| 0600 Today |
With Sarah Montague and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk at 6.25am, 7.25am, 8.25am; Weather at 6.05am, 6.57am, 7.57am; Thought for the Day at 7.48am.
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| 0900 Darwin: In Our Time |
Melvyn Bragg presents a series about the life and work of Charles Darwin. 3/4: On the Origin of Species. How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species.
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| 0945 Book of the Week: And Did Those Feet... |
...- Walking Through 200 Years of British and Irish History. And Did Those Feet, by Charlie Connelly. Recreating a series of historical journeys through Britain. 3/5: Charlie traces King Harold's fate
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| 1000 Woman's Hour |
With Jenni Murray. Including drama: Writing the Century. 3/5: Leslie has stopped writing, and an anxious Ischi begins accepting invitations to dances hosted by the occupying forces.
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| 1100 Snow in Libya |
2/2: Broadcaster Peter Snow returns to scenes of his childhood in Libya for the first time in 50 years to discover how the country has changed from the memories of his youth.
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| 1130 Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! |
Spoof reminiscences of a former variety star. 1/6: After Gerry takes a tumble over a bucket, Arthur offers to run the cafe in his absence.
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| 1200 You and Yours |
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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| 1257 Weather |
The latest weather forecast.
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| 1300 The World at One |
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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| 1330 The Media Show |
Steve Hewlett presents a topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
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| 1400 The Archers |
Will sets the record straight.
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| 1415 Afternoon Play: The Forgetting Curve |
The Forgetting Curve, by Hugh Costello. After giving testimony to acquit a vicious murderer, Greg little expects that the fallout from the trial will threaten his marriage.
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| 1500 Money Box Live |
Vincent Duggleby takes your questions on tax and self assessment. Listeners can call 03700 100 444 from 1.30pm until 3.30pm [calls cost no more than to 01, 02 landline numbers].
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| 1530 Scottish Shorts |
Stories showcasing new Scottish writing. 2/3: The Intelligence of Hearts, by Cynthia Rogerson. A gallery attendant muses on love and loneliness. Read by Paul Young.
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| 1545 Dear Darwin |
Scientists write letters to Charles Darwin. 3/5: Prof Jerry Coyne tells of the evidence that has been discovered to support the theories put forward in On the Origin of Species.
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| 1600 Thinking Allowed |
Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works.
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| 1630 Case Notes |
Dr Mark Porter explores health issues of the day. He studies the latest guidelines on antibiotic prescriptions for ear ache and discusses the criteria for a prescription.
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| 1700 PM |
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including 5.57pm Weather.
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| 1800 Six O'Clock News |
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
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| 1830 Will Smith's Midlife Crisis Management |
Will Smith seeks help and advice on coping with the onset of middle age. 4/6: Will enlists the help of explorer Rebecca to try to become more adventurous.
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| 1900 The Archers |
Will sets the record straight.
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| 1915 Front Row |
Arts news and reviews with Mark Lawson. Including an interview with architect Peter Clegg from the 2008 Stirling Prize-winning partnership Feilden Clegg Bradley.
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| 1945 Writing the Century: 1946-1948 - Out... |
...of the Ashes. 1946-1948 - Out of the Ashes: Exploring the 20th century through the correspondence of real people. 3/5: With no word from Leslie, Ischi starts accepting invitations to dances.
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| 2000 Unreliable Evidence |
Clive Anderson presents the series analysing the legal issues of the day. 1/4: Murder Law. Proposed reforms to murder and manslaughter law fall short of the demands of some lawyers.
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| 2045 Secret Lives |
3/3: Gyles Brandreth persuades politicians to talk about their true selves: where they come from, what inspired them, their ups and downs, private fears and private lives.
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| 2100 State of Mind |
Claudia Hammond tells the story of mental health care in the UK from the1950s to the present day. 1/5: Total Institution. The 1950s promised a new deal for the mentally ill.
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| 2130 Darwin: In Our Time |
Melvyn Bragg presents a series about the life and work of Charles Darwin. 3/4: On the Origin of Species. How Darwin was eventually persuaded to publish On the Origin of Species.
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| 2158 Weather |
The latest weather forecast.
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| 2200 The World Tonight |
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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| 2245 Book at Bedtime: The Dark Flower |
The Dark Flower: John Galsworthy's tale of obsessive love and thwarted passion. 8/10: Mark, now middle aged and married, is drawn to Nell, the teenage daughter of an old friend.
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| 2302 The Cornwell Estate |
Life on a fictional housing estate, as told by characters played by Phil Cornwell. 3/4: Jasper Lengthe. Struggling actor Jasper Lengthe unexpectedly comes into some money.
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| 2315 The Ladies |
Comedy sketches by Emily Watson Howes set in a ladies' public toilet. 3/4: Audrey has problems of her own as a neurotic Egyptologist tries to come to terms with her heavy workload.
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| 2330 The Man Who Was Bojangles |
The name Mr Bojangles first appeared in Shirley Temple movies and a pop song steeped in folklore. Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind the name and the song.
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| 0000 News and Weather |
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
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| 0030 Book of the Week: And Did Those Feet... |
...- Walking Through 200 Years of British and Irish History. And Did Those Feet, by Charlie Connelly. Recreating a series of historical journeys through Britain. 3/5: Charlie traces King Harold's fate
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| 0048 Shipping Forecast |
The latest shipping forecast.
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| 0100 As BBC World Service |
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
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| 0520 Shipping Forecast |
The latest shipping forecast.
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| 0530 News Briefing |
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
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| 0543 Prayer for the Day |
Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone.
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| 0545 Farming Today |
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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