Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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00:15
Take Four Books—Imani Thompson
On her debut novel, Honey, and three literary works that helped shape it.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91福利社 World Service Programmes—07/06/2026
91福利社 Radio 4 joins the 91福利社 World Service.
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05:30
News Summary—07/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester in Leicestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester.
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05:45
In Touch—New Access to Work Recruits, Audio Description on Streaming Services
The DWP is hiring nearly 500 new staff to help with the Access to Work backlog.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—07/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Ethics in sociological research
Laurie Taylor discusses the importance of research ethics from prisoners' letters to vlogs
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06:35
On Your Farm—Digging in the past: the arable farmer who's an archaeologist
Arable farmer turned archaeologist - Dr Nick Wilson.
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06:57
Weather—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—07/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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07:10
Sunday—Archbishop AI; Sikh Kirpan; World Cup
William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
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07:57
Weather—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—07/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Mercy in an unmerciful world
Live from Glasgow University Memorial Chapel with Rev Scott Blythe and Rev Roz Lawson.
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08:48
Witness History—The creation of My Little Pony
In 1983, American toymaker Bonnie Zacherle's pony design hit the market.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Roland Arnison on the Storm Petrel
Explorer Roland Arnison kayaks to a remote island to hear the call of the storm petrel.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Defence spending delays "undermining country's credibility"
MPs warn the hold-up on a plan for defence is harming relations with the UK's allies.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Peter Layton, artist
Peter Layton, artist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/06/2026
Helen is intrigued by a new notion, and the police descend on Ambridge.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Maggie O'Farrell
Award winning British novelist Maggie O'Farrell.
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12:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 33, 6. Sausages, Fish, Table Tennis and Butterflies
6/6 Tony Hawks, Zoe Lyons, Mark Steel and Fern Brady try to find the hidden truths.
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12:57
Weather—07/06/2026
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Where have all the babies gone?
Why people globally are having fewer children, and how societies can adapt.
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13:30
Currently—England鈥檚 Identity Crisis
As the World Cup opens, Nick Watt explores the political battle over English identity.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Diss: Gravel Gardens, Camellia Care and Ways to Weather Drought
Peter Gibbs and Gardeners鈥� Question Time panel visit Diss.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
John Yorke explores Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog by Dylan Thomas.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog
Dylan Thomas grows up. Adapted by Joe Dunthorne, starring Gerran Howell (The Pitt).
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16:00
Bookclub—Kirstin Innes
The Scottish writer Kirstin Innes speaks to Bookclub about her second novel, Scabby Queen.
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16:30
Bookmarks—07/06/2026
A brand-new quiz about books hosted by Clare Balding.
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17:00
Witness History—Anthony Bourdain's 'Don't Eat Before Reading This'
In April 1999, Anthony Bourdain's essay Don't Eat Before Reading This was published
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17:10
The Verb—Poetry - a bullet-proof vest for the soul
Ian McMillan talks poetry with Lindsey Hilsum, Richard Skinner, Kym Deyn and Cara Thompson
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—07/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Project to modernise UK steel production delayed
Tata Steel: New electric furnace delayed due to problems connecting with power supply
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Len Pennie
Len Pennie presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the 91福利社.
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19:00
The Archers—07/06/2026
Ed finds himself caught in the middle.
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19:15
Illuminated—The House in the Hole
Why did a County Durham killer come to be seen by some as a folk hero?
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Breathe Through Your Nose
Why using your nose could benefit your gums, your lungs and even impact your memory.
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20:00
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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20:30
Last Word—Larry King: The man behind Billie Jean King鈥檚 feminist tennis revolution
Matthew Bannister on a sport disruptor, Cold War spy, media innovator and art provocateur.
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21:00
Money Box—AI scams, cohabiting and student loans
We hear from a victim who had 拢165,000 stolen by scammers after seeing a fake AI video
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
Beneficiary Lydia Beech makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Amber Trust
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories
As the latest Ebola outbreak spreads, so too do conspiracy theories about its cause.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—Defence investment, the impact of AI - and two Scottish by-elections
Ben Wright and guests discuss policing, the impact of AI and two Scottish by-elections.
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23:00
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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23:45
Short Works—Palimpsest by Keza O'Neill
Memories resurface at a school reunion. Short story by award-winning Keza O'Neill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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00:15
The Artificial Human—AI: War Machine?, 2. What's driving the military AI policy?
Aleks and Kevin explore the decisions driving military AI adoption in the US and elsewhere
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester in Leicestershire
Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval parish church of St Margaret in Leicester.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 91福利社 World Service Programmes—08/06/2026
91福利社 Radio 4 joins the 91福利社 World Service.
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05:00
News Summary—08/06/2026
National and international news from 91福利社 Radio 4
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05:04
Yesterday in Parliament—08/06/2026
Susan Hulme reports as the archbishop of Canterbury calls for better regulation of AI.
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05:34
Shipping Forecast—08/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Jewish Culture Month
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Warren Elf.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/06/26 Brown or white eggs? The outlook for cereal farmers
The big egg debate: brown or white?
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05:57
Weather—08/06/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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