Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Rachel Kushner
Rachel Kushner speaks to Octavia Bright about her Booker shortlisted novel, Creation Lake.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—29/09/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—29/09/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Blessed Virgin Mary in Woolpit, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday, comes from the church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Woolpit, Suffolk.
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05:45
In Touch—Access to the Beautiful Game, Open Water Swimming
A device that enables partially sighted football fans to better view the on-pitch action.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—29/09/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Sight and Power
From Bentham's panopticon and surveillance cameras to conflicts over views of Mount Fuji.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Off-Grid Crofters
Richard Baynes visits a unique off-grid community in the north-west Highlands.
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06:57
Weather—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—29/09/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Theology of Hezbollah; Abortion buffer zones; Sacred Sikh music
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—BRAC UK
Journalist Reshmin Chowdhury makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of BRAC UK.
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07:57
Weather—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—29/09/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—God's Love Across the Generations
Sunday Worship celebrates the International Day of Older People.
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08:48
A Point of View—Kamala
Zoe Strimpel's dilemma over voting for Kamala.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Anneka Rice on the White-Tailed Eagle
Anneka Rice enjoys watching white-tailed eagles near her home.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Lebanon: a return to war?
Lebanon: will the killing of Hezbollah's leader spark an all out war?
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Adrian Edmondson - Extended Edit
Adrian Edmondson, actor and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/09/2024
Tony puts his foot down, and one resident makes an emotional confession.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Eben Upton
The man who thought up the tiny Raspberry Pi computer.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 93, 2. A Punk Band Called The Sticky Carpets
2/6 Gyles Brandreth joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show.
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12:57
Weather—29/09/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—One million people displaced in Lebanon
The Lebanese economic minister calls for foreign aid to help the country cope.
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13:30
American Paradox—Abortion
James Naughtie examines the backdrop to this year's United States presidential election.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Uxbridge: Floating Gardens, mealybugs and garden envy
Kathy Clugston, Anne Swithinbank, Matthew Biggs and James Wong are in Uxbridge.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Hard Times - Episode 1
John Yorke takes a look at Charles Dickens’ classic novel Hard Times.
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15:00
Dickensian—Hard Times: Episode 1
David Morrissey stars in Dickens' satire of a target-driven society that stifles wonder.
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16:00
Open Book—Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst speaks to Chris Power about his new novel, Our Evenings.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 5, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—The 1965 Freedom Riders of Australia
The students who challenged the discrimination of Australia's indigenous people
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17:10
The Verb—29/09/2024
Ian's guests include Toby Litt, Roger Robinson, Hannah Silva and Caleb Femi.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—29/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/09/2024 Israel claims 20 Hezbollah leaders killed in Friday's air strike
Bombardment continues across Lebanon
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Fiona Stalker
Fiona Stalker chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—29/09/2024
There’s a sting in the tail at Brookfield.
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19:15
Illuminated—Lasting Lessons
Five 17-year-olds volunteer for six months at a hospice. How will they fare?
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19:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 7. How to Make a Mafia
9/12 In a violent mafia’s home town, we learn how the UK is playing a dangerous game.
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20:00
Word of Mouth—How Animals Talk
Michael hears about how animals communicate, and why, from zoologist Arik Kershenbaum.
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20:30
Last Word—Peter Jay, Ed Johnson, Dame Elizabeth Esteve-Coll, Deborah Roberts
Matthew Bannister on a diplomat and journalist, a CIA agent, a museum director, a singer.
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21:00
Money Box—Working on Benefits and Banking Hubs
A new report is calling for more help for working families on universal credit.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—BRAC UK
Journalist Reshmin Chowdhury makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of BRAC UK.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—War Looms in Lebanon
As Israeli airstrikes continue, tens of thousands have been displaced across Lebanon.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/09/2024
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
In Our Time—Wormholes
Melvyn Bragg and guests test the idea that there are shortcuts between distant galaxies.
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23:45
Short Works—Rainbow Day by Soula Emmanuel
A presentation on inclusion in the workplace doesn’t quite go as planned.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
World Of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 1. Golden opportunity
A dream job offer arrives from Harrods, to the surprise of debutante teenager, Cheska
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Blessed Virgin Mary in Woolpit, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday, comes from the church of Blessed Virgin Mary in Woolpit, Suffolk.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—30/09/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Holding on and letting go
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/09/24 - Council farms sell-off, health checks at livestock markets, the problem with deer
Another council sells off its farms to balance the books.
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05:57
Weather—30/09/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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