Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/06/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:15
Bookclub—Joanne Harris: Chocolat
Joanne Harris takes questions from readers on her best-selling novel from 1999, Chocolat.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—08/06/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—08/06/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
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05:45
In Touch—Visually Impaired People in Space; NASA on SANS
NASA tells In Touch about a condition affecting the vision of over 70% of their astronauts
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—08/06/2025
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Solidarity
Racial sympathy amongst white Americans and the meaning of solidarity.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Off Grid, On Tables
Theo Whyte visits the off-grid farm selling to some of the country鈥檚 best restaurants
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06:57
Weather—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—08/06/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—New UK 鈥榖lasphemy law鈥� claims, Syria鈥檚 Alawites, Beatboxing nuns
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Carers UK
Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
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07:57
Weather—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—08/06/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Leeds Cathedral: Pilgrims of Hope
A celebration of Pentecost from Leeds Cathedral.
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08:48
Witness History—The Wonder Woman of DC Comics
In 1976 Jenette Kahn became the first female head of DC Comics, home of the superheroes
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Anna Hill on the Sedge Warbler
Anna Hill on the loud song of the sedge warbler.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/06/2025
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented this week by Simon Jack.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Professor Lucy Easthope, emergency planner
Lucy Easthope, emergency planner, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/06/2025
David makes a decision, and Fallon fears for the future.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Susie Wiles
The first woman to serve as White House chief of staff.
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12:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 9, 2. Freedom of Expression
2/6 A dispute between a gay couple and a local church becomes a battleground for free speech.
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12:57
Weather—08/06/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Reform UK: how other parties react to a changing political landscape
The changing geology of UK politics: how the other parties combat the surge of Reform UK.
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13:30
Currently—Excluded
Why are school exclusions rising, and what happens to children who are excluded?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Crowthorne: Caterpillars, Rusty Spots and Up-Cycled Objects
Peter Gibbs and the GQT team answer the gardening questions of an eager audience.
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14:45
Opening Lines—King Lear - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at King Lear, Shakespeare鈥檚 most brutal tragedy.
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15:00
Spotlight—King Lear: Part 1
Richard Wilson takes on the mighty Shakespearean King who foolishly gives away his kingdom
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16:00
Take Four Books—Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller on his new book, The Land in Winter, and its links to three other works.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 5 - Northern Ireland v The North
The contest of lateral thinking and cryptic connections, chaired by Kirsty Lang. 5/12
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17:00
Witness History—Mary Fisher's 'A Whisper of Aids' speech
In 1992, Mary Fisher set out to fight the prejudice faced by those with HIV and Aids
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17:10
The Verb—Poetry and performance with Ian McMillan
Barnsley Bard Ian McMillan is joined by guests for poetry performance and discussion.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—08/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—President Trump deploys National Guard in LA
President Trump deploys the National Guard in LA,
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Haroon Rashid
Haroon Rashid presents a selection of the best bits of audio across the 麻豆社.
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19:00
The Archers—08/06/2025
Bridge Farm faces disappointment.
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19:15
Illuminated—You've Got Worms
Sink into the dirt to meet the hidden worms that squelch through the darkness.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cook from Scratch
How cooking from scratch can help lose weight and boost your mood.
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Lists
Michael Rosen and linguistics researcher Jo Nolan discuss the joy of making lists.
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20:30
Last Word—Valmik Thapar, Nancy Blaik, Norma Meras Swenson, Dr Stuart Farrimond
Kirsty Lang on a conservationist, a charity fundraiser, an author, a science communicator.
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21:00
Money Box—Water Bills and How to Save?
New research suggests a third of households are trying to cut water use to save money.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Carers UK
Tiggy Walker makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers UK
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine's 'Operation Spider's Web'
Ukraine launched an audacious drone attack inside Russia, but unease remains at home.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Looking ahead to the Spending Review
Ben Wright and guests discuss the Spending Review, digital ID cards, and Margaret Thatcher
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23:00
In Our Time—The Vienna Secession
Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the Vienna Secession.
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23:45
Short Works—Who is the cello playing? by Tim Pears
A man tells his doctor about his son's strange obsession, while another truth is revealed.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/06/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:15
Intrigue—Worse than Murder, 2. Alick, Darling
As the police hunt for clues about Muriel鈥檚 disappearance, the tabloids hunt for a scoop.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Olave, Hart Street, in London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—09/06/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—09/06/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—09/06/2025
Susan Hulme reports on an emotional debate about babies born too early.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—09/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Desiderata: The Thief of Joy
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/06/25 Onshore salmon farm plans, breeding wheat, dual-purpose poultry.
Plans for onshore salmon farm can go ahead after legal battle to block them fails.
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05:57
Weather—09/06/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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