Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Causing a Scene—War
Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—27/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—27/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—27/06/2025
Sean Curran reports as the prime minister updates MPs about the G7 and Nato summits.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Marking the programme's 55 years on Radio 4
The sound of wild geese brings inspiration to Quaker and author Alastair McIntosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/06/25: tree planting, dairy farmers, English olive oil
Tree planting, dairy farmers, English olive oil.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/06/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Norma Percy, film-maker
Norma Percy, film-maker, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Live from Glastonbury with Self Esteem and Jamz Supernova
Musican, songwriter & actress Self Esteem speaks to Anita ahead of her peformance tonight
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11:00
The Food Programme—English Olive Oil
Leyla Kazim investigates the rise of the olive grove on English farms.
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11:45
Causing a Scene—Dreams
Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/06/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—A Whale's Life
Whales have been protected from hunting for 40 years. Have they recovered from us?
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12:57
Weather—27/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—27/06/2025
News, analysis and comment from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:45
Politically—Postwar, 15. Debt to America
15/20 In 1945, Britain was the most indebted country in the world.
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14:00
The Archers—26/06/2025
Will attempts to look on the bright side.
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14:15
Limelight—Central Intelligence: Series 2, Episode 2
Rogue armies, a 'mystic nut', morale-boosting nurses.
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 25. Lullaby
Lullabies might seem soft, but what are the hidden powers and potential of music?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition: Belvoir Castle
Peter Gibbs and the GQT panel wander the grounds of Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire.
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15:45
Short Works—The Kiss
Catrin struggles to enjoy a stolen weekend in Paris with her younger lover.
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16:00
Last Word—Michael Lachmann, Pik-sen Lim, Leon Krier, David 'Syd' Lawrence
Matthew Bannister on a director, an actor, an architect and a cricketer.
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16:30
More or Less—Why is data on grooming gangs so bad?
Plus, nuclear enrichment numbers, Curtice on Curtis and Viking economics.
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17:00
PM—The PM makes concession on the Welfare Reform Bill
Prime Minister Kier Starmer amends the Welfare Reform Bill in the face of a rebellion.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—The Government U-turns on welfare
Sir Keir Starmer describes his U-turn on welfare reforms as "striking the right balance".
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 26, Episode 3. Glastonbury, Benefits, and Bombs.
3/6 Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.
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19:00
The Archers—27/06/2025
Kenton makes a terrible mistake.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Debbie Wiseman and Ben Gernon round off the series
Debbie Wiseman and Ben Gernon add the final five tracks of the series.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Baroness Laing, James Murray MP, Tom Newton Dunn, Polly Toynbee
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Doveridge Village Hall in Derbyshire.
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20:55
This Week in History—June 23rd - June 29th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Christian faith, politics and culture
Anne McElvoy explores the visibility of Catholic and Christian faith in politics & culture
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22:00
The World Tonight—Gaza Humanitarian Foundation defends aid operation
The US-backed aid group defends work after killings of Palestinians near its sites.
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22:45
White Nights by Dostoevsky—Episode 5 - The Fourth Night
5/5 The final part of Dostoevsky's tale of love and loneliness in 19th-century St Petersburg.
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23:00
Americast—Is Zohran Mamdani the Democrats' new secret weapon?
Why New York's mayoral race affects the rest of America
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/06/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on the history of parliamentary rebellions.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Causing a Scene—Dreams
Antonia Quirke dissects some of the life-changing scenes that define cinema.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—28/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—28/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The learning never stops
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease
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05:45
Child—Series 1, 25. Lullaby
Lullabies might seem soft, but what are the hidden powers and potential of music?
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