Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The North Road by Rob Cowen—Episode 3 - A Boxing Match
3/5 A clash between two boxers shines a troubling light on 19th century England.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—15/05/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—15/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—15/05/2025
Susan Hulme reports as MPs question Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Praying for peace
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills
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05:45
Farming Today—15/05/2025 Chlorine-washed chicken, turf farm, poultry housing order lifted
Chlorine-washed chicken: US agriculture secretary says it鈥檚 a myth. Is it?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/05/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Copyright
The evolution of copyright.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—Yes or No?
Helen and Armando ask, is there any nuance in politics? It's a simple yes or no question!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rose Ayling-Ellis, abandoned babies, Royal Albert Hall's organist Anna Lapwood
Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis on her starring role in a new TV detective series.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—James Rhodes
Pianist James Rhodes talks to John Wilson about his formative influences and experiences.
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11:45
The North Road by Rob Cowen—Episode 4 - Mine
4/5 Doncaster's mining past takes up the next stop on the award-winning writer's journey.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/05/2025
The latest national and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Niall Harbison from Happy Doggo
This week's Gap Finder is Niall Harbison, founder of the charity Happy Doggo.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Vagus Nerve Stimulators
Do vagus nerve stimulators help your mental health?
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12:57
Weather—15/05/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—UK GDP boost as growth better than expected
UK growth better than expected: business reaction. Ukraine peace, a report from the front.
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13:45
Welcome to Holland—4: Tulips
When parenting journeys are flipped upside down after a diagnosis
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14:00
The Archers—14/05/2025
A mystery deepens one for one family.
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14:15
Drama on 4—London Particular, Episode 3
3/6 Alice uncovers powerful secrets in the forgotten corners of London. Time travelling drama.
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15:00
Open Country—Flutterings on the Fleet
Martha Kearney meets little terns and swans by Dorset's unique and beautiful Fleet Lagoon.
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15:27
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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15:30
Word of Mouth—The End of the Full Stop?
Michael Rosen and Christian Ilbury discuss how online chat is changing how we punctuate.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—What is Israel's plan for Gaza?
What is the long-term future for Gaza?
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16:30
蜜芽传媒 Inside Science—Will the Hole in the Ozone Layer Close?
40 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today
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17:00
PM—Uncertainty over Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
Ukraine says Russia is 'not serious' about peace after Putin fails to attend talks.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—The UK economy has grown more than expected
The economy grew by 0.7% in the first three months of the year
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18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Tough Crowd
Kiri Pritchard-McLean shares her journey to becoming a foster carer.
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19:00
The Archers—15/05/2025
The Archers react to a shocking bombshell.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: Sondheim's final musical Here We Are, The Marching Band, Daniel Kehlmann's The Director
Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are, is one of the week's highlights reviewed.
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20:00
When It Hits the Fan—The Spy Who Leaked Me
David and Simon explore what happens when the worlds of espionage and PR collide.
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20:15
The Media Show—The weather influencers taking social media by storm, Sir Peter Bazalgette, reporting the mushroom murder trial in Australia
Weather influencers, Peter Bazalgette, reporting the mushroom murder trial in Australia.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Gruff Rhys, Phina Oruche, Kate Mossman, Divina De Campo, Joe Kent-Walters
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—Yes or No?
Helen and Armando ask, is there any nuance in politics? It's a simple yes or no question!
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22:00
The World Tonight—Expected negotiations in Istanbul descend into acrimony
Planned meeting of Ukrainian and Russian negotiators goes awry after Putin failed to show
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22:45
The Boy from the Sea by Garrett Carr—Episode Four
4/10 Phyllis hears some rumours about Brendan鈥檚 hunts around the town.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Eurovision: Europe鈥檚 biggest election
The power (and politics) of the song contest.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/05/2025
Susan Hulme reports as ministers back releasing more prisoners early to ease overcrowding.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
The North Road by Rob Cowen—Episode 4 - Mine
4/5 Doncaster's mining past takes up the next stop on the award-winning writer's journey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—16/05/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—16/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—16/05/2025
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about the early release of prisoners.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Finding words
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Elizabeth Rawlinson-Mills
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05:45
Farming Today—16/05/25 -The Balmoral Show
Helen Mark reports from the Balmoral Show in Northern Ireland.
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