Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/01/2025
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Ideas List—2. Inhalable Vaccines
Claudia Hammond re-examines an attempt to revolutionise flu vaccines.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—15/01/2025
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—15/01/2025
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The In-Between Times
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fleur Dorrell.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/01/2025 - UK bans imports of German meat following foot & mouth outbreak in Germany, devolved agriculture ministers, combines
UK bans imports of German meat, as authorities there tackle an outbreak of foot and mouth.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/01/25 - Emma Barnett and Justin Webb
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Sideways—67. Reality Shifting
Matthew Syed explores the nature of reality and the possibility of its hidden layers.
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09:30
In Dark Corners—Series 2, 2. They Groom Everyone
2/6 Journalist Alex Renton investigates the Paedophile Information Exchange.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Author Holly Bourne, SEND, Alcohol pilot scheme at Women's Championship football clubs, Women & cycling
A report out today says services for children with SEND in England are ‘unviable’.
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11:00
File on 4 Investigates—Cannabis Kids: The parents breaking the law to help their children with epilepsy
An investigation reveals children are being given illegal cannabis to treat epilepsy.
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11:45
The Ideas List—3. Intrusive Memories
Claudia Hammond looks back to a study exploring intrusive memories in cancer patients
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/01/2025
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—How Criminals Spend Your Gift Cards
Gift card scams, online reviews and energy debt.
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12:57
Weather—15/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—A glimmer of hope for the economy
Inflation dips, a small reprieve for the Chancellor. Plus, can you be "fat but fit"?
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13:45
Human Intelligence—Teachers: Mary Somerville
A remarkable 19th-century polymath inspired by the natural world and the universe beyond.
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14:00
The Archers—14/01/2025
Rex is left confused.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Elder Son (Part 1)
An elaborate hoax goes wrong on a cold Russian night.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: School Costs
From uniforms to meals and school trips, how can parents keep school costs down?
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15:30
The Artificial Human—Can AI Level Up Video Games?
Aleks and Kevin are on a quest to find out if AI can making video games even better.
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16:00
The Media Show—Reporting the LA Fires, AI Michael Parkinson, US TikTok ban approaches
What does the coverage of the LA fires tell us about journalistic priorities today?
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17:00
PM—15/01/2025
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/01/2025 - Gaza ceasefire agreement expected soon
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is told Israel and Hamas have signed up to a deal. An announcement is imminent.
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18:30
ReincarNathan—Series 3, Bonobo
3/6 Comedy with Daniel Rigby, Ashley McGuire, Amy-Beth Hayes, Mike Wozniak and Freya Parker.
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19:00
The Archers—15/01/2025
The verdict is in for Kirsty.
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19:15
Front Row—Franz Ferdinand play in the studio, Richard Price on his new novel Lazarus Man, verdict on BAFTA nominations
Franz Ferdinand play live, author Richard Price and news of this year's BAFTA nominations.
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20:00
AntiSocial—Is multiculturalism a strength?
Concerns about grooming gangs have led to a debate on how we treat different ethnic groups
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20:45
How They Made Us Doubt Everything—Talc Tales: 1. Asbestos in my make-up?
After a cancer diagnosis, Hannah Fletcher asks if her make-up contained asbestos.
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21:00
Sideways—25 Years of the 21st Century, 25 Years of the 21st Century: 1. The Age of Digital Warfare
1/5 Matthew and his guests look back at some of the big events of the past 25 years.
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21:30
Inside Health—Mould and Indoor Air Pollution: How Concerned Should You Be?
Investigating why mould can make us sick and how we can avoid air pollution in our homes.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Could Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal mark end to conflict?
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal.
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22:45
Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban—Episode 3
3/10 Neaera meets the keeper in charge of the turtles at the Zoo.
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23:00
Ahir Shah's Seven Blunders of the World—Episode 3
Comedian Ahir Shah explores 7 'social sins' listed in 1925 by not-comedian Mahatma Gandhi.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/01/2025
Alicia McCarthy reports on PMQs and how corridor care has become the norm in NHS hospitals
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/01/2025
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
The Ideas List—3. Intrusive Memories
Claudia Hammond looks back to a study exploring intrusive memories in cancer patients
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—16/01/2025
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/01/2025
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Memories to Live By
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fleur Dorrell.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/01/25 - The LAMMA 2025 Farm Machinery Show
Charlotte Smith checks out the latest in farm machinery at LAMMA 2025
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