Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Unearthing the Past by Sarah Dunant—5. Fashion Icon and Influencer
5/5 Sarah Dunant reveals Isabella d'Este to have been a fashion icon in Renaissance Italy.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—05/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—05/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Prayer for the Day celebrates 55 years on Radio 4 from Bradford City of Culture
Ned Lunn reflects on creativity and prayer.
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05:45
Child—Series 1, 26. Nursery
From newborn to nursery, how do we value the care of children?
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—05/07/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Camino Memories with the Ciao Ciao Girls
Clare meets a group marking the tenth anniversary of their Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
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06:30
Farming Today—05/07/25 Farming Today This Week: Regenerative Agriculture
Prince William and the Defra secretary say regen agriculture is the future.
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06:57
Weather—05/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—05/07/2025
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Judy Murray, Defne Suman, Richard Turner, Rick Edwards
Judy Murray has swapped a killer forehand for the mighty pen.
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10:00
You're Dead to Me—American War of Independence: Fourth of July Special
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the American War of Independence.
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10:30
Rewinder—Doorstepped By Jeremy Vine
Greg James explores the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s archives, using current stories as a portal to the past.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—05/07/2025
Sonia Sodha reports on the week's developments at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel's anti-war activists
Israeli protesters highlight the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and demand an end to war
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/07/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Future of Pensions and Heat Networks
A wide-reaching report makes recommendations about the future of pensions.
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12:30
Dead Ringers—Series 26, Dead Ringers Ep 4. Welfare woes and Wimbledon
4/6 The Dead Ringers team are back to train their vocal firepower on the week’s news.
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12:57
Weather—05/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—05/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Danny Kruger MP, Caroline Lucas, Sir Anthony Seldon, Karin Smyth MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Frogham in Hampshire.
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14:05
Any Answers?—05/07/2025
Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
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14:45
The Archers—04/07/2025
George makes a huge decision.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Episode 1
1/2 Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's powerful novel dramatised by Janice Okoh.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Fiona Shaw, Gurinder Chadha, Women Footballers, Fashion Disrupter Amy Powney
Bafta-winning and Emmy-nominated actor Fiona Shaw on her new film, Hot Milk.
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17:00
PM—The search continues for missing children following Texas flash flooding
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas speaks to PM after deaths in major flooding.
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Keir Starmer Prime Minister One
The Prime Minister sits down with Nick in Downing Street to mark a year in power.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—05/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Reform UK MP James McMurdock loses whip after business Covid loan claims
Reform UK MP James McMurdock loses whip after business Covid loan claims
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18:15
Loose Ends—Mel Giedroyc, Debbie Wiseman, Mike Gayle, Rachel Parris, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Zohran Mamdani
The new and unexpected Democratic candidate for New York City mayor.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Anselm Kiefer
Artist Anselm Kiefer discusses his cultural influences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—100 Years of Mein Kampf
John Kampfner read the world’s most notorious book so you don’t have to.
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21:00
Moral Maze—Is social cohesion a moral good? And can governments influence it?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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22:00
News—05/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—Potatoes with Poppy O'Toole
Chef and queen of potatoes Poppy O'Toole explores the world of her favourite ingredient.
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23:00
Kat Sadler's Screen Time—Series 2, 1. Influencer
1/4 Learn how to be a relatable, accessible and authentic influencer.
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23:30
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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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Madeleine Thien
Madeleine Thien speaks about her new novel and explores its links to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—06/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s church in Evercreech, Somerset.
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05:45
In Touch—RNIB on the Benefits Bill; Visually Impaired Tennis
Wimbledon has begun and so In Touch takes a look at grass roots visually impaired tennis.
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