Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/06/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 8
8/10 The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—27/06/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/06/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Edinburgh at 900
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—27/06/24 Lib Dem's Manifesto, Groundswell regenerative farming, Sark considers Sunday tractors
Today tractors, regen ag and politics.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—Election 2024: Analysis of the debate
Election 2024: Reaction to Sunak v Starmer.
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09:00
In Our Time—Monet in England
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Claude Monet's fascination with the foggy Thames.
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09:45
Naturebang—Buff Geese and Gym Rats
How do animals maintain fitness? And do I really have to go to the gym?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Adult orphans, Accusations of assault in tennis, Leader interview: John Swinney
What does it mean to be an adult orphan? Two women who have lost both parents discuss.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Simon McBurney
Actor, playwright and director Simon McBurney reveals his creative inspirations.
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11:45
The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 9
9/10 The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/06/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—Is copyright going wrong?
Is copyright law working to secure returns for creators?
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Cholesterol Lowering Products
Can fortified drinks and spreads really reduce cholesterol?
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12:57
Weather—27/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Illegal migration row
We ask Labour what they would do
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13:45
Buried—The Last Witness, The Last Witness - 4. Every Last Dollar
5/13 A child born without eyes. In a town in Alabama, what did one chemical do?
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14:00
The Archers—26/06/2024
The residents gather for news of a friend.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Casting Shadows
A light-hearted drama-documentary about the astonishing Brighton and Hove Film Pioneers.
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15:00
Ramblings—Blowy Bamburgh Beach with David Almond
David Almond marks 25 years of his extraordinary book, Skellig, in his favourite landscape
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Workaid
Antiques expert Eric Knowles makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Workaid.
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15:30
Feedback—27/06/2024
Danny Robins talks about Uncanny, and your views on comedy and the election.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—What's happening in Sudan?
Tens of thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced as fighting rages.
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16:30
´óÏó´«Ã½ Inside Science—What makes an effective protest?
Also, a smiling robot, landfill methane emissions, and the perfect temperature for humans.
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17:00
PM—27/06/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/06/2024 Labour says it will negotiate better trading arrangements with EU
The Conservatives have dismissed the idea as "for the birds"
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18:30
Rhysearch—Series 2, 2. Is Monogamy Outdated?
2/5 What's the point of falling in love?
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19:00
The Archers—27/06/2024
Minds are changed at Grange Farm.
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19:15
Front Row—Reviews - Douglas is Cancelled, Ronald Moody Sculptures, The Importance of Being Earnest
Reviews of Douglas is Cancelled, Ronald Moody sculptures, The Importance of Being Earnest.
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20:00
The Media Show—Julian Assange: journalist or activist?
The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his impact on journalism.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Charlie Higson, Bilal Zafar, Pravesh Kumar, English Teacher and Alexandra Whittingham join Stuart Maconie.
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Empire of Tea—3. The Tea in Boston Harbour
How imperial tea played a role in shaping Britain’s relationship with two superpowers.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Biden and Trump to face off in TV debate
What should we expect from first presidential head-to-head?
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22:45
Robert Burns: His Psychotherapy and Cure by Sara Sheridan—Episode 4
4/5 Sara Sheridan’s beguiling new fiction read by Elaine C Smith.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Should we trust the polls?
Amol and Nick on whether we should be sceptical of polls predicting a ‘supermajority’.
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23:30
Gegs (9,4)* - A Cryptic History
James Peak embarks on an odyssey to discover the history of the cryptic crossword.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Stalin Affair by Giles Milton—Episode 9
9/10 The story of an impossible alliance that won the Second World War. Read by Nigel Anthony.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—28/06/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—28/06/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Robert Burns' Hero
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/06/2024 Election manifestos; Flower farming; Hemlock
A round-up of manifesto pledges on food and farming; Cornish flower farm; Hemlock.
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