Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—05/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Three
3/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—05/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—05/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—05/12/24 Scottish budget for agriculture, vote on agricultural inheritance tax, fishing crew shortages
Farmers in Scotland give a cautious welcome to the increase in the agriculture budget.
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Morning
06:00
Today—05/12/24 - Nick Robinson and Justin Webb
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
In Our Time—Nizami Ganjavi
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the great 12th-century Persian epic romantic poet.
09:45
Strong Message Here—Becoming a Distraction
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis get distracted by politicians who become distractions.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Afghan midwives, DJ Annie Mac, Artist Chila Burman, Surviving grief
Reports that women in Afghanistan are to be banned from midwife and nursing courses.
11:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 31, The Science of Baby Making
Brian Cox and Robin Ince investigate where babies come from!
11:45
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Four
4/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—05/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders: Fiona Macrae
Fiona Macrae set up travel insurance brand InsuranceWith.
12:32
Sliced Bread—Hair Loss Products
Can wonder products halt hair loss and grow back luscious locks?
12:57
Weather—05/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Starmer: Judge me by my milestones
The Prime Minister sets 6 'milestones' including getting more kids 'school-ready'.
13:45
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Elmarie Marais (GoCrisis, Founder)
Elmarie Marais on leaving her job for her mental health and starting her own company.
14:00
The Archers—04/12/2024
Lynda finds a way in.
14:15
Drama on 4—Precious Blood, Sweet Beginning
3/3Welsh noir thriller about a tight-knit community with dark secrets at its heart.
15:00
This Natural Life—Richard Mabey
New series exploring our relationship with the natural world. This week: Richard Mabey.
15:27
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—The Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields 2024
The Reverend Dr Sam Wells launches the 2024 BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal
15:30
Feedback—The Archers scam week. The End of Short Cuts. The Naked Week
Andrea Catherwood hears views on The Archers scam week, and the end of Short Cuts.
16:00
The Briefing Room—What’s going on in Syria?
The quick fall of the Assad regime.
16:30
BBC Inside Science—Fact-checking the Bovaer backlash
How is cow feed additive Bovaer tackling methane from burpy cows – and is it safe?
17:00
PM—Starmer's "plan for change"
The prime minister commits to improving living standards. Is it easier said than done?
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/12/2024 Prime Minister sets out new pledges for improving living standards
He said he would also focus on the NHS, house-building, education and clean power.
18:30
Unspeakable—Series 1, 6. Meet Phal Wing and Sesie Dunt
Phil Wang and Susie Dent challenge guests to help create the new ultimate dictionary.
19:00
The Archers—05/12/2024
One resident makes an unexpected admission.
19:15
Front Row—Review: Rumours, The Importance of Being Earnest, Grand Theft Hamlet
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest play and films Rumours and Grand Theft Hamlet.
20:00
The Media Show—How to interview Anna Wintour, welfare on TV sets, where to start with Reddit
As its new exhibition launches, how relevant is the fashion magazine Vogue today?
21:00
Loose Ends—Charles Spencer, Romy Gill, Ben Hardy, Sarah Mills, New Starts, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45
Mythical Creatures—2. Dragons
Rhianna Pratchett's hunt for dragons takes her to Sunderland.
22:00
The World Tonight—President Macron refuses to step down
France's president blames an "anti-republican front" for toppling the government.
22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—4: 'She's disgraced our name.'
4/10The new novel from the Booker-winning author Alan Hollinghurst.
23:00
Radical with Amol Rajan—Keir Starmer's Reset
Amol and Nick on whether the PM’s big speech is a reset moment after a bumpy few months.
23:30
Today in Parliament—05/12/2024
Alicia McCarthy reports as MPs consider the government's milestones.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—06/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Four
4/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—06/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—06/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/12/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Very Rev Dr David Bruce.
05:45
Farming Today—06/12/24 Labour exploitation, seasonal workers, a life changing experience.
How seasonal pickers can be at risk of exploitation.
