Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/01/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:15
Bookclub—Richard Osman
The writer Richard Osman answers questions on his popular novel The Thursday Murder Club.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—12/01/2025
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/01/2025
The latest news from 91热爆 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary鈥檚 church in the village of Frittenden, Kent
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary鈥檚 church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.
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05:45
In Touch—Macular Society's New CEO, Ed Holloway; New OCT Scanner Technology
Introducing Ed Holloway, the Macular Society's new CEO.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—12/01/2025
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Divine Comedy
Giles Fraser and guests explore why religion is such rich territory for comedy.
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06:35
On Your Farm—The Bake Off Farmer - Mike Wilkins
Charlotte Smith meets the arable farmer who starred in The Great British Bake Off.
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06:57
Weather—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—12/01/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Places of worship and LA wildfires; Nobody Wants This Jewish romcom and grooming gangs
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—MicroLoan Foundation
Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation
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07:57
Weather—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—12/01/2025
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A new year, a new term and a new hope
Sunday Worship from Reigate St Mary's where 91热爆 Young Chorister of the Year Sharon sings.
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08:48
A Point of View—On a Gloomy Moment
Adam Gopnik reflects on light and dark in deepest January.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Mya Bambrick on the Waxwing
Ornithologist Mya Bambrick presents the waxwing.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Nurses demand action on 'unsafe' corridor care
The Royal College of Nursing warns treating patients in corridors puts lives at risk.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Laurie Anderson, artist
Laurie Anderson, artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—12/01/2025
Leonard faces an emotional day, and Harrison reaches a crossroads.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Allan Leighton
The man trying to return Asda to its former glory.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 5
5/6 The multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—12/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—How do you solve a problem like Iran?
After the rout of Iran's proxies, diplomats consider how to approach fresh nuclear talks.
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13:30
Canadian Immigration: Boom or Bust?
Canada has a proud history of immigration. Why do some now want to close its doors?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Midlothian: Polytunnels, Gardening Regrets and Plants With Purpose
Kathy Clugston and the GQT team return to Midlothian to answer your gardening conundrums.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Episode 2
John Yorke looks at Kate Atkinson鈥檚 debut novel, Behind the Scenes at the Museum.
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15:00
Behind the Scenes at the Museum—Episode 2
2/3 Bunty鈥檚 disappeared, but Ruby and her sisters are off to Whitby with an unexpected guest
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16:00
Take Four Books—Jonathan Coe
Jonathan Coe talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
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16:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 3, 2025
3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the music quiz with competitors from around the UK.
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17:00
Witness History—Saving lives after the 2002 Bali bombings
'Spray-on skin' was used to treat burns victims after bombings on the Indonesian island.
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17:10
The Verb—Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis, Kate Fox, Eartoon
Ian talks to Richard Dawkins, Gwyneth Lewis & Kate Fox - and introduces a new 'eartoon'.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—12/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/01/2025 Trump Criticises LA Fire Response
Donald Trump has described the response of officials to the fires as "incompetent".
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Elizabeth Alker
Elizabeth Alker chooses audio highlights from across the 91热爆.
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19:00
The Archers—12/01/2025
Justin faces a dilemma.
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19:15
Illuminated—In Pieces
In this sound-rich, tender meditation, Hana Walker Brown examines burnout.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Walk Backwards
How this exercise trick could improve your balance, waistline and reduce lower back pain!
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20:00
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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20:30
Last Word—Jean-Marie Le Pen, Catherine Brown, Baroness Oppenheim-Barnes, Johnnie Walker
Matthew Bannister on a French politician, a food writer, a parliamentarian and a DJ.
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21:00
Money Box—Breakfast Clubs and Housing Costs
How will plans to provide free breakfast clubs in every primary school in England work?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—MicroLoan Foundation
Mariella Frostrup makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of MicroLoan Foundation
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Israeli and Palestinian schism
The daily challenges of living and working as a journalist amid divided communities.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests discuss the economy, UK-China relations and the government's plans for schools
Ben Wright and guests discuss the potential of AI, education reform and the UK economy.
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23:00
Illuminated—My Night With Tracy - How the Darwin Cyclone Made a Man of Mike Thomson
Illuminated - Radio 4's home for creative documentaries that shed light on hidden worlds.
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23:30
The Bottom Line—Decisions That Made Me: Sir John Hegarty (The Garage Soho, Founder)
Evan Davis speaks with the advertising legend about his career advice.
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23:45
Short Works—The Third Wave
A short work by Iain Finlay Macleod marking the anniversary of the Iolaire disaster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/01/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—South Korea: The Feminist Hunters
How feminists in South Korea are being hunted down, attacked and sacked.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary鈥檚 church in the village of Frittenden, Kent
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary鈥檚 church in the village of Frittenden, Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—13/01/2025
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/01/2025
The latest news from 91热爆 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Pandora's Box
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fleur Dorrell.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/01/25 - Glyphosate resistant weeds, willow trial for sheep, farm machinery sales down
Glyphosate resistant weeds discovered in the UK for the first time, on a farm in Kent.
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05:57
Weather—13/01/2025
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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