Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—Born into a Storm
1/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—17/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—17/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—17/06/2025
Sean Curran reports as the government announces a national inquiry into sex abuse gangs.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—What Makes a Country Great
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/06/25 Agricultural jobs, organised livestock crime, seaweed science
Anna Hill finds out how new farming technology could mean more jobs, not fewer.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Kevin Fong on medical planning for Mars and Earth-based emergencies
Kevin Fong on pestering Nasa, medical planning for Mars and handling major A&E incidents.
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09:30
All in the Mind—The Psychology of Curiosity at Cheltenham Science Festival
Claudia Hammond, Major Tim Peake and panel discuss the psychology of curiosity.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Comedian Rosie Jones, Grooming gangs, Playing outside
Actor, comedian and writer Rosie Jones joins us to discuss her first sitcom, Pushers.
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11:00
Add to Playlist—Ashley Henry and Amy Harman on Bowie and Beethoven
Ashley Henry and Amy Harman join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks.
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11:45
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—Life Among the Ruins
2/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/06/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—17/06/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:57
Weather—17/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—President Trump warns Tehran residents to evacuate
Iran and Israel continue strikes as Trump says 'we're looking at better than a ceasefire'.
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13:45
Politically—Postwar, 7. The Labour Manifesto
7/20 Uniquely in modern British history, the 1945 Labour Manifesto was a genuine bestseller.
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14:00
The Archers—16/06/2025
Jakob questions his abilities.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Fran and Joe, Summer Fate
3/3 At the school Summer Fete, Fran and Joe are still looking for their happily-ever-after.
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15:00
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—Lady Swindlers with Lucy Worsley - Series 2, 46. Minnie Pheby - Lady Burglar
Lucy Worsley is on the trail of a prolific burglar terrorising Victorian suburbia.
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15:30
Thinking Allowed—Death
A social history of death in the UK. Also, attitudes to dying in China.
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16:00
Poetry Please—Antony Szmierek
The spoken word artist Antony Szmierek selects some of his favourite poems.
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16:30
What's Up Docs?—How to Avoid Boredom
Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken find out how we can get better at completing boring tasks.
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17:00
PM—Israel-Iran war: Will the US join in?
President Trump says 'we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran'.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Trump says no plans to kill Iran's leader 'for now'
Donald Trump says he knows where Iran's leader is hiding but will not kill him 'for now'
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18:30
Unspeakable—Series 2, 6. Touchy, touch-screens and touch-ups
6/6 Terrible touch-screens, Turkish makeovers and workplace tetchiness.
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19:00
The Archers—17/06/2025
Joy comes to the rescue.
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19:15
Front Row—The producers of RuPaul's Drag Race, plus pianist Alfred Brendel remembered
A review of the Bedrock themed Liverpool Biennial which is back for its 13th edition.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Adult Gaming Centres
Adult gaming centres are on the increase - but are they protecting the vulnerable?
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20:40
In Touch—Pocklington Lodge
The Thomas Pocklington Trust are planning to sell the last of their housing centres.
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21:00
The Law Show—How can avoidable deaths be prevented?
Should a government body be created to make sure 'state-related deaths' are prevented?
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21:30
Stakeknife—10. Frank (Part 2)
12/12 A news report we featured from 1987 inspires a man to get in touch with the podcast.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump signals he might be prepared to take US into Israel-Iran war.
Growing concern among some Trump supporters
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22:45
Albion by Anna Hope—Episode 7
7/10 It is the morning of Philip’s funeral. Clara meets seven year old Rowan.
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23:00
Uncanny—Summer Specials, The Torrelaguna House Part 2
Danny Robins unravels the dark history of the Torrelaguna house.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/06/2025
Sean Curran reports as MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—Life Among the Ruins
2/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—18/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—18/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—18/06/2025
Susan Hulme reports as MPs vote to change the law on abortion in England and Wales.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Meeting Our Waterloo
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/06/25 Gulf States trade deal, subsidy phase out and seaweed fertiliser
Anna Hill finds out about a new trade deal being negotiated with the Gulf States.
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