Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/01/2025
National and international news from 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—23/01/2025
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 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 大象传媒 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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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/01/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Socrates in Prison
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the inspiring last days of the great Athenian philosopher.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—Free Speech Is Back!
Helen and Armando use their free speech to decode Meta's new fact-checking rules.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Marianne Jean-Baptiste, WSL record signing, India rape case
The actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste on her latest role in Mike Leigh's Hard Truths.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Marin Alsop
Conductor Marin Alsop reveals the formative influences on her career.
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11:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 4. Who鈥檚 Listening?
The battle over who controls communications.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/01/2025
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—Unbossing: Can We Work Without Managers?
Evan explores what happens to companies that decide to operate without managers.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Cooking Oils
Which cooking oils are best for your health?
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12:57
Weather—23/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Southport killer: sentencing hearing begins
Harrowing details of the Southport attack are revealed ahead of the killer's sentencing.
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Collectors: Samuel Johnson
Working in chaos at a desk strewn with papers, 'Dictionary Johnson' left a great legacy.
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14:00
The Archers—22/01/2025
Freddie faces an uncertain future.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Safe Space
Paula longs for laughs, love and adventure. Can she find them without leaving the house?
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15:00
Ramblings—60-60-60 in the Southern Pentlands
Clare meets a listener marking her 60th birthday by walking 60 routes with 60 friends.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK
Colette Love makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Jackie Kay on the Scots language
Jackie Kay has written a book in Scots and tells Michael about her love of the language.
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16:00
Rethink—Rethink... museums
What are museums for?
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16:30
大象传媒 Inside Science—Next-gen batteries and 'dark oxygen'
Is it time to replace the little chemical factories in our pockets with something better?
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17:00
PM—Southport murderer sentenced to at least 52 years
Axel Rudakubana is sentenced for the murder of three young girls in Southport in July.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/01/2025 Southport killer sentenced to decades behind bars
Axel Rudakubana is jailed for 52 years for his assault on a dance class in Southport.
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18:30
P.O.V.—P.O.V. - Pilot
A new sketch show that showcases the best online talent.
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19:00
The Archers—23/01/2025
Josh attempts to stir the pot.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: supernatural thriller film Presence, Edmund White's sex memoir and Brazil! Brazil! at the Royal Academy
Tom is joined by Rowan Pelling and Tim Robey to review the highlights of the week.
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20:00
The Media Show—Prince Harry settles, Gaza ceasefire coverage, Children鈥檚 TV
What are the implications of Prince Harry's settlement with The Sun owner?
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21:00
Loose Ends—Deacon Blue, Paul McKenna, Rachel Sermanni, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Jon Muq
Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—Free Speech Is Back!
Helen and Armando use their free speech to decode Meta's new fact-checking rules.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Axel Rudakubana sentenced to 52 years in prison
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana will serve minimum of 52 years for "sadistic" murders
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22:45
Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban—Episode 9
9/10 Neaera visits the zoo to update George. An interesting exchange follows.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Trump and the Era of the Deal
Is the world safer with Donald Trump in the White House?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/01/2025
Susan Hulme reports as ministers stand firm on inheritance tax plans for some farms.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/01/2025
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, Shadow War: 4. Who鈥檚 Listening?
The battle over who controls communications.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—24/01/2025
大象传媒 Radio 4 joins the 大象传媒 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—24/01/2025
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Need for Compliments
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/01/25 - Inheritance tax, sheep scanning, neonics and stolen Ukrainian grain
The supermarkets weigh in on farm inheritance tax.
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