Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Take Four Books—Tessa Hadley
James Crawford speaks to the writer Tessa Hadley about her new book and influences.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/12/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—15/12/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St John the Baptist, Felixstowe
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St John the Baptist, Felixstowe.
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05:45
In Touch—Safety on the London Underground, Coming Out Twice
Transport for London explain their improved safety measures for the London Underground.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—15/12/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Armour of God
How can religious belief be balanced with military action leading to loss of life?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Watercress Farm BS2
An urban farm with a rural feel.
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06:57
Weather—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—15/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Syria; Oasis Restore; Lourdes Liverpool Miracle
William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Groundwork
Professor Green makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Groundwork.
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07:57
Weather—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—15/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Carols for the Christ Child: Village Carols
A celebration of the carolling tradition based in pubs in the villages around Sheffield.
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08:48
A Point of View—Monster Soup
Stephen Smith goes on a subterranean excursion to ponder the state of water companies.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Shirley Henderson on Feral Pigeons
Actress Shirley Henderson first noticed pigeons in her garden while having a cup of tea.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—15/12/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Cher, singer and actor
Cher, singer and actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—15/12/2024
One resident faces a blast from the past and David struggles to keep his emotions in check
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Nick Park
The filmmaker behind two of animation’s greatest characters.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 82, Episode 1
1/6 The multi-award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—15/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—15/12/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
Why Is Elon Musk Trolling Britain?
Why is the richest man in the world attacking the UK’s political institutions?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Brunel's SS Great Britain: Ponds, Wardian Cases and Figs
Kathy Clugston and the GQT Panel visit Brunel's SS Great Britain in Bristol.
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14:45
Short Works—A Man Who Used to Have Friends by JoΓ£o Morais
An original short story from JoΓ£o Morais, read by Dean Rehman.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Bartholomew Abominations
A radical reworking of Ben Jonson’s classic satire, set in a dystopian future.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Nick Harkaway
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
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16:30
Brain of Britain—Semi-final 4, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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17:00
Witness History—Waris Dirie
In 1987, Waris Dirie had her first photo-shoot and became a supermodel sensation
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17:10
County Lines—Episode 3: Hope
Finding hope in the fight against county lines.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—15/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/12/2024 - Hundreds, possibly thousands, feared dead in Mayotte
Rescue efforts are underway following Cyclone Chido.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Nikki Bedi
Nikki Bedi shares her selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—15/12/2024
There’s a surprise for Kirsty.
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19:15
Illuminated—Stockport: Britain's Karaoke Town
The crazy tale that Karaoke was invented in Stockport and stolen by the Japanese.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Choose Red Wine
How a (small) glass of red wine could protect your heart and give your gut health a boost.
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20:00
Feedback—The Reith Lectures, and more on the Archers and Short Cuts
Andrea Catherwood hears the views of listeners about the most recent Reith Lectures.
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20:30
Last Word—Wolfgang Stange, Lord Renfrew, Julie Stevens, Mary McGee
Matthew Bannister on a choreographer, an archaeologist, a TV presenter and a racing driver
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21:00
Money Box—Winter Fuel Help and Young Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔowners
The pensioners getting extra help with their energy bills from their local council.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Groundwork
Professor Green makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Groundwork.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Returning Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Syria
Syrians are returning home to a different country, without fear of arrest or detention.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Ben Wright and guests remember the events of 2024 and look ahead to the next year in politics
Ben Wright and guests assess Keir Starmer's first months as PM and the challenges ahead.
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23:00
In Our Time—The Habitability of Planets
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about where life may begin in the universe and how.
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23:45
Short Works—Solstice by Rachel Dawson
Three friends balance coming of age with starting a cult.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool’s gold?
The Cook Islands and the plan to harvest the bottom of the sea.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St John the Baptist, Felixstowe
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St John the Baptist, Felixstowe.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/12/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/12/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Innocents Abroad
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fr Dermot Preston.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/12/24 TB testing device, rural pubs and community buy-outs.
Scientists working on a real-time test for bovine TB.
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05:57
Weather—16/12/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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