Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/01/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 9. Designing the Future
Control of technology is a key battleground.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—31/01/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—31/01/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Hope for the Year Ahead
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Julia Neuberger.
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05:45
Farming Today—Land Use Framework; Natural Capital; Brexit transition
Land Use Framework; Natural Capital; Brexit transition.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/01/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Nick Cave, singer and writer
Nick Cave, singer and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rumer, Kerry Godliman, Afghan women's cricket
MOBO Award winner singer/songwriter Rumer discusses her new album In Session.
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11:00
The Food Programme—Low and No
As Dry January ends, Jaega Wise looks at the rise of low alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
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11:45
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 10. Collision
Could friction lead to conflict?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/01/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Bats v trains
Do we have to choose between conserving nature and growing the economy?
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12:57
Weather—31/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—German politics in turmoil
Germany: could the CDU rely on support from the far right to pass migration vote?
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13:45
The Prophets of Profit—Going for Growth
How might the most important idea for business change and adapt in the next decade?
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14:00
The Archers—30/01/2025
Mick hatches an unexpected plan.
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14:15
Limelight—Exemplar: Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 A phone has been hacked. Jess and Maya, our forensic scientists, investigate.
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14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses?
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi to find out why we get so upset when our team loses.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East and West Hanney
Kathy Clugston and the team visit Hanney to solve gardeners' problems.
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15:45
Short Works—Incandescent by Clare Duffy
A young woman in need of some advice tracks down Rapunzel.
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16:00
Last Word—Rev Don Cupitt, Phyllis Dalton, Cecile Richards, Michael Longley
Matthew Bannister on a theologian, a costume designer, an activist and a poet.
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16:30
Sideways—69. Memento Mori
Matthew Syed confronts the passage of time and the inexorability of decay.
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17:00
PM—31/01/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/01/2025 Prince Andrew in contact with Epstein longer than he admitted
An email shows Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein longer than he admitted.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 116, Gear shifting and Shoplifting
4/8 Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical quiz show, unpicking the week's news stories.
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19:00
The Archers—31/01/2025
It’s a big day for Lynda.
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19:15
Screenshot—Hitmen
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore the world of hitmen on screen.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Alex Burghart MP, Lord Falconer, Inaya Folarin Iman, Maya Goodfellow
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from London Museum Docklands.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Overwhelm
AL Kennedy reflects on chaos, noise and 'the overwhelm'.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Decision making
From think tanks and tallies to tarot, what tools do we use to help us choose our actions?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Rwanda's Foreign Minister denies supporting M23 rebels
Rwanda's Foreign Minister tells us his country isn't supporting rebels in DR Congo
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22:45
Rye by Alex Preston—Episode Five
5/5 By Alex Preston. Zeke must play a full part in the attempt to rescue the rebels.
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23:00
Americast—Is Trump’s ‘flood the media’ strategy working?
How to navigate Trump's constant news announcements
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/01/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on plans to crackdown on benefits cheats.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/02/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The History Podcast—Shadow War: China and the West, 10. Collision
Could friction lead to conflict?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—01/02/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—'I wrote a novel.' 'Neither did I.'
Reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 2, 2. Why do I get so upset when my team loses?
Join anthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi to find out why we get so upset when our team loses.
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