| 00:00 | 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15Iceland is one of the few nations without a military. Is this a sustainable strategy? 00:45Bells on Sunday comes from the church of All Saints, Drinkstone in Suffolk. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:301/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:302/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:303/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:304/51856: At just 19 years old, Mary Ann Patten captains a merchant clipper ship. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:305/51856. Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
| 00:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 00:15The award-winning writer on her new novel, The Palm House, and its three key influences. 00:48The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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| 05:00 | 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. 05:57The latest weather reports and forecasts for farmers
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:04News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Furaha Mussanzi. 05:45The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43Spiritual reflection with Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose. 05:452/10Biella Coleman tells the story of the first global internet worm.
| 05:30National and international news from BBC Radio 4 05:34The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping. 05:43Bells on Sunday comes from St Swithin Clunbury in Shropshire. 05:45News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
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| 06:00 | 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 06:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:07Martha Kearney explores the forgotten and neglected world of roadside verges. 06:30The latest news about food, farming and the countryside 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 06:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 06:05Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world. 06:35Sarah Swadling meets a young farmer aiming to beat the odds in the dairy industry 06:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 07:00 | | | | | | 07:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
| 07:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 07:10A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week 07:54KT Tunstall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID 07:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 08:00 | | | | | | | 08:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 08:10A service hosted by Swarzy Shire from Maida Vale with Philippa Hanna and Israel Houghton. 08:48In 2001, the Leaning Tower of Pisa reopened to the public after an 11-year closure. 08:58Every year entomologist George McGavin looks forward to the return of swifts.
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| 09:00 | 09:00Tom Sutcliffe with chemist Ijeoma Uchegbu, science historian Kit Chapman & Mark Miodownik 09:45How one man helps disadvantaged children build confidence by using rap and poetry.
| 09:00Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries. 09:30The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
| 09:00Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent. 09:30Gordon Corera investigates Russia's new front line of amateur espionage.
| 09:00The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines. 09:45Armando Iannucci and Natalie Haynes decode the baffling world of political language.
| 09:00Kirsty Wark reunites the team behind The Big Issue - a magazine to help the homeless.
| 09:00Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
| 09:00The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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| 10:00 | 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
| 10:00Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can improve our balance. 10:304/7Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
| 10:00Kirsty Warks reunites a pioneering group of women cricketers.
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| 11:00 | 11:00Jim Al-Khalili explores art and literature inspired by the atomic age of the 20th century. 11:451/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
| 11:00Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore nudity on screen. 11:452/5The true story of the world’s first female captain of a merchant clipper ship.
| 11:00File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism. 11:40Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life. 11:453/51856 Mary Ann Patten's seamanship is tested when her husband falls critically ill.
| 11:00In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives. 11:454/51856: At just 19 years old, Mary Ann Patten captains a merchant clipper ship.
| 11:00Dan Saladino hears stories from Parabere Forum, a gathering of chefs and storytellers. 11:455/51856. Mary Ann Patten becomes the first woman to captain a merchant clipper ship.
| 11:00Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster 11:30Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
| 11:00Kirsty steels herself, while Adam presses for answers.
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| 12:00 | 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04News and discussion of consumer affairs 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Exposing the secret techniques criminals use to steal your money. 12:32Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04Peace talks for the culture wars. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:00The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4. 12:04The latest news from the world of personal finance 12:303/8Andy and his panel quiz the week's news. 12:57The latest weather forecast
| 12:15An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 12:301/6Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter play The Unbelievable Truth. 12:57The latest weather forecast
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| 13:00 | 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:451/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:452/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:453/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:454/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories…
| 13:00News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4 13:455/5James Peak buys old things for Tony's antiques stall in Enfield Town, and hears stories...
| 13:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 13:10Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
| 13:00A look at the week's big stories and preview of the week to come. 13:30Inside Canada's sprint to hit NATO’s 2% by 31 March 2026
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| 14:00 | 14:00Adam needs to talk things through. 14:152/6Mitch has memory problems, Will and Louisa have a night to forget. Stars Angus Deayton. 14:45How are we affected if we have to change language as a child?
| 14:152/4High-stake deals and sibling rivalry set in the world of the super wealthy.
| 14:00Tensions rise at Home Farm. 14:15Charlotte Riley stars in a real-time drama about a romantic weekend away thrown off course
| 14:00Bert doesn’t want to be alone. 14:153/3Comedy drama series set in a Cardiff pawn shop. With Lisa Palfrey and Julian Lewis Jones.
| 14:00Natasha sees an opportunity. 14:155/5It’s a race against time for Elly to find Sabine’s killer and avert further tragedy. 14:452/10Biella Coleman tells the story of the first global internet worm.
| 14:05Listeners respond to the issues raised in the preceding edition of Any Questions?
| 14:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 14:45John Yorke explores Miguel de Cervantes’ seminal epic, Don Quixote.
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| 15:00 | 15:00Journalist Coco Khan picks the formidable jujitsu fighting suffragette, Edith Garrud. 15:30A hospital visit, going inside a MRI scanner - that talks back.
| 15:00A circus performer and her acrobatic partner defy convention to become icons of the ring 15:30Exploring the place and nature of faith in today's world.
| 15:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 15:30Sophia Smith Galer investigates an AI-generated biography of herself being sold online.
| 15:00Martha Kearney explores the forgotten and neglected world of roadside verges. 15:27Hugh Bonneville makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the National Youth Theatre 15:30Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations.
| 15:00Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts. 15:45On the 1st May, a classroom assistant in Belfast celebrates the beginning of the summer.
| 15:001/3Sue Bridehead relates the story of stonemason Jude and his dreams of being a scholar.
| 15:001/1Jason Watkins and Mackenzie Crook star in Cervantes’ classic story dramatised for radio.
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| 16:00 | 16:00What happens when conversations with AI start to feel more real than the world around you? 16:303/7Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
| 16:00A long, slow look at great artworks, photographed in extraordinary detail. 16:30Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can improve our balance.
| 16:00Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis. 16:15This is the programme about a revolution in media.
| 16:00David Aaronovitch presents in-depth explainers on big issues in the news. 16:30A weekly programme looking at the science that's changing our world.
| 16:00Radio 4's weekly obituary programme 16:30Approaching 50, Anna Bailey tried out the gym - and discovered a world-beating talent.
| 16:00Highlights from the Woman's Hour week
| 16:00Led by James Naughtie, readers talk to acclaimed authors about their best-known novels 16:30England face Wales in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
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| 17:00 | 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news
| 17:00Full coverage of the day's news 17:30Greg Foot investigates the so-called wonder products making bold claims. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
| 17:00In 1960, the King of Rock ’n’ Roll made an unexpected stop at Prestwick Airport 17:101/3Did learning to read rewire your brain? With James Marriott. 17:54The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping 17:57The latest weather reports and forecast
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| 18:00 | 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:301/6Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh, Miles Jupp and Lucy Porter play The Unbelievable Truth.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:304/6Promiscuous Oak Trees wow the guests.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:30Comedian Emer Maguire has her worst year but learns how to live her best life.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:302/4Geoff asks why middle-aged white men are so angry online.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:303/8Andy and his panel quiz the week's news.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:15Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
| 18:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 18:15Jon Harvey presents a weekly selection of the best bits of audio across the BBC.
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| 19:00 | 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Tensions rise at Home Farm. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music
| 19:00Bert doesn’t want to be alone. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:00Natasha sees an opportunity. 19:15Live magazine programme on the worlds of arts, literature, film, media and music.
| 19:15Screenshot heads back to school to learn how teachers have been depicted in film and TV.
| 19:00An insight into the character of an influential person making the news headlines 19:15In-depth conversations with some of the world's leading artists and creatives.
| 19:00Brad has something on his mind. 19:15World champion Strongwomen redefine power and what it really means to be strong. 19:455/5Sit back and unwind with Dr Michael Mosley as he reveals the sound of relaxation.
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| 20:00 | 20:00How has the US-Israel war with Iran affected the global economy? 20:30Creating and manufacturing a novel vaccine capable of combatting bird flu.
| 20:00File on 4 Investigates: News-making original journalism. 20:40News, views and information for people who are blind or partially sighted
| 20:00Peace talks for the culture wars. 20:45The Enlightenment encyclopaedist; the ultimate interdisciplinary thinker.
| 20:00Who's in the news for all the wrong reasons? With David Yelland and Simon Lewis. 20:15This is the programme about a revolution in media.
| 20:00Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities 20:55Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
| 20:00David Runciman explores the General Strike of 1926: nine days that shook the nation.
| 20:00Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. 20:30Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
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| 21:00 | 21:00Tom Sutcliffe with chemist Ijeoma Uchegbu, science historian Kit Chapman & Mark Miodownik 21:45How one man helps disadvantaged children build confidence by using rap and poetry.
| 21:00How populists are driving against the politics of Net Zero. 21:30Journalist Coco Khan picks the formidable jujitsu fighting suffragette, Edith Garrud.
| 21:00Dean Lomax on his unconventional route into palaeontology and making BIG discoveries. 21:30The show with the latest evidence on psychology, mental health and neuroscience.
| 21:00Edith Bowman and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. 21:45Armando Iannucci and Natalie Haynes decode the baffling world of political language.
| 21:00Matthew Sweet and guests explore what weapons mean - in the past and now.
| 21:00The story of Plaisir d'amour as it travelled across time. 21:30Every minute of every day, a musician is playing Bach’s music somewhere in the world.
| 21:00The latest news from the world of personal finance 21:25KT Tunstall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of RNID 21:30Insight, and analysis from BBC correspondents around the world
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| 22:00 | 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:451/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:452/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:453/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:454/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
| 22:00In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective 22:455/10The sequel to Sally Carson’s rediscovered masterpiece Crooked Cross.
| 22:00National and international news from BBC Radio 4 22:15Dan Saladino hears stories from Parabere Forum, a gathering of chefs and storytellers.
| 22:00Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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| 23:00 | 23:00A British-Caribbean family rediscovers love and joy after death, grief and lost faith. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:004/12What happens when a ghost accuses someone of murder? Danny Robins investigates. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Roger is intrigued by Brian’s mission to help thousands of other men. 23:152/5Jon Holmes brings you the week's biggest stories like you've never heard them before. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:00Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. 23:30News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
| 23:002/4Brighty’s quest to find just one person he’s never wronged leads him to a Cornish stag-do. 23:30Scotland face Wales in the contest of lateral thinking, chaired by Kirsty Lang.
| 23:00The origins and lasting influences of the study of communication in animals and machines. 23:45On the 1st May, a classroom assistant in Belfast celebrates the beginning of the summer.
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