Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Wendy Erskine
Wendy Erskine talks about her new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—29/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—29/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Dingad’s Church in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Dingad’s Church in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
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05:45
In Touch—Benefits Bill
In Touch provides detail on what the new Benefits Bill means for the visually impaired.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—29/06/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Russian Propaganda
How propaganda in Russia has intensified since the war in Ukraine.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Grass Fed Restaurant
Somerset farm making pasture fed cattle pay by selling the beef in their own restaurant.
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06:57
Weather—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—29/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Church of England Stalking Case; Global Religion Study; Faith at Glastonbury
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Hear me out
Beneficiary Kwaku Acheampong makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hear Me Out
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07:57
Weather—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—29/06/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—O clap your hands
A service of choral matins from the Queen's College, Oxford.
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08:48
Witness History—Rescuing Palmyra’s treasures from the Islamic State group
In 2015, Khalil Hariri risked his life to save centuries-old archaeology in Syria.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy-Jane Beer on the Reed Warbler
For Amy-Jane Beer, the reed warbler is a superstar DJ scratching a hypnotic blend of sound
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09:00
Broadcasting House—The government partners with supermarkets in battle against obesity
The government partners with supermarkets in the battle against obesity
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Gregory Doran, director
Sir Gregory Doran, theatre director, shares the soundtrack fo his life with Lauren Laverne
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/06/2025
The past returns to haunt Kenton, and Will attempts to look on the bright side.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Charli xcx
Multi-BRIT and Grammy award-winning pop star who’s headlining Glastonbury this weekend.
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12:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 5. The Steelworks
5/6 A mysterious illness plagues Scunthorpe Steelworks.
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12:57
Weather—29/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Year Two of the Labour Government
What challenges await Sir Keir Starmer for his second year in power?
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13:30
Currently—Crossing the Line
Are the actions of a climate campaigner heroic self-sacrifice or reckless fanaticism?
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14:00
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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14:45
Opening Lines—The Girls of Slender Means
John Yorke takes a look at The Girls of Slender Means by Muriel Spark.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Girls of Slender Means
1945. London. A group of bright young women brace for the future as the world finds peace
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16:00
Take Four Books—Madeleine Thien
Madeleine Thien speaks about her new novel and explores its links to three other works.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 8 - Wales vs The South of England
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 8/12
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17:00
Witness History—Cecil the lion
On 1 July 2015, Cecil, a popular lion, was shot in Zimbabwe by an American trophy hunter
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17:10
The Verb—Forrest Gander, Laurie Bolger, SJ Fowler, Rachel Segal Hamilton
Forrest Gander, Laurie Bolger, SJ Fowler and Rachel Segal Hamilton.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—29/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Israel orders evacuations of parts of Gaza
Israel orders people in Gaza to move towards areas where recent airstrikes have occurred
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Kathy Caton
Kathy Caton presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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19:00
The Archers—29/06/2025
Clarrie is unsure where to turn.
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19:15
Illuminated—Sea Like a Mirror
An atmospheric gathering storm of a documentary explores our language for naming the wind.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Volunteer
How volunteering could lower your cholesterol and help you stay healthy for longer.
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20:00
Feedback—Radio 4's The Patch. What's up Docs. Add to Playlist.
Andrea Catherwood speaks to a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commissioner about your views on What's Up Docs?
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—Warm ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Discount and Teachers' Pension
The teachers facing long delays over their pension scheme.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Hear me out
Beneficiary Kwaku Acheampong makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hear Me Out
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Iranians anxious over what comes next
Many Iranians fled to Turkey after Israel's attacks but are unsure about returning home.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—The Labour welfare row and Keir Starmer's first year as PM
Helen Catt and guests discuss Labour's welfare rebellion and its first year in government.
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23:00
In Our Time—Dragons
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss this ubiquitous mythical creature.
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23:45
Short Works—The Kiss
Catrin struggles to enjoy a stolen weekend in Paris with her younger lover.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 5. A Sense of Evil
Police close in on Muriel's kidnappers, but will they find her before it's too late?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Dingad’s Church in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Dingad’s Church in Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—30/06/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—30/06/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—30/06/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster on the history of parliamentary rebellions.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—30/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Mid-year MOT
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Mariama Ifode-Blease.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/06/25 Bluetongue restrictions, telecoms leases, regenerative agriculture
Farmers on the Welsh border are worried about new bluetongue restrictions..
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05:57
Weather—30/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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