Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/01/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Take Four Books—Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux talks about his latest short story collection and its three influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—26/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk.
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05:45
In Touch—SEND Crisis; Period Detection
In Touch assesses the impacts of a SEND system in crisis for visually impaired pupils.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—26/01/2025
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Playgrounds
The social history of the playground.
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06:35
On Your Farm—The Romance of Apples
Sarah Swadling visits a nursery producing around 1,000 varieties of fruit tree in Kent.
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06:57
Weather—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—26/01/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Trump & the Bishop; Kerouac's Buddhist years; Ceasefire latest
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Power for the People
Baroness Caroline Cox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Power for the People.
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07:57
Weather—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—26/01/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—'Final Solution'
Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg marks the 80th anniv. of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
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08:48
A Point of View—On Hyperbole
Howard Jacobson talks linguistics and reflects on why language has turned extreme.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Iolo Williams on the Golden Plover
For Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams seeing golden plover in Wales is a rarity today.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—26/01/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Nick Cave, singer and writer
Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—26/01/2025
It’s a life changing day for one resident and disaster strikes for Joy.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Poppy Gustafsson
The entrepreneur who became the UK’s investment minister.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 94, 1. A red phone called Kevin
1/6 Sue Perkins returns for a brand new series of Just a Minute.
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12:57
Weather—26/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—What does the Gaza ceasefire mean for the West Bank?
A week since the ceasefire in Gaza, we look at how it could impact the West Bank's future.
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13:30
The Documentary—Israel's Unwra ban
What will it mean for Palestinians if Israel bans Unwra, the UN agency that provides aid?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Shepton Mallet: Garlic Rust, Mushroom Compost and Plant Renaissance
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team visit Shepton Mallet to answer your gardening questions.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The History of Mr Polly
Ian Sansom takes a look at The History of Mr Polly, the satirical novel by HG Wells.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The History of Mr Polly, Beginnings and the Bazaar
1/2 An unhappy shop-keeper discovers that it's never too late to change life for the better.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Michelle de Kretser
Take Four Books speaks to Michelle de Kretser about her new novel and its three influences
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16:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 5, 2025
5/13 The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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17:00
Witness History—My dad created Dungeons & Dragons
In 1974, Gary Gygax created the fantasy roleplay game.
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17:10
The Verb—Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright, Accents
Ian McMillan is joined by Joelle Taylor, Anthony Joseph, Luke Wright and Rob Drummond.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—26/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/01/2025 President Trump has suggested relocating Palestinians in Gaza to nearby Arab countries.
President Trump has suggested relocating Palestinians in Gaza to nearby Arab countries.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Derek 'Pluto' Murray
Derek 'Pluto' Murray chooses audio highlights from across the ´óÏó´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—26/01/2025
Lynda steps into the spotlight.
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19:15
On airIlluminated—The Memory Catcher
Can taking a photograph keep hold of the person you love even when they have no memory?
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take Vitamin D
How Vitamin D can boost your immune system and help your brain.
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Jackie Kay on the Scots language
Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots and tells Michael about her love of the language.
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20:30
Last Word—Dame Joan Plowright, Sir Jim Walker, Barbara Clegg, Denis Law
Matthew Bannister on an actress, a businessman, a script writer and a footballer.
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21:00
Money Box—State Pension Tax and Debt Relief Orders
New data suggests over 1.4m pensioners unexpectedly received a tax bill last year.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Power for the People
Baroness Caroline Cox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Power for the People.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel, Gaza and the ceasefire
With the ceasefire in effect, Fergal Keane contemplates the future for Gaza and Israel.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—26/01/2025
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
In Our Time—Socrates in Prison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiring last days of the great Athenian philosopher.
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23:45
Short Works—Feathertongue by Anthony Shapland
An original short story by Anthony Shapland, read by Nathan Sussex.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/01/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Death Marches: uncovering the truth beneath the soil
How a town in Poland – once in Germany - is discovering its troubling past.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in the village of Stoke by Nayland, Suffolk.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—27/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Holocaust Memorial Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Julia Neuberger.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/01/25 - Crops in a new climate, International Barley Hub and agricultural transition
Could UK farmers be growing oranges in the future as the climate warms?
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05:57
Weather—27/01/2025
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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