| 00:00 | 00:00Dr John Silence investigates the appearance of smoke and spontaneous fires... 00:452/4Gary gets an ancient two-shilling coin in his change.
| 00:003/9Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires. 00:30Sharing favourite books this week are Bonnie Greer and Simon Brett, with Harriett Gilbert
| 00:004/9Earth's last living man, Robert Neville, edges towards a cure, but then he gets distracted 00:30Examining the power of Beethoven's fifth piano concerto, The Emperor.
| 00:005/9Earth's last living man steps up his hunt for the origins of the plague. 00:306/6Josie Long presents adventures in sound inspired by the Rilke poem Early Spring.
| 00:006/9Crushed by his dog's death, Earth's last living man's vampire quest continues. 00:30Matthew Parris on the life and death of Dag Hammarskjold
| 00:00Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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| 01:00 | 01:00Captivating picture of Scotland’s wilderness in spring.
| 01:005/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife are involved in a sinister incident. 01:306/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates odd events at a racing stable.
| 01:006/8Chief Inspector Roger West and wife Janet are involved in a sinister incident. 01:301/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
| 01:007/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife, Janet, are involved in a sinister incident. 01:302/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
| 01:008/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife rush to their local school. 01:303/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
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| 02:00 | 02:10An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the great spotted woodpecker. 02:20A heart attack, Australia and a medical scandal turn up in this comedy of emails.
| 02:001/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 02:151/5Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the United Kingdom, but what is their story? 02:30Clare Balding walks with Graham Hoyland and Gina Waggott along the Cotswold Way.
| 02:002/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 02:152/5Collingwood Ingram was to set become a world expert in cherry trees. But what to do next? 02:30Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
| 02:003/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 02:153/5In 1926, Ingram speaks at the annual meeting of the Cherry Association of Japan. 02:30Paul Evans revels in the blooming of spring daffodils at Dymock in Gloucestershire. 02:55An Extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the song thrush
| 02:004/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 02:154/5By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan. 02:30We bring to light the musicality, rituals and personal stories of the spring clean.
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| 03:00 | 03:30Miranda Sawyer looks at one of music's most distinctive artists Siouxsie and the Banshees.
| 03:00On Dartmoor in the 1970s, one man tries to save one of the UK's most iconic butterflies. 03:452/3Story by Oliver Emanuel. A broken heart is healed by the redemptive power of birdsong.
| 03:001/4Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.
| 03:002/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
| 03:003/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
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| 04:00 | 04:001950s Las Vegas: sparks fly as Noel Coward meets his old close friend, Esme Wynne-Tyson.
| 04:004/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 04:301/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira.
| 04:003/6Three students from the University of Chester take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 04:301/4Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life
| 04:001/6Graeme Garden chairs with Steve Punt, Simon Fanshawe, Dan Gaster and Jenny Eclair. 04:303/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
| 04:006/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions. 04:301/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
| 04:00Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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| 05:00 | 05:00Daljit Nagra selects the best programmes from the BBC's poetry archive. 05:303/6The staff struggle to provide 'a truly seven-day service' in the NHS satirical comedy.
| 05:001/4Featuring flowers and animals in springtime, spring elections and tips for spring cleaning 05:306/10Lucy Porter hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
| 05:005/6The professor receives a call from his future self with a dire warning. 05:305/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency attempts to get through a lunch hour.
| 05:003/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter. 05:302/2Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore the future of the UK-India relationship.
| 05:004/4Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. 05:303/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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| 06:00 | 06:005/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife are involved in a sinister incident. 06:306/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates odd events at a racing stable.
| 06:006/8Chief Inspector Roger West and wife Janet are involved in a sinister incident. 06:301/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
| 06:007/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife, Janet, are involved in a sinister incident. 06:302/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
| 06:008/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife rush to their local school. 06:303/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
| 06:001/13The psychiatrist-sleuth investigates the mysterious death of wealthy French baroness. 06:304/8As the posh sleuth probes an artist's murder, his manservant Bunter takes the initiative.
| 06:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
| 06:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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| 07:00 | 07:001/4Featuring flowers and animals in springtime, spring elections and tips for spring cleaning 07:306/10Lucy Porter hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
| 07:005/6The professor receives a call from his future self with a dire warning. 07:305/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency attempts to get through a lunch hour.
| 07:003/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter. 07:302/2Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore the future of the UK-India relationship.
| 07:004/4Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. 07:303/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
| 07:004/6Clare has lost her memory, but is still positive that she is right, all of the time. 07:302/6Mark Steel visits the Essex town of Colchester and performs for the locals.
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| 08:00 | 08:001/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. 08:301/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
| 08:0021/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book. 08:306/6Richard, Maria and Paul's wishes come true, but the same can't be said for Ruby.
| 08:00It’s Ben’s birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953. 08:303/6B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.
| 08:0014/16Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC. 08:304/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
| 08:005/20A machine gun post sparks invasion mayhem for the platoon. 08:306/6The actor has a date with an X-rated actress, while Peruvian Flu strikes at the Gazette.
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| 09:00 | 09:004/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 09:301/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira.
| 09:006/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 09:301/4Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life
| 09:001/6Graeme Garden chairs with Steve Punt, Simon Fanshawe, Dan Gaster and Jenny Eclair. 09:303/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
| 09:006/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions. 09:301/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
| 09:001/13The general knowledge music quiz with Paul Gambaccini 09:304/5Will Graham be the next Blue Peter presenter and why did Tina's husband leave her?
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| 10:00 | 10:00On Dartmoor in the 1970s, one man tries to save one of the UK's most iconic butterflies. 10:452/3Story by Oliver Emanuel. A broken heart is healed by the redemptive power of birdsong.
| 10:001/4Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.
| 10:002/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
| 10:003/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
| 10:004/4Will Lucilla ever end up with a husband, or has she 'gone off'?
| 10:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
| 10:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Alec Baldwin explores the lives of Sarah Jessica Parker and Ian Schrager.
| 11:00Nature writer Richard Mabey presents an exploration of spring in nature and in art. 11:45Amidst the fragility of life, young boy eagerly anticipates the first flowers of spring.
| 11:001/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
| 11:00From Danny Kaye to Queen, comedian Matt Lucas makes his castaway choices. 11:45David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
| 11:00Chris Pearson and Amanda Litherland recommend podcasts exploring British wildlife.
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| 12:00 | 12:001/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. 12:301/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
| 12:0021/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book. 12:306/6Richard, Maria and Paul's wishes come true, but the same can't be said for Ruby.
| 12:00It’s Ben’s birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953. 12:303/6B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.
| 12:0014/16Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC. 12:304/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
| 12:00Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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| 13:00 | 13:005/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife are involved in a sinister incident. 13:306/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates odd events at a racing stable.
| 13:006/8Chief Inspector Roger West and wife Janet are involved in a sinister incident. 13:301/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
| 13:007/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife, Janet, are involved in a sinister incident. 13:302/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
| 13:008/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife rush to their local school. 13:303/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
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| 14:00 | 14:001/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 14:151/5Cherry blossoms are synonymous with Japan and the United Kingdom, but what is their story? 14:30Clare Balding walks with Graham Hoyland and Gina Waggott along the Cotswold Way.
| 14:002/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 14:152/5Collingwood Ingram was to set become a world expert in cherry trees. But what to do next? 14:30Michael Bird explores Cornwall's beautiful, tiny flower fields.
| 14:003/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 14:153/5In 1926, Ingram speaks at the annual meeting of the Cherry Association of Japan. 14:30Paul Evans revels in the blooming of spring daffodils at Dymock in Gloucestershire. 14:55An Extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the song thrush
| 14:004/5Penelope Lively's memoir of her life in gardens is read by Stephanie Cole. 14:154/5By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan. 14:30We bring to light the musicality, rituals and personal stories of the spring clean.
| | 14:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
| 14:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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| 15:00 | 15:00On Dartmoor in the 1970s, one man tries to save one of the UK's most iconic butterflies. 15:452/3Story by Oliver Emanuel. A broken heart is healed by the redemptive power of birdsong.
| 15:001/4Lucilla Marjoribanks resolves to comfort her father and revolutionise society.
| 15:002/4Lucilla's revolution may be a success thus far, but Mr Cavendish is causing ructions.
| 15:003/4The heroine's machinations lead to the solving of a mystery and to a wedding.
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| 16:00 | 16:004/6Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. 16:301/6The 'unreliable' historical account of Catherine of Aragon's duenna, Dona Elvira.
| 16:003/6Three students from the University of Chester take on their professors in the upbeat quiz. 16:301/4Starting a website-design company, two brothers struggle through life
| 16:001/6Graeme Garden chairs with Steve Punt, Simon Fanshawe, Dan Gaster and Jenny Eclair. 16:303/4Doug has a surprise for Dawn and Ray, and an even bigger one for Molly's new lodger.
| 16:006/6Dave Gorman and guest Charlie Brooker chew over ridiculous and unworkable inventions. 16:301/4Robin is talked into a salsa weekend, against his better judgement.
| 16:00Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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| 17:00 | 17:001/4Featuring flowers and animals in springtime, spring elections and tips for spring cleaning 17:306/10Lucy Porter hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
| 17:005/6The professor receives a call from his future self with a dire warning. 17:305/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency attempts to get through a lunch hour.
| 17:003/4Confusion reigns when love blossoms among the staff of the 9.27 London to Exeter. 17:302/2Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore the future of the UK-India relationship.
| 17:004/4Mixing stand-up comedy and sketches, Rob Newman tackles the world of philosophy. 17:303/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller.
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| 18:00 | 18:003/9Tortured by memories, Earth's last living man steps up his fight against the vampires. 18:30Sharing favourite books this week are Bonnie Greer and Simon Brett, with Harriett Gilbert
| 18:004/9Earth's last living man, Robert Neville, edges towards a cure, but then he gets distracted 18:30Examining the power of Beethoven's fifth piano concerto, The Emperor.
| 18:005/9Earth's last living man steps up his hunt for the origins of the plague. 18:306/6Josie Long presents adventures in sound inspired by the Rilke poem Early Spring.
| 18:006/9Crushed by his dog's death, Earth's last living man's vampire quest continues. 18:30Matthew Parris on the life and death of Dag Hammarskjold
| | 18:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
| 18:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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| 19:00 | 19:001/8Harold must break sad news to his father Albert. 19:301/6The shy solicitor's clerk courts disaster, as he pursues a reckless client.
| 19:0021/26A 1958 remake of the 1956 spoof of the war film based on the 1953 book. 19:306/6Richard, Maria and Paul's wishes come true, but the same can't be said for Ruby.
| 19:00It’s Ben’s birthday. But will he pleased with his presents? From February 1953. 19:303/6B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.
| 19:0014/16Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC. 19:304/6Edward's knack for blunt honesty gets him noticed in a bad way.
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| 20:00 | 20:005/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife are involved in a sinister incident. 20:306/6The Baker Street sleuth investigates odd events at a racing stable.
| 20:006/8Chief Inspector Roger West and wife Janet are involved in a sinister incident. 20:301/8The death of an artist curtails the upper class sleuth's Scottish fishing trip.
| 20:007/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife, Janet, are involved in a sinister incident. 20:302/8As the upper class sleuth probes a Scottish artist's death, key suspects keep vanishing.
| 20:008/8Chief Inspector Roger West and his wife rush to their local school. 20:303/8As the upper class sleuth probes an artist's death in Scotland, more evidence disappears.
| 20:00Continued coverage from BBC News following the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
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| 21:00 | 21:00Alec Baldwin explores the lives of Sarah Jessica Parker and Ian Schrager.
| 21:00Nature writer Richard Mabey presents an exploration of spring in nature and in art. 21:45Amidst the fragility of life, young boy eagerly anticipates the first flowers of spring.
| 21:001/3Penelope Keith unearths some horticultural highlights from the BBC archives.
| 21:00From Danny Kaye to Queen, comedian Matt Lucas makes his castaway choices. 21:45David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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| 22:00 | 22:006/10Lucy Porter hosts a special episode of Just a Minute. 22:304/6Tom's parents take extreme measures when a new zebra crossing appears outside their house.
| 22:005/6Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre’s ad agency attempts to get through a lunch hour. 22:301/4Danny uses the power of music to help humanity - and a dormouse.
| 22:002/2Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore the future of the UK-India relationship. 22:304/6Sam assumes leadership of the quest and Lord Darkness fakes a win.
| 22:003/6A special series recorded at home with the world-renowned storyteller. 22:303/4Enchanting, absurd and funny stories from the mind of celebrated US writer Simon Rich.
| | 22:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
| 22:00Radio 4 Extra joins Radio 4.
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| 23:00 | 23:006/7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches 23:304/4Mitch Benn and his band get stranded on a mysterious desert island.
| 23:00Quirky comedy on an allotment where people lose their worries amongst the birds and bees. 23:302/6Comic fantasy with June Whitfield as a mischievous narrator. 23:452/6The poet laureate of alternative comedy - John Hegley entertains.
| 23:003/6Games, celebrities, competitions, plus somebody must win a Radio Active Car Sticker. 23:304/4Marketeer John Weak has got an environmental crisis - trying to go green without the costs
| 23:002/4Faded Broadway diva Candi Karmel, plus more characters from the 'one-woman Fast Show'. 23:301/4Mark Watson continues his doomed quest to understand the world.
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