Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Two
2/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—09/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—09/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—09/07/2025
Another painful milestone in the Post Office Horizon scandal. Alicia McCarthy reports.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2025
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 the City of Culture
Furaha Mussanzi, singer and songwriter, reflects on walking in prayer.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/07/2025 Bee virus, lobsters, water abstraction.
Bee virus that kills off hives.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/07/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Can drinking one less bottle of coke a day halve obesity?
Plus, the UK’s expensive electricity, church counts and babies in the City of London.
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09:30
Shadow World—The Grave Robbers, 1. My Dear Friend
Sue Mitchell investigates a gang using fake wills to steal people’s homes and inheritance.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Christine McGuiness, Dianaworld, Marcia Grant inquest, Weight loss ads
How could your local playground better suit the needs of your child?
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Car finance
Helen Catt investigates commissions in the world of car finance.
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11:40
This Week in History—July 7th - July 13th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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11:45
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Three
3/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/07/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Podcast Scam, Digital Detox, Wackaging
We hear how a fake podcast invite has put one content creator’s livelihood at risk.
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12:57
Weather—09/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Infected blood scandal: 'Victims being harmed further'
Inquiry chair: infected blood victims being 'harmed further' by compensation delays.
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13:45
Tony Hawks Is Giving Nothing Away—Episode 3: Inheritance Disputes
Lawyers tell Tony Hawks about the huge rise in inheritance disputes.
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14:00
The Archers—08/07/2025
Clarrie puts her foot down.
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14:15
Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood—Series 2: Sex, Last Chance
4/7 A series of linked dramas exploring sex in contemporary Britain. Starring Glenda Jackson.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Losing Your Job
What happens when you lose your job and where can you find financial support?
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15:30
Different Voices
What’s it like to wake up with a brand new voice? We investigate foreign accent syndrome.
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16:00
When It Hits the Fan—The Crying Game
David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at the risks and rewards of showing your emotions.
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16:15
The Media Show—Gregg Wallace, The Salt Path, Oasis reunion tour, migrant small boats media coverage
Gregg Wallace, row over The Salt Path, Oasis tour, migrant small boats media coverage.
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17:00
PM—Resident doctors to strike in July
Medics will walk out for five days from the 25th of July. Evan presents live from Leeds.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Victims of the infected blood scandal are failed again
The Chair of the inquiry has urged the government to overhaul the compensation scheme
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18:30
Your Mum—3. Helen Bauer and Thanyia Moore
Gangsters, ghosts and international disgrace.
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19:00
The Archers—09/07/2025
There’s relief for Jolene.
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19:15
Front Row—Kat Sadler, creator of BAFTA-winning sitcom Such Brave Girls
Kat Sadler, creator of BAFTA-winning sitcom Such Brave Girls. And the new opera Taj Mahal.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Is it time to ditch historical figures as heroes?
Is the time up for heroes and heroines on banknotes and in society in general?
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21:00
Walt Disney: A Life in Films—2. Pinocchio
Mel Giedroyc charts the creation of Walt Disney’s Pinocchio.
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21:30
Inside Health—Can the ten-year plan save the NHS? Heart scans with AI, and who invented condoms?
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
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22:00
The World Tonight—Will UK secure migrant deal with France?
A Labour MP tells us negotiations have been tough.
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22:45
Private Angelo by Eric Linklater—Liberation is a slow process
3/10 With the Count rescued from jail, Angelo remembers his promise to two reluctant soldiers.
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23:00
Stand-Up Specials—The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro, 1. Winch Me up Like a Bag of Flour
1/4 Today sees Lindsey battle with a rock climbing wall and rescue a missing rat.
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23:15
Where to, Mate?—Series 2, '...I don't want to go...'
1/4 Semi-improvised comedy, eavesdropping on taxi journeys around the north west.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/07/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports on the weekly bout of Prime Minister's Questions.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker—Episode Three
3/5 The story of the artist Eric Tucker, often dubbed the ‘secret Lowry’. Read by Paul Ready.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—10/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—10/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—10/07/2025
Susan Hulme reports as Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over tax at PMQs.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—10/07/2025
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 the City of Culture
Simmy Sekhon reflects on integrity in business.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/07/25 Welsh rural crime strategy, Shetland mussels, seasonal workers scheme
Rural crime: new awareness course for pet owners in Wales whose dogs attack livestock.
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