Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Lauren Elkin
Lauren Elkin speaks to Shahidha Bari about her new novel, Scaffolding.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—18/08/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
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05:45
In Touch—The Isle of Wight Costal Path; When Oscar Met Sasha
In Touch brings together a would-be doctor with a real one.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—18/08/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Religion in the therapy room
Giles Fraser explores the role of spirituality and religion in psychotherapy.
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06:35
On Your Farm—From fruit picker to farm manager
Charlotte Smith meets a Bulgarian fruit picker turned farm manager in Kent.
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06:57
Weather—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—18/08/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Faith in Space, Iraq Child Marriage, Tribute to Timothy Dudley Smith
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—STAND
Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.
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07:57
Weather—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—18/08/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—True Identity
Still Shadey leads a service to encourage young people to find their purpose in life.
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08:48
A Point of View—Making the Grade
David Goodhart argues that the days of an ever-expanding university sector are over.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Palin on the Stone Curlew
Sir Michael Palin finds the stone curlew a bizarre but most fascinating bird.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Riots convictions strain English prisons
Prison governors warn new curbs on court hearings are likely as rioters fill prisons.
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10:00
The Reunion—The Blair government's first 100 days
Kirsty Wark reunites the politicians and advisors from Tony Blair’s 1997 government.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/08/2024
Paul goes too far, and memories are stirred for Alice.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Growing Solo—Hungry Gap
Max Cotton's year of food self-sufficiency in Somerset.
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12:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 30, Episode 2
2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
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12:57
Weather—18/08/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Cheers and challenges as US Democrats convene
Kamala Harris has revitalised the Democrats' presidential campaign, but challenges remain.
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13:30
Ukraine - On the Frontline
Drone technology is transforming the battlefield in Ukraine.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: University of Exeter
Kathy and the panel dip into the GQT mailbox while exploring the University of Exeter.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Clear Light of Day - Episode 1
John Yorke explores Anita Desai’s novel Clear Light of Day.
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15:00
Clear Light of Day—Episode 1
1/2 Anita Desai's classic novel about one family's troubles during the partition of 1947.
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16:00
Open Book—Evie Wyld
Evie Wyld talks to Johny Pitts about her new novel, The Echoes.
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16:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 14, 6. University of East Anglia
6/6 The students v profs quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—The last eruption of Mount Vesuvius
Vesuvius is famous for burying Pompeii but it last erupted in 1944, during World War II.
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17:10
Behind the Crime—Sobanan
Sobanan talks about his relationship with drugs and imprisonment.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—18/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/08/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Kate Molleson
Kate Molleson picks audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—18/08/2024
Alistair faces the consequences
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19:15
Illuminated—The Ballad of Scout and the Alcohol Tag
A poetic meditation on alcohol, psychosis, crime and prison.
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19:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 1. A Deathbed Tape
3/12 A trucker leaves a tape about an appalling crime. Three words echo: Dig it Up.
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20:00
Feedback—What is the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s plan for younger listeners?
Andrea Catherwood explores the challenges facing the ´óÏó´«Ã½ with young listeners.
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20:30
Last Word—Susan Wojcicki, Lord Colwyn, Sir Ernest Hall, MÃsia
Kirsty Lang on an internet pioneer, a dentist, an entrepreneur and a musician.
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21:00
Sliced Bread—Toast - Jamie's Italian
What went wrong at Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain, Jamie's Italian?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—STAND
Comedian Adam Hills makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of STAND.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's incursion into Russia's border regions
President Zelensky's surprise advance has caused alarm in Russia.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/08/2024
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Human Subject—The Mothers of Gynaecology
Seventeen-year-old Anarcha has just had a baby, but there’s a problem.
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23:30
Frontlines of Journalism—6. Getting there
Getting to the truth starts with getting to the story. That's not always easy.
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23:45
Short Works—The Dream Retold
The Festival is in full, noisy swing and Edinburgh resident Gail is determined to lie low.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Rejecting public education in Arizona
‘School choice’: Why are parents opting out of public education for their children?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Wambrook in Somerset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—19/08/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Edinburgh's historic streets
With Father Jamie McMorrin of St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/08/24 - Biodiversity net gain, growing confetti and coastal communities
How to break down barriers for smaller farmers who want to attract green finance.
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05:57
Weather—19/08/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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