Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Battersea Poltergeist—Episode 8: Darkness and Light
In the final episode, Danny looks for answers. Was this a haunting or a hoax?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Bells on Sunday comes from St Luke’s church in Grayshott, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Luke’s church in Grayshott, Hampshire
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—31/03/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—31/03/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—31/03/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—First thing and last thing
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/03/25 Lifeline for Guernsey dairy farmers, wartime farm survey, turtle dove conservation
Guernsey dairy farmers welcome an increase in the support they receive from government.
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05:57
Weather—31/03/2025
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/03/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Delusions of grandeur and freedom of speech
Tom Sutcliffe with Grayson Perry, Lionel Shriver and Fara Dabhoiwala
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09:45
Shadow World—The Willpower Detectives, 7. Rescue Me
Sue Mitchell holds those responsible to account and finds out what more authorities can do
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and Eid, School Refusal Report, Author Marni Appleton
As Muslims mark the end of Ramadan, we hear about the role women have on this day.
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11:00
Changing the Odds—Episode 3: Stoke-on-Trent; Britain's betting city
How Stoke-On-Trent has such deep bonds with gambling's big success story: Bet365
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11:45
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode One
1/5 John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/03/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Price Hike Day, Rhubarbs Revival, Whisky Bandits
Everything you need to know about 'awful April' as prices rise for bill payers.
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12:57
Weather—31/03/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency
French far-right leader found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running for office.
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13:45
Untaxing—1. The Napkin That Changed the World
Dan Neidle unpacks the bizarre, brilliant and unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
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14:00
The Archers—30/03/2025
Susan demands an explanation.
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14:15
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 4, 6. This Old Heart of Mine
6/6 Joanna Lumley and Roger Allam star as a couple still passionate about life and each other.
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14:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 1
1/10 In the cosy village of Silverstream, Barbara Buncle finds a novel way to boost her income.
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15:00
A Good Read—Douglas Stuart and Sian Eleri
Author Douglas Stuart and radio and TV presenter Sian Eleri on beloved books.
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15:30
Shadow World—The Willpower Detectives, 8. Nearest and Dearest
Sue Mitchell reports on a battle within one family over a wealthy grandfather’s finances.
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16:00
Who Is Alice Guo?
The small town Philippines mayor with the million dollar secret.
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16:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 47, Camden
6/6 Jay Rayner and the panel are sharing their top cooking tips in Camden, London.
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17:00
PM—31/03/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2025 The French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, banned from the 2027 election
Ms Le Pen has been found guilty of embezzling EU funds
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18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 5. The Soapy Bucket of Sparkhill
5/6 Purple glitter - but not in a good way.
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19:00
The Archers—31/03/2025
Rex faces an awkward encounter.
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19:15
Front Row—Freedom of Expression in the Arts
From cancel culture to political activism - is free expression in the arts under threat?
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What is Putin's bottom line?
David Aaronovitch asks what it would take for Putin to agree a peace deal in Ukraine.
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20:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Inside Science—Is everything we know about the universe wrong?
How a ‘dark energy’ experiment could upend Einstein's theory of the universe.
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21:00
Start the Week—Delusions of grandeur and freedom of speech
Tom Sutcliffe with Grayson Perry, Lionel Shriver and Fara Dabhoiwala
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21:45
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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22:00
The World Tonight—Is Marine Le Pen really the victim of a political stitch-up?
The leader of France's hard right is barred from holding public office for five years.
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22:45
Maurice by E. M. Forster—1. A Curious Schoolboy
1/10 E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
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23:00
Limelight—Who Is Aldrich Kemp?, 4. The Spirit of the Age
4/5 Secret Service Research Analyst Clara Page's quest continues in Julian Simpson's drama.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/03/2025
Mandy Baker reports as MPs ask questions about the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode One
1/5 John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—01/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—01/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—01/04/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as a minister promises aid for Myanmar after Friday's earthquake.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Memories of April Fool's Days
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/04/25 Review of agricultural pollution rules in Wales, ban on burning peat, island ferries
An independent review into rules around muck in Wales.
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