Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—12/10/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan—Imaginary Friendships
5/5Andrew O'Hagan turns to every writer's companions - the friends of the imagination.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—12/10/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—12/10/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Praying for Peace
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Right Rev Dr David Walker.
05:45
Glued Up: The Sticky Story of Humanity—War and Wounds
The accidental invention of superglue has saved lives on battlefields and operating tables
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Morning
06:00
News and Papers—12/10/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07
Ramblings—Arsenic and Fish Weirs on the Edge of Dartmoor
Clare explores the rich history of the Lower Tavy Valley in Devon.
06:30
Farming Today—12/10/24 Farming Today This Week: charges for inspections at abattoirs, beef prices, slurry spreading in Wales, water management
Abattoir inspection charges; high beef prices; muck-spreading ban; water management.
06:57
Weather—12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00
Today—12/10/24 - Mishal Husain and Justin Webb
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Saturday Live—Nigel Slater, Selina Brown, Andrew Ziminski, Ian Rankin
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00
Curious Cases—Series 22, The 5 Second Rule
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain investigate the science behind the 5 Second Rule.
10:30
Soul Music—Diamonds and Rust
Stories of love and loss surrounding the song Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez.
11:00
The Week in Westminster—12/10/2024
George Parker of the Financial Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.
11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The Brazilian Amazon Burns
The Amazon has had its worst fires in two decades, with most started illegally by humans.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—12/10/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Money Box—Pension Credit and Renters Insurance
The government is writing to pensioners it thinks are entitled to pension credit.
12:30
The News Quiz—Series 115, Cleverly Timed Exits
6/8Guest host Geoff Norcott steps into the chair for a quiz of the week's news
12:57
Weather—12/10/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
News and Weather—12/10/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10
Any Questions?—Bronwen Maddox, Alison McGovern MP, Andrew Mitchell MP, Layla Moran MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from St Matthew's Church in Walsall.
14:00
Any Answers?—12/10/2024
Call Any Answers? to have your say on the big issues in the news this week.
14:45
The Archers—11/10/2024
Susan offers some advice.
15:00
Breaking the Rules—The English Are Coming
Ghosts of the past awaken as a family is torn apart by the housing crisis in Cornwall.
16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, Contraception
Dr Hilary Cass’s reflections six months on from releasing her landmark report.
17:00
PM—P&O owner to attend summit despite row
P&O's owner will attend the UK investment summit despite a row over work practices.
17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Tzipi Hotovely One
The Israeli ambassador on what lies behind her worldview and her government's actions.
17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57
Weather—12/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/10/2024 Alex Salmond dies aged 69
The former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond, dies aged 69.
18:15
Loose Ends—Pam Ayres, Dawn O'Porter, Dee C Lee, Poppy O'Toole, Ahir Shah, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with music by Dee C Lee.
19:00
Profile—Gaga
With a new album and film in the ether, we look at the respected pop star and actor.
19:15
This Cultural Life—Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers, composer, guitarist and founding member of Chic on his cultural influences.
20:00
Archive on 4—Hey World, What's the Craic? Patrick Kielty on Ireland's 1994
Comedian Patrick Kielty looks back on 1994 - a year that would change Ireland forever.
21:00
The History Podcast—The Brighton Bomb Omnibus, Episode 1
1/2How an IRA bomb in Brighton’s Grand Hotel almost killed Margaret Thatcher and her Cabinet.
22:00
News—12/10/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15
The Food Programme—The Champagne of Dairy and other drinks
Jaega Wise meets the shortlisted Drinks Producers in the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
23:00
Randy Feltface's Destruction Manual—4. Water
Randy Feltface cries a river.
23:30
Brain of Britain—Heat 6, 2024
Russell Davies chairs the classic general knowledge quiz
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—13/10/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15
Bookclub—Susanna Clarke: Piranesi
James Naughtie and readers in conversation with Susanna Clarke.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—13/10/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick Lancashire
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary le Ghyll in Barnoldswick, Lancashire.
05:45
In Touch—A Theatre Special
A look at the creative talents of visually impaired people in the theatre industry.
