| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Strange events start at an ordinary house in South London. Is it a poltergeist? 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s Church in Petersfield, Hampshire. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel shows you how to get rich by marrying money. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel debuts in the Chelsea social scene. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5On his quest to marry rich, comedian Sunil Patel looks for a job. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5Sunil Patel works out that every heiress needs a dad, and every dad can be charmed. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5Sunil Patel heads to the Highlands and finally meets a real-life heiress. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Best-selling author Emma Healey tells us about her new book Sweat and its three influences 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 the Rev Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45Should meat be allowed in some animal feed? The government consults. 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 the Rev Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45We report from the latest tractor rally in London in opposition to inheritance tax changes
| 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 Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45Farm Minister holds the government's line on tax at a conference for Norfolk 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 the Rev Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45New bird flu restrictions introduced; some farmers want the Government to go further.
| 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 Dr Mark Clavier. 05:45Pesticides are killing plants, insects and animals that they're not aiming to control.
| 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 Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya. 05:45Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we love dogs?
| 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 Saints Peter and Paul in Pettistree. 05:45What's being done to solve ongoing problems with payment card reader accessibility?
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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 meets a group of passionate walkers responsible for redesigning the Shropshire Way. 06:30Charlotte Smith is joined by a panel of guests to discuss inheritance tax on farms 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Offshore finance and a millennial history of the wealthy. 06:35Caz Graham meets the Graham family, whose dairy products are sold across the UK. 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 07:54Joanna Gosling makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Support Through Court 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 08:10Swarzy leads a service with gospel group Warehouse Worship in Manchester. 08:48Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation. 08:58For actress Shirley Henderson, a sandpiper reminds her of her father.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Shahidha Bari with Emily Callaci, Rosie Campbell and Victoria Smith 09:45How one social enterprise is helping prison leavers in their craft brewery and bakery.
| 09:00Jonathan Freedland and guests make historical comparisons with current events. 09:30We tackle your questions on dementia and meet the team studying mushrooms for brain health
| 09:00Matthew Syed questions the consequences of tempting fate. 09:30How the world's top Bible museum became embroiled in a scandal over thousands of artefacts
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman so important that two Tudor royals married her. 09:45Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language.
| 09:00Actor Stephen Mangan is castaway by Lauren Laverne.
| 09:00The internationally lauded, bestselling novelist Kate Mosse on Labyrinth at 20.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00England coach Jess Thirlby and former England captain Pamela Cookey join us.
| 10:00Laura Kyrke-Smith MP on the support for new mothers struggling with mental health.
| 10:00Ellie Wilson on why she’s campaigning for victims to be admitted to parole hearings.
| 10:00Woman’s Hour live from Albert Square, as part of the EastEnders 40th anniversary.
| 10:00Is Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy Much Ado About Nothing the original romcom?
| 10:00Join Greg and his guests in 16th-Century Mexico to learn about Cortés and Malintzin. 10:305/5Richard Curtis and Sir Lenny Henry tell the inside story of Comic Relief.
| 10:00Mina Smallman, activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Nicky Campbell explores the darker side of some boarding school experiences. 11:451/5Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel shows you how to get rich by marrying money.
| 11:00Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of video shops on screen. 11:452/5Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel debuts in the Chelsea social scene.
| 11:00Nick Wallis continues his investigation of the Post Office scandal. 11:453/5On his quest to marry rich, comedian Sunil Patel looks for a job.
| 11:00American artist Theaster Gates reveals his formative creative influences. 11:454/5Sunil Patel works out that every heiress needs a dad, and every dad can be charmed.
| 11:00Sheila Dillon revisits the idea of our grannies’ cooking and how it shapes us. 11:455/5Sunil Patel heads to the Highlands and finally meets a real-life heiress.
| 11:00Pippa Crerar of The Guardian assesses the latest developments at Westminster. 11:30Young German voters in Saxony reveal why they are choosing to back the far-right AfD
| 11:00Disaster strikes at one farm, and Lynda witnesses some shocking behaviour.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04'Postcode lottery' in trading standards leaves millions of consumer exposed. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04How is the housing market affecting you? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04The fake bailiffs trying to scare people into paying up for debts they don't have. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Evan Davis examines the business opportunities of companies which offer to repair things. 12:32Do we really have to feed our garden plants? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04From train stations to hospitals, is it OK to have signs translated into other languages? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Energy regulator must respond to Parliament on the banned practice of back billing. 12:306/8Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the news. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15The political veteran staging yet another comeback. 12:304/6How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation? 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00The new, tougher approach to illegal workers prompts a backlash from Labour's left. 13:451/5First of five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
| 13:00Spokespeople for the Israeli government and Hamas discuss their hopes for the coming days. 13:452/5Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
| 13:00The domestic intelligence agency issues a rare apology after a BBC investigation. 13:453/5Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
| 13:00Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment. 13:454/5Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
| 13:00As Ukraine dominates the Munich Security Conference, can Europe unite on defence? 13:455/5Five original essays on the power and politics of children’s fiction.
| 13:00The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hutton Rudby Village Hall in North Yorkshire.
| 13:00The former PM tells this programme that 'democracy is threatened' by recent world events. 13:30How dangerous are plane collisions with birds?
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| 14:00 | 14:00Will Jolene help or hinder. 14:153/4Bill Nighy stars as Charles Paris actor cum amateur sleuth. 14:453/3Miss Marple realises that she's been looking at Martin's murder from the wrong angle.
| 14:00Disaster strikes at one farm. 14:155/5How thin is the line between love and hate?
| 14:00Chaos continues to reign in Ambridge. 14:15Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield star in a new drama set in 1948 in a Surrey sanatorium.
| 14:15A romance with some rowing thrown in as we approach Valentine's Day.
| 14:00Lynda witnesses some shocking behaviour and is deeply offended. 14:153/5Jess and Maya listen in to a police pursuit, can they decode vital evidence? 14:45Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we love dogs?
| 14:00Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week. 14:45There’s a sad goodbye in Ambridge.
| 14:00Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Shepton Mallet ahead of their snowdrop festival. 14:45John Yorke looks at CS Lewis’s novel That Hideous Strength.
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| 15:00 | 15:00The husband and wife writing duo pick favourite reads. 15:30A young naval officer must choose whether to save the world or trigger its destruction.
| 15:007/8When testing your DNA becomes an obsession 15:30Offshore finance and a millennial history of the wealthy.
| 15:00How to plan financially to pay for your dream retirement and life after work. 15:30Aleks and Kevin ask if the Dark Lord can live forever with an AI voice.
| 15:00Clare meets a group of passionate walkers responsible for redesigning the Shropshire Way. 15:27Ken Bruce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Family Fund 15:30Michael talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival.
| 15:00Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel visit Shepton Mallet ahead of their snowdrop festival. 15:45A cartographer redraws the map for her loved ones in a short piece for Valentine's Day.
| 15:00Margaret Thatcher asks Laurence Olivier for advice on playing the role of Prime Minister.
| 15:002/2Lewis's 'modern fairy tale for grown-ups' warns of a world where technocrats are kings.
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| 16:00 | 16:00The UK's debt is in the headlines - Dharshini David tells the story behind national debt. 16:303/4Goddess of wisdom, war and... handicrafts: Athene is charismatic and bloodthirsty.
| 16:00A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail. 16:30David and Simon discuss 'sunsetting' diversity goals, book blurbs and group chat PR.
| 16:00The evolving relationship between tech moguls and political power.
| 16:00The PM says the NHS is well placed for an AI revolution in healthcare - but is it? 16:30The United States is the world’s science superpower. But is their role under threat?
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a writer, a wartime courier, a politician and an author. 16:30Matthew Syed questions the consequences of tempting fate.
| 16:00Matriarchal women and strong female storylines from 40 years of BBC1's iconic soap opera.
| 16:00Writer Susan Barker speaks about her new book - Old Soul - and three other influences. 16:308/13The general knowledge music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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| 17:00 | 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme
| 17:00Trump meets Jordan's king, as tensions rise again in Gaza.
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme
| 17:00Europe reacts to Trump's position on Ukraine peace negotiations.
| 17:00JD Vance meets with Ukraine's President Zelensky and delivers a tough speech on Europe.
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30How a head teacher became the chief inspector of prisons for England and Wales. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 2003, illusionist Roy Horn was attacked by a tiger live on stage. 17:10Ian McMillan's guests include George Szirtes, who's been awarded the King's Gold Medal. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00Hamas suspends the release of hostages, accusing Israel of attacking Palestinians 18:304/6How hard can it be to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation?
| 18:00Benjamin Netanyahu says the ceasefire will end unless hostages are released on Saturday 18:302/4Alexei Sayle delivers a mixture of stand-up, memoir and philosophy.
| 18:00Trump says talks on the war in Ukraine war are to begin immediately after call with Putin 18:301/3Nathan's in the sewer.
| 18:00Questions raised about Rachel Reeve’s CV and use of expenses while working at a bank 18:303/6The scariest haunted house, a radio legend's funeral, and what you should post on Threads.
| 18:00Zelensky attempts to keep US onside as he holds talks with VP 18:306/8Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the news.
| 18:00President Zelensky calls for the creation of an "army of Europe" to guard against Russia 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Ukrainian officials haven't been invited to peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia. 18:15Turn up the volume to 11 with a selection of the best bits of radio from the last week.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Disaster strikes at one farm. 19:15Robert De Niro on thriller Zero Day, his TV series debut.
| 19:00Chaos continues to reign in Ambridge. 19:15Zadie Smith, Andrew O'Hagan, Harriett Gilbert and Philip Jones on the books of the century
| 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Lynda witnesses some shocking behaviour and is deeply offended. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00There’s a sad goodbye in Ambridge. 19:15Ellen and Mark celebrate marriage ceremonies on screen, from Muriel's Wedding to MAFS.
| 19:00The political veteran staging yet another comeback. 19:15American artist Theaster Gates reveals his formative creative influences.
| 19:00There’s a ray of hope for Bridge Farm. 19:15Audrey Gillan explores the death of rough sleeper Tara McKerr. 19:45Why choosing whole grains can help your heart, your microbiome and your blood sugar.
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| 20:00 | 20:0040% of English and Welsh crimes went unsolved in 2024. So is prevention better than cure? 20:30And what does locking up a load of radioactive waste have in common with baking a cake?
| 20:00Nick Wallis continues his investigation of the Post Office scandal. 20:40What's being done to solve ongoing problems with payment card reader accessibility?
| 20:00Should surrogacy be allowed? 20:45When we send off make-up for testing, the lab finds an asbestos fibre.
| 20:00The evolving relationship between tech moguls and political power.
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hutton Rudby Village Hall in North Yorkshire. 20:50Sara Wheeler argues that budget cuts risk savaging the archival heritage of the nation.
| 20:00Poet Paul Farley shows his hand in a celebration of bluffing, from poker to geo-politics.
| 20:00Michael talks cockney with Andy Green and Saif Osmani from the Modern Cockney Festival. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a writer, a wartime courier, a politician and an author.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Shahidha Bari with Emily Callaci, Rosie Campbell and Victoria Smith 21:45How one social enterprise is helping prison leavers in their craft brewery and bakery.
| 21:00Miranda is driven through Paris to meet the guru at a secret location. 21:30Has the Trump-inspired vibe shift already reached the UK?
| 21:005/5Matthew interviews the 'Godfather of AI', Geoffrey Hinton. 21:30We tackle your questions on dementia and meet the team studying mushrooms for brain health
| 21:00Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis examine why politicians copy each other's language.
| 21:00Susie Orbach, Armand D'Angour, Vittoria Fallanca, Mary Harrod and Catherine Wheatley.
| 21:00Dan and Lucy test the earth, and discover whether Douglas’ prophecy has come true.
| 21:00Energy regulator must respond to Parliament on the banned practice of back billing. 21:25Joanna Gosling makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Support Through Court 21:30Young German voters in Saxony reveal why they are choosing to back the far-right AfD
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| 22:00 | 22:00Hamas accuses Israel of violating ceasefire as it delays hostage releases 22:451/5Maya thinks they've got a ghost. Written by Timothy X Atack; read by Amanda Lawrence.
| 22:00Could the release of Marc Fogel signal a thaw in US-Russian relations? 22:452/5Maya would prefer her home not to be haunted, but can Vidya help? Read by Amanda Lawrence.
| 22:00President Trump says negotiations to end war in Ukraine will begin “immediately” 22:453/5Vidya is trying to sleep when a message comes. The spirit has appeared.
| 22:00US President doubles down on plan to meet Russian counterpart 22:454/5Vidya gets a call from Maya: the spirit is holding a knife. By Timothy X Atack.
| 22:00The US Vice-President has accused European governments of retreating from their values 22:455/5Is Vidya in danger from the spirit in Ben and Maya's home? Reader: Amanda Lawrence.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Sheila Dillon revisits the idea of our grannies’ cooking and how it shapes us.
| 22:00Ben Wright and guests discuss the latest on Ukraine and possible UK military involvement.
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| 23:00 | 23:002/5Can Sarah and Charlie trust the stranger who followed them to Ong’s Hat? 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs debate the government plans to tackle illegal migration.
| 23:00A 6-year-old boy loves playing with his toy telephone. Until it starts ringing by itself. 23:30Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about the renewal of US steel tariffs.
| 23:001/5Start of the final series, with late night guffaws at the fear and eroticism of evil. 23:151/4The stand-up comic's unique take on his rapid descent into blindness. 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports on the weekly clash between the prime minister and Kemi Badenoch.
| 23:00A study suggests that less than half of Generation Z are proud to be British. 23:30Sean Curran reports as MPs ask the government how it will continue its support for Ukraine
| 23:00And will the courts stop him? 23:30Susan Hulme with the latest deliberations on the assisted dying bill.
| 23:00Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Richard Herring. 23:307/13The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
| 23:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman so important that two Tudor royals married her. 23:45A cartographer redraws the map for her loved ones in a short piece for Valentine's Day.
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