Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Two
2/5 John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—02/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—02/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—02/04/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports on the justice secretary's statement about sentencing guidelines.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—When fire is a blessing
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/04/25 Housing shortages in Scottish islands, Farming Minister quizzed on farm support, tree planting.
Housing shortages on the Scottish islands and how they affect young people.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Is one in four people in the UK disabled?
Plus, what has Canada done to Donald Trump? Is Rachel Reeves chasing the model?
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09:30
The History Podcast—Invisible Hands, 2. The Mad Monk
Keith Joseph sets out on a campaign for capitalism that will transform Britain forever.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, Anorexia legal case, Feminist yodelling
The Secretary of State on new early years places and SEND provision.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Carbon Offset Trap
Max de Haldevang investigates problems with carbon offset projects.
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11:40
This Week in History—March 31 - April 6
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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11:45
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Three
3/5 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—02/04/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Fraud Reduction, Motability, Almshouses
The UK’s fraud minister explains how the government is tackling fraud.
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12:57
Weather—02/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—New details emerge about attack on aid convoy in Gaza, which left 15 emergency workers dead
Munther Abed, a volunteer with the Red Crescent, disputes the IDF's account of the attack.
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13:45
Untaxing—3.Jaffa Cake or Biscuit?
Dan Neidle reveals the unexpected ways tax shapes our world.
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14:00
The Archers—01/04/2025
The Grundys band together.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, The Light of Dawn
Crime drama set behind the Iron Curtain in 1960s Hungary. With Leo Bill and Clare Corbett.
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15:00
The Law Show—Death and the Law
What you need to know when someone dies.
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15:30
Currently—The Price of Equality
Anushka Asthana investigates why illegal pay discrimination is still happening in Britain.
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16:00
The Media Show—Impact of Adolescence drama, Nintendo Switch 2 launch, The Young Turks
Getting past our misunderstandings about boys' media consumption.
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17:00
PM—'Liberation Day' in the US
President Trump prepares his 'Liberation Day' for the US - what will it mean for others?
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/04/2025 5 days after the earthquake in Myanmar we have a special report from our correspondent
A ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ correspondent is one of the first foreign journalists in Myanmar since the disaster
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18:30
The Ultimate Choice—Series 2, 1: Jane Austen v Where's Wally
1/6 Steph McGovern poses devilishly devious dilemmas to guests Jason Cook and Lauren Pattison.
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19:00
The Archers—02/04/2025
Emma decides to take the lead.
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19:15
Front Row—Tilda Swinton, Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre, Richard Burton's influential teacher
Tilda Swinton on her latest film, and Michael Sheen on the new Welsh National Theatre.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Does elitism damage or protect art?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21:00
Payslip Britain—Work's Performance Review
Sean Farrington sheds light on invisible trends affecting our lives at work.
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21:30
Inside Health—Assisted dying: How can we be certain someone wants to die?
James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump announces ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
The US president has announced sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on all US imports
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22:45
Maurice by E. M. Forster—3. A Declaration of Love
3/10 E. M. Forster’s novel of gay love, published posthumously, now a beacon of gay literature.
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23:00
DMs Are Open—Series 4, 3. Late
3/6 DMs Are Open continues with more sketches written by the next generation of comedy writers
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23:15
Jamie MacDonald: Life on the Blink—Series 2, Toxic Role Model
4/4 Stand-up comedian Jamie MacDonald’s unique perspective on living life with his blindness.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/04/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Questions and more.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Maybe I'm Amazed by John Harris—Episode Three
3/5 John Harris's account of how music became a lifeline for his autistic son.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—03/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—03/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—03/04/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Building the snore of memories
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/04/25 Extreme risk of wildfires, review of environmental regulations, Rathlin Island, hunting turtle doves
Warnings of extreme risk of wildfires in Scotland.
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