| 00:00 | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15With its message of peace, Karl Jenkins's Benedictus brings solace in hard times. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from Worcester Cathedral. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30The global obsession with Everest, from those who have been to the top. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30'I heard the rumble of the avalanche. This one just felt different.’ 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30A high-altitude helicopter rescue begins, after an avalanche above Everest Base Camp. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30Grief turns to anger in the sherpa community, after a deadly avalanche. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30Is Everest still an adventure? 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Author Katherine Rundell discusses her new children's book and its three influences. 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 | 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Matthew Bannister on a US politician, a theatre director, a campaigner and a film-maker. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dorothy Moore Brooks 05:45What could the future hold for family farms? 05:57The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04The big political gamble if Britain adopts Denmark's radical approach to immigration. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Canon Michael Parker. 05:45A new action plan for fishing is launched by MPs.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as MPs debate the future of the BBC. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Ameena Blake. 05:45The latest DEFRA Secretary has her first grilling by MPs on the EFRA select committee.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Royal Navy chaplain Rev Paul Bryce. 05:45MPs call for farm inheritance tax to be halted, without impact assessment in Wales
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04Mandy Baker reports as the government says it will abolish Police and Crime Commissioners. 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Oliver Joseph. 05:45More warnings of drought in England, despite the rain.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Swarzy Shire. 05:45Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he finds himself in a strange loop.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary-Le-Bow on Cheapside in the City of London. 05:45App-based taxi company Uber have introduced a new tool for assistance dog owners.
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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 news headlines, including a look at the newspapers. 06:07Clare and guests discuss how the British countryside is connected to colonial history. 06:30Lessons learned: the DEFRA Secretary on the Sustainable Farming Incentive. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05A British Sikh’s journey from gambling addiction and shame to ultimate spiritual renewal. 06:35The judges visit Northumberland to meet their last finalist, Harehope Farm. 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 07:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 07:10A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54Anita Rani makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need. 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers. 08:10An exploration of the awe and wonder found in both faith and and physics. 08:48In 1986, one and a half million balloons were released as part of a world record attempt 08:58Amy-Jane Beer has a couple of quirky, idiosyncratic neighbours - a pair of carrion crows.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Jonathan Slaght, Juhea Kim and Julia Shaw in conversation with Adam Rutherford. 09:45How a London taxi driver goes the extra mile for veterans.
| 09:00Pierre Friedlingstein on the pivotal role of carbon in predicting climate change. 09:30Claudia discusses the evidence for the mental health impact of living in an asylum hotel.
| 09:00A spontaneous decision led Jacqui Furneaux to an unexpected adventure. 09:301/6When a prize-winning author was accused of racism, she asked her online followers to help.
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss which dinosaurs were feathered, and their links to birds. 09:45Armando is joined by Ria Lina are joined by Sophy Ridge to chat editing and impartiality.
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| 09:00Sex Pistols star Paul Cook joins Adrian for extraordinary stories from remarkable people.
| 09:00Donald Trump says he'll speak to Sir Keir Starmer about the BBC's Panorama edit.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Christine Flack on the death of her daughter, the presenter Caroline Flack.
| 10:00We discuss the rise in illegal weight-loss drugs made by criminal gangs. 10:59The traditional two-minute silence to mark Armistice Day.
| 10:00What makes a good dad? We discuss.
| 10:00Friendship is an NGO in Bangladesh which started out operating floating hospitals.
| 10:00Two women from each side of the Israel-Gaza war are working together to pursue peace.
| 10:007/13Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain team up with the team from The Sky at Night to explore space. 10:301/6Jay Rayner and the panel are in Hastings answering questions from a keen audience.
| 10:00Sir Tim Berners-Lee, computer scientist, shares his music with Lauren Laverne.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Every second counts as the Air Ambulance crew try to save a life. 11:45The global obsession with Everest, from those who have been to the top.
| 11:04Ellen and Mark celebrate a once-popular genre of cinema that lives on in unexpected ways. 11:45'I heard the rumble of the avalanche. This one just felt different.’
| 11:00An IT bug caused evidence to go missing or appear lost in some court cases. 11:40Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 11:45A high-altitude helicopter rescue begins, after an avalanche above Everest Base Camp.
| 11:00Brian Cox and Robin Ince plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces. 11:45Grief turns to anger in the sherpa community, after a deadly avalanche.
| 11:00Dan Saladino investigates our growing dependence on West Africa for fresh produce. 11:45Is Everest still an adventure?
| 11:00Pippa Crerar assesses the latest developments at Westminster. 11:30At a camp holding wives and children of IS fighters, support for the group remains strong.
| 11:00George tries to make peace, and Phoebe gets bad news.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04People with ADHD are facing huge bills for their prescription costs. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Call You & Yours: What's your experience of cancer treatment on the NHS? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04What happens when leasehold homeowners are asked to buy their freehold? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04You want to help the police. Who wouldn't? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04World leaders are gathering in Brazil, but can they prevent runaway climate change? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04More households are now getting social tariffs to help cut their water bills. 12:303/6This week the team fundraise for the BBC, welcome a traitor, and necromance a potato. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15David Hockney: iconic British artist. 12:301/6Adrian Edmondson, Miles Jupp, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke visit Southampton. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00Samir Shah apologises for the edit of a Donald Trump speech but says bias isn't systemic. 13:451/5Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
| 13:00Epping Forest District Council give us their reaction after losing landmark legal battle. 13:452/5Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:453/5Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
| 13:00Surrey County Council apologises after review finds Sara’s death could have been prevented 13:454/5Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
| 13:00The government decides against a proposal to raise income tax at the Budget. 13:455/5Comedian Darren Harriott investigates the role of dads, both in the family and in society.
| 13:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Majestic Wine headquarters in Watford.
| 13:00The home secretary trails sweeping reforms to Britain's asylum system. 13:30The British soldiers fighting for Ukraine.
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| 14:00 | 14:00A mysterious phone call makes Ruth suspicious. 14:153/4Hector and Susan both go on dates but are they with the right person? Stars Jamie Sives. 14:45A selection of stories by the winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature.
| 14:00Will offers George a ray of hope. 14:15In a climate-ravaged future, one visionary’s solution could be the nation’s final collapse
| 14:00Joy tries to change Susan’s mind. 14:15Second part of Rebekah Harrison's drama about an undercover operation in a boxing club.
| 14:00George tries to make peace. 14:15Rupert Everett stars as an ageing Soho drag performer with a secret past.
| 14:00Amber gets an unexpected visitor. 14:15Mars, 2048. The first settlers. And the first unexplained death. 14:45Poet Paul Farley goes walking in circles. Today he finds himself in a strange loop.
| 14:05Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
| 14:00Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's in Walthamstow. 14:45John Yorke takes a look at The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Psychologist Julia Shaw and engineer Hayaatun Sillem discuss favourite books with Harriett 15:306/13Could teleportation ever be possible? Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate.
| 15:006/10How did one man from the American South fight off an entire German party in World War One? 15:30A British Sikh’s journey from gambling addiction and shame to ultimate spiritual renewal.
| 15:00Can extra funding for courts in England and Wales clear the backlog? 15:302/8India Rakusen pays a visit to fear, where shadows shape brains and tiny minds learn.
| 15:00Clare and guests discuss how the British countryside is connected to colonial history. 15:27Gyles Brandreth makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of InterAct Stroke Support 15:30Andrea Catherwood discusses your views on the recent BBC resignations.
| 15:00Kathy Clugston and an esteemed panel of gardening experts are in St Mary's in Walthamstow. 15:45An original short work for Radio 4 by Jade Angeles Fitton
| 15:00By Katie Hims. An uplifting play about crisps, vodka martinis, and no more secrets.
| 15:00Kenneth Grahame's classic reimagined from the margins. Narrated by Penelope Wilton.
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| 16:00 | 16:00Former MEP Nathan Gill accepted Russia-linked bribes. Then he did this interview. 16:305/5The journey to Bruce’s 2025 tour culminates at San Siro Stadium in Milan.
| 16:00What does the United Nations cultural body tell us about the value of soft power today? 16:30Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken want to know what ‘all-or-nothing’ thinking is.
| 16:00David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how the BBC's handling its reputation in a crisis. 16:15Two resignations and a billion-dollar lawsuit - the BBC in crisis.
| 16:00What are the consequences of the UK's low productivity growth? 16:30The UK government plans to phase out animal experiments. What are the alternatives?
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a scientist, an actor, a journalist and a fossil hunter. 16:30A spontaneous decision led Jacqui Furneaux to an unexpected adventure.
| 16:00Christine Flack on the death of her daughter, the presenter Caroline Flack.
| 16:00Danish author Olga Ravn speaks about her new novel The Wax Child and its three influences. 16:304/10Ken Cheng hitches a ride.
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| 17:00 | 17:00BBC Chair apologises for 'error of judgement' over edit of a Donald Trump speech.
| 17:00News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
| 17:00US Democrats publish emails to and from Jeffrey Epstein that reference President Trump.
| 17:00Police and crime commissioners in England and Wales abolished: Policing Minister explains.
| 17:00News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30Can Plaid Cymru replace Labour as the party of power in Wales next year? 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 1975 Juan Carlos reclaimed the Spanish throne after 36 years of Franco’s dictatorship 17:10Ian McMillan's guests include Simon Armitage, Alistair McGowan and Joelle Taylor. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00President Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for a billion dollars 18:301/6Adrian Edmondson, Miles Jupp, Rachel Parris and Marcus Brigstocke visit Southampton.
| 18:00At least three people who were mistakenly released are at large 18:306/6Mark makes his final stop this series on Unst, the most northerly island in Britain.
| 18:00The White House says the emails are an attempt to create a 'fake narrative' 18:301/6Rebecca has life-changing news for Gideon, and Tony thinks he's dying.
| 18:00The 10-year-old was murdered by her father and stepmother 18:30It's Pie's birthday, he's lost his mojo. And his trousers.
| 18:00Rachel Reeves will not raise income tax, after speculation over a key manifesto pledge. 18:303/6This week the team fundraise for the BBC, welcome a traitor, and necromance a potato.
| 18:00Donald Trump has said he will speak to Sir Keir Starmer about his plans to sue the BBC. 18:15Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00Shabana Mahmood pledges the biggest overhaul of the UK's asylum system in modern times 18:15Scout Tzofiya Bolton presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Will offers George a ray of hope. 19:15The six authors shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize.
| 19:00Joy tries to change Susan’s mind. 19:15Edgar Wright on The Running Man. Plus Andrew Graham-Dixon on Vermeer.
| 19:00George tries to make peace. 19:15Actor Fiona Shaw on her new film Park Avenue, plus 50 years of Sex Pistols
| 19:00Amber gets an unexpected visitor. 19:15We review The Hunger Games on stage, Nuremberg on film and Wild Cherry on TV.
| 19:15Neil Brand and trumpeter Imogen Whitehead launch the new series.
| 19:00David Hockney: iconic British artist. 19:15Brian Cox and Robin Ince plug into the science of brain-computer interfaces.
| 19:00Tom is disappointed by a last-minute change of plans. 19:15When his son refuses his bedtime songs, Matt Edmonds wonders what magic lullabies hold. 19:45How small chunks of exercise across your day could be better than one long gym session.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Why is there a military build-up off the coast of Venezuela? 20:30New evidence that the expansion of the universe is slowing. And the Godfather of AI.
| 20:00An IT bug caused evidence to go missing or appear lost in some court cases. 20:40App-based taxi company Uber have introduced a new tool for assistance dog owners.
| 20:00Live debate examining the morality of fatherhood.
| 20:00David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how the BBC's handling its reputation in a crisis. 20:15Two resignations and a billion-dollar lawsuit - the BBC in crisis.
| 20:00Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Majestic Wine headquarters in Watford. 20:55Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
| 20:00William Shawcross on the legacy of the Nuremberg Military Tribunal.
| 20:00Andrea Catherwood discusses your views on the recent BBC resignations. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a scientist, an actor, a journalist and a fossil hunter.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Emily Berry's exploration of agoraphobia. 21:30Samira Ahmed presents live from Old Billingsgate in London.
| 21:00How do UK immigration laws work, and are they fit for purpose? 21:30Guests consider imagined scenarios inspired by real business challenges
| 21:00Pierre Friedlingstein on the pivotal role of carbon in predicting climate change. 21:30Claudia discusses the evidence for the mental health impact of living in an asylum hotel.
| 21:00Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Armando is joined by Ria Lina are joined by Sophy Ridge to chat editing and impartiality.
| 21:00In the week we mark the Armistice of World War I, Anne McElvoy and guests discuss revenge.
| 21:00Live debate examining the morality of fatherhood.
| 21:00More households are now getting social tariffs to help cut their water bills. 21:25Anita Rani makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children in Need. 21:30At a camp holding wives and children of IS fighters, support for the group remains strong.
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| 22:00 | 22:00The US President made the threats over Panorama’s edits to his 6 January speech 22:451/5Marian has to write up a bizarre workplace accident - original fiction by Joe Dunthorne
| 22:00A hospital trust has been fined more than £500,000 over the death of Alice Figueiredo 22:452/5Workplace tensions result in an unfortunate incident involving a lime. By Joe Dunthorne.
| 22:00Cabinet ministers and MPs have decried Downing Street’s ‘toxic culture’ 22:453/5Mike Stanley has come to put the 'work' back into workplace. New fiction by Joe Dunthorne.
| 22:00The BBC responds to President Trump's threat to sue the corporation. 22:454/5Marian's entire career appears to be an accident report - new fiction by Joe Dunthorne.
| 22:00Government plans biggest shakeup to asylum rules since World War Two. 22:455/5The redundant design team are going to make the most of the launch party. By Joe Dunthorne
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Dan Saladino investigates our growing dependence on West Africa for fresh produce.
| 22:00Ben Wright and guests discuss asylum changes and President Trump's challenge to the BBC.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Jonathan Slaght, Juhea Kim and Julia Shaw in conversation with Adam Rutherford. 23:45Susan Hulme reports as peers demand answers over the accidental release of two prisoners.
| 23:003/10Two friends’ lives are changed forever after a bizarre extraterrestrial encounter. 23:30Mandy Baker reports as MPs debate plans to overhaul the prisoner release system.
| 23:001/5Tom has booked a holiday for them both, but he's never flown with a budget airline before. 23:152/5Tom and Lauren and Lauren's cousin are getting ready for Great Nana Doreen's funeral. 23:30Susan Hulme reports as the Conservatives say the PM has lost control of the government.
| 23:00The deputy PM turned Meta executive on the influence of tech bosses like Mark Zuckerberg. 23:30Susan Hulme reports on plans to abolish police and crime commissioners.
| 23:00The growing questions from Republicans on how Trump is running the country 23:30Alicia McCarthy reports as peers warn the Assisted Dying bill could run out of time.
| 23:006/6Mark makes his final stop this series on Unst, the most northerly island in Britain. 23:303/10Isy Suttie hops aboard.
| 23:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss which dinosaurs were feathered, and their links to birds. 23:45An original short work for Radio 4 by Jade Angeles Fitton
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