Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/09/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 3 - Mohammad and the Mujahideen
3/5 Mohammad watches goggle eyed as the mujahideen make an entrance at the Inter-Con Kabul.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—18/09/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—18/09/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
More or Less—Is it true that out-of-work benefits have almost doubled?
Out-of-work benefits, French pensioners, surprising salmon and the truth about senses.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—A Gratitude Habit
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/09/25: Drought/downpour, rural crime gang jailed, bus services
Drought will officially stretch into the autumn but rain is the next farming challenge.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/09/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Writing the Universe—In the beginning
Robin Ince explores how writers have told the story of the big bang.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
'Phase 2' and more language from a fraught political summer.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nuclear energy, SEND reform, Anita on Celebrity Race Across the World
What women in the UK really feel about more nuclear energy production.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Kerry James Marshall
American artist Kerry James Marshall reveals his most significant cultural influences.
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11:45
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 4 - Chef Abida
4/5 With the Taliban gone, women go back to work. Abida takes on the kitchen at the Inter-Con.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/09/2025
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
Scam Secrets—We're Coming For Your Furniture
Fake bailiffs and a terrifying phonecall out of the blue.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Dough - The Future of Clothing
Could 'smart' clothing monitor our health?
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12:57
Weather—18/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Trump's state visit: the business end
The US President arrives at Chequers. What should Sir Keir Starmer say to him?
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13:45
The History Podcast—The Fort, 9. Warrior
Back at the Zulu Company lines, Mathew's friends and comrades await his return.
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14:00
The Archers—17/09/2025
Ed knows the right thing to do.
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14:15
Drama on 4—High Cockalorum
Jeremy Dyson's original comedy drama about a humble man and a Hollywood star.
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15:00
Open Country—Fair Isle
Martha Kearney is on one of Britain's most isolated islands, famous for knitting and birds
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
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15:30
麻豆社 National Short Story Award—麻豆社 National Short Story Award 2025, Little Green Man by Edward Hogan
Edward Hogan's tender story is in the running for the 20th 麻豆社 National Short Story Award.
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16:00
Rethink—Rethink: should we stop flying?
Should we take individual responsibility for the polluting effects of aviation?
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16:30
麻豆社 Inside Science—What鈥檚 the highest a human could possibly pole vault?
The science, engineering and maths behind Armand Duplantis鈥檚 latest world record.
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17:00
PM—18/09/2025
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—President Trump and Sir Keir Starmer hail a "new era" for UK US relationship
The leaders held a joint news conference at Chequers
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18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Glenn Moore's Almanac, 7. Three Glenn & A Baby
7/8 3 March 2020: Glenn鈥檚 last night of freedom as lockdown looms large and a baby looms tiny.
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19:00
The Archers—18/09/2025
Feelings stir for Paul.
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19:15
Front Row—Front Row at the Contains Strong Language festival in Bradford
A special edition of Front Row live from the Contains Strong Language festival in Bradford
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20:00
When It Hits the Fan—Prince Harry's PR Comeback
David Yelland and Simon Lewis analyse a surprisingly good week for Prince Harry.
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20:15
The Media Show—Guto Harri, James O Brien, Isabel Oakeshott on the Unite the Kingdom rally and the Charlie Kirk Shooting, Tim Davie
麻豆社 leader Tim Davie, Tommy Robinson & the Unite the Kingdom rally, Charlie Kirk shooting.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Moira Buffini, Josh Jones, George Egg, Urielle Klein-Mekongo, Black Country, New Road
Stuart Maconie is joined by guests including Moira Buffini and Josh Jones.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—Phase 2 (with Ria Lina)
'Phase 2' and more language from a fraught political summer.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump returns to US as state visit ends
In a closing press conference the US President told reporters Putin had 鈥榣et me down鈥�
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22:45
Mrs Robinson by Helen Cross—Episode 4: An Argument
4/5 Lydia navigates the highs and lows of an affair with an opium-addicted poet.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Life After Vogue: Why I Want To Reinvent Fashion Magazines (Edward Enninful)
The ex-British Vogue editor on why he thinks fashion risks going backwards on diversity.
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23:30
Short Works—Twenty-Five Years by Mona Dash
Annika is a well organised widow. But a Facebook request sets her back
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23:45
Today in Parliament—18/09/2025
Sean Curran reports as peers tackle the government about complicated rail fares.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/09/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet—Episode 4 - Chef Abida
4/5 With the Taliban gone, women go back to work. Abida takes on the kitchen at the Inter-Con.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—19/09/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—19/09/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
Rethink—Rethink: should we stop flying?
Should we take individual responsibility for the polluting effects of aviation?
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Spirit Poured Out for All
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/09/25 Rural Housing Solutions, NI Rural Politics, Transforming Food Systems
We hear from people tackling the shortage of rural housing.
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