Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/01/2025
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
How to Read the News—A Source Close to the Minister
The lowdown on anonymous briefings at Westminster – how, where and why they happen
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—09/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Time for Rest
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
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05:45
Farming Today—09/01/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/01/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—25 years of the 21st Century, Episode 4
4/5 A panel of experts joins Matthew Syed to evaluate the first 25 years of the 21st century.
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09:30
God Next Door
Meet the Manchester man who believes he is God - and the people who share his belief.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—09/01/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—James Ivory
Film director James Ivory on his most significant creative influences and experiences.
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11:45
How to Read the News—How You Shape the News
Exploring why Nicola Bulley’s disappearance was one of the biggest UK news stories of 2023
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/01/2025
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—09/01/2025
Evan Davis hosts the business conversation show, with insight from the people at the top.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—09/01/2025
Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims.
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12:57
Weather—09/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—09/01/2025
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Disruptors: Martin Luther
The uncompromising intellect behind an explosive theology that split the Church forever.
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14:00
The Archers—08/01/2025
Leonard faces an emotional day.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Concierge (Part 3)
Joe realises how wrong he’s been, as his relationship to the Demidovs turns dangerous.
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15:00
Ramblings—Clare's 25th Year! Bakewell with the RamSoc
Clare's 25th year of Ramblings begins with a student group hiking in Bakewell, Derbyshire
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Good Vibrations
Bill Bailey makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Good Vibrations
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Susie Dent's World of Words
Susie Dent joins Michael to talk about her lifelong fascination with words and languages.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—09/01/2025
David Aaronovitch and guests present in-depth explainers on big issues in the news.
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16:30
´óÏó´«Ã½ Inside Science—09/01/2025
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
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17:00
PM—09/01/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/01/2025
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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18:30
Aurie Styla: Tech Talk (Omnibus)—1: Loading, Please Wait...
1/2 Comedian and gadget nerd Aurie Styla takes an autobiographical look at technology history.
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19:00
The Archers—09/01/2025
Harrison reaches a crossroads.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: Angelina Jolie's Maria, AL Kennedy's novel Alive in the Merciful Country, Architecton documentary
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
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20:00
The Media Show—08/01/2025
Topical programme about the fast-changing media world
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21:00
Loose Ends—Blossoms, Rowetta, Graham Fellows and Miranda Sawyer
Stuart Maconie at the Salford Lads Club with guests Blossoms, Rowetta, Graham Fellows
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21:45
The Bottom Line—Decisions That Made Me
Evan Davis speaks with some of the UK's most exciting leaders and entrepreneurs
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22:00
The World Tonight—09/01/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
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22:45
Seaborne by Nuala O'Connor—Episode Nine
9/10 The Willard attempts a raid on a French merchant vessel.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—09/01/2025
Amol and Nick's take on the biggest stories of the week.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/01/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/01/2025
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
How to Read the News—How You Shape the News
Exploring why Nicola Bulley’s disappearance was one of the biggest UK news stories of 2023
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—10/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—10/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Respect, Care and Love
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Warren Elf
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05:45
Farming Today—10/01/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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