Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Bookclub—Natalie Haynes
Natalie Haynes on her novel A Thousand Ships which puts a new spin on the old Greek myths.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—11/05/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—11/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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05:45
In Touch—Guide Dogs - The Future
The charity Guide Dogs faces financial pressures. What does it mean for jobs and services?
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—11/05/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
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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06:35
On Your Farm—Sister Act
Meet the sisters who run a sheep farm in the Peak District National Park.
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06:57
Weather—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—11/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Live from Rome - all you need to know about Pope Leo XIV
William Crawley hears about the experience of conclave from a British Cardinal.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Prison Phoenix Trust
Jeremy Irons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Prison Phoenix Trust
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07:57
Weather—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—11/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A service with reflections on the 'Woven Lives' of the people of Bradford
A service with reflections on the 'Woven Lives' of the people of Bradford.
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08:48
Witness History—First spacewalk
On 18 March 1965, cosmonaut Alexei Leonov became the first person to spacewalk
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Frances Tophill on the Green Woodpecker
Frances Tophill sees a green woodpecker in a misty orchard.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Putin's 'peace' play
We discuss the Russia’s invitation to Ukraine for 'serious negotiations' next week.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Danny Dyer, actor
Danny Dyer, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—11/05/2025
Joy faces a rude awakening, and it’s the end of an era in Ambridge.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Zia Yusuf
The millionaire businessman turned chairman of the Reform UK party.
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12:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 31, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past opponents in David Mitchell's comedy panel game.
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12:57
Weather—11/05/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Immigration: the government to reveal plans
Net migration: how to get it down? The government prepares to reveal plans
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13:30
Currently—The Big Mortgage Time Bomb
Vicky Spratt investigates the thousands of people trapped in high interest mortgages.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bangor: Second Chance, Shopping Lists and Hedgehog Gardens
Kathy Clugston and the panel are in Bangor, Northern Ireland to solve your gardening woes.
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14:45
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 7, Visiting Time
5/6 Jenny Eclair's comic monologue starring Felicity Montagu as a disappointing daughter.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Victory at Ambridge, Victory at Ambridge, Part 2
2/2 A cryptic mystery sets 1940s Ambridge alight in this wartime prequel to The Archers.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Ben Okri
Writer and poet Ben Okri talks about his new novella and its three key influences.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 1 - The Midlands vs Northern Ireland
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 1/12
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17:00
Witness History—Conservative wipe-out in Canada
In Canada's 1993 election, the governing party was routed, ending up with just two seats
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17:10
Indispensable Relations—Deepening
Tom Bateman examines the history of the special relationship between the US and Israel.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—11/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Labour's plans to cut immigration
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Secretary says care workers will no longer be recruited from overseas.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Anneka Rice
Anneka Rice presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—11/05/2025
Lynda makes a surprising discovery.
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19:15
Illuminated—A Map of the Moon
Producer and artist Siddharth Khajuria meets competing human imaginations for the moon.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Enjoy Olive Oil
How a glug of olive oil can protect your heart, boost your brain, and help you live longer
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Street Names
Michael Rosen talks to Philip Seargeant about where our street names come from.
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20:30
Last Word—Jane Gardam, Sir Roger Birch, Mike Peters, Francoise Hampson
Kirsty Lang on an author, a chief constable, a musician and a lawyer.
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21:00
Money Box—Cancer Costs and Mortgage Deals
The charity calling for better financial support for people recovering from cancer.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Prison Phoenix Trust
Jeremy Irons makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Prison Phoenix Trust
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Fear and mistrust in Syria
As Syria tries to rebuild after the fall of Assad, sectarian violence fuels suspicion.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Sunday evening political briefing with Ben Wright and guests
Ben Wright and guests preview the government's big announcement on immigration.
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23:00
In Our Time—Lise Meitner
The Austrian-Jewish physicist who, in 1938, solved the question of nuclear fission.
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23:45
Short Works—The Give and Take
A man goes through a rough patch against the backdrop of a rewilding project.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Russia's Church in Texas
The Americans converting to Orthodox Christianity in Texas...
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church in Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church in Beverley in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—12/05/2025
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—12/05/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—12/05/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports on Parliament as peers debate VE Day.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Simplicity
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills
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05:45
Farming Today—12/05/25 - Ash dieback, viticulture and spring grass growth
The tree disease ash dieback has been less devastating than initially feared.
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05:57
Weather—12/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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