Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Sunjeev Sahota
Alex Clark talks to Sunjeev Sahota about his new novel, The Spoiled Heart.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—05/05/2024
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2024
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Martin-in-the-Fields in the City of Westminster, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin-in-the-Fields in the City of Westminster.
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05:45
In Touch—Redundancies at Guide Dogs; Voting Equipment
Guide Dogs is making some big organisational changes. Their CEO explains what's happening.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—05/05/2024
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Ayodhya鈥檚 Ram Mandir: Religion and Politics in India
What a new Hindu temple tells us about religion and politics in India.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Jeremy Clarkson - learning to farm
Charlotte Smith visits the Oxfordshire Cotswolds to meet Jeremy Clarkson.
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06:57
Weather—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—05/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Muslim Vote, Lama Rod Owens, Faith Schools
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Hope Health Action
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope Health Action.
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07:57
Weather—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—05/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—In a Divided Society
Service from Belfast reflecting on the role of religious broadcasting in Northern Ireland.
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08:48
A Point of View—Protagonists of Reality
Megan Nolan on New York as the Main Character Syndrome capital of the world.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Swift
Ornithologist and nature writer Stephen Moss welcomes the return of swifts in May.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Local Elections Debrief
A debrief of the weekend's local elections results.
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10:00
The Reunion—London Olympics: Super Saturday
Team GB鈥檚 gold medal triumph at the London 2012 Olympics is recalled by Kirsty Wark.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/05/2024
Denise hatches a plan, and one family face devastation.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Isaac Levido
The man directing the Conservatives鈥� impending general election campaign.
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12:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 8, 5. The Make Off
5/6 When does forgetting to pay become a police matter?
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12:57
Weather—05/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/05/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Switch
The stories of three people with multiple personalities.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag: RHS Urban Gardening Show
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Short Works—Dancing Ganesh by Alan Spence
A climber seeks enlightenment in Kathmandu.
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15:00
My Mother Said I Never Should—Episode 2
2/2 Charlotte Keatley's landmark drama tracing four generations of women.
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16:00
Bookclub—Nicholas Shakespeare: Six Minutes in May
Nicholas Shakespeare on Six Minutes in May.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 9, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang.
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17:00
Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945.
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17:10
The Invention Of...—China, To Kowtow or Not Kowtow
2/4 Misha Glenny and producer Miles Warde head to Hong Kong.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—05/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/05/2024 Swinney warns of delays to rebuilding SNP if he faces leadership challenge
Swinney warns of delays to rebuilding SNP if he faces leadership challenge
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Deb Grant
Deb Grant chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—05/05/2024
Brian鈥檚 words cut deep.
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19:15
The Art of Relativity
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionised science. But how did it transform the arts?
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Series 1, 5. Why do we shake hands?
Are we shaking hands to sniff each other?
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20:00
Feedback—Local Radio Fallout, Record Review and Michael Spicer
Your views on Local Radio, the Radio 3 controller on Record Review, and Michael Spicer.
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20:30
Last Word—C.J.Sansom, Olga Fikotov谩-Connolly, Dr Jenny Vaughan OBE, Sir Andrew Davis
Matthew Bannister on an author, a campaigner, an Olympic medallist and a conductor.
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21:00
Money Box—Digital Exclusion and National Insurance credits
What do you do if your bank doesn't believe you are who you say you are?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Hope Health Action
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope Health Action.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—US student protests and the youth vote
Will US university campus protests over Gaza affect Joe Biden's appeal among young voters?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/05/2024
Ben Wright and guests digest the local elections and the latest on the SNP leadership.
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23:00
In Our Time—Mercury
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the planet closest to our Sun.
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23:45
Short Works—A Thoroughly Modern Woman by Bita Taghavi
A moving and funny portrayal of a woman getting to grips with change.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Kosovo: Euro or Bust
Could new financial restrictions revive the spectre of violence?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Martin-in-the-Fields in the City of Westminster, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin-in-the-Fields in the City of Westminster.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—06/05/2024
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/05/2024
The latest news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/05/24 Behind the scenes on the Wildland Estate where Scotland's largest landowner is making big changes.
A billionaire's vision for 80,000 acres in the Cairngorms.
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05:57
Weather—06/05/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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