Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/12/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Two
2/5 A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/12/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—04/12/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/12/24 - Farming in Protected Landscapes, Lake District tweeds, dairy recruitment challenges
What next for the Farming in Protected Landscapes scheme?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/12/24 - Emma Barnett and Amol Rajan
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Life Changing—Everything and nothing
Dr Sian Williams meets a man for whom fatherhood brought wildly contrasting emotions.
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09:30
The Gift—Series 2, 5. Donor
When testing your DNA becomes an obsession
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pumeza Matshikiza, Josie Lloyd, CensHERship
South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza performs live in the studio.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—The International Student Scandal
Are UK universities ignoring poor English language skills to attract overseas students?
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11:45
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Three
3/5 A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/12/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Black Friday Statistics, Wearables and Christmas Parties
Has Black Friday rescued this year's Christmas trading period?
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12:57
Weather—04/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—PM accused of abandoning growth target
Sir Keir Starmer had promised the economy would be the fastest-growing in the G7.
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13:45
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Decisions That Made Me: Julian Douglas (VCCP, Global CEO)
Julian Douglas on when to start side hustling, and learning when to step away.
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14:00
The Archers—03/12/2024
Ed attempts to get to the truth.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Precious Blood, A Pure Heart
2/3 Welsh noir thriller about a tight-knit community with dark secrets at its heart.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Escaping Economic Abuse
What can you do if your partner is controlling your money?
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15:30
The Brain Op Controversy
Investigating the debate over carrying out surgery to remove pineal cysts in the brain.
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16:00
The Media Show—How to interview Anna Wintour, welfare on TV sets, where to start with Reddit
As its new exhibition launches, how relevant is the fashion magazine Vogue today?
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17:00
PM—French PM faces vote of no confidence
French Assembly set to vote on the future of Michel Barnier's government.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/12/2024 British investigators uncover Russian money laundering operation at heart of UK drugs market
The network allowed organised crime groups across 30 countries to move dirty money
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18:30
You Heard It Here First—Series 2, 'I never heard a cow!'
4/6 Guests guess sports from just commentary.
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19:00
The Archers—04/12/2024
Lynda finds a way in.
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19:15
Front Row—New Makar, future of musical theatre, arts funding in Scotland
Kirsty Wark speaks to Scotland's new Makar and discusses new musical theatre initiatives.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Who and what is 'toxic'?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21:00
Rory Stewart: The Long History of...—Ignorance, Ignorance: 3. Ignorance and Inspiration
Rory Stewart makes a radical case for embracing ignorance.
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21:30
The Conflict—Middle East, Leaders: What Is Yasser Arafat’s Legacy?
We take a look at what history can teach us about the conflict in the Middle East.
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22:00
The World Tonight—French government collapses after no-confidence vote
Far-right and left-wing parties join forces to oust Michel Barnier over Budget
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22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—3: 'Ovaltini.'
3/10 Alan Hollinghurst's eagerly awaited new novel.
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23:00
Sarah Mills' Bad Bod Squad—Episode 3- Lumpy
Stoma bag user Sarah Mills' comedy guide to dealing with a fallible and embarrassing body.
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23:15
Bunk Bed—Series 7, Ep6 Patrick Marber and Peter Curran in the dark with life's woes and wonders, joined by Guy Garvey and Rachael Stirling
6/8 Poignant and comic mishaps while caring for Rachael's mother, Dame Diana Rigg.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—04/12/2024
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Three
3/5 A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/12/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/12/24 Scottish budget for agriculture, vote on agricultural inheritance tax, fishing crew shortages
Farmers in Scotland give a cautious welcome to the increase in the agriculture budget.
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