Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Eoin McNamee
Eoin McNamee talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—06/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon.
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05:45
In Touch—Benefits Reform; Answering Your Questions
In Touch tries to answer visually impaired people's questions about the benefit reforms.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—06/04/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Mixed Blessings
Giles Fraser is joined by guests to discuss the complexities of interfaith marriage.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Scilly Vineyard
A couple took a holiday in the Isles of Scilly and ended up running a vineyard.
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06:57
Weather—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—06/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Myanmar cardinal; Trump's Faith advisor; Omid Djalili
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Cool Earth
Wildlife camerman Vianet Djenguet makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cool Earth.
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07:57
Weather—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—06/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Faith, Courage and Life Together in Difficult Times
Celebrating the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer ahead of the 80th anniversary of his death.
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08:48
Witness History—Hunting the Unabomber
In September 1995, US newspapers controversially published a terrorist's manifesto.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—James Henry on the Cuckoo
Author James Henry finds the cuckoos' arrival a seminal moment.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Starmer vows to protect UK businesses from Trump's tariff 'storm'
The Prime Minister vows to help protect UK businesses from Trump's tariff 'storm'.
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10:00
The Reunion—The Commitments
Kirsty Wark and guests recall the making of 1991 film The Commitments.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/04/2025
The Grundys band together, and Mick struggles with recent events.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Steve Witkoff
Trump's special envoy.
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12:30
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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12:57
Weather—06/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—How Donald Trump is reshaping presidential power
As protests are held across the United States, we assess President Trump's use of power.
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13:30
Currently—The Choice: How Assisted Dying Works
Fergus Walsh goes to Canada and California to see two different models for assisted dying.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Twyford: Blueberry Dieback, Anosmia and Itchy Fingers
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team are in Twyford to answer your gardening queries.
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14:45
Opening Lines—London Belongs to Me
Ian Sansom takes a look at Norman Collins’s novel London Belongs to Me.
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15:00
London Belongs to Me—Episode 1
1/2 A joyous, almost Dickensian journey through a slice of London life.
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16:00
Bookclub—Michel Faber
Michel Faber takes questions from a Bookclub audience about his debut novel Under the Skin
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16:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 2
2/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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17:00
Witness History—The handover of the Panama Canal
In 1999 the Panama Canal was handed over from US to Panamanian rule.
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17:10
The Patch—Gendros, Swansea
One gym in Swansea, visited 80 times a month by its most dedicated followers... Why?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—06/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/04/2025 Kemi Badenoch backs Israel's decision to deny two UK Labour MPs entry to the country
A political row has broken out between the Conservative leader and the Foreign Secretary
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Rajan Datar
Rajan Datar presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—06/04/2025
There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm.
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19:15
Illuminated—Nobody to Call
A moving online post leads Kevin Core into the world of 'lonely death' funeral appeals.
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19:45
Lent Talks—The Creed: That there is one Church
Alex Frost gives a personal reflection on the Nicene Creed.
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20:00
Feedback—A Point of View. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds overseas. Lockdown's Legacy.
Andrea Catherwood discusses your views on the Lockdown's Legacy series.
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20:30
Last Word—Val Kilmer, Jane Reed, Sir Torquil Norman, Dr Marika Sherwood
Matthew Bannister on an actor, an editor, a businessman and a historian.
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21:00
Money Box—Investments and Carers Allowance
How are tariffs affecting investments?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Cool Earth
Wildlife camerman Vianet Djenguet makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Cool Earth.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Taking back Khartoum
People in Sudan's capital tell stories of survival and solidarity during its years of war.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests consider the potential impact of President Trump's tariffs on the UK economy
Ben Wright and guests discuss President Trump's tariffs and banning phones in schools.
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23:00
In Our Time—The Gracchi
Why two brothers became linked to the fall of the Roman Republic and rise of the emperors.
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23:45
Short Works—Up Dog Down Dog
A short work from Vicki Jarrett about spirituality, labour and top quality linen.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Lebanon: Hezbollah in trouble
Battered in the war with Israel, Hezbollah is under pressure - even from its supporters.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary and St Giles Buckerell in Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—07/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—07/04/2025
What would happen if a PM lost an election but refused to quit No 10? Sean Curran reports.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Beacons of light
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/04/2025: Avian flu, farmed fish, food strategy
Avian flu is spreading, a look at farmed fish, and a new food strategy advisory board.
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05:57
Weather—07/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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