Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/01/2025
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 2. The Canary in the Coalmine
How the Himalayas became the front line for a cyber war.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—22/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—22/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Changing Human Behaviour
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/01/25 - US undocumented farmworkers, hedge laying, avian flu and the art of soil
How President Trump's plans to deport illegal immigrants could hit farmworkers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/01/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—68. Bliss in Suffering
Matthew Syed ponders the possibility of experiencing bliss in the midst of suffering.
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09:30
In Dark Corners—Series 2, 3. The Dirty Squad
3/6 The Dirty Squad takes on the Paedophile Information Exchange.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Felicity Jones, Eating disorders, Adult sons at home
The BAFTA-nominated actor on her new role in The Brutalist.
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11:00
Shadow of War - A Tainted Anatomy
Why is the brain of a Scottish soldier in a German archive, 80 years after his death?
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11:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 3. The Break-In
A mysterious robbery leads to suspicions about the theft of intellectual property.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—22/01/2025
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Illegal Streaming, Care Home Fees and Cancelled Flights
Illegal streaming, care home fees and cancelled flights.
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12:57
Weather—22/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Prince Harry settles legal case against Sun publisher
Sun owner offers 'full and unequivocal' apology for intrusion into Harry's private life
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Collectors: Pamphila
A prolific historian from ancient Greece – female, freelance and working from home.
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14:00
The Archers—21/01/2025
It’s a life-changing day for one resident.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Endless Second
Unflinching drama. One drunken evening changes everything for two students in love.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Cost of Insurance
Insurance can be crucial when you need it, but have you got it covered?
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15:30
The Artificial Human—Will AI Eat Itself?
Aleks Krotoski and Kevin Fong uncover what happens when you feed an AI its own output.
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16:00
The Media Show—Prince Harry settles, Gaza ceasefire coverage, Children’s TV
What are the implications of Prince Harry's settlement with The Sun owner?
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17:00
PM—Prince Harry forces Sun newspaper to admit 'illegal activity'
Prince wins 'substantial' damages as NGN apologises for 'serious intrusion' in his life.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/01/2025 Prince Harry's Newspaper Settlement
Prince Harry declares "monumental victory" over Rupert Murdoch's newspaper empire
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18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 3, Ant
4/6 Comedy about reincarnation with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Ed Gamble and Freya Parker.
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19:00
The Archers—22/01/2025
Freddie faces an uncertain future.
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19:15
Front Row—James Graham on Brian & Maggie, The Merchant of Venice, Live music from Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart
James Graham on Brian & Maggie, Merchant of Venice, live music from Karine Polwart.
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20:00
AntiSocial—"Masculine energy": Does the workplace need more of it?
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg sparks a row about gender in the workplace.
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20:45
How They Made Us Doubt Everything—Talc Tales: 2. Never 100% clean
In the 1970s, a scientist discovers asbestos fibres in talcum powder.
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21:00
Sideways—25 Years of the 21st Century, 25 Years of the 21st Century: 2. The Age of Mistrust
2/5 Have we lost faith in institutions, politicians - and even money?
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21:30
Inside Health—Can you really boost your immune system?
From kombucha to cold water swims, does any of it help protect us from getting a virus?
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22:00
The World Tonight—How should UK respond to Russian spy ship?
A Royal Navy submarine is sent to intercept a Russian spy ship off UK waters.
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22:45
Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban—Episode 8
8/10 Release day arrives. William and Neaera drive through a moonlit night to Polperro.
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23:00
Alison Spittle: Petty Please—Series 1, The Debs Disaster
2/4 Alison Spittle has a long-held prom-related grudge, and needs to get closure.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—22/01/2025
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/01/2025
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 3. The Break-In
A mysterious robbery leads to suspicions about the theft of intellectual property.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—23/01/2025
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—23/01/2025
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Truly and Historic Moment
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/01/25 Climate change impact on Scottish marine life, muck spreading and the rules around it.
Report looks at how climate change and warmer waters are affecting Scottish marine life.
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