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A Good Read, Featuring Misha Glenny and Bob Mills - Sue MacGregor talks to Misha Glenny and Bob Mills about their favourite books. [5 days 5 hours]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll - Neil MacGregor examines an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave. (4/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Ceremonial Ballgame Belt - Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth. (3/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Hoxne Pepper Pot - Neil MacGregor uses a silver pepper pot to tell of the Roman spice trade with India. (5/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Gold Coin of Kumaragupta I - Neil MacGregor examines the rise of religious imagery in India under the Guptas. (2/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Hinton St Mary Mosaic - Neil MacGregor encounters one of the earliest images of Christ. (4/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Seated Buddha from Gandhara - Neil MacGregor tells the story of one of the world's best known figures, the Buddha. (1/5) [Unknown]
A History of the World in 100 Objects, The Rise of World Faiths (200 - 600 AD), Silver Plate Showing Shapur II - Neil MacGregor examines a dramatic image of power and faith from ancient Iran. (3/5) [Unknown]
A Point of View, Volcano Power - David Cannadine reflects on the power of volcanoes and our fascination with Pompeii. [Unknown]
Afternoon Play, Harry and the Angels - Bernard Kops' moving story about death, love and friendship in London's East End. [6 days 3 hours]
Afternoon Play, Norman Birkett and the Case of the Coleford Poisoner - By Caroline and David Stafford. Birkett defends a woman accused of murdering her husband. [5 days 3 hours]
Afternoon Reading, Anger, Seeing Red - Charlie Falconer reads his tale offering an insight into how anger impacts upon politics. (4/5) [2 days 13 hours]
Afternoon Reading, Classical Assassins, Lully and Me - The murderer of Louis XIV's court composer confesses how he carried out his simple plan. (2/5) [3 days 8 hours]
Afternoon Reading, Mud: Stories of Sex and Love, The Lay of Bee Wolf - An unexpected and clever take on the Beowulf myth. Read by Siobhan Redmond. (1/3) [5 days 4 hours]
Afternoon Reading, Mud: Stories of Sex and Love, Tristram and Isolde - Inspired by the Tristan and Isolde story, the story of a girl's passion for her lover. (2/3) [6 days 4 hours]
All in the Mind, Tue 1 Jun - Investigating mystery shoppers in mental health services. [Unknown]
Americana, Sun 30 May - Paul Adams is joined by libertarian social scientist and scholar Charles Murray. [Unknown]
Analysis, Doomed by Democracy? - Justin Rowlatt asks if democracies are incapable of tackling climate change. [Unknown]
Analysis, Promises, Promises - Ben Rogers asks if getting us to make public pledges can change our behaviour. [Unknown]
Any Questions?, Fri 28 May - Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical discussion from Chertsey. [Unknown]
Archive on 4, England Expects - David Goldblatt relives 60 years of hope and hurt in England's World Cup history. [Unknown]
Bells on Sunday, Sun 30 May - The sound of bells from St Mary's church, Dunsford in Devon. [3 days 13 hours]
Book at Bedtime, A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 4 - Jane has moved into a Mayfair flat with Suzy, but all is not straightforward. (4/5) [11 hours]
Book at Bedtime, A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 5 - Suzy and Jane run over Jane's boyfriend, with fatal consequences. (5/5) [1 day 11 hours]
Book at Bedtime, Blackout in Gretley, Episode 1 - Sensitive information is being leaked, but who is responsible? (1/10) [4 days 11 hours]
Book at Bedtime, Blackout in Gretley, Episode 2 - Sensitive information is being leaked to the enemy - but by whom? (2/10) [5 days 11 hours]
Book at Bedtime, Blackout in Gretley, Episode 3 - Humphrey Neyland is intrigued when he recognises the proprietor of the Queen of Clubs. (3/10) [6 days 11 hours]
Britain's Labs, Bristol Centre for Nanoscience - Prof Iain Stewart is amazed how nano materials may revolutionise computers and solar power (2/5) [5 days 4 hours]
Britain's Labs, Rothamsted Research - Prof Stewart visits Rothamsted Research, the world's oldest agricultural research centre. (3/5) [6 days 4 hours]
Broadcasting House, Sun 30 May - News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Kevin Connolly. [2 days 22 hours]
Classic Serial, Neglected Classics: The Snow Goose - Paul Gallico's classic tale of a man and a wounded bird who play a vital role at Dunkirk. [Unknown]
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!, Series 5, Beer Cruise - Arthur sets off on a day trip to France with his old friends Wilf, Sally and Geoffrey. (1/6) [7 hours]
Counterpoint, Series 24, Episode 10 - Paul Gambaccini chairs the first semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz. (10/13) [Unknown]
Desert Island Discs, Dame Stephanie Shirley - Kirsty Young's castaway is the entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley. [Unknown]
Desert Island Discs, Gyorgy Pauk - Kirsty Young's castaway is the violinist Gyorgy Pauk. [3 days]
Devil's Advocate, Fashion and Feminism - Designer Caryn Franklin and author Julie Bindel debate the impact of fashion on feminism. (3/3) [Unknown]
Excess Baggage, Sat 29 May - John McCarthy explores the Persian world and the development of tourism in Libya. [Unknown]
Farming Today, Tue 1 Jun - The Environment Agency defends itself over not dredging Cumbrian rivers before the floods. [4 days 18 hours]
Farming Today, Wed 2 Jun - There are fears that the planned badger cull in West Wales could lead to direct action. [5 days 18 hours]
Farming Today, Thu 3 Jun - A rallying call for 'citizen scientists' and how much water does a herd of 400 cows drink? [6 days 18 hours]
Farming Today, Fri 28 May - Why vaccination against TB in cattle is at least five years away. [18 hours]
Farming Today, Mon 31 May - Caz Graham meets farmers in Cumbria, still struggling six months after record floods. [3 days 18 hours]
Farming Today, Farming Today This Week - Charlotte Smith hears why foreign graduates are picking fruit and veg in British fields. [1 day 19 hours]
File on 4, Tue 1 Jun - Ann Alexander asks why the UK has some of the highest rates of stillbirths in Europe. [Unknown]
From Fact to Fiction, Series 8, Grounded - Terence Blacker takes a wry look at the BA strike. (5/8) [3 days 6 hours]
From Our Own Correspondent, Thu 3 Jun - Kate Adie introduces BBC foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines. [Unknown]
Front Row, Crime writer Peter James and World Cup jukebox jury - Mark Lawson meets crime writer Peter James and chairs Front Row's World Cup jukebox jury. [Unknown]
Front Row, John Wilson talks to Christopher Hitchens about his memoir - Christopher Hitchens; Michael Winterbottom's new film; Birmingham's City of Culture bid. [Unknown]
Front Row, Kirsty Lang meets Terry Gilliam - Kirsty Lang meets film-maker Terry Gilliam, who celebrates his 70th birthday this year. [Unknown]
Front Row, Tracy Chevalier and Audrey Niffenegger take John Wilson on a tour of Highgate Cemetery - Tracy Chevalier and Audrey Niffenegger tour Highgate Cemetery. Plus interactive Doctor Who [Unknown]
Front Row, Zoe Wanamaker and David Suchet star in Arthur Miller's All My Sons - Zoe Wanamaker and David Suchet in All My Sons and writer Joseph O'Connor interviewed. [Unknown]
Great Lives, Series 21, Arthur Wharton - Viv Anderson champions the life of Arthur Wharton, the first black professional footballer (8/8) [Unknown]
Heresy, Series 7, Episode 3 - The panellists are David Baddiel, Dave Gorman and Polly Vernon. (3/6) [6 days 7 hours]
How The Rest Got Home - The story of the tens of thousands of Allied troops left in France after Dunkirk. [6 days]
In Living Memory, Series 10, The Contraceptive Train - The story of the women who defied Irish law by bringing contraceptives into the country. (1/4) [5 days 10 hours]
In Our Time, Edmund Burke - Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the philosopher, politician and writer Edmund Burke. (464) [Unknown]
In Our Time, Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists - Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists. (463) [Unknown]
In Touch, Tue 1 Jun - Update on Thrive gardeners at Chelsea Flower Show and Ann Scroggie cooks for Richard Lane. [Unknown]
iPM, Sat 29 May - Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey offer listeners the chance to win a report by Hugh Sykes. [Unknown]
Last Word, Fri 28 May - Matthew Bannister presents the obituary programme. [Unknown]
Lib-Con: New Politics, Old Partnership - Shaun Ley examines the common philosophical traditions of Conservatism and Liberalism. [6 days 9 hours]
Libraries and Labyrinths: Borges and Me - Peter White visits Argentina to hear about the work of blind fabulist Jorge Luis Borges. [4 days 12 hours]
Loose Ends, Sat 29 May - Clive Anderson is joined by Dougray Scott, Danny Wallace, Phil Hammond and Lesley Sharpe. [2 days 7 hours]
Making History, Tue 1 Jun - Strange marks on the moors near Sheffield reveal a hidden military history. [Unknown]
Material World, Thu 27 May - Quentin Cooper investigates volcanic ash, new rockets and supersize dinosaurs. [Unknown]
Mayhem at the Ritz - In the 60s, cinemas opened their doors to the latest music sensations. With Andrew Collins [7 days]
Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?, Episode 2 - Cockney comic Micky Flanagan looks at his life in the 80s through stand up and interviews. (2/4) [5 days 7 hours]
Midnight News, Tue 1 Jun - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [5 days 13 hours]
Midnight News, Wed 2 Jun - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [6 days 13 hours]
Midnight News, Thu 27 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [13 hours]
Midnight News, Fri 28 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [1 day 13 hours]
Midnight News, Sat 29 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [2 days 13 hours]
Midnight News, Sun 30 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [3 days 12 hours]
Midnight News, Mon 31 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [4 days 13 hours]
Midweek, Wed 2 Jun - Lively and diverse conversation with Libby Purves and guests including Tony Benn. [Unknown]
Miracles R Us, Postcards - Caroline and Sylvia are paid to post cards from a seaside location. (3/4) [6 days]
Money Box Live, Wed 2 Jun - Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer calls on TV, broadband and phone costs. [Unknown]
Money Box, Sat 29 May - Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance. [Unknown]
Moral Maze, Wed 2 Jun - Michael Buerk chairs. With Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik, Claire Fox and Melanie Phillips. [6 days 9 hours]
More or Less, Fri 28 May - Tim Harford presents the magazine which explains the numbers behind the news. [Unknown]
My Teenage Diary, Steve Hall - Rufus Hound is joined by Steve Hall of We Are Klang for more embarassing teenage memories. (4/6) [12 hours]
News Briefing, Tue 1 Jun - News from BBC Radio 4. [4 days 18 hours]
News Briefing, Wed 2 Jun - News from BBC Radio 4. [5 days 18 hours]
News Briefing, Thu 3 Jun - News from BBC Radio 4. [6 days 18 hours]
News Briefing, Fri 28 May - News from BBC Radio 4. [18 hours]
News Briefing, Sat 29 May - The latest news from BBC Radio 4. [1 day 18 hours]
News Briefing, Sun 30 May - News from BBC Radio 4. [2 days 18 hours]
News Briefing, Mon 31 May - News from BBC Radio 4. [3 days 18 hours]
One, Series 3, Episode 4 - Sketch show written by David Quantick, in which no item features more than one voice. (4/6) [6 days 12 hours]
Open Book, Sun 30 May - Mariella Frostrup talks to Bill Bryson about At Home, his short history of domestic life. [Unknown]
Painting the Loneliness - Adam Gopnik on Edward Hopper's famous painting of a lonely bar in night-time New York. [5 days]
Pick of the Week, Sun 30 May - Ian McMillan introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on BBC radio. [3 days 7 hours]
PM, Tue 1 Jun - Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. [5 days 6 hours]
PM, Wed 2 Jun - Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair. [6 days 6 hours]
Poetry Please, Sun 23 May - Roger McGough introduces TS Eliot's Four Quartets. [Unknown]
Prayer for the Day, Tue 1 Jun - Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill. [4 days 18 hours]
Prayer for the Day, Wed 2 Jun - Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill. [5 days 18 hours]
Prayer for the Day, Thu 3 Jun - Daily prayer and reflection with Andrew Graystone [6 days 18 hours]
Prayer for the Day, Fri 28 May - Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin. [18 hours]
Prayer for the Day, Sat 29 May - Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill. [1 day 18 hours]
Prayer for the Day, Mon 31 May - Daily prayer and reflection with Father Eugene O'Neill. [3 days 18 hours]
Radio 4 Appeal, Soundabout - An appeal on behalf of Soundabout. [Unknown]
Ramblings, Series 15, Episode 2 - Clare Balding continues her walk along the South Downs Way near to Brighton. (2/6) [Unknown]
Real Life Party Animals - Dom Joly meets the researchers at the bottom of the political heap. [Unknown]
Saturday Live, Sat 29 May - Fi Glover is joined by child psychologist Dr Tanya Byron and poet Luke Wright. [Unknown]
Saturday Review, Sat 29 May - Tom Sutcliffe and guests discuss the week's cultural highlights. [Unknown]
Saving Species, Episode 8 - Following the work of seabird ecologists on the Isle of May. (8/40) [Unknown]
Saving Species, Episode 9 - Including an update on the oil spill off the Mississippi Delta. (9/40) [Unknown]
Shipping Forecast, Tue 1 Jun - The latest shipping forecast. [5 days 13 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Wed 2 Jun - The latest shipping forecast. [6 days 13 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Thu 3 Jun - The latest shipping forecast. [6 days 18 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Thu 27 May - The latest shipping forecast. [Unknown]
Shipping Forecast, Fri 28 May - The latest shipping forecast. [18 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Sat 29 May - The latest shipping forecast. [1 day 18 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Sun 30 May - The latest shipping forecast. [2 days 18 hours]
Shipping Forecast, Mon 31 May - The latest shipping forecast. [3 days 18 hours]
Six O'Clock News, Tue 1 Jun - National and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Wed 2 Jun - National and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Thu 27 May - National and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Fri 28 May - National and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Sat 29 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Sun 30 May - The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
Six O'Clock News, Mon 31 May - National and international news from BBC Radio 4. [Unknown]
So Wrong It's Right, Episode 4 - Charlie Brooker chairs. With Liza Tarbuck, Richard Herring and Jack Whitehall. (4/5) [5 days 12 hours]
Something Understood, A Sympathy in Choice - Mark Tully asks what triggers our sympathy. [3 days 12 hours]
South Africa's Path to Freedom - Wole Soyinka travels to South Africa to assess the past and present of the Rainbow Nation. [4 days 9 hours]
Start the Week, Mon 31 May - Andrew Marr with Martin Rees, Shrin Neshat, Sheila Rowbotham and Matthew Crawford. [Unknown]
Sunday Worship, Sun 30 May - A service from Emmanuel Church, Northwood, with Steve Clifford of the Evangelical Alliance [2 days 21 hours]
Sunday, Sun 30 May - Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week. [2 days 20 hours]
The Archers, Tue 1 Jun - Matt has an eye for a bargain. (16116) [6 days 2 hours]
The Archers, Wed 2 Jun - It's a big night for the community shop. (16117) [6 days 7 hours]
The Archers, Thu 27 May - Tom and Jazzer have trouble with the pigs. (16112) [1 day 2 hours]
The Archers, Fri 28 May - Jennifer and Brian wonder if prison has changed Matt. (16113) [1 day 7 hours]
The Archers, Sun 30 May - Fallon has her hands full. (16114) [4 days 2 hours]
The Archers, Mon 31 May - Tom's suspicions are aroused. (16115) [5 days 2 hours]
The Bottom Line, Thu 27 May - Evan Davis and his panel discuss the economic climate and making the most of downtime. [Unknown]
The Death-Ray in Your Pocket: 50 Years of Lasers - Hermione Cockburn takes a lively look at the creation of the laser, 50 years old this year [6 days 10 hours]
The FAE Sonata - Tom Robinson explores Robert Schumann's collaborative violin sonata, Frei Aber Einsam. [5 days 2 hours]
The Film Programme, Fri 28 May - Francine Stock talks to Michael Winterbottom about The Killer Inside Me. [Unknown]
The Great Architect of Home - Susan Marling pays tribute to architect Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on house design. [5 days 12 hours]
The Living World, Rare Reptiles - Lionel Kellaway gets close to a smooth snake and sand lizard, our rarest reptiles. [Unknown]
The Media Show, Wed 2 Jun - Sir Harold Evans, media 'stings', and a new journalism for the 'new politics?'. [Unknown]
The Museum of Curiosity, Series 3, Episode 4 - With John Lloyd and Jon Richardson, with Michael Welland, Sarah Bakewell and Simon Evans. (4/6) [4 days 7 hours]
The Music Teacher, Episode 4 - Belinda offers Nigel the chance to write a jingle advertising the arts centre. (4/6) [11 hours]
The News Quiz, Series 71, Episode 7 - Sandi Toksvig chairs. With David Mitchell, Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay and Susan Calman. (7/9) [2 days 1 hour]
The Reith Lectures, The Reith Lectures 2010, The Scientific Citizen - Prof Martin Rees asks who we should trust to explain the risks we face. (1/4) [Unknown]
The Report, Thu 27 May - How good was BP's US safety record before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? [Unknown]
The Shuttleworths, Series 5, How's Your Nan - John accompanies Ken to the curry house for his first ever curry. (4/6) [6 days 11 hours]
The World Tonight, Tue 1 Jun - National and international news and analysis. [Unknown]
The World Tonight, Wed 2 Jun - National and international news and analysis. [Unknown]
The World Tonight, Thu 27 May - National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing. [Unknown]
The World Tonight, Fri 28 May - With Robin Lustig in New York and Roger Hearing in London. [Unknown]
The World Tonight, Mon 31 May - National and international news and analysis. [Unknown]
Thinking Allowed, Wed 2 Jun - Laurie Taylor explores the relationship of language to culture with AC Grayling. [Unknown]
Thinking Allowed, Wed 26 May - Has black music declined? Laurie Taylor discusses with Paul Gilroy and Caspar Melville. [Unknown]
Today in Parliament, Wed 2 Jun - News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Rachel Byrne. [6 days 12 hours]
Today in Parliament, Thu 27 May - News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament, with Sean Curran. [12 hours]
Today in Parliament, Volcano Power - News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament. [1 day 12 hours]
Today, Tue 1 Jun - Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament. [4 days 21 hours]
Today, Wed 2 Jun - Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament. [5 days 21 hours]
Today, Thu 3 Jun - Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament. [6 days 21 hours]
Today, Fri 28 May - Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament. [21 hours]
Today, Sat 29 May - Including Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day. [1 day 21 hours]
Today, Mon 31 May - Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day. [3 days 21 hours]
Uncool Britannia, The Pakamac Years - How practical rainwear epitomised the 1950s and 60s. (1/3) [1 day 23 hours]
Westminster Hour, Sun 30 May - Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. [3 days 11 hours]
Westminster Newbies - The experiences of five new MPs as they learn to cope with a new career in Parliament. [5 days 5 hours]
What the Papers Say, Episode 3 - Leading political journalists take a wry look at the broadsheets and red tops. (3) [3 days 11 hours]
Woman's Hour Drama, The Private Patient, Episode 7 - Kate and Benton take a trip to London to find out more about a second victim. (7/10) [4 days 23 hours]
Woman's Hour Drama, The Private Patient, Episode 8 - What happened at the Cheverell Stones holds a special significance for one resident. (8/10) [5 days 23 hours]
Woman's Hour Drama, The Private Patient, Episode 9 - Dalgliesh goes to meet a retired solicitor who might know more than he has previously told (9/10) [6 days 23 hours]
Woman's Hour Drama, The Private Patient, Omnibus - Dramatisation by Neville Teller of PD James's latest Dalgliesh mystery. [1 day 10 hours]
Woman's Hour, Tue 1 Jun - With Jenni Murray. Including the UK treatment of gay and lesbian asylum seekers. [Unknown]
Woman's Hour, Wed 2 Jun - Presented by Jenni Murray. A debate about adult entertainment adverts in job centres. [Unknown]
Woman's Hour, Thu 3 Jun - With Jenni Murray. Jekka McVicar on cultivating and cooking with herbs. [Unknown]
Woman's Hour, Thu 27 May - With Jenni Murray. Child psychologist Oliver James on his latest advice for parents. [Unknown]
Woman's Hour, Fri 28 May - Presented by Jenni Murray. Changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code; the maxi dress. [Unknown]
Woman's Hour, Mon 31 May - With Sheila McClennon. A special edition devoted to gardening. [Unknown]
Word of Mouth, Tue 20 Apr - Looking at the Chinese and English languages, and the meeting point between the two. [4 days 12 hours]
World at One, Tue 1 Jun - National and international news with Shaun Ley. [5 days 2 hours]
World at One, Wed 2 Jun - National and international news with Martha Kearney. [6 days 2 hours]
You and Yours, Tue 1 Jun - Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker. Does local government really need reform? [Unknown]
You and Yours, Wed 2 Jun - The idea of generating electricity from our footsteps. [Unknown]




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