Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Beautiful Strangeness by Rebecca Stott—Episode 2: The Attic
Five original essays on how the mysterious is woven into the ordinary and the everyday.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—16/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—16/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—16/07/2025
Afghans moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach. Susan Hulme reports.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Need for Honesty
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/07/25 Wales' new sustainable farming scheme.
Welsh government reveals details of its new sustainable farming scheme.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/07/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—Chasing Peace, 1. Wired for War?
Our long struggle with peace raises the question - are humans wired for war or for peace?
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09:30
Shadow World—The Grave Robbers, 2. Strangers in the Street
Fake wills, stolen identities and cannabis farms
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Claire Waxman, Miranda Raison, Women in gaming
What is the impact on victims of the record court delays?
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Hospital abuse caught on camera
How mistakenly switching on CCTV triggered the UK’s biggest adult abuse investigation.
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11:40
This Week in History—July 14th - July 20th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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11:45
Beautiful Strangeness by Rebecca Stott—Episode 3: Apparitions
Five original essays on how the mysterious is woven into the ordinary and the everyday.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/07/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Private Parking Consultation, Sandwiches, Eco Funerals, Podcast Scam
The government announces another consultation into private parking firms.
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12:57
Weather—16/07/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Prime Minister: serious questions for Tory ministers over Afghan data breach
We speak to a former interpreter granted asylum. Plus, the Defence Select Committee Chair.
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13:45
Understand—Derailed: The Story of HS2, 3. That can’t be right
3/10 Protest groups begin to organise as the line's route is announced.
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14:00
The Archers—15/07/2025
George has a confession to make.
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14:15
Fault Lines: Money, Sex and Blood—Series 2: Sex, Me and You and You and Me
5/7 Glenda Jackson stars in a series of linked plays seen through the lens of sex
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Why Are Women Retiring with Less?
Why are women retiring with less money than men?
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15:30
The Hidden History of the Corridor
Rachel Hurdley explores the corridor and how it reflects society, culture and behaviour.
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16:00
When It Hits the Fan—A Right Royal Whodunnit
David Yelland and Simon Lewis examine the fallout from a very public secret royal meeting.
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16:15
The Media Show—Afghan data breach superinjunction, Future of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, Tour de France
We hear from The Times's Larisa Brown on the super-injunction that silenced the media.
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17:00
PM—Three Labour MPs suspended
Labour says three MPs have lost the whip for breaching party discipline.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Labour Cracks Down on Rebels
After the rebellion over welfare changes, Labour suspends four MPs.
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18:30
Your Mum—4. Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Olga Koch
Farming, fist-fights and freaky fad diets.
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19:00
The Archers—16/07/2025
Mick finds himself in the spotlight.
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19:15
Front Row—How Scandinavian design has influenced our homes
How Scandinavian design has influenced our homes.
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20:00
AntiSocial—Banter and harassment
New rights designed to protect workers have prompted a row about free speech.
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20:45
Café Hope—Grub not garbage
How one cafe is turning food waste into meals.
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21:00
Walt Disney: A Life in Films—3. Fantasia
Mel Giedroyc invites you to explore the surreal musical world of Disney’s Fantasia.
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21:30
Inside Health—Sport and the female body
How does female physiology affect sporting performance?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Israeli strikes pound Syria's capital
Syrian government says ceasefire with Druze minority in effect despite Israeli strikes
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22:45
Private Angelo by Eric Linklater—The Ambush
8/10 His pride dented by Lucretzia’s revelation, Angelo joins Force 69 on a daring raid.
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23:00
The Lively Life of Lindsey Santoro—Series 1, 2. Blue Light Me to A&E
2/4 Today sees Lindsey close a vortex to the spirit world and get assaulted by her own bra.
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23:15
Where to, Mate?—Series 2, "...I wouldn't know myself from the back..."
2/4 Semi-improvised comedy, eavesdropping on taxi journeys around The North West. 2/4
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/07/2025
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as clashes over the economy dominate this week's PMQs
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Beautiful Strangeness by Rebecca Stott—Episode 3: Apparitions
Five original essays on how the mysterious is woven into the ordinary and the everyday.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—17/07/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—17/07/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—17/07/2025
Sean Curran reports on the final Prime Minister's Questions before the summer break.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—More than my Needs
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/07/25 National Food Strategy, rural affordable housing, early soft fruit
Has the Government’s Food Strategy been watered down?
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