Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/04/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Untangling fact from fiction
Adam Rutherford with Phil Tinline, Rosie Holt and Adam Kucharski.
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09:45
Café Hope—Exercise for everyone
How one trainer makes exercise accessible to the elderly and people with disabilities.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Friendships, Nursery safety, Sudan
Can friendships between three people work?
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11:00
Behind the Crime—Mickey
The two lives of Mickey, who went from crime to starring on the big screen.
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11:45
The Scramble for Rare Earths—1. The Magnificent Seventeen
1/5 Misha Glenny discovers why the future of the world depends on rare earth metals.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/04/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Fake Reviews, Older Renters and Charity Bargains
Will new powers be able to stop fake reviews?
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12:57
Weather—07/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—07/04/2025
News, analysis and comment from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:45
The Banksy Story—When Banksy Comes to Town, 1. A Tale Of Two Banksys
1/6 What happens when Banksy draws on your wall? James Peak finds out in Margate and Lowestoft
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14:00
The Archers—06/04/2025
There’s a change of plan at Grange Farm.
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14:15
Conversations from a Long Marriage—Series 5, 1. On the Road Again
1/6 Roger’s plans for Joanna’s birthday take a wrong turn.
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14:45
Miss Buncle's Book by DE Stevenson—Episode 2
2/10 As recession bites, Miss Buncle isn't the only villager with money on her mind.
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15:00
Great Lives—Maggi Hambling picks muse and lover Henrietta Moraes
Artist Maggi Hambling picks her muse.
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15:30
Curious Cases—Series 23, The Diamond Throwdown
1/13 Hannah Fry hates diamonds. Dara Ó Briain loves them. Can science bring them together?
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16:00
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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16:30
Soul Music—I Feel Love
Stories of love, loss and legacy surrounding Donna Summer's iconic 1977 hit I Feel Love.
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17:00
PM—A Wild Ride for Global Stock Markets
It's been a volatile day for stock markets following President Trump's tariff announcement
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/04/2025 Global stock markets in turmoil again following President Trump's tariffs.
Global stock markets suffer more losses - Trump threatens new tariffs against China
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18:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 6. The Slippery Dancefloor
6/6 A dicky Gauguin and a dodgy gurgle.
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19:00
The Archers—07/04/2025
Rochelle struggles with the reality of her situation.
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19:15
Front Row—Manhunt play by Robert Icke, new Edwardians exhibition, film director Waris Hussein
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20:00
The Briefing Room—What's happening in Turkey?
Are we seeing the end of democracy in Turkey?
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20:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Inside Science—Is this finally the moment for UK tidal power?
A tidal lagoon should be created in the Severn Estuary according to a new report.
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21:00
Start the Week—Untangling fact from fiction
Adam Rutherford with Phil Tinline, Rosie Holt and Adam Kucharski.
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21:45
Café Hope—Exercise for everyone
How one trainer makes exercise accessible to the elderly and people with disabilities.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump says US in direct talks with Iran
President Trump revealed the talks in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
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22:45
Maurice by E. M. Forster—6. An Outlaw in Disguise
6/10 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?, 5. Kholat Syakhl
5/5 The concluding episode of Julian Simpson's fast-paced and globe-trotting drama.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/04/2025
Susan Hulme reports as ministers relax the rules on the transition to electric vehicles.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Scramble for Rare Earths—1. The Magnificent Seventeen
1/5 Misha Glenny discovers why the future of the world depends on rare earth metals.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—08/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—08/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—08/04/2025
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the government relaxes electric car sales targets.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Learned from the birds
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Richard Frazer of the Church of Scotland.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Farm Incomes, US Trade Red Lines, Farmed Trout
Latest figures show a 50% drop in the average Scottish farm income.
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