The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at
With James Naughtie and Evan Davis. Including Sports Desk at
Deborah Findlay reads from Kate Summerscale's account of a Victorian murder case that gripped the nation.
3/5. Whicher's prime suspect Constance Kent is brought before the judge at Temperance Hall to face questions about the murder of her younger brother Saville. After a convincing performance by her defence team, Whicher's case seems to be crumbling. With the release of both Constance and the local police's suspect, nursemaid Elizabeth Gough, the truth seems as elusive as ever.
Celia Robertson on her grandmother, the poet Joan Easdale. Plus, wildlife artist Pollyanna Pickering, and the challenge of tackling sexism in the city.
Operation Safe Haven: In 1948, a representative of the airline KLM asked Swiss police to ease travel restrictions for Germans travelling to Argentina. Mike Thomson investigates.
There is a death in the family and the ripples from Victoria's insecurities flow outward. With Angela Thorne. From January 2003.
Comedian, broadcaster and GP Dr Phil Hammond asks each of three guests to play the track of their choice for the delight or disdain of the others.
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah, writer Lynn Barber and comedian Arthur Smith discuss such diverse subjects as a musical desire to sleep with common people and a joyful Parisian explosion.
Hard Frosts in Florence: By David Pownall, specially written for the late Paul Scofield. A troubled Michelangelo returns to Florence to view his statue of David for the last time.
WHAT I LEARNED FROM THE METAPHYSICAL POETS: continuing our series of short stories inspired by the lives and work of the seventeenth century poets John Donne, George Herbert and Andrew Marvell.
Young novelist Joe Dunthorne's short story brilliantly evokes the preoccupations of seventeen year old Anna. Blazing with the confidence of youth - and the burgeoning instincts of the woman she will become - Anna is bemused by the attention paid to her by her English teacher, Mr Ashford. but not so distracted that she fails to notice the Head Boy's attempts to woo her using updated lines from Andrew Marvell's poem "To His Coy Mistress": "Girl, I'm thinking a half-term on your thighs, double maths on your neck, a lunch-hour to each of your teeth."
James Maw presents a series on life-changing inheritances. 3/5. Matthew's Tank. Matthew Kiln bought a Second World War tank and took it to Normandy in memory of his father.
Researchers looking into people’s support groups and family networks were surprised to find that people kept mentioning their pets; twenty three per cent of the participants put their pets as part of the network of ‘people’ who helped them out. Professor Nickie Charles is co-author of a paper My Family and Other Animals. Pets as Kin; she explains the recent findings about the relationship between the British and their pets.
India is one of the world’s fastest growing economies, with burgeoning cities and modernising technology. Perhaps surprisingly religion is growing as well. Laurie Taylor is joined by Professor Meera Nanda the author of a new book entitled God and Globalisation in India and Professor Nigel Harris, author of The Return of Cosmopolitan Capital to discuss the apparent paradox of the simultaneous rise of scientific modernity and traditional religiosity.
Martin Luther King's funeral takes place. Dubcek's Czechoslovakian government publish their statement of intent. Labour details the forthcoming Race Relations Bill and a glass car is seen on the streets of London.
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
Garry Richardson presents a topical sports comedy show. With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and special guests.
Pat explains the court procedures to Nigel while Kenton's giving his evidence. Nigel can't wait to get it over with. They make small talk, discussing Abbie's homecoming and Lewis doing the plans for Mike's conversion.
Kenton gives the prosecutor a clear account of his relationship with Kathy, and how she eventually told him what had happened to her. The defence makes out the change in Kathy's behaviour was due to Kenton leaving her to visit his ex-wife but Kenton strongly denies this and defends Kathy.
Pat tells the prosecution how badly Kathy was affected by the rape, and explains that Taylor had left her in such a terrible state she couldn't even seek justice. Pat then responds strongly to the tough defence questioning to justify why Kathy has now found the strength to come forward - to help another woman.
Kenton's impressed with Pat's evidence. If Nigel's as good as her, there'll be nothing to worry about. But Nigel finds it hard going with the defence questioning. He just hopes the prosecution do to Taylor what the defence has done to them.
EF Benson's classic comedy, dramatised by John Peacock. 3: As the Mapp-Flints fall on hard times, Lucia offers a solution and finds herself caught up in an archeological discovery.
Mariella Frostrup hosts a debate about parenting with families, experts and policy-makers. When a teenager's behaviour is out of control is it acceptable to tell him to leave home?
Geoffrey Wall looks at the history of the Socialist Workers Party. 1/2: He talks to members past and present and asks how well a Marxist party is surviving in the 21st century.
With Robin Lustig. With reports on possible repercussions of further protests against China's Olympics; and how Zimbabwe's neighbours are reacting to delayed election results.
Mister Pip, by Lloyd Jones. 8/10: When the rebel fighters arrive in the village, Mr Watts draws them into the wonderful world of storytelling.
Islington poet Paul Hamilton meets a fruit linguist, and visits a young offenders institute to demonstrate the rehabilitative powers of poetry.
A series of late night musical comedies featuring poignant songs of romance, mystery and horror. Enter a strange building down a dark back street and be taken on a journey to meet the enigmatic Dr Pfeffer for a unique rendez-vous.
Doors open onto busy French roads and rejected lovers storm along corridors. Dr Pfeffer is found sitting in a French cafe and his song is a poignant story of a woman longing for love.
The MC ...... Simon Munnery
Dr Pfeffer ...... Jake Oldershaw
Man ...... Saikat Ahamed
Woman ...... Alison Carney
Music composed by Derek Nisbet.
Murderous crime thrillers dramatised by Yvonne Antrobus. 3/3: Thornapple. James's interest in poisons is purely scientific. If only everyone else felt the same way.
THURSDAY 10 APRIL 2008
THU 00:00 News and Weather (b009pmr9)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
THU 00:30 Book of the Week (b009ppjl)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Wednesday]
THU 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b009pmrc)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b009pmrf)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at
5.20am.
THU 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b009pmrh)
The latest shipping forecast.
THU 05:30 News Briefing (b009pmrk)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
THU 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b009pmrm)
Daily prayer and reflection from Wales with Rev Craig Gardiner.
THU 05:45 Farming Today (b009pmrp)
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
THU 06:00 Today (b009pmrr)
With James Naughtie and Sarah Montague. 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.
THU 09:00 In Our Time (b009q7zm)
The Norman Yoke
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ‘the Norman Yoke’ – the idea that the Battle of Hastings sparked years of cruel oppression for the Anglo Saxons by a Norman ruling class. ‘Norman saw on English oak,On English neck a Norman yoke;Norman spoon in English dish,And England ruled as Normans wish.’Taken from Sir Walter Scott’s novel ‘Ivanhoe’, these words encapsulate the idea of ‘the Norman Yoke’ – that the Battle of Hastings sparked the cruel oppression of Anglo-Saxon liberties by a foreign ruling class. Certainly, William the Conqueror proclaimed his power in great castles and cathedrals, turned the church upside down and even changed the colour of scribal ink. But was it really such a terrible time for the Anglo Saxons or was the idea of beastly Norman oppressors and noble Saxon sufferers invented later to shore up the idea of Englishness? With Sarah Foot, Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Christ Church, Oxford; Richard Gameson, Professor in the Department of History at Durham University; Matthew Strickland, Professor of Medieval History at the University of Glasgow.
THU 09:45 Book of the Week (b009ppjn)
Kate Summerscale - The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
Episode 4
Deborah Findlay reads from Kate Summerscale's account of a Victorian murder case that gripped the nation.
4/5. Constance Kent confesses to the murder. After a short trial, the death sentence is passed, but Queen Victoria spares her life. It is only after the trial that Constance's motives begin to come to light, and the case is by no means satisfactorily concluded.
THU 10:00 Woman's Hour (b009pq93)
Fertility treatment; Artist Joanna Kane
Why is fertility treatment in the UK 'the least safe in Europe'? Plus, artist Joanna Kane on resurrecting forgotten faces, and what are the pleasures and pitfalls of the home dye?
THU 11:00 Crossing Continents (b009mvj2)
Illegal Logging in the Siberian Taiga
Illegal Logging in the Siberian Taiga: Lucy Ash visits an area in Siberia where the vast forests are being cut down, frequently illegally, to meet China's surging demand for wood.
THU 11:30 1968: It's Not Just about the Music (b009q7zr)
Joe Queenan looks back at 40 years of Rolling Stone magazine. Founded by college drop-out Jan Wenner, who still remains the driving force behind it, the publication became the voice of its generation and has retained its iconic status with later generations.
Joe meets Jan Wenner, still the driving force behin the magazine, and also talks to writers Griel Marcus and Joe Klein.
THU 12:00 You and Yours (b009pr77)
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
THU 12:57 Weather (b009pr79)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 13:00 World at One (b009pr7c)
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
THU 13:30 Open Country (b009pckw)
[Repeat of broadcast at
06:07 on Saturday]
THU 14:00 The Archers (b009q1w0)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Wednesday]
THU 14:15 Drama (b009q88s)
Tarzan of the Antirrhinums
Tarzan of the Antirrhinums: Comedy by Lavinia Murray. Tarzan emerges from the bushes and announces that he will save Marx's failing garden centre from financial ruin.
THU 15:00 Questions, Questions (b009q88v)
Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life.
THU 15:27 Radio 4 Appeal (b009pgkx)
[Repeat of broadcast at
07:55 on Sunday]
THU 15:30 Afternoon Reading (b009psp0)
What I Learned from the Metaphysical Poets
The Tiny and the Light
By Ruth Thomas.
A funny and profound story on the nature of transience and permanence, tonight's story, by the acclaimed poet and novelist Ruth Thomas, takes its inspiration from John Donne's poem "The Blossom".
A week before moving house, Anna finds distraction from packing by arranging and rearranging the furniture in her daughter's doll's house: "procrastination in miniature".
Reader: Cara Kelly
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
THU 15:45 Inheritance (b0082c3w)
Nana Quajo the First
James Maw presents a series on life-changing inheritances. 4/5. Nana Quajo the First. TV producer Humphrey Barclay inherited a village in Ghana and became their first white chief.
THU 16:00 Bookclub (b009phv5)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:00 on Sunday]
THU 16:30 Material World (b009q88x)
Humans and Crops - Rosalind Franklin
Humans and Crops
How is DNA analysis and radio carbon dating helping bioarchaeologists understand when and where farming first started and the kinds of crops our ancestors grew? Quentin Cooper is joined by Professor Glynis Jones from the Department of Archaeology at the University of Sheffield and by Professor Huw Jones from the National Institute of Agricultural Botany in Cambridge to find out.
Rosalind Franklin
Material World will be shedding light on the woman who has been called by some 'the dark lady of DNA'. It is 50 years since the death of Rosalind Franklin, the woman who made a major contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA. Quentin meets Nobel laureate Sir Aaron Klug who worked with Rosalind Franklin in the 1950s to discuss her life, legacy and incredible contribution to science and medicine.
THU 16:56 1968 Day by Day (b009pyd6)
10th April 1968
John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago.
The TUC ignores the government pay ceilings and accusations of racism are levelled at London Transport.
THU 17:00 PM (b009pyd8)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at
5.57pm.
THU 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b009pydb)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
THU 18:30 Banter (b009q8m5)
Series 3
Episode 2
Andrew Collins hosts the show in which guests are invited to offer their definitive top threes. Guests include Richard Herring and Russell Howard.
THU 19:00 The Archers (b009q1vt)
Ruth tells David that Jill has ordered Phil's 'light bucket' telescope at last. Fortunately Phil had marked a couple in a catalogue so Jill just picked the most expensive one.
Usha's wearing a beautiful engagement ring. They're planning a harvest wedding at St Stephen's and Rachel has agreed to take the service. Usha's only dread is that nobody will be there, although she hasn't entirely given up hope of Satya coming. Ruth insists the church will be packed with all her friends. Alan plans to tell the congregation at next week's AGM.
It's time for Taylor to take the stand. Taylor's adamant that his relationship with Kathy was above board and the sex was consensual. He's got an excuse for everything - his name changes, how he came back to Ambridge to talk to Kathy to find out why she was spreading this terrible lie, how he always seems to be unlucky in love. The prosecutor works hard to highlight the similarities in Claire and Kathy's circumstances and to wear Taylor down, calling him an inadequate man who preys on vulnerable women. Eventually it seems to work and Taylor loses control. Banging the dock, he shouts out that he hasn't done anything. They're evil lying bitches.
Episode written by Mary Cutler.
THU 19:15 Front Row (b009q1w2)
Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang, including an interview with the New Zealand writer Lloyd Jones, whose novel Mister Pip was nominated for the Man Booker Prize last year.
THU 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b009q1w4)
Lucia's Progress
Episode 4
EF Benson's classic comedy, dramatised by John Peacock. 4: Lucia reaches the end of her excavations and begins to see the fruits of her political endeavours.
THU 20:00 Investigation (b009q8m7)
Series 4
Episode 3
Simon Cox investigates the drug problem in our prisons. He explores the smuggling techniques used by prisoners, inmates and even prison officers.
THU 20:30 Analysis (b009q8m9)
China's Eco-warrriors
Mukul Devichand meets China's eco-warrriors in Beijing and asks how the rest of the world should understand the significance of their activism.
THU 21:00 Leading Edge (b009q8mc)
Hydrogen Biofuels
Hydrogen biofuels
Geoff Watts examines a revolutionary process announced this week at the American Chemical Society meeting, for converting plant sugars into hydrogen, which could see sugar powered batteries for portable laptops and sugar fuel cells for vehicles within a decade.
Super strong squid beaks
How does the squid without any bones use its sharp tip to rip into prey without hurting itself? Insights into the extraordinary properties of squid beaks could lead to better medical implants and new ways of bonding materials.
The brain circuitry in drug addiction
New research uncovers the type of changes in the brain that occur with repeated use of metamphetamines. The work offers new insights into addiction-related behaviours such as drug craving and relapse. It could have big effects on the way we treat and manage drug addiction to a range of substances in the future.
Phoenix on Mars
As the Phoenix spacecraft – en route to the icy north pole of Mars - nears its journey’s end, Geoff Watts finds out whether this latest probe to visit the red planet, and the first probe to make contact with watery ice, will settle the debate about life on Mars.
THU 21:30 In Our Time (b009q7zm)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:00 today]
THU 21:58 Weather (b009q2p5)
The latest weather forecast.
THU 22:00 The World Tonight (b009q2p7)
With Mishal Husain. We hear from an award-winning Chinese singing phenomena, and look at the latest developments in the Zimbabwean presidential elections.
THU 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b009q2p9)
Mister Pip
Episode 9
Mister Pip, by Lloyd Jones. 9/10: The Rambos have left in the night, leaving the village to wonder what spooked them.
THU 23:00 Look Away Now (b009q6th)
[Repeat of broadcast at
18:30 on Wednesday]
THU 23:30 Rocking Scots (b007gsr0)
Episode 1
1/2. Midge Ure returns to his native Glasgow to explore his musical roots, from his tenement upbringing to joining the short-lived boy band Slik in the 1970s. He assesses Scotland's contribution to rock and pop music during the 1960s and 70s, from Lulu to Alex Harvey. Contributors include Maggie Bell, Eddi Reader and Jim Diamond.
FRIDAY 11 APRIL 2008
FRI 00:00 News and Weather (b009pmrt)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
FRI 00:30 Book of the Week (b009ppjn)
[Repeat of broadcast at
09:45 on Thursday]
FRI 00:48 Shipping Forecast (b009pmrw)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 01:00 Selection of BBC World Service Programmes (b009pmry)
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service for a selection of news and current affairs, arts and science programmes. BBC Radio 4 resumes at
5.20am.
FRI 05:20 Shipping Forecast (b009pms0)
The latest shipping forecast.
FRI 05:30 News Briefing (b009pms2)
The latest news from BBC Radio 4.
FRI 05:43 Prayer for the Day (b009pms4)
Daily prayer and reflection from Wales with Rev Craig Gardiner.
FRI 05:45 Farming Today (b009pms6)
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
FRI 06:00 Today (b009pms8)
Presented by James Naughtie and Sarah Montague.
Inlcuding:
Will the Serious Fraud Office re-open its criminal investigation into payments by the arms company BAE to Saudi Arabia? Former Attorney General Lord Lyell and Menzies Campbell comment on yesterday's high court ruling.
Could this be the return of Silvio Berlusconi? Europe Editor Mark Mardell reports on the run-up to the Italian elections.
Health Correspondent Adam Brimelow reports on a novel treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
One of Britain's most liberal local papers is publishing ads for the BNP.
Thought for the Day with Chief Rabbi Sir Jonathan Sacks.
A controversial method of creating DNA profiles has been given the all-clear by experts.
Post offices could affect the outcome of next month's local elections.
US President George W Bush plans to freeze the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. With UN Special Representative for Iraq Staffan de Mistura.
FRI 09:00 The Reunion (b009pgl9)
[Repeat of broadcast at
11:15 on Sunday]
FRI 09:45 Book of the Week (b009ppjq)
Kate Summerscale - The Suspicions of Mr Whicher
Episode 5
Deborah Findlay reads from Kate Summerscale's account of a Victorian murder case that gripped the nation.
5/5. Only in 1928, with the arrival of an anonymous letter from Sydney, do the real events at Road Hill House back in 1860 finally come to light.
FRI 10:00 Woman's Hour (b009pq95)
Forced marriages; Frank Cadogan Cowper's muse
How best to prevent forced marriages and honour-based violence in the UK? Plus, Valerie Tarantolo, Frank Cadogan Cowper's muse, and vibrators in history.
FRI 11:00 Monsieur le Maire (b009q9hl)
Susan Marling meets Ken Tatham, the only English mayor in France, and follows his campaign for re-election.
FRI 11:30 The Casebook of Inspector Steine (b009q9hn)
On the Road
Comedy drama series by Lynne Truss set in 1950s Brighton.
A day out in a singular vintage car turns out to be highly eventful, thanks to a certain cockney charlady.
Inspector Steine ...... Michael Fenton Stevens
Sergeant Brunswick ...... John Ramm
Mrs Groynes ...... Sam Spiro
Constable Twitten ...... Matt Green.
FRI 12:00 You and Yours (b009pr7f)
Consumer news and issues with John Waite and Liz Barclay.
FRI 12:57 Weather (b009pr7h)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 13:00 World at One (b009pr7k)
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
FRI 13:30 The Message (b009q9hq)
Jenni Murray and guests in conversation about how current media trends affect our lives.
FRI 14:00 The Archers (b009q1vt)
[Repeat of broadcast at
19:00 on Thursday]
FRI 14:15 Drama (b009q9hs)
Series 1
Mural
by Nick Warburton. Part 2: Mural. In an idiosyncratic restaurant deep in the Fens the ancient proprietor, Warwick, can't help interfering in the kitchen. He is driving his son mad. Until his grandson suggests they give the old man a project.
Warwick Hedges.....Trevor Peacock
Jack Hedges.....Sam Dale
David.....Chris Pavlo
Fay.....Liza Sadovy
Marcia.....Kate Buffery
Zofia.....Helen Longworth
Samuel.....John Rowe
Director Claire Grove.
FRI 15:00 Ramblings (b009q9hv)
Walking through Time
Wales - Cardiff
Walking through Time: Clare Balding explores routes with connections to the past. 3/5: She walks along a stretch of coastline near Cardiff, the site of the proposed Severn Barrage.
FRI 15:30 Afternoon Reading (b009psp2)
What I Learned from the Metaphysical Poets
Taken in Shadows
By Helen Dunmore
A painted portrait, depicting the charismatic beauty of John Donne, inspires this short story by a mistress of the form.
Reader: Emma Fielding.
Produced by Kirsteen Cameron.
FRI 15:45 Inheritance (b0084gn7)
A Case of Pickled Penguins
James Maw presents a series on life-changing inheritances. 5/5: A Case of Pickled Penguins. Judy Skelton inherited a book given to her grandfather by Captain Robert Falcon Scott.
FRI 16:00 Last Word (b009q9hx)
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series, analysing and celebrating the life stories of people who have recently died.
FRI 16:30 The Film Programme (b009q9hz)
In a special edition, Francine Stock follows the production of Mike Leigh's new film Happy-Go-Lucky from the perspective of its producer, Simon Channing-Williams.
FRI 16:56 1968 Day by Day (b009pydd)
11th April 1968
John Tusa looks back at the events making the news 40 years ago.
Militant German student leader Rudi Dutschke survives an assassination attempt. America's Civil Rights Bill is signed by President Lyndon B Johnson, and the leader of Biafra speaks out.
FRI 17:00 PM (b009pydg)
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. Including Weather at
5.57pm.
FRI 18:00 Six O'Clock News (b009pydj)
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
FRI 18:30 The Now Show (b009rx9g)
Series 23
Episode 6
Comedy sketches and satirical comments from Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the team including Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and Jon Holmes.
FRI 19:00 The Archers (b009q1w6)
Elizabeth's called by the defence. She answers the questions truthfully and although Kenton's not impressed Kathy thinks she did well under the circumstances. The prosecutor's cross-questioning gives Elizabeth an opportunity to set the record straight. It's almost over. After the judge's summing up, the jury go out and the wait begins. Kathy can't believe that now it just comes down to who the jury believe.
Sid finds Jolene in quite a state. She's talked to Phil and Jill about the trial, not realising that they knew nothing about it. They just thought everyone had gone down as character witnesses - and didn't even know Kenton had gone. They were shocked but, worse than that, they were hurt that Kenton hadn't told them. Sid comforts Jolene, pointing out that it's not her fault, but it's no consolation for her. Jolene wants to warn Kathy and Kenton but Sid doesn't want to disturb them while they're waiting for the verdict.
Kathy calls to say the jury can't reach a verdict today so everyone's been sent home. Kathy's on her way back, but Sid still doesn't think it's the right time to tell her that Phil and Jill know.
Episode written by Mary Cutler.
FRI 19:15 Front Row (b009q1w8)
Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang, including a look at the music of Mali-born kora player Toumani Diabate.
FRI 19:45 15 Minute Drama (b009q1wb)
Lucia's Progress
Episode 5
EF Benson's classic comedy dramatised by John Peacock. 5/5: Floods hit Tilling and the Mapp-Flints find themselves again at the mercy of Lucia. Georgie makes an unexpected proposal.
FRI 20:00 Any Questions? (b009q9j3)
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Harrogate. Panellists include Alan Johnson, William Hague, John Sentamu and Shirley Williams.
FRI 20:50 A Point of View (b009q9j5)
Right on the Money
Clive James turns his attention to the Royal Mail’s decision to redesign the coinage. The old coins, he says, did nothing except tell you what they were worth - and what’s the point in that!
FRI 21:00 Friday Drama (b00771nd)
Talking to Strangers
Talking to Strangers: Comedy by Charlotte Jones. A perennially shy man sets himself a challenge - to switch off his mobile phone, disregard his email and put aside his iPod.
FRI 21:58 Weather (b009q2pc)
The latest weather forecast.
FRI 22:00 The World Tonight (b009q2pf)
Robin Lustig reports from Milan ahead of the Italian elections, and Mishal Husain in London has the latest on the Zimbabwean election crisis and a report on food shortages.
FRI 22:45 Book at Bedtime (b009q2ph)
Mister Pip
Episode 10
Mister Pip, by Lloyd Jones. 10/10: Matilda has escaped from the war-torn island and is on her way home to her father in Australia.
FRI 23:00 Great Lives (b009s75h)
[Repeat of broadcast at
16:30 on Tuesday]
FRI 23:30 Rocking Scots (b007j27y)
Episode 2
2/2. Midge Ure returns to his native Glasgow to explore his musical roots, from his tenement upbringing to joining the short-lived boy band Slik in the 1970s. The 80s and 90s saw a new generation of Scottish artists gain self-confidence in their national identity.
Contributors include Jim Kerr from Simple Minds, Sharleen Spiteri from Texas, Ricky Ross of Deacon Blue and Proclaimers twins Charlie and Craig Reid.
LIST OF THIS WEEK'S PROGRAMMES
(Note: the times link back to the details; the pids link to the BBC page, including iPlayer)
15 Minute Drama
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15 Minute Drama
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15 Minute Drama
19:45 WED (b009q1vy)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 THU (b009q1w4)
15 Minute Drama
19:45 FRI (b009q1wb)
1968 Day by Day Omnibus
23:00 SUN (b00bfddf)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 SAT (b009pdgh)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 SUN (b009pj5z)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 MON (b009pycm)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 TUE (b009pyct)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 WED (b009pyd0)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 THU (b009pyd6)
1968 Day by Day
16:56 FRI (b009pydd)
1968: It's Not Just about the Music
11:30 THU (b009q7zr)
A Nasty Case of the Vapours
13:30 SUN (b0082dzp)
A Point of View
08:50 SUN (b009n4c2)
A Point of View
20:50 FRI (b009q9j5)
Africalab
21:00 MON (b009q21c)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 MON (b009psnk)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 TUE (b009psnp)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 WED (b009rhjz)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 THU (b009psp0)
Afternoon Reading
15:30 FRI (b009psp2)
Analysis
21:30 SUN (b009n3wf)
Analysis
20:30 THU (b009q8m9)
Any Answers?
14:00 SAT (b009pdgc)
Any Questions?
13:10 SAT (b009n4c0)
Any Questions?
20:00 FRI (b009q9j3)
Archive on 4
20:00 SAT (b009pdh4)
Banter
18:30 THU (b009q8m5)
Bells on Sunday
05:43 SUN (b009pg2w)
Bells on Sunday
00:45 MON (b009pg2w)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 MON (b009q2nq)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 TUE (b009q2nx)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 WED (b009q2p3)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 THU (b009q2p9)
Book at Bedtime
22:45 FRI (b009q2ph)
Book of the Week
00:30 SAT (b009m2js)
Book of the Week
09:45 MON (b009ppjg)
Book of the Week
00:30 TUE (b009ppjg)
Book of the Week
09:45 TUE (b009ppjj)
Book of the Week
00:30 WED (b009ppjj)
Book of the Week
09:45 WED (b009ppjl)
Book of the Week
00:30 THU (b009ppjl)
Book of the Week
09:45 THU (b009ppjn)
Book of the Week
00:30 FRI (b009ppjn)
Book of the Week
09:45 FRI (b009ppjq)
Bookclub
16:00 SUN (b009phv5)
Bookclub
16:00 THU (b009phv5)
Bringing Up Britain
22:15 SAT (b009mtcm)
Bringing Up Britain
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Broadcasting House
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Call You and Yours
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Case Notes
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Case Notes
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Classic Serial
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Classic Serial
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Counterpoint
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Counterpoint
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Crossing Continents
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Crossing Continents
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Dixon of Dock Green
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Document
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Dr Pfeffer's Lonely Hearts Club
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Drama
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Drama
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Drama
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Drama
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Drama
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Ed Reardon's Week
18:30 TUE (b008crmm)
Excess Baggage
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Farming Today This Week
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Farming Today
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Farming Today
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Farming Today
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Farming Today
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Farming Today
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Films for a New India
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Fish Tales
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Fred's Archive
23:30 SAT (b009lwnv)
Friday Drama
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From Our Own Correspondent
11:30 SAT (b009pdg3)
From Trotsky to Respect
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Front Row
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Front Row
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Front Row
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Front Row
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Front Row
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Gardeners' Question Time
14:00 SUN (b009phv0)
Gardeners' Question Time
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Go4it
19:15 SUN (b009pj6c)
Great Lives
16:30 TUE (b009s75h)
Great Lives
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Hip-Hop China-Style
13:30 TUE (b009jg3c)
In Our Time
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In Our Time
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In Touch
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Inheritance
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Inheritance
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Inheritance
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Inheritance
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Inheritance
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Inside the British Council
17:00 SUN (b009mr8c)
Investigation
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Just William Strikes Again
19:45 SUN (b00776jg)
Last Word
20:30 SUN (b009n4bt)
Last Word
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Leading Edge
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Look Away Now
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Look Away Now
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Loose Ends
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Making History
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Material World
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Midweek
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Midweek
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Money Box Live
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Money Box
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Money Box
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Monsieur le Maire
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More or Less
16:30 MON (b009py61)
Music Feature
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Nationalise It!
20:00 MON (b009q219)
News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Briefing
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News Headlines
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News Headlines
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News and Papers
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News and Papers
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News and Papers
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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News and Weather
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No Commitments
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On Your Farm
06:35 SUN (b009pgkn)
On the Ropes
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On the Ropes
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Open Country
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Open Country
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Opening Lines
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PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
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PM
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Pick of the Week
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Poets' Tree
23:00 WED (b00slxyx)
Policing the Landlords
11:00 MON (b009pr2f)
Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Prayer for the Day
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Profile
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Profile
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Profile
17:40 SUN (b009pdh0)
Questions, Questions
15:00 THU (b009q88v)
Radio 4 Appeal
07:55 SUN (b009pgkx)
Radio 4 Appeal
21:26 SUN (b009pgkx)
Radio 4 Appeal
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Ramblings
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Rocking Scots
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Rocking Scots
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Ruth Rendell's The Fever Tree
23:30 MON (b0077111)
Ruth Rendell's The Fever Tree
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Ruth Rendell's The Fever Tree
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Saturday Drama
14:30 SAT (b0076y9f)
Saturday Live
09:00 SAT (b009pcl4)
Saturday PM
17:00 SAT (b009pdgk)
Saturday Review
19:15 SAT (b009pdh2)
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
05:20 SAT (b009pckk)
Shipping Forecast
17:54 SAT (b009pdgp)
Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
05:20 SUN (b009pg2r)
Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Shipping Forecast
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Six O'Clock News
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Something Understood
06:05 SUN (b009pg30)
Something Understood
23:30 SUN (b009pg30)
Start the Week
09:00 MON (b009pp24)
Start the Week
21:30 MON (b009pp24)
Sunday Worship
08:10 SUN (b009pgl3)
Sunday
07:10 SUN (b009pgkv)
Tax Me If You Can
20:00 TUE (b009q4x2)
Team Spirit
09:30 TUE (b009q4wr)
The Archers Omnibus
10:00 SUN (b009pgl7)
The Archers
19:00 SUN (b009pj69)
The Archers
14:00 MON (b009pj69)
The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
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The Archers
19:00 FRI (b009q1w6)
The Arts and How They Was Done
23:00 TUE (b00777b4)
The Casebook of Inspector Steine
11:30 FRI (b009q9hn)
The Film Programme
16:30 FRI (b009q9hz)
The Food Programme
12:32 SUN (b009phtt)
The Food Programme
16:00 MON (b009phtt)
The Message
20:00 SUN (b009n418)
The Message
13:30 FRI (b009q9hq)
The Music Group
13:30 WED (b009q6tc)
The Now Show
12:30 SAT (b009n4by)
The Now Show
18:30 FRI (b009rx9g)
The Pain of Laughter: The Last Days of Kenneth Williams
11:30 TUE (b009q4ww)
The Reunion
11:15 SUN (b009pgl9)
The Reunion
09:00 FRI (b009pgl9)
The Week in Westminster
11:00 SAT (b009pdg1)
The World This Weekend
13:00 SUN (b009phty)
The World Tonight
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The World Tonight
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The World Tonight
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The World Tonight
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The World Tonight
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The Write Stuff
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The Write Stuff
18:30 MON (b009rjdh)
Thinking Allowed
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Thinking Allowed
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This Are 2-Tone
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Today
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Today
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Today
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Today
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Today
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Today
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Tony Hawks Gets Lost in the Afternoon
14:45 SUN (b007j8cy)
Voices at 40
16:30 SUN (b009phv7)
Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weather
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Weekend Woman's Hour
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Westminster Hour
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Woman's Hour
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Woman's Hour
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Woman's Hour
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Woman's Hour
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Woman's Hour
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Word of Mouth
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World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations
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World On The Move: Great Animal Migrations
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World at One
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World at One
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World at One
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World at One
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World at One
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You and Yours
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You and Yours
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You and Yours
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You and Yours
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iPM
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