Schedule
Early
00:00
Midnight News—10/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 1. A Poisoning
1/5The life of the fearless and inspiring political leader in his own words.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—10/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—10/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Confronted by Barth
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—10/12/24 Avian flu bounce back, methane emissions, intensive dairy
Two years after losing all his poultry, a turkey farmer bounces back after bird flu.
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Morning
06:00
Today—10/12/24 - What happens next in Syria?
Mishal and Emma explore how Syria will be run and the impact beyond its borders.
09:00
The Reith Lectures—Gwen Adshead - Four Questions about Violence, Does Trauma Cause Violence?
3/4Forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead asks if trauma causes violence.
10:00
Woman's Hour—Childcare, Returning to Syria, Inclusive wigs after chemo
Is the unprecedented expansion of state-funded childcare places going far enough?
11:00
Add to Playlist—Rhodri Marsden and Yazz Ahmed head from Bahrain to Japan
Musician Rhodri Marsden and trumpeter Yazz Ahmed add five more tracks.
11:45
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 2. Love
2/5The Russian opposition leader recalls his early political career, and he falls in love.
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Afternoon
12:00
News Summary—10/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Christmas Spending
How clever are you being with your cash this Christmas?
12:57
Weather—10/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
13:00
World at One—The UN calls for Israel to pull back troops from inside Syria
UN Special Envoy to Syria calls on Israel to withdraw troops.
13:45
Shadow World—The Willpower Detectives, 2. A Trust Betrayed
Sue Mitchell continues her investigation into how Power of Attorney orders are being used.
14:00
The Archers—09/12/2024
Alan faces a tricky negotiation.
14:15
Drama on 4—The Heat of the Sun
Spain's soaring temperatures are making aging ex-pats uncomfortable in more ways than one.
15:00
Short Cuts—Lost Futures
Josie Long presents short documentaries and audio adventures exploring lost futures.
15:30
Beyond Belief—Armour of God
How can religious belief be balanced with military action leading to loss of life?
16:00
Poetry Please—Michael Sheen
Actor Michael Sheen makes his selection of poems.
16:30
When It Hits the Fan—Murdoch loses 'succession’ battle, killing of a US CEO and why tycoons get up at 4am
David and Simon discuss Murdoch's lost legal case, Brian Thompson and early risers.
17:00
PM—Syria appoints a new prime minister
Syrian rebels name Mohammed al-Bashir as the country's interim prime minister.
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Evening
18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/12/2024 Israel attacks Syrian military targets
UN calls for attacks to stop; Israel says it must prevent "terrorist" threat to citizens
18:30
Best Medicine—Series 2, 4. CAR T-cells, Ritual, Water, Crying
Revolutionary reprogrammed cells that kill cancer, or could crying be the best medicine?
19:00
The Archers—10/12/2024
There’s an emergency dash for Ruth.
19:15
Front Row—Daniel Craig and Luca Guadagnino, Public Service Broadcasting perform live
The star and director of the film Queer, Public Service Broadcasting, AI and audio books
20:00
Today—The Today Debate
What will the world look like in 2025?
20:45
In Touch—Safety on the London Underground, Coming Out Twice
Transport for London explain their improved safety measures for the London Underground.
21:00
Crossing Continents—Mining the Pacific – future proofing or fool’s gold?
The Cook Islands and the plan to harvest the bottom of the sea.
21:30
Rory Stewart: The Long History of...—Ignorance, 4. Ignorance in Politics
4/6Rory Stewart makes a radical case for embracing ignorance.
22:00
The World Tonight—Syrians call for justice as political transition continues
As Syrians adapt to life without Assad, people can finally ask what became of loved ones
22:45
Our Evenings by Alan Hollinghurst—7: 'You're very bad.'
7/10The stunning new novel from Booker Prize-winning author Alan Hollinghurst.
23:00
Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn—The Production Crush Problem
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try and tackle their listeners' problems.
23:30
Today in Parliament—10/12/2024
Sean Curran reports as MPs question the government about Storm Darragh.
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Late
00:00
Midnight News—11/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:30
Patriot by Alexei Navalny—Episode 2. Love
2/5The Russian opposition leader recalls his early political career, and he falls in love.
00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00
Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—11/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30
News Briefing—11/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43
Prayer for the Day—Children and climate change
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
05:45
Farming Today—11/12/24 Welsh budget, new agri-environment schemes, farmers protest, international trade, dairy farmers.
Welsh government budget - what's in it for farming and the environment?
