Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 4: All in my Head
4/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—24/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Farming Today—24/05/2024: Farmers on the election, Mushroom farming, Growing flowers
Farmers from all parts of the industry say what they want from the next government.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—Starmer speaks to Today
Today interviews the Labour leader, Conservative Energy Secretary and the SNP deputy.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dame Sarah Storey, athlete
Dame Sarah Storey, athlete, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—India's women voters, Dame Harriet Walter on Clara Schumann, Climate medal winner
Could women outnumber men as voters for the first time in India?
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11:00
The Food Programme—The Fight to Improve School Food in 2024
How headteachers are transforming school meals in difficult economic conditions.
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11:45
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 5: We Know Too Much
5/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/05/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—'Anglo-Saxon' and racism
Should the term Anglo-Saxon be dropped because it’s been adopted by racists?
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12:57
Weather—24/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Unite warns Labour over oilfield plans
As Labour launches its Scotland campaign, Unite demands guarantees for oil & gas workers.
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13:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: Collision
Could friction lead to conflict?
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14:00
The Archers—23/05/2024
Emotions run high for Tom.
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14:15
Limelight—Money Gone, Money Gone – 5. Ok Computer
5/5 A race against time to solve the financial chaos, but there are unintended consequences.
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 24. Attachment
Attachment - it conjures up images of love and security, but what is it?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Postbag Edition
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Dŵr by Catrin Kean
An original short story by Catrin Kean. Read by Catrin Stewart.
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16:00
Last Word—Sir Tony O'Reilly, President Ebrahim Raisi, Penny Simkin, Professor Alasdair Geddes
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a president, a doula and an infectious diseases expert
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16:30
More or Less—MP misconduct, NHS waiting lists and gold (gold)
Will it take 685 years to clear the NHS waiting list? Are 10% of MPs under investigation?
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17:00
PM—Can Labour win Scotland over?
Sir Keir Starmer lays out his plans to win back Scotland from the SNP.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/05/2024 UN court orders Israel to halt its offensive in Gaza
Israel has expressed anger at the landmark ruling by the International Court of Justice
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 24, Episode 5
5/6 A special episode this week from the Hay Festival.
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19:00
The Archers—24/05/2024
Fallon reaches the end of her tether.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 9, Natalie Duncan and Neil Brand take us on a manic journey
Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe create a playlist no computer could.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Anneliese Dodds MP, Kate Forbes MSP, Alister Jack MP, Christine Jardine MP, Lorna Slater MSP
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Gairloch Community Hall in Wester Ross.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Left and Right - still relevant in British and Global Politics?
Margaret MacMillan, David Aaronovitch, Phillip Blond and Gisela Stuart join Matthew Sweet.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Michael Gove joins exodus of MPs
What may Mr Gove's decision reveal about Conservative morale?
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22:45
Making Amends—Bruce
5/5 By Nick Walker. Bruce goes back to his hometown and decides to look for Jo.
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23:00
Americast—Why is Biden falling behind Trump in the polls?
The state of the presidential race with just under six months to go.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/05/2024
Sean Curran reports as parliament closes down for the general election.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
A Body Made of Glass by Caroline Crampton—Episode 5: We Know Too Much
5/5 Caroline Crampton explores the cultural history of hypochondria. Tuppence Middleton reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—25/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—25/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—What is Pentecost?
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Yoga
How yoga can boost your brain and lower your stress, and even reverse signs of ageing.
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