Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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01:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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01:06
The Newsroom—02/01/2026 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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01:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—02/01/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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01:32
The Global Story—The death of reading
What do we lose when screens replace books? (R)
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02:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 02:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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02:06
The Newsroom—02/01/2026 02:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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02:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—02/01/2026 02:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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02:32
Tech Life—Tech Life's look back at 2025
We bring you Tech Life highlights from a fascinating year in global tech. (R)
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03:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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04:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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04:06
The Newsroom—02/01/2026 04:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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04:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—02/01/2026 04:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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04:32
Heart and Soul—Two families from Sarajevo
How two families, one Jewish, the other Muslim resuced each other from the horrors of war
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05:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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05:06
Newsday—Dozens dead in Swiss ski bar fire
Police say around 40 people died after a fire in a bar in a ski resort in Switzerland.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/01/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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10:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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10:30
Americast—What will be the biggest US stories of 2026?
Our predictions go into a new 2026 time capsule!
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11:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 11:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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11:06
The Newsroom—02/01/2026 11:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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11:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—02/01/2026 11:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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11:32
The Global Story—Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?
One British family deals with the devastating consequences of health conspiracies
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Afternoon
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12:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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13:00
World at One—The search continues for victims from the deadly Swiss ski resort fire
Authorities say at least 40 people have died and many are in hospital seriously injured.
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13:45
Reporter Reads—Why Britain's deer problem is costing millions
The Âé¶¹Éç's NJ Convery investigates why their numbers have rocketed in the last 40 years.
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13:55
Latest News Picks—Radio 4 announcers on the popularity of The Archers
Some familiar Radio 4 voices explain why, 75 years on, the show is still such a big deal.
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14:01
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 14:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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14:06
Newshour—Swiss fire families face agonising wait
We have the latest from the investigation into the fire at a ski resort in Switzerland
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15:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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16:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 16:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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16:06
Outside Source—Swiss investigators working to identify those killed in bar fire
Investigators estimate that around 40 people were killed, and 119 others are injured.
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17:00
PM—Swiss authorities say sparklers likely to blame for fire
Police are still trying to formally identify victims from the fire in a Swiss bar.
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Evening
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18:00
5 Live Drive—02/01/2026
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Emma Vardy and Nick Eardley.
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19:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 19:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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19:06
The Newsroom—02/01/2026 19:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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19:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—02/01/2026 19:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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19:32
Sport Today—2026/01/02 GMT
Âé¶¹Éç sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
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20:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 20:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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20:06
Newshour—02/01/2026 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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21:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—02/01/2026 21:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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21:06
Newshour—Swiss officials believe that the fatal fire was started by sparklers
Investigators are looking into the insulation foam used on the ceiling of the venue
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22:00
The World Tonight—Iran warns against US intervention
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticised comments from President Trump
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22:45
Crime Next Door—Who Killed the Shakoors?, 5. Justice for my family
Dr Abdul Shakoor shares his shock at the discoveries we've uncovered.
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23:00
Stephen Nolan—with Connor Phillips
Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
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01:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—03/01/2026 01:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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01:06
The Newsroom—03/01/2026 01:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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01:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—03/01/2026 01:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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01:32
The Global Story—Are conspiracy theories America’s biggest export?
One British family deals with the devastating consequences of health conspiracies (R)
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02:00
Âé¶¹Éç News
The latest updates and analysis from the Âé¶¹Éç.
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02:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—03/01/2026 02:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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02:32
Americast—02/01/2026
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
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03:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—03/01/2026 03:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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03:06
Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The Last Picture Show
The Godfather of Hollywood sound, and making a film for Saddam Hussein (R)
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03:50
Witness History—South Africa's luxury train
In 1986, South African businessman Rohan Vos decided to launch a vintage railway business (R)
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04:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—03/01/2026 04:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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04:06
Unexpected Elements—An episode inspired by our listeners
In this special programme, we revisit our listeners’ favourite topics and then dig deeper (R)
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05:00
Âé¶¹Éç News—03/01/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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05:06
The Newsroom—03/01/2026 05:06 GMT
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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05:30
Âé¶¹Éç News Summary—03/01/2026 05:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from Âé¶¹Éç World Service.
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05:32
Americast—02/01/2026
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
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