Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/09/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Story of a Heart by Dr Rachel Clarke—Transplantation
3/5 Keira’s family are united in their determination to offer her organs for donation.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/09/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/09/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Choose words wisely
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/09/2024 Westmorland Show, farming budget underspend and its impact on the environment
Small livestock farms are most at threat from cuts to the agriculture budget.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/09/24 - The NHS is in a 'critical condition'
Lord Darzi's landmark report warns the NHS is in a 'critical condition'.
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09:00
Across the Red Line—Series 7, Should national service be reintroduced? - with former defence minister Tobias Ellwood and president of the NUS Amira Campbell
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood & NUS president Amira Campbell on national service.
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09:30
Illuminated—John Meagher: The Divil's Own
Comedian John Meagher investigates his nightmares and Northern Ireland's 'satanic panic'.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—New chair of the Women and Equalities Select Committee, Tracy Chevalier, France rape trial
Sarah Owen MP joins Anita Rani after being elected chair on Wednesday.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Marlon James
Booker prize-winning Jamaican author Marlon James reveals his cultural influences.
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11:45
The Story of a Heart by Dr Rachel Clarke—The Most Famous Operation in History
4/5 The gift of Keira's family is about to change lives as Max struggles on the ward.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/09/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: D.Louise
UK tarnish proof jewellery brand started in 2021.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Insulated Coffee Cups
What's the best way to keep your hot drink hot?
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12:57
Weather—12/09/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/09/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—14. Whispers from the Cosmos
A few odd squiggles on a graph lead to a Nobel prize-winning discovery.
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14:00
The Archers—11/09/2024
Neil tries to put on a brave face
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14:15
Drama on 4—Edith Sitwell in Scarborough
Delightful drama starring Glenda Jackson, and Bella Ramsey as old and young Edith Sitwell.
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15:00
Open Country—Aberaeron's Mackerel Festival
How mackerel (and other fish) have shaped the people and landscape of Aberaeron.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Lepra
Victoria Hislop makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lepra
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Fine Distinctions
Eli Burnstein talks about fine distinctions between words.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Is Germany in trouble?
Should Germany worry about the far right's success in regional elections in east Germany?
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The first civilian spacewalk
Also, the science of what we do with our nuclear waste and why.
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17:00
PM—How broke is Britain? The OBR reports.
The Office for Budget Responsibility gives its forecast on debt and spending for the UK.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/09/2024 Sir Keir Starmer warns NHS needs "major surgery" after review of health service
The review concluded the NHS in England was in a "critical condition"
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18:30
Phil Ellis Is Trying—Series 3, Prison Break
2/4 Phil and Polly visit HMP Parbold as part of the annual "Bring Your Family To Prison" day.
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19:00
The Archers—12/09/2024
There’s a silver lining for Brian.
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19:15
Front Row—REVIEW: Film: The Critic, Exhibition: Van Gogh, Book: Garth Greenwell's Small Rain
Van Gogh exhibition and The Critic reviewed plus the National Short Story Award shortlist.
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20:00
The Media Show—Russia’s alleged ties to US influencers, Government terrorism watchdog, Lucy Letby coverage
The US Department of Justice says it has uncovered a Russian-influence operation.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Sir Ian Rankin, Michelle McManus, Kim Carnie, Shane Todd, Len Pennie, Luke La Volpe
Clive Anderson, Michelle McManus and guests from Glasgow.
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21:45
Naturebang—Slime Mould and Problem Solving
How can a brainless single-cell slime mould help to solve our most complex problems?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Starmer travels to Washington as Putin issues threat over missiles
Starmer to meet Biden as pair decide whether to let Kyiv fire Western weapons into Russia
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22:45
The View from Castle Rock by Alice Munro—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Part 2
9/10 A woman visiting home is confronted by worrying changes in her elderly father.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Doom, Gloom and the NHS
Amol and Nick on what can be done to improve the health service.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/09/2024
David Cornock reports as the health secretary unveils a damning report on the NHS.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/09/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Story of a Heart by Dr Rachel Clarke—The Most Famous Operation in History
4/5 The gift of Keira's family is about to change lives as Max struggles on the ward.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/09/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/09/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Peace of mind
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/09/24 Sinking ropes to save minke whales, cod negotiations with Norway, willow biomass
Sinking ropes trial to stop minke whales being tangled in fishing gear.
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