Schedule
-
Early
-
00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 10. Collision
Could friction lead to conflict?
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—01/02/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2025
The latest news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
05:43
Prayer for the Day—'I wrote a novel.' 'Neither did I.'
Reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
-
05:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses?
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi to find out why we get so upset when our team loses.
-
-
Back to top
Morning
-
06:00
News and Papers—01/02/2025
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
-
06:07
Ramblings—Fife - Clatto Reservoir to Pitscottie
Clare Balding stretches her legs on a beautiful hike along the Fife Pilgrim Way.
-
06:30
Farming Today—01/02/25 - Land Use Framework, inheritance tax, avian flu
What will the new Land Use Framework mean in practice?
-
06:57
Weather—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
-
07:00
Today—01/02/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
-
09:00
Saturday Live—Malorie Blackman, Cat Burford, Claire Fayers, Felicity Jones
Former Children鈥檚 Laureate Malorie Blackman breaks boundaries and redefines storytelling.
-
10:00
You're Dead to Me—Sojourner Truth: American abolitionist, suffragist, preacher
Join Greg and his guests in 19th-Century America to learn about Sojourner Truth.
-
10:30
What's Funny About...—Series 4, 3. Yes Minister & Yes, Prime Minister
Jonathan Lynn tells the inside story of Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister.
-
11:00
The Week in Westminster—01/02/2025
Caroline Wheeler from The Sunday Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
-
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Donald Trump's rapid start
Joining President Trump aboard Air Force One as he signs a flurry executive orders.
-
-
Back to top
Afternoon
-
12:00
News Summary—01/02/2025
The latest national and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4.
-
12:04
Money Box—Energy Back Billing and Lifetime ISAs
Thousands complain to the Energy Ombudsman about back billing.
-
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 116, Gear shifting and Shoplifting
4/8 Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical quiz show, unpicking the week's news stories.
-
12:57
Weather—01/02/2025
The latest weather forecast
-
13:00
News—01/02/2025
The latest national and international news and weather reports from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
13:10
Any Questions?—Alex Burghart MP, Lord Falconer, Inaya Folarin Iman, Maya Goodfellow
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from London Museum Docklands.
-
14:00
Any Answers?—01/02/2025
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
-
14:45
The Archers—31/01/2025
It鈥檚 a big day for Lynda.
-
15:00
Drama on 4—Fusion Confidential
A young physicist makes a discovery that might change the world. A nuclear science comedy.
-
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman鈥檚 Hour: Refuges, Mary Robinson, Polar Preet, Vicky Pattison鈥檚 deep fake doc, Rumer
Why women with disabilities are impacted more by domestic abuse.
-
17:00
PM—The Rafah border crossing re-opens after eight months
The Rafah crossing re-opens as more Palestinian prisoners are released from Israeli jails.
-
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Chris Philp One
The shadow home secretary joins Nick in the Political Thinking studio.
-
17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
17:57
Weather—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
-
-
Back to top
Evening
-
18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/02/2025
The latest national and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
18:15
Loose Ends—Mhairi Black, Gordon Buchanan, EMEL, Cal MacAninch, Michael Pedersen, L脡DA
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
-
19:00
Profile—Alexander Lukashenko
The former state farm director who has ruled Belarus since 1994.
-
19:15
This Cultural Life—Cynthia Erivo
Actor and singer Cynthia Erivo reveals her formative creative influences.
-
20:00
Archive on 4—Prisoners, Saints and Persuaders: The World of ITC
The story of Lew Grade's ITC company, which revolutionised British television in the 1960s
-
21:00
The Poetry Detective—Poet, Philosopher and Failure
Vanessa Kisuule investigates two headstones with mysterious epitaphs.
-
21:30
Illuminated—Sybil Phoenix, a Civil Life
A radio portrait of Sybil Phoenix, the first black woman to receive an MBE, in 1972.
-
22:00
News—01/02/2025
The latest national and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
22:15
The Food Programme—Low and No
As Dry January ends, Jaega Wise looks at the rise of low alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
-
23:00
What? Seriously??—5. Duels, Feuds and Stolen Solos
Dara 脫 Briain and Isy Suttie unravel a strange-but-true tale, with guest Stuart Maconie.
-
23:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 5, 2025
5/13 The wide ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
-
-
Back to top
Late
-
00:00
Midnight News—02/02/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4.
-
00:15
Take Four Books—Michelle de Kretser
Take Four Books speaks to Michelle de Kretser about her new novel and its three influences
-
00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—02/02/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
-
05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
-
05:30
News Briefing—02/02/2025
The latest news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
-
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax in West Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Minster Church of St John the Baptist, Halifax
-
05:45
In Touch—Regulator rejects macular disease treatment; Optomap
Rejection of a treatment for geographic atrophy and improved retinal imaging.
-
