Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/02/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 4
4/5 The formulation of the Gaia Theory was met with scepticism by many.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—28/02/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—28/02/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Read!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sofia Rehman.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/02/25 - Trade rules, native bulbs and high beef and lamb prices
Would trade rules allow the UK to ban the import of food produced to lower standards?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/02/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Jony Ive, designer
Sir Jony Ive, designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Simone Ashley, The Tate brothers, Fostering siblings, Driving instructors
Bridgerton and Sex Education star Simone Ashley discusses her new romcom.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Closing London's 'Kitchen of the Universe'
Sheila Dillon examines the impact of closing Smithfield and Billingsgate markets in London
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11:45
The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 5
5/5 Controversy and disappointment dogged Lovelock’s later years.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/02/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—Arctic Goldrush
President Trump wants a slice of the Arctic. What does it mean for the region's wildlife?
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12:57
Weather—28/02/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Aid minister quits over Starmer's budget cuts
Anneliese Dodds resigned as development minister after budget was diverted to defence.
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13:45
You Do Not Have to Say Anything—Episode 10: Righting Wrongs
The jury are sent home and the prison van drives off, but the case isn't necessarily over.
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14:00
The Archers—27/02/2025
Azra makes an emotional confession.
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14:15
Limelight—Exemplar: Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Veritas is under Cyber attack! DS Grey steps in to get to the bottom of it.
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14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 6. Why do we lie?
Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Vale of White Horse: Heuchera, Waterlogged Gardens and Hardwood Cuttings
Kathy and the GQT panel return to the Hanneys to answer your gardening questions.
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15:45
Short Works—Well by Manon Steffan Ros
‘Wellness’ and AI collide in a new short story by award-winning Manon Steffan Ros.
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16:00
Last Word—Roberta Flack, Dr D G Hessayon, Keith Dewhurst, Rose Hanks
John Wilson on a musician, an author, a playwright and a sidecar passenger.
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16:30
Sideways—73. Reliving History
Matthew Syed explores the power and potential of re-enacting the past.
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17:00
PM—President Zelensky meets President Trump at the White House
President Zelensky and Trump meet in Washington to discuss a deal to end the war.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/02/2025 Tempers flare as President Trump meets President Zelensky
President Trump warns his Ukrainian counterpart to make a deal with Russia "or we're out"
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 116, 8. Mr. Starmer Goes To Washington
8/8 Scott Bennett and Lucy Porter join host Andy Zaltzman for the topical panel quiz show.
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19:00
The Archers—28/02/2025
Tracy galvanises a friend.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Emma Rawicz and Neil Brand reach for the skies
Emma Rawicz and Neil Brand add five more tracks to the playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Douglas Alexander MP, Meghan Gallacher MSP, Frances Guy, Fiona Hyslop MSP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Dunblane Cathedral.
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20:50
A Point of View—Tractors in Whitehall
Michael Morpurgo on why the family farm remains vital to our lives in Britain today.
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21:00
Free Thinking—A pinch of salt
A key preservative, the subject of taxes, a danger to plant-life - how much salt is good?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump and Zelensky clash in extraordinary public diplomatic spat
Ukraine's Zelensky leaves White House early without signing minerals deal after clash
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22:45
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier—Episode 10
10/10 Orsola’s shop in Venice is thriving but echoes of her sprawling past are ever present.
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23:00
Americast—Did Starmer win over Trump at the White House?
... What happened, and did the Prime Minister get his way?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/02/2025
Susan Hulme takes a first look at new legislation on crime and policing.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Many Lives of James Lovelock by Jonathan Watts—Episode 5
5/5 Controversy and disappointment dogged Lovelock’s later years.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—01/03/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—St David's Day
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
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05:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 6. Why do we lie?
Ella Al-Shamahi asks why do we lie?
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