| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Charles Nicholl explores the first wave of true crime dramas on the English stage. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5An evocative and vivid account of the war in Ukraine from Shetland journalist Jen Stout. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5Jen Stout crosses into Ukraine to report on the devastation caused by Russia's invasion. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5Jen Stout travels to Kharkiv, a city she knew well before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5After time spent at home in Shetland, journalist Jen Stout is eager to return to Ukraine. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5Shetland journalist Jen Stout prepares to join volunteers on an evacuation run in Ukraine. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Lucy Caldwell on These Days. 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 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea. 05:45Some farmers give their thoughts on what they want from the next government. 05:57Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
| 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 Andrea Rea. 05:45The thousands of people across the UK are counting insects each year for citizen science.
| 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 Andrea Rea. 05:45A chicken producer has breached environmental laws at three sites including Lough Neagh.
| 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 Andrea Rea. 05:45Why illegal meat imports bring a risk of animal disease.
| 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 Andrea Rea. 05:45The beetle threatening the future of spruce trees.
| 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 start the day with the Rev Carolyn Skinner. 05:45What do the giggles and guffaws of the animal world tell us about our own use of laughter?
| 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 in Chawton, Hampshire. 05:45Recent developments in gene therapy to treat eye conditions.
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| 06:00 | 06:00Tory Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch and Labour Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey.
| 06:00Home Secretary James Cleverly and Reform's new leader Nigel Farage speak to Today.
| 06:00Emma Barnett and Justin Webb present reaction and analysis of the first TV debate.
| 06:00D-Day veterans and those commemorating in Normandy reflect on events from 80 years ago
| 06:00The Prime Minister apologises for leaving the D-Day commemorations early.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers. 06:07Helen Mark explores the chalk hill carvings of the Wiltshire landscape. 06:30Why spruce trees could become a thing of the past for UK timber production. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Opioids in the US and UK: from illicit drug heroin to pharmaceutical drugs. 06:35Charlotte Smith explores a state-of-the-art vertical farm in Gloucestershire. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00Analysis of the BBC election debate and Martha reports from the key seat of Norwich North.
| 07:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 07:10A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide. 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers 08:10Angel Morgan leads worship from Big Church Festival celebrating the Psalms. 08:48Howard Jacobson ponders why men suddenly want to read about love. 08:58TV presenter Martin Hughes-Games was surprised to discover nuthatch in his nestbox.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Adam Rutherford with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Hugh Warwick and Olivia Laing at Hay Festival 09:45Oliver Burkeman explores the insidious way in which convenience has warped our existence.
| 09:00Two men, one woman. All three seem devoted to each other. Love story or exploitation? 09:30Languishing; household chaos; an abuse survivor's story; reaching out to old friends
| 09:00Fact-checking the leaders' debate, tax evasion savings and the weight of ants. 09:30How has a woman in a picturesque village become embroiled in illegal crossings to the UK?
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Saga of the Earls of Orkney up to the 13th century. 09:45Why simply eating slower could improve your digestion and lower your blood sugars.
| 09:00Rebel Wilson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
| 09:001/6Martin Freeman reads from Orwell's dystopian classic, now celebrating its 75th anniversary
| 09:00The EU's top diplomat rebukes Israel for the death toll in the raid that freed 4 hostages.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Who is Claudia Sheinbaum? The first female President of Mexico.
| 10:00A newborn baby found earlier this year is the third child abandoned by the same parents.
| 10:00Comedy queen Tina Fey talks all things Mean Girls as the musical version comes to London.
| 10:00Singer-songwriter Bat for Lashes on her new album, The Dream of Delphi.
| 10:00The complicated etiquette of asking to take an extra guest to a wedding.
| 10:30The PMs misstep threatens to overshadow the whole election campaign.
| 10:00Shirine Khoury-Haq, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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| 11:00 | 11:00How can we stop over-tourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment? 11:451/5An evocative and vivid account of the war in Ukraine from Shetland journalist Jen Stout.
| 11:00Sam Lee & Debbie Wiseman join Jeffrey Boakye & Anna Phoebe to choose the next five tracks. 11:452/5Jen Stout crosses into Ukraine to report on the devastation caused by Russia's invasion.
| 11:00Mishal Husain discusses the issues raised in the podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion. 11:453/5Jen Stout travels to Kharkiv, a city she knew well before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
| 11:00Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan on his creative influences. 11:454/5After time spent at home in Shetland, journalist Jen Stout is eager to return to Ukraine.
| 11:00Nominations open for the 2024 BBC Food and Farming Awards. 11:455/5Shetland journalist Jen Stout prepares to join volunteers on an evacuation run in Ukraine.
| 11:002/6The next in a day of readings celebrating the 75th anniversary of Orwell's classic novel.
| 11:00Freddie has a dangerous idea, and events spiral out of control at the Stables.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Clothing brand Seasalt is the latest to be hit by scam adverts on Meta. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Can you afford a holiday this year? Where are you going? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Why are more online baskets being dumped at check-out, and what can retailers do about it? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Could the UK soon be awash with cheap EVs from the industry's global superpower? 12:32Which contact lenses are best for your eyes - and the planet? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Are companies going quiet on the environment to avoid greenwash allegations? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04How will our political parties approach the cost of care if they're elected? 12:301/7Ian Smith, Geoff Norcott, Shaparak Khorsandi and Anushka Asthana quiz the news 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey. 12:304/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00Sir Keir Starmer sets out his party's defence strategy. 13:45Peter Higgs is sacked, but the British Museum’s director turns on Ittai.
| 13:00As Israel refuses to agree a ceasefire, a negotiator suggests the US should talk to Hamas. 13:45Katie and Ittai’s hunt for gems leads them across Europe
| 13:00The Treasury denies signing off Tory claims that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000. 13:45Katie discovers the eBay seller has customers in the US - one with hundreds of gems.
| 13:00Veterans and world leaders gather in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day 13:45Ittai hands over his gems. But will we ever know what else the Museum has lost?
| 13:00The Prime Minister says leaving D-Day commemorations in Normandy prematurely was a mistake 13:45The intimate story of a mother and daughter sharing the healing power of making jam.
| 13:00The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4 13:15Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Victoria Hall in Oakham in Rutland.
| 13:00Teams searching for Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek island of Symi have found a body. 13:30Gigantic Insects and Two Minutes Hate.
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| 14:00 | 14:00The penny drops for Lynda. 14:151/6Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald Mcleary. 14:451/10Adrian Scarborough kicks off a dazzling new short-story series by Eley Williams.
| 14:00Fallon springs a surprise. 14:15Atmospheric drama about an old man with a head full of stories.
| 14:00Joy attempts to make amends. 14:154/5Another case for DI Matthews and DS Armitage to solve in Roy Williams' crime series.
| 14:00Freddie has a dangerous idea. 14:15Drama about the landmark 1936 production of Macbeth which launched Orson Welles' career.
| 14:00Harrison comes to a realisation. 14:152/5Dark Medical Thriller by Matthew Broughton, creator of Tracks and Broken Colours. 14:45From newborn to nursery, how do we value the care of children?
| 14:15Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
| 14:00Kathy has a rummage through the GQT archives for advice around gardening in containers. 14:45John Yorke interrogates Franz Kafka's classic novel The Trial.
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| 15:00 | 15:00The historian and the podcaster choose their favourite books. 15:30An elite secret unit of Jewish commandos take on the Nazis.
| 15:00Josie Long presents short documentaries about dreams, hidden places and the afterlife. 15:30Opioids in the US and UK: from illicit drug heroin to pharmaceutical drugs.
| 15:00Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life. 15:30Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong ask if making AI so human-like is a problem.
| 15:00Helen Mark explores the chalk hill carvings of the Wiltshire landscape. 15:27Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International 15:30In conversation with Michael Morpurgo at the Hay Festival.
| 15:00Kathy has a rummage through the GQT archives for advice around gardening in containers. 15:45A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry.
| 15:00Events spiral out of control at the Stables. 15:153/6Juliet Stevenson continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's dystopian masterpiece.
| 15:00Josef K is arrested. But what was his crime?
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| 16:00 | 16:00The scientific mission that ensured the success of the D-Day landings. 16:304/7Investigating every aspect of the food we eat.
| 16:00Roger McGough is joined by the writer and comedian Frank Skinner. 16:30David and Simon discuss the PR of private schools and VAT, Ed Davey and Donald Trump.
| 16:00Can newspapers swing elections? We ask Andrew Neil and Mirror editor Caroline Waterston.
| 16:00Donald Trump is 0 for 3 in court and the more serious cases are yet to be heard. 16:30Also, the inescapable pull of a black hole and an EU ban on smoky flavoured crisps.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a designer, a poet and a film director. 16:30Fact-checking the leaders' debate, tax evasion savings and the weight of ants.
| 16:15Big Brother Is Watching You 16:45The intimate story of a mother and daughter sharing the healing power of making jam.
| 16:00Kafka and Orwell on powerlessness. 16:302/6Forensic botany and scheming water lilies dazzle on this botanical special.
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| 17:00 | 17:00The Reform UK leader made the announcement just days after ruling himself out.
| 17:00A surprise result in India and the latest election news in the UK.
| 17:00Sir Keir Starmer fights back against Tory claims that Labour would raise taxes by £2000.
| 17:00Western leaders gather in northern France to mark 80 years since D-Day
| 17:00D-Day drama for PM over Normandy controversy.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30Which contact lenses are best for your eyes - and the planet? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00The Russian ballerina who defected to the west 17:10Oscar-winning film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan on his creative influences. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00Mr Farage will stand in the Clacton constituency and will also become leader of the party 18:304/6The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
| 18:00Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer's first televised head-to-head will air tonight 18:302/4Nina Wadia and Elis James join Joe Lycett to share their obsessions.
| 18:00Sir Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of lying about Labour's tax plans 18:30Robin Ince is back with his acclaimed show. This time he's talking about love and art.
| 18:00Second World War veterans also attended the commemorations in northern France 18:30Why aren't we living on Mars?
| 18:00The Prime Minister returned to the UK from France for an interview with ITV 18:301/7Ian Smith, Geoff Norcott, Shaparak Khorsandi and Anushka Asthana quiz the news
| 18:003 men and a woman reunited with their families in joyful scenes. 18:15Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00TV and radio presenter was discovered on a steep slope on the Greek island of Symi. 18:15Tessa Dunlop chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Fallon springs a surprise. 19:15The director on his new film, Hit Man, and the Scottish harpist plays live.
| 19:00Joy attempts to make amends. 19:15Candice Carty-Williams, portraying modern dating on stage, and female pirates in fiction.
| 19:00Freddie has a dangerous idea. 19:15Christos Tsiolkas, Victoria Canal, Baillie Gifford festival sponsorship.
| 19:00Harrison comes to a realisation. 19:15A wild west love story, the world of Paris fashion, and an unconventional marriage.
| 19:00Events spiral out of control at the Stables. 19:15Emma Rawicz and Gavin Higgins add five more tracks to the playlist.
| 19:004/6Adjoa Andoh continues a day of readings celebrating Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.
| 19:15The last in the series in which Ian Hislop and Helen Lewis celebrate Orwell and Kafka. 19:45Rylan Clark from X Factor finalist to national treasure. Mark Coles charts his journey.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Russia has stepped up its attacks in Ukraine and is putting pressure on Kharkiv. 20:30We all know sleep is important – but why do we do it?
| 20:00Mishal Husain discusses the issues raised in the podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion. 20:45Recent developments in gene therapy to treat eye conditions.
| 20:00Should meat and dairy be taken off menus to help save the planet from climate change? 20:45A PhD student discovers an anomaly which undermines a global movement.
| 20:00Can newspapers swing elections? We ask Andrew Neil and Mirror editor Caroline Waterston.
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Victoria Hall in Oakham in Rutland.
| 20:00Kafka and Orwell's post-truth worlds. 20:301/6Ducks’ super vaginas wow the guests.
| 20:00In conversation with Michael Morpurgo at the Hay Festival. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a designer, a poet and a film director.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Adam Rutherford with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Hugh Warwick and Olivia Laing at Hay Festival 21:45A child, a chimney and the discovery of a lifetime.
| 21:00Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life. 21:30Evan Davis sits down with Krisi Smith, co-founder of the tea company Bird and Blend.
| 21:00Two men, one woman. All three seem devoted to each other. Love story or exploitation? 21:30Languishing; household chaos; an abuse survivor's story; reaching out to old friends
| 21:00Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Endlessly scrolling negative news? Why are we drawn magnetically to the dark side?
| 21:00Eliza Filby, Rana Mitter, Jo Hamya, Tom Simpson, plus Gaby Hinsliff.
| 21:005/6Samuel West continues Radio 4's day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.
| 21:00How will our political parties approach the cost of care if they're elected? 21:25Wildlife broadcaster Liz Bonnin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Sand Dams Worldwide. 21:30Narendra Modi remains PM, but has lost some of his star power among Indian voters.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Nigel Farage announced he would stand for Reform in the seat of Clacton 22:456/10Emotions rise at Nancy's daughter's wedding, as Jim finally admits his regrets to Eilis.
| 22:00The leaders clashed over NHS, tax and immigration in their first head-to-head TV debate 22:457/10Suspicious that both Eilis and Jim are in Dublin, Nancy takes drastic action.
| 22:00Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething says he won't resign after losing no confidence vote 22:458/10With the baby welcomed into her US family, Eilis promises Jim to make her decision soon.
| 22:00World leaders mark the occasion amid anxiety over the Ukraine war 22:459/10Desperate for an explanation after Nancy's shocking news, Eilis goes in search of Jim.
| 22:00The 7-party debate covered tax, immigration and defence ahead of the general election 22:4510/10With the news about Jim and Nancy's secret engagement now out, Eilis confronts Jim....
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Nominations open for the 2024 BBC Food and Farming Awards.
| 22:00Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the election campaign and the parties' manifesto promises.
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| 23:00 | 23:003/5Who is the mysterious man in the hare mask? More from the supernatural thriller. 23:30True stories of what Kate Bush's iconic anthem means to people around the world.
| 23:006/10Danny answers listeners' questions about the series so far, and we meet a new witness. 23:30Stories of what Bruce Springsteen's iconic song means to people around the world.
| 23:003/8Guy Garvey and Rachel Stirling discuss private matters with two nosey herberts. 23:15Comedian Chloe Petts explores the history of the loo. 23:30How people find comfort in Nick Cave's music.
| 23:00Amol and Nick on two possible election game-changers. 23:30Stories of what Killing Me Softly with His Song means to people around the world.
| 23:00The U.S. talk show host gives his take on where Trump and Biden are going wrong 23:30Stories of what this powerful Puccini aria means to people from around the world.
| 23:006/6Tom Hollander ends a day of readings from Orwell's great dystopian masterpiece.
| 23:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Saga of the Earls of Orkney up to the 13th century. 23:45A young Canadian girl discovers something incredible in a Dorset quarry.
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