Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Street Clinic by Dorcas Gwata—Louise: The City
3/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91福利社 World Service Programmes—04/06/2026
91福利社 Radio 4 joins the 91福利社 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—04/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—04/06/2026
Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Challenges to Adults
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Leon Litvack.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/06/26 High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged abattoirs, hydropower funding, upland farmer groups
A victory for abattoirs as High Court rules the Food Standards Agency overcharged them.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/06/2026
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Evolution of Trees
How trees first arose from small plants and changed the world, and why new trees emerge.
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09:45
Strong Message Here—There's Been An Under-Discussion (with Natalie Haynes)
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Al Fayed abuse allegations, Co-housing, Ovarian cancer, Queens
Survivors of alleged abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed on meeting Sir Keir Starmer yesterday.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Liam Young
Artist, filmmaker and speculative architect Liam Young reveals his cultural influences.
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11:45
The Street Clinic by Dorcas Gwata—Zane: The House
4/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/06/2026
The latest national and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—Trainer Wars
What goes into making a pair of trainers and why are some of them so expensive to buy?
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - EasyCinema
Stelios, the EasyJet founder, tells Sean why his low-cost movie theatres didn't take off.
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12:57
Weather—04/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Starmer criticises Elon Musk over Henry Nowak comments
The PM takes aim at the world's richest man for his comments about the Henry Nowak case
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13:45
Artworks—Bombshell: Five Faces of Marilyn Monroe, 4. The Sex Symbol
4/5 Did Marilyn Monroe like being a sex symbol? Celebrating 100 years of an icon.
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14:00
The Archers—03/06/2026
Helen is intrigued by a new notion.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The London Recruits
1970: British volunteers sign up for a covert anti-apartheid mission inside South Africa.
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15:00
Ramblings—Anglesey/Ynys M么n
Clare explores the south side of Anglesey/Ynys M么n with Emily Coates and Nic Parry.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Carers Worldwide
Broadcaster Jo Whiley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Carers Worldwide
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15:30
Word of Mouth—How did people speak throughout history?
Michael Rosen meets popular YouTuber Simon Roper, who tries to recreate how people spoke.
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16:00
Rethink—Rethink... modern monarchy
"Neo-royalism" and why the world's newest monarchies may not be royal at all.
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16:30
91福利社 Inside Science—How is AI going to change science?
What role will humans play in the future of scientific research?
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17:00
PM—The Makerfield special
We visit ahead of one of the most consequential by-elections in modern political history.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Starmer tells Musk: Back off over Henry Nowak murder
PM accuses the billionaire of trying 'whip up' division with police discrimination claims
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18:30
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 3: The UK
3/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor argues why she thinks the UK should split into lots of kingdoms.
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19:00
The Archers—04/06/2026
Akram suffers a crisis of confidence.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: High Society and film Savage House
Plus: Fiona Mozley's new novel, Awake Awake.
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20:00
When It Hits the Fan—BP v 'Shouty' Albert
David Yelland and Lauren Beeching look at the spectacular PR fallout from a sacking at BP.
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20:15
The Media Show—Laura Kuenssberg, SNP embezzlement story, Rafa documentary, 60 Minutes
Laura Kuenssberg on her exclusive interview with Nicola Sturgeon
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21:00
Loose Ends—Ben Elton, Sarah Jane Morris & band, Suzi Ruffell, Keith Brymer Jones, Barns Courtney
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Strong Message Here—There's Been An Under-Discussion (with Natalie Haynes)
Armando and Natalie wade in on the under-discussed topic of AI safety.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Andy Burnham says he would seek to enter a leadership contest
The Greater Manchester mayor says he would join any challenge for the Labour leadership.
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22:45
John of John by Douglas Stuart—Episode 9 - a naoi
9/10 Douglas Stuart's epic novel about belonging.
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23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Business Reimagined: Should Firms Have a Purpose Beyond Profit? (Ben & Jerry鈥檚 Ben Cohen)
The ice cream activist on why it pays to prioritise ethics.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—04/06/2026
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs demand a tougher line on Russa over strikes.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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00:30
The Street Clinic by Dorcas Gwata—Zane: The House
4/5 NHS nurse Dorcas Gwata reveals the impact of London's gang culture on mental health.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91福利社 World Service Programmes—05/06/2026
91福利社 Radio 4 joins the 91福利社 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—05/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—05/06/2026
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs question the government over Russia's war on Ukraine.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Lifted to Sublime Summits
Radio 4's daily prayer and reflection with Leon Litvack.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/06/26 Dartmoor ponies, upland economics, Open Farm Sunday
Fears that Dartmoor may lose its iconic ponies.
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