Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/04/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Percival Everett
Percival Everett talks about his new novel, James, a retelling of Huckleberry Finn.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—21/04/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—21/04/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s Lodsworth in West Sussex
Bells on Sunday, comes from the village of St Peter’s Lodsworth in West Sussex.
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05:45
In Touch—Audio Description: New Ofcom Guidelines & Application in the Theatre
Ofcom has just made amendments to its audio description guidelines.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—21/04/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Faithful Feet
The story of a firewalker introduces the theme of feet as a path to spiritual connection.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Great Minds Don't Think Alike: Neurodiversity in Farming
Caz Graham finds out about neurodiversity within agriculture.
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06:57
Weather—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—21/04/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Indian elections, faith in sport, religious knife crime.
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week, with Emily Buchanan.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Beaver Trust
Wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Beaver Trust.
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07:57
Weather—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—21/04/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—HMP Wandsworth
A service for Eastertide from Wandsworth Prison
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08:48
A Point of View—On Anger
Caleb Azumah Nelson on why anger is no longer a stranger to him, but a friend.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Megan McCubbin on the Gannet
Zoologist and television presenter Megan McCubbin finds gannets an inspiring bird.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—21/04/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Reunion—The Passion of Port Talbot
Kirsty Wark reunites Michael Sheen and other key players from The Passion of Port Talbot.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—21/04/2024
Alice struggles to keep a promise, and Chelsea plays the system.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Paul Sinton-Hewitt
Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the founder of parkrun. Presented by Stephen Smith.
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12:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 3. Top Dog
3/6 A fan favourite returns this week, Zeus the Police Dog!
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12:57
Weather—21/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—21/04/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
Portugal’s Carnation Revolution
Jon Snow on Portugal's 1974 Revolution
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Upton-by-Chester
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Short Works—My Grandmother's Degree
A woman looks back on a formative relationship in a new piece from Leila Aboulela.
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15:00
The Shell Seekers—Episode 2
2/2 Rosamunde Pilcher's bestselling saga. The story of one family's passions and heartbreaks.
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16:00
Open Book—Sinéad Gleeson
Sinéad Gleeson talks to Octavia Bright about her new novel, Hagstone.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7, 2024
The contest of wordplay and lateral thinking, with Kirsty Lang
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17:00
Witness History—The lost Czech scrolls
The Torah scrolls stolen by the Nazis, rescued by an London Jewish community.
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17:10
The Patch—Northowram, Halifax
A small village which mysteriously has two cricket clubs, separated by a dry stone wall.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—21/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/04/2024 The MP Mark Menzies has quit the Conservative Party, after he was accused of misusing campaign funds.
The Conservative MP, Mark Menzies, will stand down from the Conservative Party.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Rima Ahmed
Rima Ahmed chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—21/04/2024
Denise doesn’t know where to turn.
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19:15
Illuminated—John Meagher: The Divil's Own
Comedian John Meagher investigates his nightmares and Northern Ireland's 'satanic panic'.
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Kiss?
The kiss - an exchange of 18 million bacteria or a romantic evolutionary hand-me-down?
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20:00
Feedback—Helen Lewis, File on 4 and Shrinking News
Helen Lewis’ latest series, File on 4, shrinking Newsbeat and a breathless weather man.
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Paul Fox, Lynne Reid Banks, Joan Hills, Amnon Weinstein
Matthew Bannister on a TV executive, an author, an artist, a luthier
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21:00
Money Box—New Fraud Refund Rules and ISA Changes
Victims of fraud will be more likely to receive full refunds under new rules.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Beaver Trust
Wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Beaver Trust.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Ayatollah and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader has avoided going to war - could tensions with Israel change that?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—21/04/2024
Ben Wright and guests discuss policing of protests and the finale of the Rwanda Bill.
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23:00
In Our Time—Napoleon's Hundred Days
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Napoleon Bonaparte's surprise coup in 1815 before Waterloo
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23:45
Short Works—Paraphernalia by Jane Fraser
A stowaway threatens the tranquillity of a family outing in the Gower. By Jane Fraser
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/04/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Reggaeton: The pride of Puerto Rico?
Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico, reflecting the cultural and political scene.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s Lodsworth in West Sussex
Bells on Sunday, comes from the village of St Peter’s Lodsworth in West Sussex.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—22/04/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—22/04/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/04/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Dabinderjit Singh
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05:45
Farming Today—22/04/24 Public perception of commercial forestry, the state of UK woodlands, feral pigs in Scotland.
The public's dislike of commercial forestry is hampering efforts to grow more timber.
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05:57
Weather—22/04/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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