saimbi explains why he doesn't want to be defined by his cultural heritage.
| 20:00Is the International Criminal Court beset by incompetence, or a lifeline for victims? 20:30How has the pandemic affected commerce in one English town?
| 20:00Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London. 20:50Zoe Strimpel examines why we've become so passionately obsessed with dogs.
| 20:00Scrolling backwards through the archive to tell the Trump story in reverse.
| 20:00The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience 20:30Matthew Bannister on a dancer, a hygiene expert, a TV presenter, an author
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| 21:00 | 21:00LBC presenter James O'Brien and ex-Head of BBC TV News Roger Mosey debate impartiality. 21:30Andrew Marr with John Micklethwait, Katya Adler and Rana Mitter.
| 21:00Saleyha Ahsan on how Bangor Hospital's Intensive Care Unit is preparing for winter. 21:30Anjula Mutanda helps one guest make sense of one big parenting question
| 21:00Jasmine Ketibuah-Foley looks to the future of the environmental movement 21:30Daily Mirror editor Alison Phillips on her strategy for survival.
| 21:00A new saliva gland, Bill Bryson on the Human Body, and the return of the Dust Bowl. 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Langland's celebrated poem, written around 1370.
| 21:002/2Kirsty Logan continues her exploration of the evolution of Ghost Lore.
| 21:001/9By Matthew Broughton. The final series of the conspiracy thriller begins. 21:453/10Nelson borrows one of the cars from the garage. Not entirely without incident.
| 21:00Redundancy rights as furlough finishes. Plus gym memberships and charity bank accounts. 21:25Adam Rutherford makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Antibiotic Research UK 21:30Should Britain’s social insurance system be more German?
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| 22:00 | 22:00PM promises no child will go hungry this winter 22:456/10Joe and Davy get in trouble with the barman. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
| 22:00Joe Biden in the lead in most national polls 22:457/10Davy and Joe go in search of a new pub. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
| 22:00President Macron announces new restrictions to start on Friday 22:458/10Joe tells Davy how he lost his wedding ring. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
| 22:00Former leader claimed problem of anti-Semitism had been exaggerated 22:459/10Davy and Joe set off through the streets of Dublin to George’s. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
| 22:00At least 17 people killed, more than 700 injured 22:4510/10Davy receives the news he’s been dreading. Read by Brendan Gleeson.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 22:00Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:001/3Revisiting the night of the New Cross Fire in 1981 and its aftermath. 23:30Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney 23:45News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:002/4When Sophie tries to make the salon more popular, she unwittingly attracts protesters. 23:30Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney 23:45News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:003/4Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story. 23:154/6Patrick Marber and Peter Curran are joined by an overnight guest, Kathy Burke. 23:30Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney 23:45News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:001/8Tim Vincent hosts a new comedy panel show about being a dad in the 21st century. 23:30Find out what you're made of, one gene at a time - with Dr Kat Arney 23:45News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Maitlis lands stateside and celebrity endorsements begin. 23:30A remarkable conversation between Joe Biden and David Frost from 1987. 23:45How many people on earth need glasses and don’t have them? An eye-popping 2.5 billion.
| 23:00Nigel Rees hosts the popular quotations quiz. 23:30Caroline Bird on the often underrated art of poetry that speaks to our deepest fears.
| 23:00Sarah Gavron on After Life. 23:30Satish Kumar explores the difference between a tourist and a pilgrim.
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