Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Andrew O'Hagan
Three-times Booker nominated Scottish author Andrew O’Hagan on his novel Caledonian Road.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—20/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—20/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St John the Baptist, Hillingdon in Greater London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St John the Baptist, Hillingdon in Greater London
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05:45
In Touch—The Future of the RNIB
The RNIB's CEO Matt Stringer provides updates on recent organisational changes.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—20/04/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Claiming Christianity
Giles Fraser and the panel explore right-wing appropriation of Christianity.
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06:35
Sunrise Service
An Easter dawn pilgrimage across the Isle of Man.
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06:57
Weather—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—20/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Easter in Ukraine and Gaza; 30 years of Father Ted
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy
Carrie Grant makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy
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07:57
Weather—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—20/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Easter Live from Canterbury Cathedral
The Right Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, preaches an Easter message of hope.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Michael Palin on the Sanderling
Sir Michael Palin reveals the clockwork leg action of the sanderling remarkable.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Previewing President Trump's next trip to London
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Reunion—1995's Pride and Prejudice
Kirsty Wark reunites the cast and team of 1995's Pride and Prejudice.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—20/04/2025
Emma makes a valuable connection, and a mystery deepens for Freddie.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Jarvis Cocker
Pulp's lead singer returns with new music
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12:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 31, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
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12:57
Weather—20/04/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—20/04/2025
A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come.
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13:30
Currently—Of Budgets and Bond Markets
Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Belfast Botanic Garden
Kathy and the GQT panel visit Belfast Botanic Garden to answer your gardening queries.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Casino Royale
John Yorke looks at Casino Royale, the novel by Ian Fleming that introduced James Bond.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Casino Royale
Martin Jarvis directs his tenth James Bond for radio. Starring Toby Stephens.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Xiaolu Guo
Xiaolu Guo talks about her new novel and explores its connections to three other books.
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16:30
Nature Table—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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17:00
Witness History—The invention of the shopping trolley
In 1937, American supermarket owner Sylvan Goldman wanted his customers to spend more.
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17:10
Writing the Universe—The fabric of the universe
Robin Ince investigates the mysteries of black holes
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—20/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/04/2025 - Israel releases report on killing of medical staff in Gaza
Israeli military acknowledges a series of failings led to the shooting of fifteen workers
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jay Hulme
Jay Hulme presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—20/04/2025
Jazzer takes centre stage.
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19:15
Illuminated—Robben Island’s Hallelujah
The story of Handel's famous chorus performed on Robben Island.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Snack Smartly
How to snack smartly, to improve your mental health, reduce cravings and help weight loss.
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20:00
Feedback—Radio 4's monthly 90-minute drama. Radio 3's new Breakfast presenter Tom McKinney. Update on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds for listeners overseas.
Andrea Catherwood discusses the new monthly 90-minute drama slot on Radio 4.
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20:30
Last Word—Anne Scargill, Ronnie Appleton, Cecil Wright, Mario Vargas Llosa
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a lawyer, a cricketer and a writer.
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21:00
Money Box—Investing in Gold and Accessing Child Trust Funds
What you need to know about gold and the teenagers struggling to access child trust funds.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy
Carrie Grant makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Nordoff and Robbins Music Therapy
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine 'more vulnerable than ever'
Amid waning US support and increased Russian attacks, Ukraine's future is in the balance.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Topical political discussion with Ben Wright and his panel
Ben Wright and guests look ahead to the challenges of the new term in Parliament.
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23:00
In Our Time—Typology
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss biblical typology.
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23:45
Short Works—Grave Matters by Giancarlo Gemin
Original short fiction by Giancarlo Gemin, read by Sue Roderick.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Spain - can an algorithm predict murder?
How a risk assessment tool is used by police in Spain to predict gender-based violence.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St John the Baptist, Hillingdon in Greater London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St John the Baptist, Hillingdon in Greater London
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—21/04/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—21/04/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Last Word—Anne Scargill, Ronnie Appleton, Cecil Wright, Mario Vargas Llosa
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a lawyer, a cricketer and a writer.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—21/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Praying with chocolate
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Bishop David Walker.
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05:45
Farming Today—Exploring a sea of glass at Lea Valley
A special edition reports from the salad growing glasshouses of the Lea Valley.
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05:57
Weather—21/04/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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