Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/11/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—4. Together for the Kids
4/5 The question of what happens to children when families breakdown is up for discussion.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—28/11/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—28/11/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—28/11/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports as the government defends proposals to restrict jury trials.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—28/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Joy of Baking
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Jane Williams.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/11/25 Rural depopulation, organic dairy, potato waste skin care, reservoir farm
Why many residents are considering leaving Scotland's islands and rural areas.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/11/2025
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Salman Rushdie, writer
Sir Salman Rushdie, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Adoption, Camille O'Sullivan, Wicked
The 麻豆社 has spoken to more than 50 adoptive parents whose kids are back in care.
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11:00
The Food Programme—The Great Tartan Tea Swindle
Jaega Wise uncovers the extraordinary story of Tam o' Braan and the counterfeit tea
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11:45
The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—5. Families of the Future
5/5 Some thoughts on alternatives to traditional, nuclear family structures.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/11/2025
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
Rare Earth—The Evolution of Evolution
What would Darwin and the other great naturalists think of our world today?
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12:57
Weather—28/11/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Anti-corruption raid on top Zelensky aide
Andriy Yermak, who is one of Ukraine's peace negotiators, says he is co-operating.
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13:45
Materials of State—The Stone of Destiny
David Cannadine examines the history of the Stone of Destiny.
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14:00
The Archers—27/11/2025
Disaster strikes for Ed.
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14:15
Limelight—Murder on Mars, Episode 3
Reeling from disaster, Rita鈥檚 secrets are revealed.
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14:45
In the Loop—5. Particle Accelerator
Paul Farley鈥檚 circular journey brings him to the Large Hadron Collider.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Henley-on-Thames
Peter Gibbs and a panel of green-fingered gurus are in Henley on Thames.
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15:45
Short Works—small letters by Louise Kennedy
Dervla Kirwan reads a new story for Radio 4 by the award-winning author of Trespasses.
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16:00
Last Word—Jimmy Cliff, Charlotte Bingham, Skye Gyngell, David Bellos
Kirsty Lang on a musician, a writer, a chef and a translator.
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16:30
Life Changing—A long wait for justice
After 30 years, child abuse survivor Jess Martinez gets justice.
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17:00
PM—No 10 denies Reeves misled public in run-up to Budget
Downing Street has denied chancellor misled the public about state of the public finances.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Experts reject calls for prostate cancer mass screening programme
They say it should include only men carrying specific risky genes
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18:30
The Naked Week—Series 3, A Budget, A Bombshell, and a Bedtime Story.
5/6 A Budget, a Bombshell, and a Bedtime Story.
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19:00
The Archers—28/11/2025
Emma requires reassurance.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Claire Wickes and Vince Pope and plenty of strings
Claire Wickes and Vince Pope add five more tracks.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Daisy Cooper MP, Julia Lopez MP, Patrick Maguire, Lucy Rigby MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Mary's Church in Walthamstow.
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20:55
This Week in History—24th to 30th November
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
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21:00
Free Thinking—Marriage
Shahidha Bari is joined by guests including Prof Diarmaid MacCulloch and Zoe Strimpel.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Why are so many adoptive families being broken apart?
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Princess Bride—Bitesize Backstories: The Swordsman
William Goldman鈥檚 witty cult classic of true love and high adventure.
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23:00
Americast—The Donald Trump v Zohran Mamdani Show
How long can the US president and next mayor of New York continue to get on?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/11/2025
Susan Hulme asks whether we need a Budget Speech.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/11/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
The End of Family? By Zoe Strimpel—5. Families of the Future
5/5 Some thoughts on alternatives to traditional, nuclear family structures.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—29/11/2025
A selection of 麻豆社 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—29/11/2025
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—29/11/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—An invitation from St Andrew
Spiritual reflection with Ronnie Convery of the Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow.
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05:45
In the Loop—5. Particle Accelerator
Paul Farley鈥檚 circular journey brings him to the Large Hadron Collider.
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