Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/10/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Alan Hollinghurst
Alan Hollinghurst speaks to Chris Power about his new novel, Our Evenings.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/10/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/10/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon near Altrincham
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon near Altrincham.
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05:45
In Touch—Peer Support
How has the prevalence of digital methods of communication impacted the way we interact?
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—06/10/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Architecture and Hope
Can building design create hope, from high security prisons to homeless hostels?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Sounds of a Somerset Vineyard
Sybil Ruscoe visits a vineyard with a difference.
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06:57
Weather—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—06/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—October the 7th Memorial, Atheist v Theists, Dashera Diwali
William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Orchard Project
Wildlife presenter Julia Bradbury makes the Radio 4 Appeal for The Orchard Project
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07:57
Weather—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—06/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Impossible Friendship
With Canon Sarah Snyder from Rose Castle in Cumbria.
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08:48
A Point of View—Paranoids and Publicists
Adam Gopnik goes in search of Donald Trump's secret power, with two famous essays in hand.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sir Michael Palin on the Oystercatcher
Sir Michael Palin presents the noisy oystercatcher.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—A year since the October 7th attacks
A British-Israeli woman and a British-Palestinian man reflect on the attacks, one year on.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Ronnie O'Sullivan - Extended Edit
Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker player, shares the soundtrack of his life.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/10/2024
Azra has a lot to contend with, and George faces the consequences of his actions.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—David Lammy
As tensions in the Middle East grow, we look at the man leading the UK’s foreign policy.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 93, 3. Rhymes with Touché and Suché and John Belushé
3/6 Kiell Smith-Bynoe joins Sue Perkins for Radio 4's fast-talking panel show.
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12:57
Weather—06/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/10/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Conflict: One Year On
One year from the 7 Oct 2023 attack on Israel, ´óÏó´«Ã½ correspondents reflect.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Henry Moore Studios and Gardens
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Henry Moore Studios and Gardens in Much Hadham.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Hard Times - Episode 2
John Yorke takes a look at Charles Dickens’ classic novel Hard Times.
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15:00
Dickensian—Hard Times: Episode 2
David Morrissey stars in Dickens's satire of a target-driven society that stifles wonder.
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16:00
Bookclub—Susanna Clarke: Piranesi
James Naughtie and readers in conversation with Susanna Clarke.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 6, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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17:00
Witness History—The day Celia Cruz returned to Cuba
Cuban salsa singer Celia Cruz's only return to the island in 43 years of exile.
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17:10
The Verb—The Verb in Australia
A special edition of The Verb with Ian McMillan recorded as part of CSL in Sydney.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—06/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/10/2024 Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff resigns
Just three months after Sir Keir Starmer took power his chief of staff Sue Gray has quit.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Geeta Pendse
A selection of highlights from the past week on ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—06/10/2024
Lynda fears she may have gone too far.
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19:15
Illuminated—The Suitcase
Folk singer Sean Cooney opens his special suitcase full of stories of love, hope and joy.
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19:45
Buried—Series 1, Series 1 - 8. The Screams of the Dead
10/12 Crowds gather. A child is dead. And there are countless more. Are dumps to blame?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Social media language
How language is used on platforms like Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter/X.
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20:30
Last Word—Kris Kristofferson, Camilla Carr, Hassan Nasrallah, Maria Benitez
John Wilson on a songwriter, an aid worker, a militia leader and a flamenco dancer
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21:00
Money Box—Scam Special: Game Changing New Fraud Rules
How the fight against fraud is changing like never before.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Orchard Project
Wildlife presenter Julia Bradbury makes the Radio 4 Appeal for The Orchard Project
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel Undeterred
Lyse Doucet on a telling encounter in the immediate aftermath of the Hamas attacks.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/10/2024
Ben Wright and guests discuss important changes to the prime minister's team in Downing St
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23:00
In Our Time—The Haymarket Affair
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 1886 bombing in Chicago amid violent labour conflict.
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23:45
Short Works—Andrew, Is That You?
A Short Work by The Cullen Brothers about change, grief and (possibly) reincarnation.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/10/2024
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: 2. Executive suite
Sophia is handed an incredible opportunity at Harrods but not everything is as it seems.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon near Altrincham
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary the Virgin in Bowdon near Altrincham.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/10/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/10/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Apparently Hopeless?
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/10/24 Charges for abattoir inspections, water management
Meat industry says many small abattoirs will close if inspection charges go up.
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05:57
Weather—07/10/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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