| 00:00 | | | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/5Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/5Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/5Catherine Merridale chronicles the tortuous gestation of Vasily Grossman’s Stalingrad. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:30Lucy Caldwell’s story of a chance meeting on a delayed flight to Belfast. 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.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 01:00BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
| 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. 05:43Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson 05:45Tree planting pledges from all parties. Will farmers have to give up their land? 05:58John Aitchison presents the white-fronted goose.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson 05:45The NFU beef farmer at UN summit - COP 25, manifestos from the Lib Dems and Brexit Party. 05:58John Aitchison presents the black-throated diver.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson 05:45Dr Iain McGill tells Charlotte Smith why culling badgers is not controlling Bovine TB. 05:58John Aitchison presents the dunnock.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Revd Dr Calvin T Samuel 05:45What would become the dominant species if, or when, humans go extinct?
| 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 medieval church of St Nicholas, Sandhurst in Kent. 05:45Mark Coles profiles the head of the RMT union, Mick Cash.
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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. 06:07Join us as we uncover the little-known world of the humble homing pigeon 06:30Our expert panel interrogate the manifestos from the major political parties. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news headlines. 06:05Mark Tully asks how religious belief can affect business and financial theory. 06:35Meet farmer and comedy writer Jim Smith 06:57The latest weather 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 presents the week’s religious, moral and ethical news and current affairs. 07:54Jon Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bhopal Medical Appeal. 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10The Archbishop of Canterbury leads a service for Advent from the Chapel of Lambeth Palace 08:48John Gray reflects on the lessons today of an unusual U.S. newspaper column 08:58Liz Bonnin presents brown skua hunting over an Antarctic landscape.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Amol Rajan with William Dalrymple, Anita Anand and Sumantra Bose. 09:45Spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and music, led by the Rev Muriel Pearson
| 09:0050,000 nurses? 40 hospitals? Corporate tax rises? Tim Harford looks at Election pledges. 09:30Are we one or are we many? Examining individualism via a colonial jellyfish. 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Ann Easter.
| 09:00Amy Powney is a fashion designer determined to produce beautiful clothes sustainably 09:30What would become the dominant species if, or when, humans go extinct? 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Canon Angela Tilby
| 09:00Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Lawrence of Arabia for this year's Listener Week 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by the Rev Dr Paul Mathole.
| 09:00Asif Kapadia, film director, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by David Waters.
| 09:00Dancer and choreographer Adam Cooper and Eoin Colfer's Inheritance Tracks.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00How to make your Christmas food as green and ethical as possible. 10:457/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
| 10:00Sian Berry co-leader of the Green Party. Liz Saville Roberts of Plaid Cymru 10:458/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
| 10:00Jane Garvey presents the Woman's Hour Debate 2019
| 10:00Tash Speed; Women, Northern Ireland and the election; Free Periods; Stem v Wikipedia. 10:4110/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics adapted by Katie Hims. 10:55Good friends compare notes about the why being in a relationship is important to them.
| 10:00The Leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson 10:4511/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love, and politics adapted by Katie Hims
| 10:30Comedian James Veitch wonders if mindfulness can help him create a new podcast format
| 10:00Brian takes a risk for a loved one and there’s a shock for Helen
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| 11:00 | 11:00Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. 11:30Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 11:00Sir John Curtice explores the high stakes world of political polling. 11:30Visually impaired musicians finding ways to flourish in the age of the touch screen.
| 11:302/4Lemn Sissay explores what charity means when it comes to food.
| 11:00Muslims in Sri Lanka are deciding whether to stay or leave amidst a new climate of fear. 11:30True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
| 11:001/3Dramatic upheavals in the 1980s for Britain’s South Asians. 11:305/6Damien and Anthony go on a stag night ahead of their wedding.
| 11:00The essential guide to the 2019 UK general election. 11:30Can peace gain a foothold in the deadlocked conflict in Eastern Ukraine?
| 11:15Professor Russell Foster shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:046/10Nan takes Billy away and Blanche contemplates a trip of her own. 12:18Overworked GPs. Social housing cladding. The kitchen gadgets you don't need. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:047/10Thrown together whilst their grandchildren play, Nan and Minna become unlikely friends. 12:18How do you overcome loneliness? Email youandyours@bbc.co.uk 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:048/10Nan and Minna reflect on their past and the losses that shaped their younger selves. 12:18The boss of Greggs on going "nearly" vegan and taking on home delivery. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:049/10Blanche seeks Nan out as a confidant while Rose makes a painful discovery. 12:18Iceland promised to cut supermarket plastic, so why won't it sell loose fruit and veg? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:0410/10A trip to Kew Gardens brings Nan, Minna, Blanche and all their grandchildren together. 12:18Thomas Cook refunds; Premier League football on Amazon Prime; Instagram likes 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:04Overspent at Christmas: the lasting burden of debt. 12:307/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:044/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee 12:32Cerys Matthews and Lia Moutselou join Sheila Dillon to review 2019 in cookbooks. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
| 13:00The latest news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Chris Mason presents topical debate from Chesterfield in Derbyshire.
| 13:00Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Josh finds himself in trouble 14:151/2Police work and diplomacy meet in a thriller set in the British Embassy in Washington.
| 14:152/2In Washington, Louise Caxton discovers how deeply she's been compromised.
| 14:00Brian takes a risk for a loved one 14:151/3By Annamaria Murphy. First in the latest series of the comedy drama set on the Welsh coast
| 14:00Pip expresses her reservations 14:152/3Lightning strikes the apple tree outside the Druid's Rest, unleashing an ancient spirit.
| 14:00Clarrie laments on the past 14:153/3Bedbound and alone in Emlyn's caravan, Gareth's paranoia begins to take root.
| 14:00Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions? 14:4512/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics adapted by Katie Hims.
| 14:00Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Dudley. 14:45Three different stories and revealing insights into what makes a relationship tick.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Ken Cheng, Helen Lewis and Luke Jennings. 15:30Dan Saladino, Sheila Dillon and a range of experts answer your questions on meat eating.
| 15:004/6Short documentaries about creatures - both real and imagined - presented by Josie Long. 15:30Can Britain's political parties live up to their environmental promises?
| 15:00How much financial support is available for foster carers looking after children in need? 15:30Psychiatrists with lived experience of mental ill health, magic and gender, AI emotion
| 15:00Join us as we uncover the little-known world of the humble homing pigeon 15:27The Revd Dr Sam Wells makes the Radio 4 Christmas Appeal for St Martin-in-the-Fields 15:30American author Ben Lerner on his novel Leaving the Atocha Station. With James Naughtie
| 15:00Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Dudley. 15:45A report on some of the lives changed by last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
| 15:45Male infertility - the male experience. Benjamin Zephaniah talks to Richard Clothier
| 15:001/7Stories seen through the eyes of child refugees as they leave home for the unknown. 15:45Harriet Beveridge says we don't take humour seriously enough.
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| 16:00 | 16:00The poet TS Eliot was a famous poetry editor, too. Hannah Sullivan explores this role 16:30Ernie Rea and guests discuss the appeal of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi.
| 16:00Poet and performer Yomi Ṣode looks at the dynamic cultures surrounding contemporary poetry 16:30William Brown, star of the Just William books, proposed by Peter Oborne.
| 16:00The religious right in the US - an exploration of their route to power. 16:30Amazon has the Premier League for December, as big tech flirts with live broadcasting
| 16:00Honey Boy & The Two Popes 16:30Global Carbon Emissions; Simulating swaying buildings and Parker Solar Probe
| 16:00Matthew Bannister on a cricketer, a chef, a whistleblower, a musical director 16:30The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience. 16:55Husband and wife recall how they first met and reflect on the strength of their marriage.
| 16:00Green Christmas Food, Multilingual children, #FreePeriods
| 16:00Books of 2019, André Aciman, Bowie's Books 16:30Poet, playwright and performer Sabrina Mahfouz on contemporary working class poetics.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00Afternoon news and current affairs programme. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
| 17:00Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines. 17:30A year on from the “gilets jaunes” protests, are environmental policies in trouble? 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
| 17:00When a BBC journalist is sent a child sex abuse video, it sparks an investigation. 17:40Mark Coles profiles the head of the RMT union, Mick Cash. 17:54The latest shipping forecast. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00Eye witness of attack describes how one victim was the first to confront the attacker. 18:304/6The 72nd series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
| 18:00President says the health service won't be on the table in post-Brexit trade talks 18:304/4Tom's Dad attempts to take centre stage.
| 18:00NATO's 70th anniversary meeting marred by Trump Trudeau row 18:303/4Susan Calman explains the joy she gets from great food and drink.
| 18:00Public sector workers are angry at President Macron's plan to change the pension system. 18:301/4Exploring what happens when Tom Allen's calm and collected exterior collapses.
| 18:00A man's been convicted of attacks -- committed while he should have been in prison 18:307/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
| 18:00Reddit says leaked government documents revealed by Jeremy Corbyn are linked to Russia. 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00The main parties have been emphasising their key promises ahead of Thursday's Election. 18:15The best of BBC Radio this week.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Edward Norton on Motherless Brooklyn, TV adaptation of Elizabeth is Missing reviewed 19:457/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
| 19:00Brian takes a risk for a loved one 19:15Difficult comedy audiences, Honey Boy, Romesh Gunesekera and Netflix v Cinema? 19:458/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
| 19:00Pip expresses her reservations 19:15Award-winning actress Lesley Manville talks about her latest film, Ordinary Love 19:459/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics, adapted by Katie Hims.
| 19:00Clarrie laments on the past 19:15Ferris & Sylvester perform at BBC Music Introducing Live 19:4510/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love and politics adapted by Katie Hims.
| 19:00There’s a shock for Helen while Pat has gifts on her mind. 19:15Inua Ellams on transposing Chekhov's Three Sisters to 1960s Nigeria. 19:4511/12George Eliot's beloved classic novel of life, love, and politics adapted by Katie Hims
| 19:00Mark Coles profiles the head of the RMT union, Mick Cash. 19:15Fairview at Young Vic, So Long My Son, Annette Hess, John Walker, A Very Scandi Scandal
| 19:154/8Fred MacAulay presents more top UK stand-up comedians from Edinburgh. 19:456/10An encounter with a fellow runner gives Cathy a new mission. Written by David Park.
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| 20:00 | 20:00Adrian Chiles speaks to habitual non-voters. 20:30Remembering Raed Fares the Radio Fresh FM founder who fought hatred with humour in Syria.
| 20:00When a BBC journalist is sent a child sex abuse video, it sparks an investigation. 20:40RNIB care home employee says staff weren’t warned it was set to be sold.
| 20:00Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. 20:45What would become the dominant species if, or when, humans go extinct?
| 20:00Why has the premier of the EU's smallest state, and a former British colony, resigned? 20:30British pubs have been closing down but a new type of pub - the micropub - is popping up.
| 20:00Chris Mason presents topical debate from Chesterfield in Derbyshire. 20:50John Gray reflects on the lessons today of an unusual U.S. newspaper column
| 20:00Murray Lachlan Young traces the rise of hyperbole and asks: Have we reached Peak Hype?
| 20:00The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience. 20:30Matthew Bannister on a cricketer, a chef, a whistleblower, a musical director
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| 21:00 | 21:00Test Match Special: New Zealand v England. Commentary on the 2nd Test from Seddon Park.
| 21:00Psychiatrists with lived experience of mental ill health, magic and gender, AI emotion 21:3050,000 nurses? 40 hospitals? Corporate tax rises? Tim Harford looks at Election pledges.
| 21:00Can Britain's political parties live up to their environmental promises? 21:30Amy Powney is a fashion designer determined to produce beautiful clothes sustainably
| 21:00Global Carbon Emissions; Simulating swaying buildings and Parker Solar Probe 21:30Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Lawrence of Arabia for this year's Listener Week
| 21:00The story of the fight that gripped the world in 1938 between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.
| 21:005/6Charles Dickens asks Jack to investigate the death of a young boy at an iron foundry. 21:454/10Rabbit returns home to get his things and is waylaid by the local minister, Jack Eccles.
| 21:00Overspent at Christmas: the lasting burden of debt. 21:25Jon Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bhopal Medical Appeal. 21:30British pubs have been closing down but a new type of pub - the micropub - is popping up.
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| 22:00 | | 22:00President Trump accuses Emmanuel Macron of being "nasty" and "disrespectful" 22:457/10Thrown together whilst their grandchildren play, Nan and Minna become unlikely friends.
| 22:00President Trump calls Justin Trudeau "two-faced" 22:458/10Nan and Minna reflect on their past and the losses that shaped their younger selves.
| 22:00Violent clashes between protesters and police in Paris 22:459/10Blanche seeks Nan out as a confidant while Rose makes a painful discovery.
| 22:00Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash on Brexit, the NHS and trust in politics 22:4510/10A trip to Kew Gardens brings Nan, Minna, Blanche and all their grandchildren together.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
| 22:00Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | | 23:002/4All-star comic tour-de-force starring Martin Jarvis and Alex Jennings. 23:30Lister wants to be a professional poker player and go to Vegas. But his luck's against him
| 23:001/8Patrick Marber and Peter Curran's critically acclaimed talk through the darkness. 23:30The Untold follows a medical student determined to do what she can to save the environment
| 23:005/6Where's the F in News is a weekly topical show brought to you by Jo Bunting. 23:30Should Hazel leave the job she loves?
| 23:00William Brown, star of the Just William books, proposed by Peter Oborne. 23:25Matt’s childhood was devastated by pedophiles. Has he healed enough to find love? 23:55A couple discuss the way they've managed to have a successful long-distance relationship.
| 23:00Nigel Rees hosts the quotations quiz with Ken Cheng, Helen Lewis and Luke Jennings. 23:30Poet and performer Yomi Ṣode looks at the dynamic cultures surrounding contemporary poetry
| 23:00Honey Boy & The Two Popes 23:30American author Ben Lerner on his novel Leaving the Atocha Station. With James Naughtie
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