| 00:00 | 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:15Surveillance - how we are both watchers, as well as the watched. 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from Tavistock Parish Church. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:301/5Comedian and podcaster Adam Buxton takes a look back at his life. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:302/5Adam Buxton looks back at his adolescent years and the people who helped shape him. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:303/5Adam Buxton explores the connections and disconnections between parents and their children 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:304/5Adam Buxton’s comical and charming wander through a lifetime. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:305/5Adam Buxton’s charming and witty memoir concludes. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4. 00:151/10Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain. 00:30From Fact To Fiction - Where There's Much There's Brass. A story by Colin Hough. 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 begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. 05:45We hear from British and EU fishing representatives on Brexit negotiations. 05:56The latest weather forecast for farmers. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents the New Zealand robin.
| 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 begin the day with The Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. 05:45The badger cull is getting bigger. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents Australia's laughing kookaburra.
| 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 begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. 05:45An agricultural college has been fined tens of thousands of pounds for polluting a river. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents the mimic specialist Greater Hill Mynah from Asia.
| 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 begin the day with The Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. 05:45Organic producers face a cliff edge if we do not get a trade deal with the EU. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents the widespread marine species, the white tern.
| 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 begin the day with the Venerable Dr Rosemarie Mallett. 05:45With social gatherings of more than 6 people banned, turkey farmers worry about Christmas. 05:58Sir David Attenborough presents a widely regarded symbol of Australia, the black swan.
| 05:20The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:30The latest news from BBC Radio 4 05:43Spiritual reflection with Fr John McLuckie of Old St Paul's Episcopal Church, Edinburgh. 05:45Stephen Bourne thinks we need to teach children more about the history of black Britons.
| 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 St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove. 05:45Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser?
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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 walks with travel writer and comedian Dom Joly. 06:30We hear the latest on the badger cull and why turkey farmers are voting against Christmas. 06:57The latest weather forecast.
| 06:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 06:05Tom Robinson considers the space between the map and the territory. 06:35Verity Sharp visits farmer and author of The Salt Path Raynor Winn in Cornwall. 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 looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week. 07:54Kelly Mills, whose daughter has MPS, makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the MPS Society 07:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 08:00 | | 08:30News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
| 08:30News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
| 08:30News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
| 08:30News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament.
| 08:45News, views and features on yesterday's stories in Parliament
| 08:00The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers. 08:10Radio 4's Sunday morning service with the Rt Rev Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth. 08:48Zoe Strimpel discusses growing divides between our social groupings. 08:58Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kingfisher.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart with Amol Rajan 09:45Mike Williams asks why these simple garments are so appealing
| 09:00Steve Haake talks to Jim al-Khalili about how technology improves sporting ability. 09:30Poet Helen Mort talks to hair stylist Niamh Kavanagh about hair and personality. 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer & music led by the Rev Dr Jenn Strawbridge.
| 09:00How worrying is the UK’s jump in cases? Plus balancing risks and the speed of jelly-fish. 09:30Stephen Bourne thinks we need to teach children more about the history of black Britons. 09:45Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Dr Krish Kandiah.
| 09:00Amol Rajan and guests discuss how urban environments should change post-coronavirus 09:45Spiritual reflection and prayers led by Bishop Chris Edmondson.
| 09:00Kirsty Wark gathers those involved in to the GM crop debate in Britain in 1999. 09:45Christian worship led by the Archdeacon of Bangor, Mary Stallard.
| 09:00GB Paralympian Sophie Carrigill and the inheritance tracks of soul singer Ruby Turner.
| 09:00News with Paddy O'Connell including Freshers' Week with COVID and the Great North Run.
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| 10:00 | 10:00Exploring the effects of Covid on women, including those who are pregnant. 10:451/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 10:00Lissie Harper’s campaign. Body positivity in Covid age. And dealing with toddler tantrums 10:452/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 10:00The flapper Olive Thomas, NHS senior women and what's the future of the office romance? 10:453/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 10:00Laura Bates on extreme misogyny groups online. Women and debt. Rheumatoid arthritis. 10:454/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 10:00The programme that offers a female perspective on the world 10:455/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 10:30Greg Jenner and his guests explore the culinary and cultural history of chocolate.
| 10:00Lynda attempts to salvage her situation and Susan has a mystery to solve. 10:55An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the raven, Corvus corax.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Julie asks if lockdown has affected her children's future. 11:30Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 11:00Helen Keen had a diagnosis of autism as an adult: she explores how it appears in women. 11:30Miles Jupp investigates how to write an unputdownable story.
| 11:002/3Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone. 11:302/4Jack meets an unwanted friend, Melvin gets irate and Delphine jokes in French.
| 11:00Must the Netherlands' world-beating cows be sacrificed to save the country's environment? 11:30Singer-songwriter Sean Cooney explores the art of writing songs about real people.
| 11:001/4An in-depth analysis of the UK's decade of austerity. 11:303/4Richie Webb stars as cocktail pianist Nigel Penny. Nigel has to play at a local festival.
| 11:00George Parker of the Financial Times presents Radio 4's review of the political week. 11:30Stories on Covid-19 in India, and from Japan, Poland, Argentina and France.
| 11:00Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the early years of feminist publisher Virago. 11:45Travis Elborough focuses his antique trade history on William Randolph Hearst.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:046/10Giovanna visits her father in his new home 12:18The family struggling to get a refund for a wedding, after the bride sadly passed away. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:047/10Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario. 12:18How do you feel about returning to the workplace? 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:048/10Angela is jealous of Giovanna. 12:18Cuts to care budgets. Fears over dogs being abandoned. New bank fraud. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:049/10Giovanna gets closer to Guiliana. 12:18We've been buying more flowers since lock-down but it's not all rosy in the flower trade. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:0410/10Giovanna wonders if Roberto was serious. 12:18Commuter Towns; Stadium Crowds; Music Lessons 12:45England v Australia. Commentary on the first ODI from Old Trafford.
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:04Calls for a crackdown on an increasing number of unpaid internships being offered by firms 12:302/8A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman 12:57The latest weather forecast.
| 12:00The latest national and international news headlines, followed by the shipping forecast. 12:041/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard. 12:32Dan Saladino and his dad Bobo (a former ice-cream man) talk about scoops, cones and 99s. 12:45England v Australia. Commentary on the Second ODI from Old Trafford.
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:456/10Joe Queenan's alternative history of the United States
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:457/10Joe Queenan enters the Dust Bowl of the 1930s
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:458/10A journey up the Mississippi with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf.
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:459/10An alternative history of the United States.
| | 13:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 13:10Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from venues around the UK.
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| 14:00 | 14:00Drama series about a school academy in Salford, starring Julie Hesmondhalgh. 14:45In search of a Sumerian goddess, and the pillaging of Iraq's most important museum
| 14:00Tracy finds herself in an awkward predicament. 14:15School drama starring Julie Hesmondhalgh.
| 14:00Lilian issues some home truths. 14:15School drama starring Julie Hesmondhalgh as Acting Head of East Salford Academy.
| 14:00Lynda attempts to salvage her situation. 14:15Crime drama set in Hungary during the Cold War. A shop robbery leads Bertalan into danger.
| | 14:00What's your experience of Covid -19 Testing? 14:45Does getting old mean you have to lose control of your life? With Diana Davies.
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| 15:00 | 15:00The general knowledge quiz for the prestigious title of Brain of Britain. 15:30Romy Gill and Sheila Dillon hear how volunteers provided free food to all during lockdown.
| 15:00Short documentaries about hinterlands. Presented by Josie Long. 15:30Has the Covid crisis jump started us towards car-free cities?
| 15:00Swapped the office for the kitchen table because of Covid-19? Tell us your experiences. 15:30Margaret Cavendish and the birth of the scientific method.
| 15:00Clare walks with travel writer and comedian Dom Joly. 15:27Comedian Sindhu Vee makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Room to Read. 15:30James Naughtie talks to Oyinkan Braithwaite about her novel My Sister, The Serial Killer.
| | 15:00The friendship between an English language teacher and his student causes unexpected waves
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| 16:00 | 16:00Actor and comedian Jack Whitehall in conversation with his heroes – brought back to life. 16:30Ernie Rea takes a look at the Mayflower story.
| 16:00Derrick Evans, aka Mr Motivator, tells the global story of fitness on the radio. 16:30Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams.
| 16:00Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works. 16:30Extended interview with the UK boss of Spotify, the country's most popular music service.
| 16:00Sally Potter on The Roads Not Taken. 16:30Coronavirus: the types of vaccine; how the UK is scaling up vaccine production.
| | 16:00Laura Bates on her book Men Who Hate Women, and the future of the office romance.
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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
| | 17:00Full coverage of the day's news. 17:30Nick Robinson talks politics and personality with the Shadow Chancellor, Anneliese Dodds. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 17:57The latest weather forecast.
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| 18:00 | 18:00Ministers say proposed new law won't rewrite Withdrawal deal 18:301/6John Lloyd and Alice Levine with Danny Wallace, Georgia Lewis Anderson and James Prichard.
| 18:00Govt admits plan to modify withdrawal deal would breach law in a "very limited way". 18:303/6Character-based sketch show from Lenny Henry and the gang.
| 18:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 18:301/4Phil and Johnny win a tour of a magical Cup A Soup factory with the reclusive Billy Bonker
| 18:00The EU demands that the UK abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit deal. 18:30Best-selling Irish author Marian Keyes in conversation with Tara Flynn.
| | 18:00Leading scientist issues stark warning about growing number of coronavirus infections 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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| 19:00 | 19:00Tracy finds herself in an awkward predicament. 19:15Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor, Venice Film Festival, Understanding artworks. 19:451/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 19:00Lilian issues some home truths. 19:15Andrew O'Hagan on his novel Mayflies. Plus ITV's new drama The Singapore Grip. 19:452/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 19:00Lynda attempts to salvage her situation. 19:15The future of Arts broadcasting, Women's Prize For Fiction winner, Antonio Campos. 19:453/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| 19:00Susan’s plan looks set to have dramatic consequences. 19:15Mark Gatiss on Diana Rigg and Lang Lang discusses Bach's Goldberg Variations at the piano. 19:454/5Stephen Tompkinson and Gary Wilmot star as buddies grappling the UK’s least sexy cancer.
| | 19:00Why is Tony Abbott, former Australian PM, such a controversial choice for trade adviser? 19:15In his home town of New York, Sir Simon Schama celebrates four great 20th century artists. 19:454/10Stanley Tucci tells the story of Hattie McDaniel, the first African American Oscar winner.
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| 20:00 | 20:002/3Thomas Dixon explores the surprising history of being alone. 20:30The price of going ‘dry’ during the pandemic.
| 20:00After coronavirus, the survivors left with life-changing and long-term conditions. 20:40Paralympic legend Tim Reddish looks ahead to the rescheduled games one year from now.
| 20:00Louis speaks to actor and comedian Chris O’Dowd. 20:45Stephen Bourne thinks we need to teach children more about the history of black Britons.
| 20:00Could fraud and voter suppression affect this year's presidential election? 20:30Two companies, one French, one German, prepare for post-Brexit trade with the UK.
| | 20:00Jay-Ann Lopez asks if toxic gaming culture can change.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Dr Fozia Hayat investigates attitudes to localised lockdowns in Bradford. 21:30Michael Sandel, Elif Shafak and David Goodhart with Amol Rajan
| 21:00Margaret Cavendish and the birth of the scientific method. 21:30Steve Haake talks to Jim al-Khalili about how technology improves sporting ability.
| 21:00Has the Covid crisis jump started us towards car-free cities? 21:30Extended interview with the UK boss of Spotify, the country's most popular music service.
| 21:00Coronavirus: the types of vaccine; how the UK is scaling up vaccine production. 21:30Amol Rajan and guests discuss how urban environments should change post-coronavirus
| | 21:005/9Part 5 of the conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Hattie Morahan. 21:452/3By AM Bakalar. While having her hair done, Angelika wonders about her self-image.
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| 22:00 | 22:00Downing Street insists new law on trade within UK won't "rip up" Brexit deal 22:456/10Giovanna visits her father in his new home
| 22:00Senior government lawyer resigns over Internal Markets Bill 22:457/10Giovanna fends off Corrado and Rosario.
| 22:00Country's largest migrant camp is destroyed 22:458/10Angela is jealous of Giovanna.
| 22:00Michael Gove insists UK will not drop legislation 22:459/10Giovanna gets closer to Guiliana.
| 22:00Oregon says half a million people forced to flee their homes 22:4510/10Giovanna wonders if Roberto was serious.
| 22:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 22:15Louis speaks to actor and comedian Chris O’Dowd.
| 22:00Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:00Tatum Swithenbank explores the meaning of creativity after a life changing diagnosis. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the festival. Hosted by Ahir Shah. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:004/4Bittersweet stories written and performed by Chris Neill with Martin Hyder and Isy Suttie. 23:152/4Peter Curran and Patrick Marber wrestle life's challenges while laying in the dark. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Anything can happen when this master storyteller combines comedy with magic realism. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Comedian Tom Allen chooses the entertainer Kenneth Williams. 23:30Interchangeable parts revolutionised the world of engineering. 23:45News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00The general knowledge quiz for the prestigious title of Brain of Britain. 23:30Exploring dialect poetry in The Black Country with writer Emma Purshouse as our guide.
| 23:00Sally Potter on The Roads Not Taken. 23:30Tom Robinson considers the space between the map and the territory.
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