Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1: Anima
1/5 Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/05/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—06/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Currently—The Landscape Revolution
Charlotte Smith on the current reform of agricultural policy and spending across the UK.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2025
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/05/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/05/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Liz Morris on Antarctic adventures and the melting polar ice sheets
Liz Morris discusses being in the first wave of UK women scientists to work in Antarctica.
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09:30
All in the Mind—Is ‘are you ok?’ a good question and how your eyes give away memory precision
An intriguing listener question, and the eyes as a window into the precision of a memory.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—06/05/2025
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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11:00
Screenshot—Sex Work
As Pretty Woman turns 35, Ellen and Mark explore sex work on screen.
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11:45
Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 2: The River of the Cedars
2/5 Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/05/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—06/05/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:57
Weather—06/05/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/05/2025
News, analysis and comment from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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13:45
The Autism Curve—2. The Past
How has autism changed to include those - like women - who were previously missed?
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14:00
The Archers—05/05/2025
Usha offers her support.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Breaking Blake
Who sprung George Blake from Wormwood Scrubs? By Barnaby Kay.
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15:00
History's Heroes—History's Secret Heroes: Series 3, Ita Ekpenyon and the Blitz
Can a Nigerian warden stop a riot from breaking out in a London air raid shelter?
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15:30
Heart and Soul—After Francis: What do Catholics want next?
After Pope Francis' death, Catholics look to Rome as the Church elects a new leader.
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16:00
Artworks—Surrounded by Sound: Ray Dolby and the Art of Noise Reduction (Binaural Version)
Matthew Sweet discovers the life and work of Ray Dolby, inventor of Dolby Noise Reduction.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—Why am I getting headaches?
Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken explore the causes and cures of everyday headaches.
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17:00
PM—06/05/2025
Full coverage of the day's news
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 10, Friends
6/6 Final instalment for this series from the master storyteller.
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19:00
The Archers—06/05/2025
There’s a breakthrough for Elizabeth.
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19:15
Front Row—06/05/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Anatomy of a Firetrap
Britain's building safety crisis told through one building.
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20:40
In Touch—06/05/2025
News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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21:00
Crossing Continents—Russia's Church in Texas
The Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity in Texas...
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21:30
Stakeknife—5. Someone Bigger
6/12 Brendan Hughes wants to talk to Fenton and find a 'main mover'. Is Stakeknife suspected?
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22:00
The World Tonight—06/05/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Artist by Lucy Steeds—7: 'Where would you be without me?'
7/10 Art, passion and the chance of freedom in a heady debut set in 1920s Provence.
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23:00
The Witch Farm—Episode 4: The Painted Horse
A psychic medium helps Bill and Liz - but is he really causing more harm than good?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/05/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Is a River Alive? by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 2: The River of the Cedars
2/5 Robert Macfarlane explores an idea that changes the world – that a river is alive.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/05/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—07/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—07/05/2025
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2025
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/05/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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