Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Bookclub—Michel Faber
Michel Faber takes questions from a Bookclub audience about his debut novel Under the Skin
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—13/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—13/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Laxfield, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Laxfield, Suffolk
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05:45
In Touch—Dr Fred Reid
In Touch focuses on the life and achievements of the late Dr Fred Reid.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—13/04/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Faithful Food
Mona Siddiqui and the panel explore the role food plays in religion.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Apples All Over
Robin Markwell visits a new orchard being planted in Somerset.
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06:57
Weather—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—13/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Kenneth Williams; Misogyny in schools; Israel-Gaza
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Farmer Baroness Minette Batters makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Farm Africa
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07:57
Weather—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—13/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Palm Sunday
A service reflecting on Palm Sunday from Life Church Bradford.
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08:48
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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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Kate Bradbury on the Swift
Gardening writer and nature author Kate Bradbury welcomes swifts to her home.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Gordon Brown on the world economic crisis
Former PM Gordon Brown says we 'need to rebuild those blocks of the world order'.
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10:00
The Reunion—The Passion of Port Talbot
Kirsty Wark reunites Michael Sheen and other key players from The Passion of Port Talbot.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/04/2025
It’s the end of an era at the dairy, and Joy attempts to build bridges.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Lesley Manville
Stephen Smith profiles actor Lesley Manville, winner of a second Olivier theatre award.
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12:30
One Person Found This Helpful—Series 2, 6. The Slippery Dancefloor
6/6 A dicky Gauguin and a dodgy gurgle.
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12:57
Weather—13/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—13/04/2025
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
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13:30
Currently—Laila Soueif: A Mother's Life
A mother goes on hunger strike to protest the continued imprisonment of her son.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Yorkshire: Unorthodox Advice, Edible Essentials and Sodden Patches
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Bradford to unearth answers to your gardening issues.
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14:45
Comics, War and Ordinary Miracles
Two writers explore their different lives and connection through the Bosnian War in 1992.
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15:00
London Belongs to Me—Episode 2
2/2 Joyous slice of London life in the 1930s and 40s.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Andrew O'Hagan
Three-times Booker nominated Scottish author Andrew O’Hagan on his novel Caledonian Road.
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16:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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17:00
Witness History—The Ken Burns Effect
In 2002, the 'Ken Burns effect' was created.
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17:10
Writing the Universe—In the beginning
Robin Ince explores how writers have told the story of the big bang.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—13/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/04/2025 Russia kills 34 in Ukraine
Missiles hit the city of Sumy, as people celebrate Palm Sunday.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Deb Grant
Deb Grant presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—13/04/2025
Jolene takes a firm stand.
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19:15
Illuminated—The Big Ask
How many questions have you asked today? Were any of your questions meaningful?
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19:45
Lent Talks—The Creed: That there is life beyond death
Bishop Graham Kings gives a personal reflection on the Nicene Creed.
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20:00
Feedback—Radio 4's 5.30 News Briefing. A Point of View. Add to Playlist
Andrea Catherwood puts your comments to the Add to Playlist team.
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20:30
Last Word—Lord Kalms, Melissa Llewelyn-Davies, Rex Cowan, Wilma Finla
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, an anthropologist, a shipwreck hunter, a farmer.
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21:00
Money Box—Tariffs, Pensions and Credit Card Debt
Money Box dissects week's financial turmoil and the impact on pensions.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Farmer Baroness Minette Batters makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Farm Africa
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Trump, Tariffs and the Rust Belt
People of a small town in Ohio have more on their minds than the impact of trade tariffs.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests discuss the latest developments on tariffs and trade, and the local elections campaign.
Ben Wright and guests discuss the government's moves to take control of British Steel.
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23:00
In Our Time—The Battle of Clontarf
Brian Boru's celebrated defeat of Hiberno-Norse forces and allies outside Dublin in 1014.
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23:45
Short Works—The Inventor's Redress by Richard Smyth
A new short work from Richard Smyth about an itinerant inventor on a quest for justice.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Unidentified Flying Drones in Denmark
Mysterious drone sightings in Denmark reveal a new era in UFOlogy.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church in Laxfield, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from All Saints Church in Laxfield, Suffolk
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—14/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—14/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Last Word—Lord Kalms, Melissa Llewelyn-Davies, Rex Cowan, Wilma Finla
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, an anthropologist, a shipwreck hunter, a farmer.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/04/2025
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Dr Geraldine Smyth OP.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/04/25 - vertical farm, red beetle, spring cows
Vertical farm closure, red flour beetle, Spring cows.
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05:57
Weather—14/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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