Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 3: The Women Take Over
3/5 The women are committed to the struggle - but disaster is around the corner.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—29/05/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—29/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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05:04
Shadow World—The Willpower Detectives, 8. Nearest and Dearest
Sue Mitchell reports on a battle within one family over a wealthy grandfather鈥檚 finances.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—God鈥檚 Love
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/05/25 New Reservoirs, Golden Eagles, Coastal National Park
Plans for two new reservoirs to be speeded up.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/05/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Hypnosis
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore hypnosis.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart)
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart joins Armando and Helen to talk Trump.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Transcripts in sexual assault cases, Multigenerational living, Women's matches at the French Open
We assess the one-year pilot giving victims of sexual assault access to court transcripts.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Gillian Anderson
Actor Gillian Anderson on her most significant creative influences and experiences.
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11:45
Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 4: 'Things are fair in America.'
4/5 Public opinion turns in the strikers' favour - both nationally and around the globe.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/05/2025
The latest national and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Dr Andrew Birnie from Altruist
Today's Gap Finder is Dr Andrew Birnie, the founder of sun cream brand Altruist.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - Woolworths
What went wrong at Woolies? Sean Farrington examines the retailer's fortunes
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12:57
Weather—29/05/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—US court blocks Trump tariffs
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are blocked following a federal court intervention.
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13:45
Shadow World—The Smuggler, 4. The Final Border
Nick becomes an informant, providing information about the Albanian gang
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14:00
The Archers—28/05/2025
It鈥檚 a big night for Helen.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Calls From Far Away
A discovery on Pluto promises to have profound ramifications back down on Earth.
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15:00
Ramblings—Camino Franc茅s with Maggie McLean
Clare walks with Rev Canon Maggie McLean of York Minster along the Camino de Santiago.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Epilepsy Action
England rugby player Tommy Freeman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Epilepsy Action.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—The Welsh Language with Huw Stephens at the Hay Festival
Michael Rosen talks to Welsh radio and TV presenter Huw Stephens about the Welsh language.
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16:00
Rethink—Rethink...social housing
What's stopping the UK from building the social housing we need?
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16:30
蜜芽传媒 Inside Science—Your science questions answered
We answer a selection of fascinating science questions, from Nikola Tesla to microplastics
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17:00
PM—Starmer: Reform's policies would 'crash the economy'
A Treasury minister is live on PM. Plus, reports that Israel accepts a US ceasefire plan.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—The suspect in the Liverpool car ramming is charged
Paul Doyle is charged on seven counts including grievous bodily harm
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18:30
The Matt Forde Focus Group—2. The Political Silver Bullet
Politicians love a 'silver bullet' but is a simple solution the answer to complex problem?
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19:00
The Archers—29/05/2025
The results are in at the shop.
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19:15
Front Row—Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession
Samira Ahmed and guests review Imelda Staunton in Mrs Warren's Profession
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20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
A service for Ascension Day, live from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Paloma Faith, Mike Bubbins, Frank Cottrell Boyce, Helen Carr, Euros Childs, Kizzy Crawford
Clive Anderson and guests at the Hay Festival.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—An Announcement President (with Jon Stewart)
The Daily Show host Jon Stewart joins Armando and Helen to talk Trump.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Biggest West Bank settlement expansion in decades
Israel says 22 new Jewish settlements have been approved in the occupied West Bank.
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22:45
Shakedowns in Hyperspace by Naomi Wood—4: Spite, Sucker, Clip
4/5 A brilliantly original new series about women and space from the award-winning Naomi Wood.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Is your mobile phone the best or worst friend you鈥檝e ever had?
Are you addicted to your phone? And what鈥檚 the future for smartphones?
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23:30
A Good Read—Janet Street-Porter and Felicity Ward
The broadcaster and comedian discuss favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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00:30
Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolver—Episode 4: 'Things are fair in America.'
4/5 Public opinion turns in the strikers' favour - both nationally and around the globe.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 蜜芽传媒 World Service Programmes—30/05/2025
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 joins the 蜜芽传媒 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—30/05/2025
National and international news from 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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05:04
Rethink—Rethink...social housing
What's stopping the UK from building the social housing we need?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Productivity isn鈥檛 everything
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/05/25 - Galloway National Park turned down, the impact of deer and rare breed passion
Plans for a new national park in Scotland are dropped.
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