Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/06/2025
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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00:30
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—A Pineapple
3/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ѿý World Service Programmes—19/06/2025
A selection of ѿý World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—19/06/2025
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—19/06/2025
Sean Curran reports on (Deputy) Prime Minister's Questions, and more.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Making the Big Decisions
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Reverend Doctor Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/06/25 Farming in a heatwave, seaweed farms
Farmers tell us what they do for crops and livestock to combat a heatwave.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Barbour's 'Brus'
How the earliest poem in Older Scots framed the legend of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—Delivering for Ordinary People (with Marina Hyde)
Who are 'ordinary people'? And do politicians really know how to 'deliver' for them?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Trisha Goddard, HIV prevention, Family favourites, Air pollution
TV presenter Trisha Goddard on her career as the British Oprah and living with cancer.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Steve Reich
Composer Steve Reich reveals his formative musical influences.
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11:45
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—Anya
4/5 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—19/06/2025
The latest national and international news from ѿý Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—Cyber Attacks: On The Front Line Of A Hack
What really happens when cyber criminals hold a business to ransom?
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - FHM
FHM was once the UK's best-selling men's magazine so why did they stop printing it?
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12:57
Weather—19/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Should the UK assist if the US decides to launch Iran strikes?
A senior Labour MP gives her verdict. Plus, guidance could enable new North Sea drilling.
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13:45
Politically—Postwar, 9. Churchill's 'Gestapo' Broadcast
9/20 Churchill's first election broadcast in 1945 might be remembered as his greatest gaffe.
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14:00
The Archers—18/06/2025
Brian finds himself on the spot.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Islander
A radio version of the award-winning a capella musical, with voiced sound effects.
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15:00
Ramblings—Arriving in Santiago de Compostela with Sharon, Shirley and friends
Clare arrives in Santiago de Compostela with a group of friends completing the Camino.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—upReach
Beneficiary Nuh Cooper makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of upReach.
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15:30
Feedback—19/06/2025
Andrea Catherwood hears your views on coverage of the escalating Middle East conflict.
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16:00
Rethink—Rethink... the UK's relationship with China
Should the UK seek closer diplomatic and trade links with China?
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16:30
ѿý Inside Science—Are trees the answer to solving climate change?
We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.
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17:00
PM—19/06/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump is meeting security advisers to decide whether to attack Iran
Iran has agreed to attend talks as Trump considers US strikes on the country.
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18:30
The Matt Forde Focus Group—5. The Politics of 'Stigma'
Is reducing 'stigma' a good thing?
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19:00
The Archers—19/06/2025
The pressure is on for Stella.
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19:15
Front Row—Review Show: Pixar's new film Elio
Artist Jenny Saville at the National Portrait Gallery, Catherine Lacey's The Möbius Book
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20:00
When It Hits the Fan—Is Bezos blind to Venetians?
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how Venice is preparing to 'welcome' Jeff Bezos.
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20:15
The Media Show—Reporting on the Israel Iran conflict, influencers on the radio, Reddit at 20, Grenfell Uncovered documentary
How the media are reporting the Israel Iran conflict, the new influencers on the radio.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Ore Oduba, Amy Macdonald, Kim Blythe, Tom Newlands, Rose Room
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—Delivering for Ordinary People (with Marina Hyde)
Who are 'ordinary people'? And do politicians really know how to 'deliver' for them?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump says he’ll decide whether to strike Iran within two weeks
US President cites “substantial chance” of nuclear talks with Iran in near future
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22:45
Albion by Anna Hope—Episode 9
9/10 Clara’s revelations detonate unexpected reactions.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—The Future of War: How Should the West Respond to its Enemies?
Sir Niall Ferguson on the new Cold War and the death of the internet.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/06/2025
Sean Curran reports on plans to fix crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/06/2025
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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00:30
Please Live by Lana Estemirova—Anya
4/5 A moving memoir by the daughter of assassinated human rights activist Natalya Estemirova.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ѿý World Service Programmes—20/06/2025
A selection of ѿý World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—20/06/2025
National and international news from ѿý Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—20/06/2025
Susan Hulme reports as the government unveils its ten-year infrastructure strategy.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—20/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A Symphony of Psalms
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/06/25 Royal Highland Show: livestock numbers and climate change; digital cattle tags; agritourism.
Scottish government says it will meet climate targets without cutting livestock numbers.
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