| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Jarvis Cocker explores the human condition after dark, and goes in search of bats 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Peter, Woolton in Liverpool. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Seeking to understand what happened, Gary’s cousin returns to Shrewsbury. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Marianna traces Gary’s final week. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:30What did Gary’s online life look like? 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:30Debunking stereotypes about those who fall for conspiracy theories. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:30What does the story of Gary Matthews tell us about the world now? 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:152/4Tom looks at how our beliefs shape the way we view the working class. 00:301/3Hollywood comes to Rye - as does a figure from Dot Buckle's past. 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 | 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick. 05:45Will UK ports and EU food suppliers be ready for new import checks in July? 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the herring gull.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick. 05:45Irish farmers are being asked to grow more cereals amid concerns about global wheat supply 05:58Kate Humble presents the capercaillie.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick. 05:45Should the war in Ukraine change the way we farm? 05:58Bill Oddie presents the great crested grebe.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick. 05:45Record wheat prices but few farmers are celebrating. 05:58Kate Humble presents the woodcock.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A spirtitual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Emma Whittick. 05:45The RSPB says farmers' calls for a re-think on food security are "shameless opportunism" 05:58Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the house sparrow.
| 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 Jonathan Rea. 05:45A series of personal reflections inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
| 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 parish church of St Mary and All Saints, Kidderminster 05:45The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine.
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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. 06:07Clare walks with two ex fell-runners who are passionate about the Peak District. 06:30We follow the impact of increased wheat prices through the food chain. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Sarah Cuddon considers the meaning of desire. 06:35Brett Westwood explores how dinosaurs influence our stories, films and science. From 2015 06:57The latest weather reports and 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. 07:10A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Arabella Weir makes the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread. 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10A Service from Down Cathedral, Downpatrick for the Second Sunday in Lent. 08:48Rebecca Stott on conversations with her Russian friend. 08:58Bill Oddie presents the chiffchaff.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Kirsty Wark with Kwame Kwei-Armah, Warsan Shire and Ralph Rugoff. 09:45Seeking to understand what happened, Gary’s cousin returns to Shrewsbury.
| 09:00The man who found a way to decode DNA at speed. 09:30Jim Waterson explores a single moment that inadvertently shaped modern history. 09:45Marianna traces Gary’s final week.
| 09:00The results of BBC Radio 4’s unique public science project on Kindness. 09:45What did Gary’s online life look like?
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how the study of earthquakes helps reveal Earth's secrets. 09:45Debunking stereotypes about those who fall for conspiracy theories.
| 09:00Oti Mabuse, dancer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. 09:45What does the story of Gary Matthews tell us about the world now?
| 09:00Patrick Foster on his gambling addiction and Siri Helle on mindfulness with a chainsaw.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Jane Garvey
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| 10:00 | 10:00The welfare of surrogate mothers in Ukraine
| 10:00Women and Equalities Minister. Celebrating the achievement of mothers.
| 10:00Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Joss Stone
| 10:00'Little Women', 'Little Wimmin' and the all-female collective Figs in Wigs.
| 10:00Betty Boo is back with her first solo single in nearly thirty years.
| 10:30Broadcaster Joan Bakewell in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.
| 10:00There’s mortifying news for Tracy and Kate’s feeling competitive.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Sam discovers why disabled people can't find suitable housing in today's Britain. 11:30Anneka Rice and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 11:00An intimate tale of bird-human interdependence. 11:30Can rap help to change black men's attitudes towards mental illness? Guvna B investigates.
| 11:003/3Nick Wallis investigates a high seas hoax that became connected to a murder. 11:304/4The investigation takes Angstrom to the remote Celibate Puffin Island.
| 11:00Israel enters the fray as mediator between Ukraine and Russia. 11:30Martin Green examines the complex associations we have with brass banding.
| 11:00Sue Mitchell & Rob Lawrie investigate smuggling networks, exposing some of those involved. 11:301/3Bob meets a lady, and Gruff is pleased to be asked to write an article about smoothies.
| 11:00The Telegraph's Ben Riley-Smith and guests look back at the political week. 11:30Ukrainian cities suffer huge losses amid Russia's sustained bombardment.
| 11:00Robert Plant, singer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. 11:452/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine.
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| 12:00 | 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:041/10By Alix Nathan. London 1802. A balloon flight celebrates the Peace of Amiens. 12:18Rising prices, charity shop bargains and recycling. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:042/10By Alix Nathan. A mute woman is brought to the parsonage at Sowerthorpe. 12:18Gas and oil prices have reached record highs since the Ukraine invasion. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:043/10By Alix Nathan. Snead reveals Sarah to the parishioners of Sowerthorpe. 12:18We hear why 18-24 year olds are turning to their local corner shop when they buy wine. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:044/10By Alix Nathan. Snead’s attentions to Sarah take a deeper and darker turn. 12:18'Old, not idiots' - Spanish pensioners fight back against banking apps. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:045/10By Alix Nathan. Eve is visited by Mr Pike, an old friend of her father’s. 12:18Protecting people in care from isolation. Football match day hospitality. Rural broadband. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:04Ensuring you get the benefits you deserve, new online fraud protection, and petrol prices. 12:301/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 12:043/6Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game 12:32How far could animal-free dairy alternatives go in disrupting dairy production? 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague 13:45Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague 13:45Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague 13:45Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague 13:45Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond. 13:45Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Ashley in Northamptonshire.
| 13:00Radio 4’s look at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world. 13:30Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about what they believe.
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| 14:00 | 14:00There’s mortifying news for Tracy 14:15When Maya unearths new information about her aunt’s death, she has to find out the truth.
| 14:00Amy has a mountain to climb. 14:153/5Jess learns more about the shadowy world Dan moves in. Stars Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin
| 14:15Drama that asks if it's time for proportional representation in British elections.
| 14:00Kate’s feeling competitive 14:153/9By Carol Russell. Century-spanning series charting the emergence of modern Britain
| 14:00Susan’s put in an awkward position. 14:154/5Secret Service Research Analyst Clara Page's quest continues in Julian Simpson's drama. 14:451/4Einstein's wife Mileva, the Curie power couple and a charlatan.
| 14:00Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions? 14:45Solar energy is cheap and clean, but it could be better. Tom Heap discovers how.
| 14:00Kathy Clugston and the team are at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 14:4510/10Sapna must revisit her past to make sense of her present. But nothing can prepare her.
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| 15:00 | 15:0011/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 15:30Dan Saladino looks at the war in Ukraine through the lens of food and farming.
| 15:00Storm clouds gather as Josie Long presents short documentaries about the weather. 15:30Landowners are being offered big money for land to absorb carbon dioxide emissions.
| 15:00Record rent rates and rising bills. Advice for renters from an expert panel. 15:30Multiple sclerosis mystery solved: Glandular fever virus is the cause.
| 15:00Clare walks with two ex fell-runners who are passionate about the Peak District. 15:27Dr Lavan Baskaran makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Play Action International. 15:30Sarah Moss answers listener questions about her novel The Tidal Zone.
| 15:00Kathy Clugston and the team are at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 15:451/3Decades after her adventure in Wonderland Alice lives alone with her cat.
| 15:00Drama starring Sir David Jason and Natalie Davies. Directed by Johnny Vegas.
| 15:00Michael Palin stars with Penelope Wilton in his dark comedy of family meltdown.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Folk musician Martin Green explores the phenomenon that is modern brass banding. 16:30Aleks Krotoski asks how the online crowd can turn folk wisdom into misinformation.
| 16:00Is Scotland's Gender Recognition bill a progressive step forward, or a threat to women? 16:30The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books.
| 16:00Greg James heads deep into the BBC archives to deliver a selection of prime audio. 16:30BBC plan to get news to Russians
| 16:00Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair. 16:30UN talks on ocean protection; Covid’s effects on the brain; disruptions to Russian science
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a children’s author and illustrator, a documentary maker, a cricketer 16:30Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
| 16:00We explore what role the Women and Equalities Minister should serve.
| 16:00Elizabeth Day talks to Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James. 16:30Pádraig Ó Tuama considers poet John Donne's relationship with belief and religion.
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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 will shifts in China's economic policies affect global commerce? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00Rachel Stonehouse investigates a form of abuse called reproductive coercion 17:40The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00Russia is bombarding key Ukrainian cities despite offering escape routes, Ukraine says. 18:303/6Sue Perkins chairs another episode of the famous parlour game
| 18:00Ukrainians are escaping fighting after Russia agreed to humanitarian corridors. 18:301/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
| 18:00Ukraine says children have been buried under the rubble of the destroyed hospital. 18:302/6Joanna Lumley & Roger Allam star in the award-winning comedy about life as long-marrieds.
| 18:00Meeting between Russian and Ukrainian ministers ends without progress. 18:301/4Natural resources are dwindling. How can we make sure everyone is fed?
| 18:00Russian forces have launched attacks on several new fronts in Ukraine. 18:301/6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
| 18:00The Ukrainian president has demanded the release of the mayor of Melitopol. 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Russian missiles hit a military base at the Polish border, killing thirty-five people 18:15The best of BBC Radio this week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Amy has a mountain to climb. 19:15Sean Baker on his film Red Rocket, The Shires perform live, Kaveh Akbar.
| 19:15Howard Jacobson on his memoir Mother's Boy. Plus Pixar's new animation Turning Red.
| 19:00Kate’s feeling competitive 19:15Artist Larry Achiampong on his solo exhibition at Margate's Turner Contemporary Gallery.
| 19:00Susan’s put in an awkward position. 19:15Colin Barrett, reviews of Servant of the People, Run Rose Run and Warsan Shire's new poems
| 19:002/8Ukrainian writer Andrey Kurkov gives a personal account of daily life in war-torn Ukraine. 19:15Neil Brand and Dinara Klinton help choose the next five tracks for the playlist.
| 19:00The photo-journalist documenting suspected war crimes in Ukraine. 19:15Maggi Hambling reveals her formative cultural influences and experiences.
| 19:00Jim receives an unexpected gift. 19:15Advice on an over-familiar flatmate, a caustic mother-in-law and school anxiety. 19:4510/10The truth about Monica Logue, and her disappearance, is revealed.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Phil Tinline traces the ups and downs of the politics of pay in Britain since 1945. 20:30Is a world without violence possible? Sonia Sodha finds out.
| 20:00Rachel Stonehouse investigates a form of abuse called reproductive coercion 20:40We discuss the Marrakesh Treaty; the international agreement to share accessible books.
| 20:00Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze 20:45A series of personal reflections inspired by an aspect of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
| 20:00What's the impact in Russia of painful sanctions and a war that's not going to plan? 20:30How will shifts in China's economic policies affect global commerce?
| 20:00Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Ashley in Northamptonshire. 20:50Rebecca Stott on conversations with her Russian friend.
| 20:00Colin Harvey visits a metaverse of the future and explores its cultural roots.
| 20:00Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a children’s author and illustrator, a documentary maker, a cricketer
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| 21:00 | 21:00One mother’s story of how she is supporting her son’s footballing dreams. 21:30Kirsty Wark with Kwame Kwei-Armah, Warsan Shire and Ralph Rugoff.
| 21:00Multiple sclerosis mystery solved: Glandular fever virus is the cause. 21:30The man who found a way to decode DNA at speed.
| 21:00Landowners are being offered big money for land to absorb carbon dioxide emissions. 21:30BBC plan to get news to Russians
| 21:00UN talks on ocean protection; Covid’s effects on the brain; disruptions to Russian science 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how the study of earthquakes helps reveal Earth's secrets.
| 21:00Neil MacGregor tours Britain's museums to explore how the past tells us who we want to be.
| 21:001995. Emma now works for New Labour. But how new are attitudes to women? By Lucy Catherine 21:45A fictional dialogue between Ethiopia and Britain by Maaza Mengiste and Helen Dunmore.
| 21:00Ensuring you get the benefits you deserve, new online fraud protection, and petrol prices. 21:25Arabella Weir makes the BBC Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Gingerbread. 21:30Is a world without violence possible? Sonia Sodha finds out.
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| 22:00 | 22:00UN head of humanitarian affairs calls on all parties to allow safe passage for refugees 22:451/10By Alix Nathan. London 1802. A balloon flight celebrates the Peace of Amiens.
| 22:00Ukrainian leader echoes Winston Churchill in his speech 22:452/10By Alix Nathan. A mute woman is brought to the parsonage at Sowerthorpe.
| 22:00Regional governor says 17 hurt in Mariupol 22:453/10By Alix Nathan. Snead reveals Sarah to the parishioners of Sowerthorpe.
| 22:00First high-level talks between two countries since the invasion 22:454/10By Alix Nathan. Snead’s attentions to Sarah take a deeper and darker turn.
| 22:00Cities in west and east of Ukraine being bombed for the first time 22:455/10By Alix Nathan. Eve is visited by Mr Pike, an old friend of her father’s.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
| 22:00Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Greg Jenner and his guests dig into the mystery and history surrounding Stonehenge. 23:30Susan Hulme reports on as new laws are rushed through to crack down on Russian investment.
| 23:00Fi and Jane are joined by interiors guru Michelle Ogundehin. 23:30News from Westminster with Sean Curran.
| 23:001/4Fast-paced sketch show from character comedian Damien Slash (aka Daniel Barker). 23:153/6Comic explorations of the undergrowth of Chris’s life. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Gaby Roslin, Alistair McGowan and Ronni Ancona present a comedy panel show about films. 23:30News from Westminster with Sean Curran.
| 23:00The actor and the writer talk about their favourite books. 23:30Mark D'Arcy reports as peers hear a call for closer UK-EU co-operation on policing.
| 23:0011/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini. 23:30Jonathan Glancey reports on Egypt’s mega-project to build a brand new Cairo in the desert.
| 23:00Can human hair turn white overnight from shock? Hannah and Adam investigate greying hair. 23:30Sarah Cuddon considers the meaning of desire.
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