| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Join the greatest doctor of his age as Rome's great fire threatens his life's work. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from the village church of St John the Baptist, Chilcompton. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5Naomi Alderman argues we are living through the third great information crisis. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5The first information crisis: writing. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5The arrival of printing. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5Our third crisis: digital communication. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication? 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15James Naughtie and readers talk to Marlon James about A Brief History of Seven Killings. 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 spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran. 05:45How AI is used to sift out inaccurate agricultural market research. 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 spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Yousra Samir Imran. 05:45Chancellor Rachel Reeves has committed to relaxing planning rules, what will this mean?
| 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 Yousra Samir Imran. 05:45Farmers at the Great Yorkshire Show are hoping for support from the new government.
| 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 Yousra Samir Imran. 05:45Anna Hill talks pigs, pigeons and politics at the Great Yorkshire Show.
| 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 Yousra Samir Imran. 05:45A consultation on Welsh farm payments replacing EU funding.
| 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 Lynne Gibson. 05:45You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter's Church in High Cross Froxfield in Hampshire. 05:45The RNIB is making financial cuts and job redundancies across the organisation.
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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.
| 06:00Reaction after England get through to the final of Euro 2024.
| 06:00Clare Bailey Mosley on her husband's 'extraordinary' impact.
| 06:00The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers. 06:07Clare meets rock climber Iain Miller to explore a stretch of Ireland's Atlantic coastline. 06:30Pigs, pigeons and politicians at the Great Yorkshire Show. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Why is walking spiritual a spiritual act? 06:35Mariclare Carey-Jones is at a former fruit farm in South Wales, which now grows tea. 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. 07:10William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Dr Ellie Cannon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Medical Aid Films. 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 08:10Rev Stephen Wigley explores the spiritual heritage of the border between England and Wales 08:48Megan Nolan on why she's well suited to the insecurity of her generation's housing crisis. 08:58Biologist, presenter and podcaster Gillian Burke marvels at the distance swallows fly.
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| 09:00 | 09:30Brilliant politician, ruthless leader, massive brain-box: Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.
| 09:00Professor of Psychiatry Janet Treasure discusses her career researching eating disorders 09:30How can we better understand and live with voice hearing?
| 09:00Matthew Syed traces humanity’s first attempt to send a radio message to aliens. 09:30Things move quickly following the release of this series and Scorpion has nowhere to hide.
| 09:001/4Michael Portillo talks to James Naughtie about his zigzag career in politics. 09:301/6Rory Stewart makes a radical case for embracing ignorance.
| 09:00Rob Delaney, actor and comedian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
| 09:00Founder of Music in Hospices Joseph Cavalli-Price on the power of music
| 09:00Latest reaction from the US after the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Reaction to the general election results.
| 10:00Former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal on his review of the NMC.
| 10:00Nusrit Mehtab looks back at her 30-year career in the Met Police.
| 10:00Will the new Labour government continue the two-child benefit cap?
| 10:00Three women due to be on trial for assault have had charges against them discontinued.
| 10:00Join Greg and his guests to learn all about pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning. 10:30Greg James digs into the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
| 10:00Errollyn Wallen, composer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Sobanan talks about his relationship with drugs and imprisonment. 11:451/5Naomi Alderman argues we are living through the third great information crisis.
| 11:00Ellen and Mark ask how screen love triangles reflect the sexual politics of the times. 11:452/5The first information crisis: writing.
| 11:00There are more empty homes than homeless households in this country. Why? 11:453/5The arrival of printing.
| 11:00Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the Wonder of Trees with Dame Judi Dench and guests. 11:454/5Our third crisis: digital communication.
| 11:00Sheila Dillon looks back at Dr Michael Mosley's legacy. 11:455/5How can we cope with the challenges of digital communication?
| 11:00A look at Keir Starmer's first week as PM and Tory leadership infighting starts again. 11:30Defiance as the Ukrainian capital comes under aerial assault.
| 11:00Denise has a confession to make, and Stella finds herself fighting a losing battle.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Would you welcome new housing being built in your area? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Are we spending too much money to keep pets alive when it would kinder to put them down? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Stepping into the top role: learning from business leaders. 12:32Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Can meat ever be environmentally friendly, or do we need better substitutes? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Fewer people are paying for financial advice than a year ago, according to a new report. 12:306/7Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Ian Smith and Marie Le Conte quiz the news. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood. 12:303/6Mark Steel is back In Town. This week he's in East Grinstead in West Sussex. 3/6 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00Labour's building plans, plus a major attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine. 13:45Defying Thatcher to race behind the Iron Curtain
| 13:00The new prime minister affirms his commitment to devolution, as he meets regional mayors. 13:45The dirtiest race in history
| 13:00Labour's leader is urged to increase defence spending immediately as he meets Nato leaders 13:45Speed, style - and suspicion
| 13:00A proposed hike in water bills not enough to address problems including sewage, firms warn 13:45Thriller Thursday in Team GB's golden summer
| 13:00Analysis of the government's move to release more prisoners earlier. 13:45Showboating to a new world record.
| 13:00The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington.
| 13:00Latest reaction to the failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump. 13:30The American principals dealing with shootings in the hallways of their school.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Frustration grows for Chris. 14:156/6Comedy set in a Scots-Asian corner shop. Written by Sanjeev Kohli and Donald McLeary. 14:456/10Anton Lesser continues Eley Williams' series set in an Essex village gripped by chess.
| 14:00Lilian gets her hopes up. 14:151/6Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Roy Williams.
| 14:00Alistair finds himself in an uncomfortable position. 14:152/6Epic drama charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Rex Obano.
| 14:00Denise has a confession to make. 14:153/6Epic drama charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain. By Carol Russell.
| 14:00Stella finds herself fighting a losing battle. 14:152/5Coral’s adult son, a ufologist, is reunited with his mother 14:45Ros Atkins talks to Michael Johnson on the art of communicating clearly.
| 14:00Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week. 14:45The tension mounts for one family.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for a postbag edition. 14:45John Yorke explores the themes and background to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
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| 15:00 | 15:00The broadcaster and the neuroscientist choose favourite books. 15:30Johny Pitts examines failed utopias to decipher if they can help us reimagine the future.
| 15:00A change to an algorithm in 2016 has huge consequences. 15:30Why is walking spiritual a spiritual act?
| 15:00The cost of care can mount up fast, we're looking at the price and asking who should pay? 15:30Protein is having a moment in the spotlight. Should you be worried about getting enough?
| 15:00Clare meets rock climber Iain Miller to explore a stretch of Ireland's Atlantic coastline. 15:27Paul Mayhew-Archer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cure Parkinson's. 15:30Your views on the election coverage, and Dotun Adebayo-filling time.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Raby Castle, Park and Gardens for a postbag edition. 15:45An original short story by Wyl Menmuir, read by Tristan Sturrock.
| 15:00A Uyghur family in Xinjiang are assigned a live-in Chinese 'relative' by the authorities.
| 15:002/3Linda Marshall Griffiths reimagines Mary Shelley's Frankenstein set in the future.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Meter tampering is dangerous and illegal yet reports of it are rising at an alarming rate. 16:30Greg James digs into the BBC's archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
| 16:00Dannii Leivers explores how metal musicians perform, and rebel, under oppressive regimes. 16:30David Yelland and Simon Lewis discuss the great communications reset at Number 10.
| 16:00Did the political soap opera eclipse discussions of policy?
| 16:00Cancer: Are we are experiencing a step change in how we understand and treat the disease? 16:30Could white paint help tackle climate change? And 'synthetic embryos' for research.
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on an MP, a rugby coach, an artist and a campaigner. 16:30Matthew Syed traces humanity’s first attempt to send a radio message to aliens.
| 16:00Harriet Harman on the record-breaking number of women MPs elected to parliament.
| 16:00Johny Pitts speaks to Garth Risk Hallberg about his new novel, The Second Coming. 16:301/6Three students from Lancaster University take on their dons in the upbeat quiz.
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| 17:00 | 17:00The UK's new chancellor announces changes to the planning system.
| 17:00Ahead of the NATO summit, are the tectonic plates shifting?
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme
| 17:00The justice secretary says failure to act could 'collapse' the criminal justice system.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30Nick Robinson talks to the man at the heart of the new Downing Street government. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 1936, Dale Carnegie wrote the self help book - How to Win Friends and Influence People 17:10Hollie McNish, Testament, Liz Berry, Ira Lightman join Ian to share poetry full of desire. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00Rachel Reeves made her first speech as Chancellor setting out plans for economic growth 18:303/6Mark Steel is back In Town. This week he's in East Grinstead in West Sussex. 3/6
| 18:00He told newly sworn-in MPs he wanted them to deliver "national renewal" 18:304/4Joe is joined by Mary Berry and Holly Walsh.
| 18:00A manhunt began after the three women were killed at their home near Watford 18:30Geoff Norcott examines modern masculinity. This week, why don’t men wear sunscreen?
| 18:00Water companies say recommended increases will not address problems such as sewage leaks 18:303/5Can you be proud of someone else's country?
| 18:00The Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said it was the only way to "avert disaster" 18:306/7Zoe Lyons, Angela Barnes, Ian Smith and Marie Le Conte quiz the news.
| 18:00Hamas says 71 Palestinians have died in Israeli air strikes in southern Gaza 18:15Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Donald Trump urges Americans to unite after assassination attempt at an election rally. 18:15Salma El-Wardany chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Lilian gets her hopes up. 19:15Laurie Anderson on Amelia Earhart and Julie Hesmondhalgh on saving the Oldham Coliseum.
| 19:00Alistair finds himself in an uncomfortable position. 19:15Chariots of Fire on stage, the Pompidou Centre redeveloped, and My Native Land republished
| 19:00Denise has a confession to make. 19:15Breaking as an Olympic sport, Museum of the Year winner, playwright Mark Ravenhill.
| 19:00Stella finds herself fighting a losing battle. 19:15Film Fly me to the Moon, TV show Sunny and Slave Play are reviewed.
| 19:00The tension mounts for one family. 19:15Ellen and Mark examine the enduring popularity of a genre that seems to refuse to die.
| 19:00Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood. 19:15Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the Wonder of Trees with Dame Judi Dench and guests.
| 19:00Pip's brainwave may be the answer. 19:15As spring arrives in Syria, Mudar Salimeh searches for butterflies. 19:45Ros Atkins talks to Michael Johnson on the art of communicating clearly.
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| 20:00 | 20:00What's happening in South Africa and India after shock election results? 20:30Misunderstood seagulls, ice cream chemistry and the science of sun safety.
| 20:00There are more empty homes than homeless households in this country. Why? 20:40The RNIB is making financial cuts and job redundancies across the organisation.
| 20:00Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 20:00Did the political soap opera eclipse discussions of policy?
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from St Cuthbert's Church in Darlington. 20:50Sarah Dunant on the profound challenge to America's sense of its own youthfulness.
| 20:00Joe Queenan on strangers - an opportunity or a threat?
| 20:00Your views on the election coverage, and Dotun Adebayo-filling time. 20:30Matthew Bannister on an MP, a rugby coach, an artist and a campaigner.
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| 21:00 | 21:00How did two English opera-loving sisters help dozens of Jews escape Nazi Germany? 21:30Stewart Lee uncovers the pioneers of surrealism subverting reality in Birmingham's suburbs
| 21:00Satirist Heydon Prowse delves into brands who are trumpeting their opposition to racism. 21:30Final farewells - how does the industry work?
| 21:00Professor of Psychiatry Janet Treasure discusses her career researching eating disorders 21:30How can we better understand and live with voice hearing?
| 21:00Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45How did Britain’s sale of opium to buy tea change China’s view of the West?
| 21:00A story of history disregarded, beauty destroyed, and trust betrayed.
| 21:00Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 21:00Fewer people are paying for financial advice than a year ago, according to a new report. 21:25Dr Ellie Cannon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Medical Aid Films. 21:30Defiance as the Ukrainian capital comes under aerial assault.
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| 22:00 | 22:00No political group has enough seats to form a majority in the National Assembly 22:456/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
| 22:00The US president has been under increasing pressure after his debate performance 22:457/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
| 22:00A suspect in the deaths of three women in the town of Bushey has been apprehended 22:458/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
| 22:00Is this a 'make or break' moment for Joe Biden? 22:459/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
| 22:00Offenders set for early release to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons 22:4510/10A story of drama and friendship in war-torn Sicily during the Peloponnesian War.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Sheila Dillon looks back at Dr Michael Mosley's legacy.
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| 23:00 | 23:003/5Five kidnapped men are about to have their worlds turned upside down. 23:30Singer Songwriter Kitty Perrin talks to Brix Smith about her time in The Fall.
| 23:00Jon and his guests discuss 'what made you go to the doctor's in the first place?'. 23:30The London nail bombings of 1999 viewed through some of the striking images of the events.
| 23:00Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. 23:15The Skewer burrows its way into the 2024 general election. 23:452/8Strangely uplifting moments caring for someone with a terminal illness, and early Bowie.
| 23:00Amol and Nick on why prisons are at the top of Starmer’s in-tray. 23:30How the legacy of the Bengal famine of 1943 lives on in Britain today.
| 23:00More gaffes overshadow Biden's crucial NATO press conference 23:30Sound artist Alice Boyd retraces the steps of legendary field recordist Martyn Stewart.
| 23:002/4It's Listeners’ Week! Host Chloe Slack surprises a listener. 23:306/6Time to meet our tallest land animal, the giraffe, and theatrical bird, the ruff.
| 23:00A teenager is accidentally shot in the stomach. A doctor finds an opportunity. 23:30You can’t be neutral about everything, in a world this cruel. 23:45An original short story by Wyl Menmuir, read by Tristan Sturrock.
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