Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Autism Curve—2. The Past
How has autism changed to include those - like women - who were previously missed?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/08/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—06/08/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Inside Science—31/07/2025
A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2025
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Grace Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—06/08/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/08/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—06/08/2025
Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
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09:30
Shadow World—The Grave Robbers, Ripe for the Taking
Sue Mitchell investigates a gang using fake wills to steal people’s homes and inheritance.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—06/08/2025
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Trip Shocked
News-making original journalism documentary, investigating stories at home and abroad.
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11:40
This Week in History—06/08/2025
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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11:45
The Autism Curve—3. The Science
What’s the evidence that there’s been a rise not just in diagnosis, but in autism itself?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/08/2025
The latest national and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—06/08/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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12:57
Weather—06/08/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/08/2025
News, analysis and comment from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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13:45
Understand—Episode 3: Stranger things
Tim Hayward looks at the science, history - and future - of psychedelics.
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14:00
The Archers—05/08/2025
Lily is on a mission.
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14:15
Faith, Hope and Glory—1993, 39. Hope and Faith
2/3 Epic drama series charting the emergence of modern multicultural Britain.
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15:00
Politically—Reflections: Series 3, John Kerry
1/4 James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.
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15:30
The Hidden History of the Staircase
Rachel Hurdley climbs the staircase to discover a story of steps, status and segregation.
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16:00
Human Intelligence—Disruptors: Mary Wollstonecraft
Naomi Alderman explores the mind of the brilliant feminist pioneer, Mary Wollstonecraft.
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16:15
The Media Show—06/08/2025
This is the programme about a revolution in media.
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17:00
PM—06/08/2025
News and current affairs, reporting on breaking stories and summing up the day's headlines
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/08/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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18:30
Off airProgrammes will resume at 19:00
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19:00
The Archers—06/08/2025
Ruth makes a controversial decision.
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19:15
Front Row—06/08/2025
Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
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20:00
AntiSocial—01/08/2025
News and discussion of consumer affairs
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20:45
Café Hope—Travel and chat
How a community bus has provided friendship as well as transport.
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21:00
Walt Disney: A Life in Films—6. Cinderella
Mel Giedroyc examines Walt Disney’s archetypal fairy-tale romance Cinderella.
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21:30
Inside Health—05/08/2025
Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.
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22:00
The World Tonight—06/08/2025
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
An Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro—3: 'No better than war criminals.'
3/10 The classic 1986 novel from the Nobel Prize-winning Kazuo Ishiguro, set in post-war Japan.
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23:00
Stand-Up Specials—Stuart Mitchell's Cost of Dying., 1. Checking Out
1/5 Stuart finds out the costs involved before you even pop your clogs!
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23:15
Njambi McGrath: Becoming Njambi—Who Am I?
1/4 Kenyan-born comedian Njambi McGrath goes on a challenging journey of self-discovery.
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23:30
Ken Cheng: I Can School You—2. Cooking Up a Full English
Comedian Ken Cheng returns for a brand new series, all about school subjects.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Autism Curve—3. The Science
What’s the evidence that there’s been a rise not just in diagnosis, but in autism itself?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/08/2025
A selection of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—07/08/2025
National and international news from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:04
Sideways—06/08/2025
Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2025
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Grace Thomas
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05:45
Farming Today—07/08/2025
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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