Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/10/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
On Freedom by Timothy Snyder—Book of the Week: Episode 5 - On speaking freely
5/5 Timothy Snyder's latest book explores the idea of freedom and the value of speaking freely
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/10/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/10/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Loving our enemies
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Naturebang—Lazy Ants and the Power of Doing Nothing
Should we be doing a whole lot more... nothing?
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—26/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Alan Titchmarsh on the Isle of Wight
Alan Titchmarsh takes Clare for a favourite walk across Tennyson Down on the Isle of Wight
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06:30
Farming Today—26/10/24 Farming Today This Week: greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, illegal meat imports, alpaca spit test, white maize
We hear from farmers working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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06:57
Weather—26/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—26/10/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Simon Reeve, Liz McConaghy, Lalage Snow, Adrian Chiles
Simon Reeve has been arrested by the KGB, chased by cheetahs and nearly died of malaria.
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10:00
Curious Cases—Series 1, 4. In the Groove
Hannah Fry and Dara Γ“ Briain get in the groove as they investigate the science of rhythm.
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10:30
Soul Music—Lovely Day by Bill Withers
The deceptively simple song that is a mantra for people.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—26/10/2024
Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Is Russia Meddling in Moldova?
A crucial vote on Moldova's potential future with the EU was closer than polls predicted.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/10/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Budget Countdown and 'Finfluencers'
A look ahead to Rachel Reeves's first Budget as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 115, Interference, Incentives and Interruptions
8/8 Ian Smith steps in as guest host to skewer this week's news.
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12:57
Weather—26/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—26/10/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Sir Jake Berry, Rod Liddle, Catherine McKinnell MP, Eleanor Shearer
Alex Forsyth presents political discussion from Sunderland Minster.
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14:00
Any Answers?—26/10/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
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14:45
The Archers—25/10/2024
Jazzer has reservations about a loved one.
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15:00
Breaking the Rules—Snares
Clare Bayley's psychological drama set in a remote Exmoor valley.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Vanessa Feltz, SEND best practice: what is working?, Rivals
Vanessa Feltz on her memoir Vanessa Bares All.
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17:00
PM—Biden urges halt to Israel-Iran attacks
President Biden hopes Israel's strike on Iran is 'the end' of tit-for-tat attacks.
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Kemi Badenoch for Leader One
What has shaped the views and principles of this Conservative leadership candidate?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—26/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/10/2024 'Limited damage' after Israel's attack on Iran
Tehran is urged not to retaliate, but says it has the duty to defend itself.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Harriet Walter, John Douglas Thompson, Robert Popper, Jessica Hepburn, Emily Burns, Wes Finch
Stuart Maconie and guests at the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival.
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19:00
Profile—Chris McCausland
The blind comedian who's storming Strictly.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Julie Taymor
Director Julie Taymor talks to John Wilson about her formative creative influences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Year We Lost the Climate
Was the US election of 2000 the year we lost the climate? Roger Harrabin looks back.
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21:00
Moral Maze—How should we help the global poor?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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22:00
News—26/10/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—Food Stories From Terra Madre
Dan Saladino shares stories of food and biodiversity at the Slow Food event Terra Madre.
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23:00
Call Jonathan Pie—Call Jonathan Pie: US Election Specials, American Dream: Part 1
Jonathan Pie is back, offering his unique perspective on the US elections.
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23:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/10/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—AI and the Novel
Elizabeth Day and Johny Pitts discuss AI and the Novel.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/10/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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