Today 15:00 - 15:45
Kathy Clugston prunes the GQT archives in search of advice on all things Foliage.
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704: BBC Radio 4
Fri May 16
Today 15:45 - 16:00
A meeting at a supermarket cheese counter sparks memories of loss, and perhaps an answer to an old ghost story...
Today 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Bannister on businessman Sir Tom Farmer, casino owner Elaine Wynn, solicitor Sue Stapely and political analyst Joseph Nye.
Today 16:30 - 17:00
When yachtsman Robin Elsey Webb was violently attacked during a regatta in Antigua, life-or-death decisions had to be made by his partner, Liz. They join Sian to tell their story.
Today 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Today 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Today 18:30 - 19:00
5/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
Today 19:00 - 19:15
Tom has serious concerns, and Rochelle finds herself at a crossroads.
Today 19:15 - 20:00
As Jaws turns 50, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the legacy of the ultimate summer blockbuster and ask what the future looks like for Hollywood.
Today 20:00 - 20:55
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ardfern on the Craignish peninsula, with Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, Jim Fairlie MSP, Douglas Ross MSP and Lorna Slater MSP.
Today 20:55 - 21:00
From an attempted assassination in 1981, to the world's first vaccination, discover more fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past.
Today 21:00 - 22:00
Anne McElvoy sets off in search of the sunlit uplands, with politician Gisela Stuart, and political philosophers Thomas Simpson and Jeffrey Howard.
Today 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Today 22:45 - 23:00
5/10. Phyllis is distressed to learn that Brendan has been giving blessings to some of the sick and elderly townspeople.
Today 23:00 - 23:30
And what does it say about the new US approach to the Middle East?
Today 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Sat May 17
Tomorrow 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 00:30 - 00:48
5/5. The award-winning writer's journey along the Great North Road concludes with an archaeological and a familial discovery. Jospeh Ayre reads.
Tomorrow 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 01:00 - 05:30
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Tomorrow 05:30 - 05:34
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Tomorrow 05:45 - 06:00
India Rakusen explores the concept of 'maialogical time', and how the new rhythms and disruptions that come with a new baby could be embraced.
Tomorrow 06:00 - 06:07
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 06:07 - 06:30
Martha Kearney explores a thousand-year history of human care for birds at Dorset's Fleet Lagoon, witnesses little tern dating and finds out how to stay on the good side of swans.
Tomorrow 06:30 - 06:57
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tomorrow 06:57 - 07:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Tomorrow 07:00 - 09:00
Today (Saturday).
Tomorrow 09:00 - 10:00
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Tomorrow 10:00 - 10:30
7/13. Ailsa asks why she's a mosquito magnet while her husband Keith never gets bitten.
Tomorrow 10:30 - 11:00
2/7. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Tomorrow 11:00 - 11:30
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster.
Tomorrow 11:30 - 12:00
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
Tomorrow 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 12:04 - 12:30
In a time when cash is no longer king, are we at risk because we don't have some emergency cash to hand?
Tomorrow 12:30 - 12:57
5/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
Tomorrow 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:10
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 13:10 - 14:05
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Ardfern on the Craignish peninsula, with Dame Jackie Baillie MSP, Jim Fairlie MSP, Douglas Ross MSP and Lorna Slater MSP.
Tomorrow 14:05 - 14:45
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
Tomorrow 14:45 - 15:00
Tom has serious concerns, and Rochelle finds herself at a crossroads.
Tomorrow 15:00 - 16:00
3/3. Despair and self-destruction takes hold of hearts and minds in Dostoevsky's unsettling tale of revolution. Jonathan Forbes stars in Melissa Murray's new dramatisation.
Tomorrow 16:00 - 17:00
Highlights from the Woman's Hour week.
Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:30
Full coverage of the day's news.
Tomorrow 17:30 - 17:54
Reform UK's deputy leader reflects on a year of political success, a privileged upbringing and the cabinet job he's eyeing up.
Tomorrow 17:54 - 17:57
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tomorrow 17:57 - 18:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 18:15 - 19:00
Stevie Martin, Emma Jane Unsworth and Ben Aitken join Stuart Maconie with music from Jess Gillam Trio and Georgia Ruth.
Tomorrow 19:00 - 19:15
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
Tomorrow 19:15 - 20:00
Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.
Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00
Political journalist Tom Barton is joined by some of those whose lives were upended in the aftermath of Castlemorton Common, 'the rave that changed Britain' in May 1992.
Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00
Some questions, raised and answered, on the British Justice system.
Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tomorrow 22:15 - 23:00
Leyla Kazim visits York, the UK's 'chocolate city', to find out how the Quakers pioneered the first iconic chocolate bars, paving the way for the 'Dubai chocolate' trend of today.
Tomorrow 23:00 - 23:30
In the final episode, as an illustrious career comes to an end, there are new beginnings for all of the team.
Tomorrow 23:30 - 00:00
Kirsty Lang kicks off the new series of the cryptic quiz with a contest between the Midlands and Northern Ireland. 1/12.
Sun May 18
Sunday 00:00 - 00:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 00:15 - 00:48
Booker-prize winning writer Ben Okri talks to Take Four Books about his new novella - Madame Sosostris & the Festival for the Broken-Hearted - and its three key influences.
Sunday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 01:00 - 05:30
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Sunday 05:30 - 05:34
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 05:43 - 05:45
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's church in Dymock, Gloucestershire.
Sunday 05:45 - 06:00
Meta answer In Touch listener's questions about the Rayban Meta Smart Glasses.
Sunday 06:00 - 06:05
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 06:05 - 06:35
The grandson of Rudolf Höss, Commandant of Auschwitz comes to terms with his family's past.
Sunday 06:35 - 06:57
Caz Graham meets the Robson brothers, who are in the process of taking on the family potato business in Northumberland.
Sunday 06:57 - 07:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 07:00 - 07:10
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 07:10 - 07:54
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
Sunday 07:54 - 07:57
Broadcaster Mary Nightingale makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidasha.
Sunday 07:57 - 08:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 08:00 - 08:10
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 08:10 - 08:48
A service of Choral Matins live from Ipswich Minster in Suffolk.
Sunday 08:48 - 08:58
In Canada's 1993 election, the governing Progressive Conservative Party was routed, ending up with just two seats, whilst a new populist party called Reform claimed 52 seats.
Sunday 08:58 - 09:00
Ecologist and TV presenter Mike Dilger shares why the bullfinch is his favourite bird.
Sunday 09:00 - 10:00
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
Sunday 10:00 - 11:00
Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Sunday 11:00 - 12:15
David makes a controversial decision, and the Archers react to a shocking bombshell.
Sunday 12:15 - 12:30
An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines.
Sunday 12:30 - 12:57
5/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.
Sunday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Sunday 13:00 - 13:30
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
Sunday 13:30 - 14:00
With the NHS facing extreme financial pressures, BBC Health correspondent Dominic Hughes explores how health leaders are grappling with making hard decisions to balance the books.
Sunday 14:00 - 14:45
Kathy Clugston prunes the GQT archives in search of advice on all things Foliage.
Sunday 14:45 - 15:00
John Yorke looks at the 1962 theatre memoir Underfoot in Show Business, by US writer Helene Hanff - best known for her later epistolary memoir 84, Charing Cross Road.
Sunday 15:00 - 16:00
Helene Hanff's fascinating and funny memoir about life on the edge of show business as she attempts to make her way as a playwright on Broadway. Starring Rosalie Craig.
Sunday 16:00 - 16:30
Multi-award winning poet and author Ocean Vuong talks with James Crawford about his latest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, and its three key influences.
Sunday 16:30 - 17:00
Kirsty Lang referees a contest between The South of England and Wales in the notoriously cryptic quiz. 2/12.
Sunday 17:00 - 17:10
In 1949, Mildred Gillars became the first woman in American history to be convicted of treason. She broadcast anti-semitic Nazi propaganda on German radio during World War Two.
Sunday 17:10 - 17:54
Tom Bateman continues to tell the story of the special relationship between the United States and Israel.
Sunday 17:54 - 17:57
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Sunday 17:57 - 18:00
The latest weather reports and forecast.
Sunday 18:00 - 18:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Sunday 18:15 - 19:00
Jenny Kleeman presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
Sunday 19:00 - 19:15
Tom's suspicions are raised, and Henry plays his cards close to his chest.
Sunday 19:15 - 19:45
The environmental protest that shook Hollywood and transformed the life of Britain's greatest living explorer.
Sunday 19:45 - 20:00
Michael explores the surprising benefits of learning to play a musical instrument. It can lower inflammation, lift your mood and strengthen your memory.
Sunday 20:00 - 20:30
Michael Rosen and Christian Ilbury discuss how online chat is changing how we punctuate.
Sunday 20:30 - 21:00
Matthew Bannister on businessman Sir Tom Farmer, casino owner Elaine Wynn, solicitor Sue Stapely and political analyst Joseph Nye.
Sunday 21:00 - 21:25
In a time when cash is no longer king, are we at risk because we don't have some emergency cash to hand?
Sunday 21:25 - 21:30
Broadcaster Mary Nightingale makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidasha.
Sunday 21:30 - 22:00
Insight and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world.
Sunday 22:00 - 23:00
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
Sunday 23:00 - 23:45
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the development of our legal system of copyright - from the Statute of Anne to artificial intelligence.
Sunday 23:45 - 00:00
A meeting at a supermarket cheese counter sparks memories of loss, and perhaps an answer to an old ghost story...
Mon May 19
Monday 00:00 - 00:15
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 00:15 - 00:45
Half Syria's population was forced to move during the civil war. How many will return home now? And what will they find?
Monday 00:45 - 00:48
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary's church in Dymock, Gloucestershire.
Monday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Monday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 05:04 - 05:34
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Monday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Monday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Monday 05:45 - 05:57
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Monday 05:57 - 06:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers.
Monday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Monday 09:00 - 09:45
Adam Rutheford discusses art, maths and creativity with Marcus du Sautoy and Sophie Pavelle and the work of Japanese artist Hiroshige with curator Alfred Haft.
Monday 09:45 - 10:00
Founder of the National Ring Recovery Service, Morley Howard, tells Rachel Burden how metal detecting turned from his hobby into a way of helping people find their lost belongings.
Monday 10:00 - 11:00
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Monday 11:00 - 11:45
The random postcode generator sends producer Polly Weston to a postcode which shines a light on the UK's military justice system.
Monday 11:45 - 12:00
Ewes, Coos and Teuchters - I hope you all speak 'farmer'. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire.
Monday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Monday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Monday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 13:45 - 14:00
There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Monday 14:00 - 14:15
Tom's suspicions are raised, and Henry plays his cards close to his chest.
Monday 14:15 - 14:45
1/6. Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a long-married and passionate couple. However they've just spent three months apart. This week, Joanna comes home to Roger. But will she stay?
Monday 14:45 - 15:00
8/10. Miss Buncle is struggling to hide her secret identity as her friend Sally embarks on a course of life-changing lessons. Read by Madeleine Worrall.
Monday 15:00 - 15:30
Tina Turner, the Queen of rock n' roll, picked by Rebecca Humphries.
Monday 15:30 - 16:00
7/13. Ailsa asks why she's a mosquito magnet while her husband Keith never gets bitten.
Monday 16:00 - 16:30
With the NHS facing extreme financial pressures, BBC Health correspondent Dominic Hughes explores how health leaders are grappling with making hard decisions to balance the books.
Monday 16:30 - 17:00
2/7. Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
Monday 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Monday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Monday 18:30 - 19:00
6/6. David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which four comedians tell lies and compete against one another to see how many items of truth they are able to smuggle past their opponents.
Monday 19:00 - 19:15
Helen has a confession to make, and a new face causes consternation.
Monday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Monday 20:00 - 20:30
David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the long-term future of Gaza.
Monday 20:30 - 21:00
40 years since scientists discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what we can learn from the fight to close it.
Monday 21:00 - 21:45
Adam Rutheford discusses art, maths and creativity with Marcus du Sautoy and Sophie Pavelle and the work of Japanese artist Hiroshige with curator Alfred Haft.
Monday 21:45 - 22:00
Founder of the National Ring Recovery Service, Morley Howard, tells Rachel Burden how metal detecting turned from his hobby into a way of helping people find their lost belongings.
Monday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Monday 22:45 - 23:00
6/10. After Brendan attempts to stowaway on a freighter, Declan makes an important decision about his own future.
Monday 23:00 - 23:30
6/8. The prison psychologist has a never-to-be repeated chance to ask what made these 22 men capable of such cold-blooded evil. Can there be such a thing as a Nazi Personality?
Monday 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Tue May 20
Tuesday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 00:30 - 00:48
The 100m race at the 1980 Moscow Olympics took place against the backdrop of geopolitical tension and a US-led boycott.
Tuesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Tuesday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 05:04 - 05:34
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Tuesday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Tuesday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Tuesday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Tuesday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Tuesday 09:00 - 09:30
Claudia de Rham talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her unusual relationship with gravity and a twist of fate that shattered her dream of becoming an astronaut.
Tuesday 09:30 - 10:00
BBC Radio 4's science magazine.
Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Tuesday 11:00 - 11:45
As Jaws turns 50, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the legacy of the ultimate summer blockbuster and ask what the future looks like for Hollywood.
Tuesday 11:45 - 12:00
Dancing, Drinking and Dave Pearce - the soundtrack to Jim's youth. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales from his life growing up on his farm in rural Perthshire.
Tuesday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Tuesday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Tuesday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 13:45 - 14:00
There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Tuesday 14:00 - 14:15
Helen has a confession to make, and a new face causes consternation.
Tuesday 14:15 - 15:00
Hard-hitting drama about a mother whose life unravels after a colleague is caught possessing indecent images of children. By Wales Writer in Residence 2019 winner Rhiannon Boyle.
Tuesday 15:00 - 15:30
Lucy Worsley explores the world of swindlers, conwomen and hustlers.
Tuesday 15:30 - 16:00
Edward Stourton visits a church community following a school shooting.
Tuesday 16:00 - 16:30
Michael Symmons Roberts presents the second part in this series on DH Lawrence, asking how important Lawrence's working class roots were in shaping his attitudes and his writing.
Tuesday 16:30 - 17:00
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken discuss the evidence on the potential harm posed by microplastics. Should we worry or is it media hype? And if we should, what can we do about it?
Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Tuesday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Tuesday 18:30 - 19:00
2/6. Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to invent new words to help create the new ultimate Unspeakable dictionary. With guests Rhys James, Jessica Knappett and Griff Rhys Jones.
Tuesday 19:00 - 19:15
Natasha puts her foot in it, and it's a big day for Zainab.
Tuesday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Tuesday 20:00 - 20:40
Missing Billions investigates how bank branch closures and digitisation has led to the loss or mislaying of financial assets.
Tuesday 20:40 - 21:00
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted.
Tuesday 21:00 - 21:30
Half a million women in Colombia are believed to be creating adult webcam content from studios in cities like Medellín. Most of the audience is in the USA and Europe.
Tuesday 21:30 - 22:00
8/12. In 1990, a man called Sandy Lynch was tied up, blindfolded and interrogated by Scappaticci. He survived to document his experience. Marks speaks to an IRA man who 'guarded' Lynch.
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Tuesday 22:45 - 23:00
7/10. A fishing trawl in deeper waters makes Ambrose reconsider what's best for his family.
Tuesday 23:00 - 23:30
Forced to flee from Heol Fanog, Bill and Liz turn to a new exorcist for help. Have their prayers finally been answered?
Tuesday 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Wed May 21
Wednesday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 00:30 - 00:48
Ben Johnson's 100m victory over Carl Lewis at Seoul in 1988 was spectacular - but the events that followed were even more dramatic.
Wednesday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Wednesday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Wednesday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 05:04 - 05:34
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Wednesday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Wednesday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Wednesday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Wednesday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Wednesday 09:00 - 09:30
When Phillip Browne lost his hearing in one ear, he thought his singing career was over. He became a bus driver instead, but a chance meeting was about to change his life forever.
Wednesday 09:30 - 10:00
4/9. Joe's research into his great-grandfather's work takes him to Ammendorf, south of Berlin - one of the key sites of Nazi Germany's chemical weapons production.
Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Wednesday 11:00 - 11:40
Missing Billions investigates how bank branch closures and digitisation has led to the loss or mislaying of financial assets.
Wednesday 11:40 - 11:45
From the beginnings of the Windrush generation, to the day we started moving out clocks forward, discover more fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past.
Wednesday 11:45 - 12:00
In-fighting, in-laws and (a lack of) independence. Comedian and farmer Jim Smith discusses family farming and the thorny issue of succession.
Wednesday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Wednesday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Wednesday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 13:45 - 14:00
There are 5 million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Wednesday 14:00 - 14:15
Natasha puts her foot in it, and it's a big day for Zainab.
Wednesday 14:15 - 15:00
2/2. Manson returns from London when the doctors are faced with an emergency as a deadly infection infiltrates a local neighbourhood.
Wednesday 15:00 - 15:30
It's claimed the private data of millions of people is now held by hackers, following cyberattacks on UK retailers. But what are your rights if your data is part of a breach?
Wednesday 15:30 - 16:00
Dr Oscar Duke discovers how pregnancy, birth and childcare affect the father, bringing about profound physiological and hormonal changes.
Wednesday 16:00 - 16:15
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
Wednesday 16:15 - 17:00
Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Wednesday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Wednesday 18:30 - 19:00
2/4. Angela Barnes traverses the country to bring you the best stand up acts from Newcastle, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester.
Wednesday 19:00 - 19:15
Lilian attempts a brave face, and David makes a potentially far-reaching mistake.
Wednesday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Wednesday 20:00 - 20:45
How do Keir Starmer's remarks on immigration fit into the language used by other politicians, and what is the impact of language?
Wednesday 20:45 - 21:00
Simon Jack learns how the most important business idea of the last century might now change and adapt, and what the consequences will be for all of us in future.
Wednesday 21:00 - 21:30
Claudia de Rham talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her unusual relationship with gravity and a twist of fate that shattered her dream of becoming an astronaut.
Wednesday 21:30 - 22:00
BBC Radio 4's science magazine.
Wednesday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Wednesday 22:45 - 23:00
8/10. Declan receives some unwanted advice from Brendan about his future as a fisherman.
Wednesday 23:00 - 23:15
5/6. You can take the operations timetable and shove it up your narrow gauge tunnel.
Wednesday 23:15 - 23:30
6/6. Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before.
Wednesday 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Thu May 22
Thursday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 00:30 - 00:48
The sprinter whose trail-blazing outfits were matched by her breathtaking speed over the summer of 1988.
Thursday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Thursday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 05:04 - 05:34
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Thursday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Thursday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Thursday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Thursday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Thursday 09:00 - 09:45
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the career of the man who allowed Hitler to come to power.
Thursday 09:45 - 10:00
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
Thursday 10:00 - 11:00
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Thursday 11:00 - 11:45
Pete Townshend, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of The Who, talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences.
Thursday 11:45 - 12:00
It's all about the tatties and the berries! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire.
Thursday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 12:04 - 12:32
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Thursday 12:32 - 12:57
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
Thursday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Thursday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 13:45 - 14:00
There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Thursday 14:00 - 14:15
Lilian attempts a brave face, and David makes a potentially far-reaching mistake.
Thursday 14:15 - 15:00
Musician and writer Paul Sirett's true story about losing his hearing and finding himself, with a little help from philosophy, friendship and the pure stubborn need to play,.
Thursday 15:00 - 15:27
Clare is on the Camino de Santiago in Spain, walking a stretch of the Sanabrés route with guide and author Manni Coe.
Thursday 15:27 - 15:30
Broadcaster Mary Nightingale makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Kidasha.
Thursday 15:30 - 16:00
Michael Rosen explores the growth of Indo-European languages with author Laura Spinney. Today, nearly half of humanity speaks an Indo-European language.
Thursday 16:00 - 16:30
David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
Thursday 16:30 - 17:00
BBC Radio 4's science magazine.
Thursday 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Thursday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Thursday 18:30 - 19:00
Political discussion show hosted by leading British political comedian Matt Forde.
Thursday 19:00 - 19:15
Ian has reservations, and Oliver makes a generous offer.
Thursday 19:15 - 20:00
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
Thursday 20:00 - 20:15
Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis.
Thursday 20:15 - 21:00
Topical programme about the fast-changing media world.
Thursday 21:00 - 21:45
Stevie Martin, Emma Jane Unsworth and Ben Aitken join Stuart Maconie with music from Jess Gillam Trio and Georgia Ruth.
Thursday 21:45 - 22:00
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis decode the utterly baffling world of political language.
Thursday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Thursday 22:45 - 23:00
9/10. Whilst at sea, Declan learns some surprising news about his father from his ship-mates.
Thursday 23:00 - 23:30
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Thursday 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Fri May 23
Friday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 00:30 - 00:48
The men's T44 100m at London 2012 was perhaps the greatest night in Paralympic history.
Friday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 01:00 - 05:00
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
Friday 05:00 - 05:04
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 05:04 - 05:34
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Friday 05:34 - 05:43
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
Friday 05:43 - 05:45
Spiritual reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
Friday 05:45 - 06:00
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
Friday 06:00 - 09:00
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Friday 09:00 - 10:00
Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.
Friday 10:00 - 11:00
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
Friday 11:00 - 11:45
Dan Saladino hears from coffee industry insiders about the current spike in global prices.
Friday 11:45 - 12:00
Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire.
Friday 12:00 - 12:04
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 12:04 - 12:57
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
Friday 12:57 - 13:00
The latest weather forecast.
Friday 13:00 - 13:45
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 13:45 - 14:00
There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.
Friday 14:00 - 14:15
Ian has reservations, and Oliver makes a generous offer.
Friday 14:15 - 14:45
2/5. Can Prince Charles and his rag-tag Highland army seize control of Scotland's capital city? In 1745, British Government troops are massing at Prestonpans in a bid to stop them.
Friday 14:45 - 15:00
Play is just fun, giggles and brightly coloured toys, right? India Rakusen speaks to Rebecca Saxe and Graham Music about why we play and what makes good play.
Friday 15:00 - 15:45
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Friday 15:45 - 16:00
A Survival Thing by Philippa Holloway, read by Catrin Powell. A middle-aged woman and a rejected teenager meet in a treetop - neither one knows quite what to make of the other.
Friday 16:00 - 16:30
Matthew Bannister tells the life stories of people who have recently died, from the rich and famous to unsung but significant.
Friday 16:30 - 17:00
When Phillip Browne lost his hearing in one ear, he thought his singing career was over. He became a bus driver instead, but a chance meeting was about to change his life forever.
Friday 17:00 - 18:00
Full coverage of the day's news.
Friday 18:00 - 18:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Friday 18:30 - 19:00
6/8. Topical panel quiz show, taking its questions from the week's news stories.
Friday 19:00 - 19:15
Kenton is left surprised, and there's trouble at Grey Gables.
Friday 19:15 - 20:00
Music Programme on Radio 4.
Friday 20:00 - 20:55
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities.
Friday 20:55 - 21:00
From the beginnings of the Windrush generation, to the day we started moving out clocks forward, discover more fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past.
Friday 21:00 - 22:00
From Little Red Riding Hood to the sheep in wolves clothing, the wolf play a symbolic role in human culture and folklore. But what is their fate in the modern world?
Friday 22:00 - 22:45
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
Friday 22:45 - 23:00
10/10. Having finished school, Brendan considers what the future now holds for him beyond Killybegs.
Friday 23:00 - 23:30
Join the Americast team for insights from across the US.
Friday 23:30 - 00:00
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
Sat May 24
Saturday 00:00 - 00:30
National and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Saturday 00:30 - 00:48
The moment Usain Bolt stunned the world - and created an iconic sports photo - by cruising to a 100m world record.
Saturday 00:48 - 01:00
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.