Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
My Dear Kabul by Writers in the Paranda Group—Episode 3 - Exile
3/5 September 2021 - many of the women consider leaving Afghanistan to escape the new regime.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/03/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A Welsh proverb
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
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05:45
Farming Today—06/03/2025 - What do Trump's tariffs mean for global agri-trade?, James Dyson's farm, sustainable potatoes
American farmers are being urged to produce more by their president.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/03/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Pollination
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the interplay between plants and pollinators.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—In the Public Interest?
What happens when private communications become public? Helen and Armando find out.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Millie Bobby Brown's video, Tuppence Middleton on OCD, 30 years of Lush
Stranger Things star hits out at 'bullying' about her appearance in press.
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11:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 32, Adventures on Ice - Darren Harriott, Liz Morris, Christoph Salzmann and Felicity Aston
Brian Cox and Robin Ince glide their way across the ice to crack into solid water.
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11:45
My Dear Kabul by Writers in the Paranda Group—Episode 4 - Winter
4/5 A fun day building a snowman becomes a cautionary tale.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/03/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—Running a Business: The Bottom Line Answers Your Questions
Top business brains tackle listener questions on how to succeed as an entrepreneur.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Dough - Washing Machines
Could washing machines soon be cleaning our clothes without using any water?
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12:57
Weather—06/03/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/03/2025
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Assume Nothing—Killer Dust, 4. Panic
Strikes, panic and stock market shares in freefall.
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14:00
The Archers—05/03/2025
Brian puts his foot in it.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Fran and Joe, World Book Date
2/3 Drama by Katie Redford. On World Book Day, two teachers look for their happily-ever-after.
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15:00
This Natural Life—James Dyson
Businessman Sir James Dyson talks to Martha Kearney about the natural world.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Whizz Kidz
Ambassador Martin Dougan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Whizz Kidz.
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15:30
Feedback—How boarding schools shaped Britain. The meeting in the oval office. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds.
Andrea Catherwood gets an apology for no girls in How Boarding Schools Shaped Britain.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Europe's defence dilemma
Can Europe defend itself without US support?
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16:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Inside Science—Better Than Gold: Critical Minerals
Inside Science unearths everything you need to know about these precious resources.
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17:00
PM—Crossbow killer guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before her murder
Man guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before her murder, and killing her mother and sister.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/03/2025 European leaders discuss security in Ukraine
EU summit called to discuss greater defence spending and further support for Ukraine
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18:30
P.O.V.—Series 1, 6. Invest in English football!
6/6 Every Oasis song ever, and why you should invest in English football.
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19:00
The Archers—06/03/2025
Natasha plays her trump card.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: film Mickey 17, David Szalay’s novel Flesh, Get Millie Black TV series
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
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20:00
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Rishi Sunak Lessons from Downing Street One
An exclusive interview with the former PM, reflecting on four years in Downing Street.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Dave Gorman, Angela Barnes, Simon Barnes, HotWax, Ni Maxine
Stuart Maconie is with Dave Gorman, Angela Barnes, Simon Barnes, HotWax and Ni Maxine.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—In the Public Interest?
What happens when private communications become public? Helen and Armando find out.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Zelensky says he'll meet US officials in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine's President will travel to Saudi Arabia next week, as Trump again questions NATO
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22:45
The Jura Affair by William Boyd—4 The Incident in Morocco
4/10 A sparkling new literary whodunnit from the acclaimed author William Boyd.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—What's different about Trump 2.0?
Nick and Amol ask if Trump's second term is already more consequential than his first.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/03/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers announce how they plan to move away from fossil fuels
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/03/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
My Dear Kabul by Writers in the Paranda Group—Episode 4 - Winter
4/5 A fun day building a snowman becomes a cautionary tale.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/03/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/03/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/03/2025
The latest news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayers around the World
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Very Revd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
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05:45
Farming Today—07/03/25 - Rural connectivity, farmers co-ops and farming on an island
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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