Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Bookclub—Paula Hawkins
Writer Paula Hawkins speaks to Bookclub about her debut thriller, The Girl on the Train.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—14/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:30
News Summary—14/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting, West Sussex
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting.
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05:45
In Touch—Guided Holidays
In Touch visits the Lake District to find out about a service providing guided holidays.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—14/09/2025
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
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06:05
Heart and Soul—Freddie’s second verse
Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong
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06:35
On Your Farm—Oat Milk Farmers
Cambridgeshire farmers turning their oats into gluten-free milk.
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06:57
Weather—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—14/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Charlie Kirk & Christian Nationalism; Muslim Generational Divide; Arvo Part
Charlie Kirk & Christian Nationalism; the generation gap in mosques; Arvo Part turns 90
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
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07:57
Weather—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—14/09/2025
The news headlines, including a look at the newspapers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Invitation of Heaven
This week’s Sunday Worship comes from the Calon Lan Centre.
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08:48
Witness History—President Clinton plays the sax in Prague
In January 1994, two presidents enjoyed a memorable jazz night in the Czech Republic
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Jo Wimpenny on the Moorhen
Zoologist and author Jo Wimpenny on the 'juicy soap opera' of moorhen life.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Pressure on Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Government defends appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US.
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10:00
The Reunion—Royal Ballet School
Kirsty Wark brings together some distinguished former students of the Royal Ballet School.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—14/09/2025
There's a surprise for the cricket team, and Stella faces a challenge.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson has been sacked as British Ambassador to the US.
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12:30
Just a Minute—Series 95, 4. What's that wonderful smell?
4/6 Gyles Brandreth is back for another game of Just A Minute.
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12:57
Weather—14/09/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—14/09/2025
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
Currently—Corn Belt People
Anna Jones visits the Iowa state fair to test the mood of the rural Midwest
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Summer Garden Party: Potting Shed
Kathy Clugston & the GQT team set up a Potting Shed to solve your gardening grievances.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Cherry Orchard - Episode One
John Yorke takes a look at Anton Chekhov’s final and most radical play.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Yafa Cherry Orchard, Part 1
1/2 Chekhov’s masterpiece is relocated to Palestine during the partition of 1948.
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16:00
Take Four Books—Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan on his new novel, What We Can Know, and its connections to three other works.
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16:30
The 3rd Degree—Series 15, 1. University of Bristol
1/6 The students v professors quiz.
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17:00
Witness History—9/11: The generosity of Gander
The small Canadian town that helped diverted passengers after the 9/11 terror attacks.
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17:10
En-Gulfed—Tourism
Activist and satirist Heydon Prowse explores the booming tourism industry of Gulf States.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—14/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—British Boxer Ricky Hatton dies
Manchester City FC and Amir Khan lead tributes to former world champion boxer
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Robin Ince
Robin Ince presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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19:00
The Archers—14/09/2025
There's a surprise twist at the Flower and Produce Show.
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19:15
Illuminated—Where the Distance Shimmers
Laura Barton reflects on the shifting identity of Route 66.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Take a Nap
How an afternoon siesta could help your blood pressure, productivity and memory.
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Crash Bang Wallop: The Sound of Words
Michael Rosen and Dr Catherine Laing discuss words that sound like their meanings.
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20:30
Last Word—The Duchess of Kent, Giorgio Armani, Valerie Pearlman, Rick Davies
John Wilson on a duchess, fashion designer, judge and a singer.
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21:00
Money Box—Mortgage Charter and Unclaimed Benefits
How homeowners have been making use of new more flexible mortgage support.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Zimbabwe Educational Trust
Writer Africa Brooke makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Zimbabwe Educational Trust
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Israel's ultimatum for Gaza City
Around a million Palestinians have been told to leave Gaza City ahead of a new offensive.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—President Trump's State Visit
Ben Wright and guests discuss Keir Starmer's leadership and President Trump's state visit.
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23:00
Illuminated—Into the West
Horatio Clare goes in search of the bird he’s loved since childhood: the red-billed chough
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23:30
The History Podcast—The Lucan Obsession, 10. The Final Act?
Will Alex find an ending to the story of Lord Lucan?
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23:45
Short Works—Fairy Penguin by Rachel Trezise
Original short fiction by Rachel Trezise, read by Georgia Henshaw.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Saving Gaza's Past
How Palestinians are trying to save Gaza's 5,000-year history.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting, West Sussex
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saints Mary and Gabriel in South Harting.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—15/09/2025
A selection of BBC World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:00
News Summary—15/09/2025
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—15/09/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as peers debate assisted dying
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—15/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Search That Satisfies
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with the Rev Catherine De Souza.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/09/25 Cheesemakers unhappy with US trade deal, less money for rural services, fishing industry fears ban on bottom trawling
British cheesemakers say they’ve got a raw deal on export tariffs to the US
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05:57
Weather—15/09/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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