| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity. 00:45Bells on Sunday, comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin in Bures Suffolk. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5The iconic French memoirist's 'collective autobiography' of the period 1941 to 2006. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Annie Ernaux looks back on life after the Second World War. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5The Second World War might be over, but a new conflict is looming for 1950s France. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Ernaux's memories of life in 1968 have little in common with those found in the media. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5The 21st century approaches. Annie Ernaux's chronicle reaches its final chapter. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Jackie Kay joins Roger McGough to pick favourite poems from listener requests. 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 weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce. 05:45Today food, farming and climate diplomacy. 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Michael Palin presents the oilbird, from a Venezuelan cavern
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce. 05:45COP28 and reducing emissions from food and farming. Farmers in the snow. 05:58Naturalist and environmentalist Chris Baines defends the bullfinch's feeding habits.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce. 05:45How climate change is putting up the cost of food for consumers and producers. 05:58Ecologist Penny Anderson describes the flamboyant ducks that visit her garden.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce. 05:45New $50 million initiative launched at COP28 to develop more resilient crops in Africa. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents the red-headed woodpecker found in North America.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce. 05:45New report says food security is a public good and farmers should be paid accordingly. 05:58Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the brambling.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Craig Gardiner. 05:45A deep dive into the sonic realms of the sea and the effects of man-made noise pollution.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of Holy Trinity, St Austell in Cornwall. 05:45Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka.
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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. 06:07Archaeologist Rose Ferraby visits the Roman site of Vindolanda in Northumberland. 06:30Today, food, farming and climate diplomacy. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Mark Tully considers the best conditions for creativity. 06:35Penguins and us: from engaging funny figures to sentinels of change. 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. 07:10Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect. 07:57The latest weather forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers. 08:10A service marking the Second Sunday of Advent from St Cadoc’s Church, Llancarfan, Wales 08:48John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change. 08:58Brett Westwood presents the great shearwater.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Tom Sutcliffe with Marcus du Sautoy, Anthony Bale, Jane Draycott and GT Karber 09:451/5The iconic French memoirist's 'collective autobiography' of the period 1941 to 2006.
| 09:00Sir Harry Bhadeshia on his work in metallurgy and choreographing crystalline structures. 09:30Nathan Filer talks to Justin Hancock. 09:452/5Annie Ernaux looks back on life after the Second World War.
| 09:002/4Professor Ben Ansell gives the second of his 2023 Reith Lectures on why politics fails.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Swiss protestant theologian. 09:454/5Ernaux's memories of life in 1968 have little in common with those found in the media.
| 09:00Marina Abramović, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne. 09:455/5The 21st century approaches. Annie Ernaux's chronicle reaches its final chapter.
| 09:00David Gandy on how an animal loving Billericay boy became and international supermodel.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00Stella Creasy on getting a harassment conviction under a law she herself drafted.
| 10:00Baroness Sue Campbell, director of women's football @FA discusses changes in the game
| 10:00Academy award-winning actor Julianne Moore on her new role.
| 10:00A jazzy version of Handel's Messiah and a new adaptation of The Famous Five.
| 10:00The sister of late headteacher Ruth Perry responds to coroner's report.
| 10:00Puffins, trolls and strongmen confront Shaun on a journey to the far north. 10:304/14Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
| 10:00Justin goes too far and the fate of one family is sealed.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Dr Chris van Tulleken gets a taste of a guilty pleasure: sinful yet delicious fast food. 11:30Is there anything governments can do to get the economy growing again?
| 11:00A cold hard look at the psychology of the seven sins. Today's hot topic: lust. 11:302/4A story of a mother's love, and anger. Demeter seeks justice for Persephone.
| 11:0030 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises? 11:30Meet the frustrated office manager trying his best to run an empire.
| 11:00How killing migrating birds became a multi-million dollar criminal business. 11:30Mohammad Mossadegh was toppled in a coup in Iran in 1953.
| 11:00As Ukraine heads into winter, how has their summer counter-offensive fared? 11:301/4Hector has a difficult encounter when forced to use the food bank. Stars Jamie Sives.
| 11:00Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster 11:30Fergal Keane returns to some familiar neighbourhoods in South Africa.
| 11:15Shirley Ballas, dance judge, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04New fake bank app scam warning. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04How are you getting on with your smart meter? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04We meet one of the energy regulator’s bosses, Tim Jarvis. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Gap Finders: Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane from Peequal 12:32Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04How schools should deal with kids who want to change their gender identity. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Should financial education in schools warn teenagers about social media scams? 12:306/6Geoff Norcott joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for the week review in stand-up and sketch. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:044/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 12:32Could research into centenarians living in Blue Zones help us live longer? 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:45Tea arrives in Britain as an exotic drink for the elite. But its tale is just beginning.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:45From fuelling the industrial revolution to the mid-morning break.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:45How did imperial tea help shape Britain’s relationship with two superpowers?
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:45How did Britain’s sale of opium to buy tea change China’s view of the West?
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:45How did the introduction of tea plantations to India change the trade forever?
| 13:00The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Matthew's Church in Burnley.
| 13:00Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world 13:30Two forensic psychologists interview Gary about his life and the crimes he committed.
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| 14:00 | 14:151/3Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Roy Williams
| 14:00Justin goes too far this time. 14:152/3Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Rex Obano.
| 14:153/3Epic drama charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Carol Russell.
| 14:00Justin makes a surprising decision. 14:152/4Holli Dempsey and Josef Altin star in a new series of Matthew Broughton's drama thriller.
| 14:00The Grundys keep their fingers crossed. 14:152/5By Helen Cross. Rose is afraid of what she's started. Maya is unstoppable. 14:45Three women share their feelings about regretting motherhood.
| 14:00Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week 14:45We meet the conservation heroes who are helping to protect the species of Planet Earth.
| 14:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 14:45John Yorke explores the classic of modern Argentinian literature, Kiss of the Spiderwoman.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Russell Davies hosts the grand final of the nationwide general knowledge contest. 15:30Sheila Dillon presents The Food Programme’s favourite food books of the year.
| 15:003/14Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits. 15:30Dr Phil Hammond dissects the life and career of an NHS medic.
| 15:00The changing face of banking and how to manage your money. 15:30Rowing an ocean for science, psychologists tackling poverty, and how fear helps us see.
| 15:00Archaeologist Rose Ferraby visits the Roman site of Vindolanda in Northumberland. 15:27The Reverend Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields. 15:30Donal Ryan discusses his novel The Spinning Heart with a group of readers.
| 15:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 15:45Hugh Dennis reports on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
| 15:001/2Rosalind Ayres directs a stellar cast in this masterly, rediscovered, horror-thriller.
| 15:00Manuel Puig's classic stage play, translated by Allan Baker.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Brian Cox and Robin Ince discover why size really matters if you want to avoid extinction. 16:30The family roots of friends Eden Raviv and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad cross the divides of history.
| 16:00Why many across Europe are now unwilling to pay the costs associated with the Green Deal. 16:30Mohammad Mossadegh was toppled in a coup in Iran in 1953.
| 16:00How a Cinderella film from 1970s Czechoslovakia became a Christmas tradition across Europe 16:30A documentary on Pan Am Flight 103.
| 16:006/6Joni comes full circle with the help of a community of musicians, friends and fans. 16:30Why are non-native species of birds arriving in the UK?
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a singer, a judge, a politician and a campaigner. 16:30The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience.
| 16:00The sister of late head teacher Ruth Perry responds to the coroner's report.
| 16:30Roger McGough is joined by Jason Allen-Paisant, who shares poems from listener requests.
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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
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| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30Can changing your sheets be good for you - and the environment? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather forecast
| 17:00The NHS whistleblowers punished for raising concerns. 17:40Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00The Home Secretary says they will lead to the biggest drop on record in legal migration 18:304/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 18:00It's an attempt to revive plans to send some asylum seekers to the country 18:30Can autopsies really be the best medicine?
| 18:00The former prime minister also offered an apology at the hearing in London 18:30A terrible Millennium party makes Glenn have an unexpected change of heart and pyjamas
| 18:00The Prime Minister described the new legislation as the "only approach" 18:305/6Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure.
| 18:00Aid workers have warned society in the territory is on the verge of collapse 18:306/6Geoff Norcott joins Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis for the week review in stand-up and sketch.
| 18:00Israeli forces have continued to bombard targets throughout Gaza. 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick criticises the government's Rwanda asylum plan 18:15Julie Hesmondhalgh chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Justin goes too far this time. 19:15Julia Roberts on Leave the World Behind, guitarist MILOŠ, Hugh Welchman on The Peasants.
| 19:15Shane Meadows on the British film industry, Children’s books round-up, the Turner Prize
| 19:00Justin makes a surprising decision. 19:15Paul King on directing Wonka, Best non-fiction books of 2023, Pop Art artist Pauline Boty.
| 19:00The Grundys keep their fingers crossed. 19:15Front Row pays tribute to the poet Benjamin Zephaniah.
| 19:00The fate of one family is sealed as the auction takes place. 19:15Neil Brand and Anna Phoebe add the final five tracks of the current series.
| 19:00Olivia Colman, the Oscar-winning actor appearing in the new film, Wonka. 19:15Brian Cox and Robin Ince peer review Hollywood movies set in space.
| 19:00Lynda proves a friend indeed. 19:15Comedian and former designer Scott Bennett explores our relationship with consumerism. 19:452/5A classic romcom written by Colin Bytheway that asks is there a place for data in dating?
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| 20:00 | 20:0030 years after South Africa's momentous changes what’s happened to the hope and promises? 20:30Poland builds a wall through one of Europe’s most precious forests. What’s the impact?
| 20:00The NHS whistleblowers punished for raising concerns. 20:40We take a look at a mentoring programme designed for young visually impaired people.
| 20:00A contestant on the TV show I'm a Celebrity sparks a debate about racism and misogyny. 20:45Comedian, actor and writer Kieran Hodgson responds to a story in the news.
| 20:00As Ukraine heads into winter, how has their summer counter-offensive fared? 20:303/8When a homeless man moves in with a rich widow is it true love or something much darker?
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Matthew's Church in Burnley. 20:50John Gray argues that pessimism can be a force for change.
| 20:00Marcel Marceau's daughters tell the remarkable story of his life in the French Resistance.
| 20:00The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a singer, a judge, a politician and a campaigner.
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| 21:00 | 21:00A cold hard look at the psychology of the seven deadly sins. And today, it's greed. 21:30Tom Sutcliffe with Marcus du Sautoy, Anthony Bale, Jane Draycott and GT Karber
| 21:00Rowing an ocean for science, psychologists tackling poverty, and how fear helps us see. 21:30Sir Harry Bhadeshia on his work in metallurgy and choreographing crystalline structures.
| 21:00David and Simon discuss Omid Scobie Part 2, COP PR and the Wilko select committee. 21:30A documentary on Pan Am Flight 103.
| 21:00Why are non-native species of birds arriving in the UK? 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Swiss protestant theologian.
| 21:00Sathnam Sanghera tells the story of our national drink and its imperial past.
| 21:00It's 2027. The secretary of state for Northern Ireland faces calls for a border poll. 21:45A late-night call from a wrong number leads to a conversation with a stranger.
| 21:00Should financial education in schools warn teenagers about social media scams? 21:25Toby Buckland makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Ripple Effect. 21:30Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Home Secretary James Cleverly announces a five-point plan to curb legal immigration 22:456/10The novel stirs the residents of Silverstream into action – beginning with its author.
| 22:00The home secretary says a new treaty with Rwanda addresses concerns of UK's Supreme Court 22:457/10One of the village worthies calls a meeting to root out the secret scribe in their midst
| 22:00Robert Jenrick says the legislation "does not go far enough" 22:458/10Truth and fiction are beginning to blur for Miss Buncle as she struggles with her secret.
| 22:00Coroner rules that Ofsted inspection "contributed" to the death of Ruth Perry 22:459/10The village is in uproar after Sarah Walker’s denials but the Christmas party must go on.
| 22:00US blocks UN Security Council resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza 22:4510/10With her confession roundly ignored, Barbara has no choice but to pick up her pen again.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Neil Brand and Anna Phoebe add the final five tracks of the current series.
| 22:00Iain Watson and guests preview the big political stories for the week ahead.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Alan Dein scours the internet to find the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try and tackle their listeners' problems. 23:30The Defence Secretary promises action to secure the release of British hostages in Gaza.
| 23:005/6Ivy poses a reyt Royal question that sees Amy and Chris embark on a ‘business’ trip. 23:15Nora Meadows - a wellness guru and therapist - helps others, and herself, find wellness. 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports on a dramatic day of events in Westminster.
| 23:00Amol and Nick discuss Sunak’s woes as Today gets the only interview with Suella Braverman. 23:30Sean Curran reports as MPs ponder the next steps for the government's asylum policy.
| 23:00The former president says he'd be a dictator...but only for a day. 23:30Susan Hulme reports as a minister faces questions over the government's Rwanda policy.
| 23:00Russell Davies hosts the grand final of the nationwide general knowledge contest. 23:301/5A new voice is added to the Dead Hand code. Has the killer returned?
| 23:002/4Professor Ben Ansell gives the second of his 2023 Reith Lectures on why politics fails.
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