Schedule
Early
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.
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Morning
06:00
Today—06/12/24 - Justin Webb and Mishal Husain
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00
Desert Island Discs—Mark Steel, comedian
Mark Steel, comedian, shares the soundrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00
Woman's Hour—PCOS misinformation, Sutara Gayle, Raving
BBC investigation in to incorrect advice online about polycystic ovary syndrome.
11:00
The Food Programme—BBC Food and Farming Awards 2024
Join Sheila Dillon at the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow for the BBC Food and Farming Awards.
11:45
The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker: A History of the High Street by Annie Gray—Episode Five
5/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—06/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
Rare Earth—Amazon Future
Drought and fire are devastating the Amazon rainforest. What can be done to save it?
12:57
Weather—06/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—Syria rebels advance on Homs
'Emptiness and fear' in the Syrian town of Homs as President Assad's troops are pushed out
13:45
The Bottom Line—The Decisions That Made Me, Tom Pellereau (Stylideas, Inventor)
The beauty inventor on being dyslexic and working with Alan Sugar.
14:00
The Archers—05/12/2024
One resident makes an unexpected admission.
14:15
Limelight—Aldrich Kemp and The Rose of Pamir, 3. American Cryptography
3/5Can the world's greatest cryptographer decipher the clues for Clara and Aldrich?
14:45
Something to Declare—How to Nurture Community
Jack Boswell explores Ubuntu, the South African philosophy of connection and humanity.
15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Rosewell: Plant Names, Reflection and Perlite
Kathy and the GQT panel are in Rosewell to answer your gardening questions.
15:45
Radio 4 Christmas Appeal—Making a Difference
Hugh Dennis reports on some lives changed since last year's Radio 4 Christmas Appeal.
16:00
Last Word—Vicky Stone, Penny Chuter, Clifton Wharton Junior, Peter Sinfield
Matthew Bannister on a film-maker, a rower, a university leader and a lyricist.
16:30
Life Changing—Everything and Nothing
Dad of triplets Paul Mason explains how fatherhood brought wildly contrasting emotions.
17:00
PM—06/12/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/12/2024 Rebels in Syria continue to make gains against President Assad's regime
Rebel forces are closing in on the strategically important city of Homs
18:30
The Naked Week—Series 1, Episode 2: Spin, Milestones, and Monopoly (Qatar edition)
2/5Stop talking and start apologising, plus the shortest game of Monopoly ever
19:00
The Archers—06/12/2024
Joy offers some encouragement.
19:15
Add to Playlist—Rhodri Marsden and Yazz Ahmed head from Bahrain to Japan
Musician Rhodri Marsden and trumpeter Yazz Ahmed add five more tracks.
20:00
Any Questions?—Seamus Logan MP, Douglas Lumsden MSP, Michael Marra MSP and Laura Webster
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Daviot Village Hall in Aberdeenshire.
20:50
A Point of View—A baby's-eye view of the world
Zoe Strimpel on the joys of seeing the world through the eyes of a nine-month-old.
21:00
Free Thinking—How we think about evil
Matthew Sweet and guests pick up from this year's Reith lectures and look at ideas of evil
22:00
The World Tonight—Syrian rebels on outskirts of Homs as advance continues
Syrian rebels claim to have reached the city limits of Homs in their lightning push south
22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—5: 'I'm in love with him.'
5/10The eagerly anticipated new novel from Alan Hollinghurst.
23:00
Americast—Donald Trump vs the media...Round 2!
How will Trump’s next White House deal with journalists?
23:30
Today in Parliament—06/12/2024
Susan Hulme reports as MPs discuss Northern Ireland's post-Brexit trading rules.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—07/12/2024
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 Five
5/5A journey down the high street across time with historian Annie Gray. Read by Hugh Dennis.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—07/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—07/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Lessons on leadership
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Stephen Wigley
05:45
Something to Declare—How to Nurture Community
Jack Boswell explores Ubuntu, the South African philosophy of connection and humanity.
