Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/01/2025
National and international news from 成人快手 Radio 4
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00:30
The Ideas List—5. Fingerprints
Claudia Hammond hears how the FBI modernised its manual system for storing fingerprints
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 成人快手 World Service Programmes—18/01/2025
成人快手 Radio 4 joins the 成人快手 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—18/01/2025
The latest news from 成人快手 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Winnie the Pooh and Life
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4, with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Something to Declare—How to Laugh It Off
Jack Boswell explores craic, the Irish way of blending humour, stories and shared joy.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—18/01/2025
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Trees in Winter near Abergavenny
Clare meets a fellow lover of a wintery walk on a march up a hill in Grosmont.
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06:30
Farming Today—18/01/25 - Farming Today This Week: LAMMA machinery show, Climate advice on meat, Foot and Mouth
Charlotte Smith visits the LAMMA machinery show in Birmingham.
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06:57
Weather—18/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—18/01/25 - Amol Rajan and Dharshini David
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Monty Don, Beth Jones, Danny Gray, Eve Myles
Gardening Guru Monty Don has cultivated rows of fans by sharing personal experiences.
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10:00
You're Dead to Me—The Arts and Crafts Movement: William Morris and his circle
Join Greg and his guests to learn all about the Victorian Arts and Crafts movement.
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10:30
What's Funny About...—A Bit of Fry and Laurie
Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie tell the story of their breakout sketch show.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—18/01/2025
The Telegraph's Ben Riley-Smith assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Escaping the LA Fires
Stories of close encounters and lucky escapes amid LA's devastating wild fires.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/01/2025
The latest national and international news from 成人快手 Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Child Trust Funds and Gilts
What is a gilt and can you buy one?
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 116, Unconditional Discharge in Charge
2/8 Andy Zaltzman hosts the topical panel quiz show.
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12:57
Weather—18/01/2025
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—18/01/2025
The latest national and international news and weather reports from 成人快手 Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Dr Luke Evans MP, Helen Morgan MP, Karin Smyth MP, Alex Wilson AM
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Codsall Village Hall in South Staffordshire.
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14:00
Any Answers?—18/01/2025
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
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14:45
The Archers—17/01/2025
Mick鈥檚 feelings are hurt.
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15:00
Drama on 4—On a Lost Highway
Audio drama from Ed Thomas - one of Wales' best living playwrights.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman鈥檚 Hour: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Corridor care, AI & IVF
The UK鈥檚 first black female bishop on her autobiography, The Girl from Montego Bay.
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17:00
PM—Israel prepares for release of first hostages
Preparations are being made in Israel for the first exchange of hostages and prisoners.
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Rachel Reeves Chancellor One
The chancellor reflects on 6 months in power and outlines her plan to 'turn things around'
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—18/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/01/2025 - Israel and Gaza preparing to welcome back hostages
The first hostage exchange is due to take place tomorrow.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Deacon Blue, Paul McKenna, Rachel Sermanni, Julie Wilson Nimmo, Jon Muq
Nihal Arthanayake and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Claudia Sheinbaum
The first woman to be elected leader of Mexico.
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19:15
This Cultural Life—Robert Harris
Writer Robert Harris reveals his cultural influences and experiences.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Ronald v Donald
Phil Tinline asks what Ronald Reagan's re-election can tell us about a second Trump term.
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21:00
The Poetry Detective—The Angry Penguins Hoax
Vanessa Kisuule explores the incredible story of one of Australia's most celebrated poets
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21:30
This Land
An interrupted documentary about copyright law, told through a single song.
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22:00
News—18/01/2025
The latest national and international news from 成人快手 Radio 4
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22:15
The Food Programme—What's this emulsifier doing in my food?
Jaega Wise learns about one of the most common food additives: emulsifiers
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23:00
What? Seriously??—3. Guinea Pigs and the Mafia
Miles Asteri from The Traitors joins Dara and Isy to unravel a strange-but-true tale.
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23:30
Counterpoint—Series 38, Heat 3, 2025
3/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the music quiz with competitors from around the UK.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/01/2025
The latest news and weather forecast from 成人快手 Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Jonathan Coe
Jonathan Coe talks about his new novel and explores its connections to three other works.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of 成人快手 World Service Programmes—19/01/2025
成人快手 Radio 4 joins the 成人快手 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/01/2025
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/01/2025
The latest news from 成人快手 Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary鈥檚 Church in the village of Newton Valence, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary鈥檚 Church in the village of Newton Valence, Hampshire.
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05:45
In Touch—Repairing your Perkins Brailler; The Blind Professional Wrestler
Where do you turn when you need to repair your Perkins brailler? In Touch has the answer.
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