BBC Radio 4's programmes
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00:00 - Midnight News
22/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Take Four Books
AL Kennedy
James Crawford speaks to writer AL Kennedy about her new book and its three influences.
James Crawford speaks to writer AL Kennedy about her new book and its three influences.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
22/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
22/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Bells on Sunday
St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
05:45 - In Touch
The UK's First Blind Female CEO
Sandi Wassmer is thought to be the UK's first blind female CEO.
Sandi Wassmer is thought to be the UK's first blind female CEO.
06:00 - News Summary
22/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
06:05 - Beyond Belief
Do our pets go to heaven?
Giles Fraser and guests explore, do our pets go to heaven?
Giles Fraser and guests explore, do our pets go to heaven?
06:35 - On Your Farm
Nuts about nuts
Caz Graham visits a farm in Warwickshire which specialises in growing nuts.
Caz Graham visits a farm in Warwickshire which specialises in growing nuts.
06:57 - Weather
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - News and Papers
22/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
07:10 - Sunday
22/12/2024
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
07:54 - Radio 4 Appeal
ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
07:57 - Weather
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
08:00 - News and Papers
22/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
08:10 - Sunday Worship
Carols for the Christ Child
The Chapel Choir of Methodist College from Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast.
The Chapel Choir of Methodist College from Fisherwick Presbyterian Church, Belfast.
08:48 - A Point of View
A Jolly Good Pud
Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.
Mary Beard reflects on why so many families have their own unique Christmas traditions.
08:58 - Tweet of the Day
Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
09:00 - Broadcasting House
22/12/2024
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
10:00 - Desert Island Discs
Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager
Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
11:00 - The Archers Omnibus
22/12/2024
Feathers are ruffled by a visitor.
Feathers are ruffled by a visitor.
12:15 - Profile
Daniel Křetínský
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
The Czech billionaire buying Royal Mail.
12:30 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 82, Episode 2
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
12:57 - Weather
22/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - The World This Weekend
22/12/2024
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world.
13:30 - Fifty-One Frenchmen
All accused of raping a woman sedated by her husband who had invited them. Only in France?
14:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
Postbag Edition: Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Kathy Clugston and the panel visit the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
14:45 - Opening Lines
Christmas Pudding
John Yorke on the aristocratic festive foibles of Nancy Mitford’s Christmas Pudding.
John Yorke on the aristocratic festive foibles of Nancy Mitford’s Christmas Pudding.
15:00 - Drama on 4
Christmas Pudding
Nancy Mitford’s classic comedy and love-story. Wit and romance tied up in a festive bow.
Nancy Mitford’s classic comedy and love-story. Wit and romance tied up in a festive bow.
16:00 - Take Four Books
Nick Harkaway
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
James Crawford speaks to writer Nick Harkaway about his new book and its three influences.
16:30 - Brain of Britain
The 2024 Final
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
17:00 - Witness History
How the air fryer was invented
In 2006, Dutch inventor Fred van der Weij cooked up an idea for a new kitchen device
In 2006, Dutch inventor Fred van der Weij cooked up an idea for a new kitchen device
17:10 - On the Run
Stay Alive
Helen Mort trails a history of running, from prehistoric times to present day.
Helen Mort trails a history of running, from prehistoric times to present day.
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
22/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
22/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Pick of the Week
Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens chooses audio highlights from across the BBC.
Huw Stephens chooses audio highlights from across the BBC.
19:00 - The Archers
22/12/2024
Eddie has his eye on the prize.
Eddie has his eye on the prize.
19:15 - Illuminated
The Horse at the Door
Why is Isy Suttie haunted by the memory of a creepy old horse knocking at her door?
Why is Isy Suttie haunted by the memory of a creepy old horse knocking at her door?
19:45 - Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Reheat Pasta
How leftover carbs can improve cholesterol, reduce sugar spikes and boost gut health.
How leftover carbs can improve cholesterol, reduce sugar spikes and boost gut health.
20:00 - Feedback
BBC Radio Comedy, and the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols broadcast
Andrea Catherwood discusses listeners' views on BBC radio comedy.
Andrea Catherwood discusses listeners' views on BBC radio comedy.
20:30 - Last Word
Baroness Wilkins, Charles Handy, Renee Bornstein, Tony Brignull
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philosopher, a holocaust survivor and a copywr ... More >>iter.
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a philosopher, a holocaust survivor and a copywr ... More >>iter.
21:00 - Money Box
Energy Bill Support and Christmas Cheer!
How to access support from your energy supplier if you're struggling with your bills.
How to access support from your energy supplier if you're struggling with your bills.
21:25 - Radio 4 Appeal
ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
21:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
Searching for Syria's missing
Thousands of Syrian families are searching for relatives 'disappeared' by the Assad regime
Thousands of Syrian families are searching for relatives 'disappeared' by the Assad regime
22:00 - Archive on 4
Sontag's Radical Will
Novelist Deborah Levy assesses the life and work of American writer Susan Sontag.
Novelist Deborah Levy assesses the life and work of American writer Susan Sontag.
23:00 - In Our Time
Plutarch's Parallel Lives
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Greek biographer and his main work
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the influential Greek biographer and his main work
23:45 - Bunk Bed
Series 10, 2. Peter Curran and Patrick Marber grapple with life's woes and wonders
2/6 Giggling in the dark about cartoon male frien ... More >>dships and Care in the Eating Community.
2/6 Giggling in the dark about cartoon male frien ... More >>dships and Care in the Eating Community.
00:00 - Midnight News
23/12/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
The latest news and weather forecast from BBC Radio 4.
00:15 - Crossing Continents
Argentina - Milei's Chainsaw
President Milei promised to hack Argentina's state and budget, what's the impact?
President Milei promised to hack Argentina's state and budget, what's the impact?
00:45 - Bells on Sunday
St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Sepulchre without Newgate in Holborn, London
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
23/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
23/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
23/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
23/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
The first ever Transistor Radio
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
23/12/24 - 'Difficult' Stormont budget for environment minister, Victorian farm diaries, Turkey farmers
No specific funding allocated in the NI bud ... More >>get to address pollution in Lough Neagh.
No specific funding allocated in the NI bud ... More >>get to address pollution in Lough Neagh.
05:57 - Weather
23/12/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
06:00 - Today
23/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Start the Week
Animals – up close and talking
Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
09:45 - Dementia: Unexpected Stories of the Mind
Susan
Jules Montague and William Miller meet Susan, who has a rare type of dementia called PCA.
Jules Montague and William Miller meet Susan, who has a rare type of dementia called PCA.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
23/12/2024
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - The Patch
Gairloch
What happens if a postcode starts to run out of children?
What happens if a postcode starts to run out of children?
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 1: Lords of Misrule
1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
12:00 - News Summary
23/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Archive on 4
7" of Joy: The Single at 75
Pete Waterman marks the 75th anniversary of the 7" single.
Pete Waterman marks the 75th anniversary of the 7" single.
12:57 - Weather
23/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
23/12/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - My Poetry and Other Animals
The Fox
Poet laureate Simon Armitage looks for real foxes as he begins to draft a new animal poem.
Poet laureate Simon Armitage looks for real foxes as he begins to draft a new animal poem.
14:00 - The Archers
22/12/2024
Eddie has his eye on the prize.
Eddie has his eye on the prize.
14:15 - Hennikay
Series 2, 2. Nuts
2/6 To work out their imaginary friendship, Guy and Hennikay seek relationship counselling.
2/6 To work out their imaginary friendship, Guy and Hennikay seek relationship counselling.
14:45 - Marple: Three New Stories
Murder at the Villa Rosa by Elly Griffiths, Murder at the Villa Rosa (Part 3)
3/3 As Felix battles writer's block, he starts to susp ... More >>ect something is going on at the villa.
3/3 As Felix battles writer's block, he starts to susp ... More >>ect something is going on at the villa.
15:00 - Great Lives
Lauren Cuthbertson on Margot Fonteyn
The Royal Ballet's Lauren Cuthbertson on quintessential British ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
The Royal Ballet's Lauren Cuthbertson on quintessential British ballerina Margot Fonteyn.
15:30 - History's Heroes
History's Youngest Heroes, History's Youngest Heroes: 3. Grace Darling: Maiden of the Sea
A reclusive young woman embarks on a perilous rescue miss ... More >>ion
A reclusive young woman embarks on a perilous rescue miss ... More >>ion
16:00 - Fifty-One Frenchmen
All accused of raping a woman sedated by her husband who had invited them. Only in France?
16:30 - The Kitchen Cabinet
Series 46, Walthamstow
6/6 Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from a hungry audience in Walthamstow.
6/6 Jay Rayner and the panel are answering questions from a hungry audience in Walthamstow.
17:00 - PM
23/12/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
23/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 1: Great Uncle Bulgaria Gets A Letter
1/7 The Wombles are happy to be back at home but a surprise visitor seems unusually qu ... More >>iet.
1/7 The Wombles are happy to be back at home but a surprise visitor seems unusually qu ... More >>iet.
18:30 - I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 82, Episode 3
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
19:00 - The Archers
23/12/2024
Plans are coming together for Kate.
Plans are coming together for Kate.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Salman Rushdie
Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.
Sir Salman Rushdie on his formative creative influences and experiences.
20:00 - The Briefing Room
Is chainsaw economics working in Argentina?
President Milei is cutting inflation, government spending and regulations.
President Milei is cutting inflation, government spending and regulations.
20:30 - BBC Inside Science
The Year in Science
What were 2024’s biggest science moments?
What were 2024’s biggest science moments?
21:00 - Start the Week
Animals – up close and talking
Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
Adam Rutherford with Simon Armitage, Amorina Kingdom and Christian Rutz.
21:45 - Mythical Creatures
7. Giants
Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures.
Rhianna Pratchett looks for giants, as she continues her quest to meet mythical creatures.
22:00 - The World Tonight
23/12/2024
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
Mackintosh
1/5 Mackintosh is forced to be Walker's assistant in the Samoan islands, a man he despises.
1/5 Mackintosh is forced to be Walker's assistant in the Samoan islands, a man he despises.
23:00 - The Missing Hancocks
Series 4, Christmas at Aldershot
5/8 Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
5/8 Hancock is looking forward to Christmas, but then his call-up papers arrive...
23:30 - Now You're Asking with Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn
The Motorway Problem
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try to tackle their listeners' problems.
Marian Keyes and Tara Flynn try to tackle their listeners' problems.
00:00 - Midnight News
24/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Bunk Bed
Series 10, 4. Actors Jane Horrocks and David Morrissey join Patrick Marber and Peter Curran to grapple with life's woes and wonders.
4/6 ... More >> In a damp caravan at a music festival, everyone can hear you complain.
4/6 ... More >> In a damp caravan at a music festival, everyone can hear you complain.
00:30 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 1: Lords of Misrule
1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
1/5 Historian Sarah Clegg introduces the ghoulish creatures from ancient winter folklore.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
24/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
24/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
24/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
24/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Moments of Peace
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
24/12/24 - Powerless: the rural community getting connected to the national grid
A remote community in Northumberland is about to get connected to ... More >>the national grid.
A remote community in Northumberland is about to get connected to ... More >>the national grid.
06:00 - Today
24/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
Saturnalia
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
09:30 - All in the Mind
The Psychology of Nostalgia
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
24/12/2024
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - Add to Playlist
Festive classics with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roder ... More >>ick Williams.
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roder ... More >>ick Williams.
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 2: Monstrous Visitors
2/5 We’re taken on a hunt as dancing and revelling Christmas monsters go house-to-house.
2/5 We’re taken on a hunt as dancing and revelling Christmas monsters go house-to-house.
12:00 - News Summary
24/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Archive on 4
ABBA: Inside the Music
Exploring ABBA's songwriting and craft on the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision win.
Exploring ABBA's songwriting and craft on the 50th anniversary of their Eurovision win.
12:57 - Weather
24/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
24/12/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - My Poetry and Other Animals
The Tiger
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets a tiger - to help inspire a new animal poem.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets a tiger - to help inspire a new animal poem.
14:00 - The Archers
23/12/2024
Plans are coming together for Kate.
Plans are coming together for Kate.
14:15 - Drama on 4
The Owl and the Nightingale
A medieval twitter spat translated by poet Simon Armitage.
A medieval twitter spat translated by poet Simon Armitage.
15:00 - A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Christmas 2024
A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
A service of carols, hymns and readings live from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
16:30 - Beyond Belief
Blue Christmas
Do religions do enough for those grieving at times of collective merriment?
Do religions do enough for those grieving at times of collective merriment?
17:00 - PM
24/12/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
24/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 2: Tobermory Sees Trouble Ahead
2/7 Plans are afoot for Great Uncle Bulgaria's trip to America, but Tobermory is worried.
2/7 Plans are afoot for Great Uncle Bulgaria's trip to America, but Tobermory is worried.
18:30 - Best Medicine
Series 2, 6. Pain Management, Organoids, Prosthetic Leg Covers
Pain management takes on tiny beating hearts in a dish and prosthetic legs.
Pain management takes on tiny beating hearts in a dish and prosthetic legs.
19:00 - The Archers
24/12/2024
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Nigel Kennedy
Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences.
Violinist Nigel Kennedy reveals his formative cultural influences and experiences.
20:00 - Café Hope
Café Hope's Christmas Dinner
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
20:40 - In Touch
Christmas Eve: With Chris McCausland and Betsy Griffin
In Touch celebrates Christmas Eve with two very special guests.
In Touch celebrates Christmas Eve with two very special guests.
21:00 - Crossing Continents
Poland's Ghosts, Ukraine's Heroes
The ghosts haunting Ukraine's relations with Poland - and the killers some see as heroes.
The ghosts haunting Ukraine's relations with Poland - and the killers some see as heroes.
21:30 - Short Cuts
Merry Christmas
Short festive documentaries and adventures in sound. Presented by Josie Long.
Short festive documentaries and adventures in sound. Presented by Josie Long.
22:00 - The World Tonight
24/12/2024
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
The Door of Opportunity
2/5 Alban Torel thinks his posting in Sondurah secure until there is a sudden local uprising.
2/5 Alban Torel thinks his posting in Sondurah secure until there is a sudden local uprising.
23:00 - Soul Music
A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten
A composition for voices and harp, written on a cargo ship on the Atlantic in 1942.
A composition for voices and harp, written on a cargo ship on the Atlantic in 1942.
23:30 - Midnight Mass
The traditional Christmas Eve celebration of Midnight Mass, live from Leeds Cathedral.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
25/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
25/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
25/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
25/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
Merry Christmas!
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
25/12/24 - Farming and star gazing in an International Dark Skies Reserve
Farming in an an international dark sky reserve: Cranborne Chase National ... More >> Landscape.
Farming in an an international dark sky reserve: Cranborne Chase National ... More >> Landscape.
06:00 - Archive on 4
A Child's Christmas
Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
Cerys Matthews steps into a world of Christmas tales written through the eyes of a child.
07:00 - Christmas Service
A feast of festive music, readings and reflections recorded at the Royal Albert Hall.
07:57 - Tweet of the Day
Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
08:00 - The Reunion
Absolutely Fabulous
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
09:00 - Young Again
19. Nigel Slater at Christmas
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
Kirsty Young asks food writer Nigel Slater what advice he would give his younger self.
09:30 - How to Play
Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf with Manchester Camerata and Josie d'Arby
A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
A musician's-eye view of classical music's best-loved works.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
Woman's Hour Christmas Day on Comfort
Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
11:00 - Café Hope
Café Hope's Christmas Dinner
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
How people are helping others to make Christmas better for their community.
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 3: Horse Skulls and Hoodenings
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
12:00 - Pick of the Year
Pick of the Year 2024
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
12:57 - Weather
25/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News
25/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
13:14 - Comb 'n' Paper
Ian Sansom goes into intensive training for the 2024 World Paper and Comb Championships
13:43 - My Poetry and Other Animals
Slugs and Snails
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some molluscs, to help inspire a new animal poem.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some molluscs, to help inspire a new animal poem.
13:57 - Tweet of the Day
Michael Palin on the Robin
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
Sir Michael Palin brings to Tweet of the Day a seasonal story of the robin.
14:00 - The Archers
24/12/2024
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
There’s a Christmas Eve surprise in Ambridge.
14:15 - Punt & Dennis: Route Masters
Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 10 – From Flying Reindeers to Eternity
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer ... More >> to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer ... More >> to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
15:00 - HM The King
HM The King
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
The King's Christmas message to the Commonwealth and the nation.
15:05 - News Summary
25/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
15:15 - Short Works
Not Even a Mouse
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
Adrian Scarborough reads John Finnemore's specially-commissioned short story for Christmas
15:30 - Drama on 4
Waiting in the Wings
A vibrant, poignant, often witty play about the lives of a group of retired actresses.
A vibrant, poignant, often witty play about the lives of a group of retired actresses.
17:00 - With Great Pleasure
With Jo Brand
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
25/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 3: Wellington Vanishes
3/7 There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?
3/7 There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?
18:30 - One Person Found This Helpful
Xmas Special
“Christmas Tree - One Star”
“Christmas Tree - One Star”
19:00 - The Archers
25/12/2024
Joy has a big question to ask.
Joy has a big question to ask.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
Dame Judi Dench on her pivotal moments performing Shakespeare on stage and screen.
20:00 - Archive on 4
Victoria Wood - Loose Chippings
Victoria Wood’s audio diaries with never-before-heard material.
Victoria Wood’s audio diaries with never-before-heard material.
21:00 - Illuminated
Ceefax Strikes Back... with Count Binface
Count Binface resurrects the mighty Ceefax. With one small hitch. It’s on the radio.
Count Binface resurrects the mighty Ceefax. With one small hitch. It’s on the radio.
21:30 - All in the Mind
The Psychology of Nostalgia
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
How nostalgia shapes our feelings and behaviour, and how we can harness it for wellbeing.
22:00 - Add to Playlist
Festive classics with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roderick Williams
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roder ... More >>ick Williams.
A special festive episode, with Amy Harman, Francesca Ter-Berg and Roder ... More >>ick Williams.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
The Force of Circumstance
3/5 A local woman threatens to disrupt the marriage of Guy and Doris in a Malay outpost.
3/5 A local woman threatens to disrupt the marriage of Guy and Doris in a Malay outpost.
23:00 - Uncanny
Uncanny Christmas, Christmas Special: Return to Luibeilt
Danny Robins ventures to the Scottish Highlands for this special Christmas episode.
Danny Robins ventures to the Scottish Highlands for this special Christmas episode.
00:00 - Midnight News
26/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Christmas Meditation - A Hidden Light
A reflection on the meaning of Christmas with poet, priest and writer Malcolm Guite.
00:30 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 3: Horse Skulls and Hoodenings
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
3/5 Haunting ‘Hoodenings’ and horrible happenings with horses’ heads. And people.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
26/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
26/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
26/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
26/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
A poor man out in the snow
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
26/12/24 - Solomon the government bull
Solomon - the bull who's hired out to crofters.
Solomon - the bull who's hired out to crofters.
06:00 - But First, This...
Radio 4’s continuity announcers invite you into their world.
07:00 - Today
26/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - In Our Time
Vase-mania
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the eighteenth century mania for classical vases.
09:45 - Strong Message Here
Words of the Year
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis break down the political language of 2024.
Armando Iannucci and Helen Lewis break down the political language of 2024.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
The women behind our best-loved puzzles and games - A Woman's Hour special
Anita Rani explores the women behind Jenga to World of Warcraft via Agat ... More >>ha Christie.
Anita Rani explores the women behind Jenga to World of Warcraft via Agat ... More >>ha Christie.
11:00 - The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, An Unexpected History of the Body
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 4: Punishing the Wicked
4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
12:00 - News Summary
26/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - The Reunion
Absolutely Fabulous
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
Series which reunites a group of people intimately involved in a moment of modern history.
12:57 - Weather
26/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
26/12/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - My Poetry and Other Animals
Horses
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets horses, to help inspire a new animal poem.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets horses, to help inspire a new animal poem.
14:00 - The Archers
25/12/2024
Joy has a big question to ask.
Joy has a big question to ask.
14:15 - John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
2023 Special
John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme.
John Finnemore returns to Radio 4 with a one-off edition of his Souvenir Programme.
15:00 - This Natural Life
Martin Clunes
Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
15:27 - Radio 4 Appeal
ERIC, The Children's Bowel and Bladder Charity
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
Mollie Pearce makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ERIC
15:30 - Feedback
Interview of the Year
A special edition featuring the winners of Feedback's Interview of the Year.
A special edition featuring the winners of Feedback's Interview of the Year.
16:00 - The Briefing Room
Why we need to care about the Arctic
What threats and opportunities does the Arctic face?
What threats and opportunities does the Arctic face?
16:30 - BBC Inside Science
Board Game Science
This festive season we unravel the science of games - and, of course, play some ourselves.
This festive season we unravel the science of games - and, of course, play some ourselves.
17:00 - PM
26/12/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
26/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 4: The Grey Wolf of Wimbledon Common
4/7 Are you a wolf or a Womble? Wellington's quick thinking saves the day.
4/7 Are you a wolf or a Womble? Wellington's quick thinking saves the day.
18:30 - Michael Spicer: No Room (Omnibus)
3. Like throwing a pigeon at a wall
3/4 Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches.
3/4 Louis Theroux's interview technique ends in glorious tragedy. Sketches.
19:00 - The Archers
26/12/2024
There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
19:15 - This Cultural Life
Frank Auerbach
Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
Artist Frank Auerbach talks about his life and some of the influences on his work.
20:00 - With Great Pleasure
With Jo Brand
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
Comedian Jo Brand chooses favourite pieces of writing, with Alan Davies and Isy Suttie.
21:00 - Loose Ends
Toyah Willcox, Adam Riches, John Kearns, Grace Dent, 30 years of Stay Another Day, Georgia Cecile, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with a ... More >>festive mix of conversation, music and comedy.
Clive Anderson and guests with a ... More >>festive mix of conversation, music and comedy.
21:45 - Mythical Creatures
8. Selkies
Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies in her quest to meet mythical creatures
Rhianna Pratchett seeks out shape-shifting selkies in her quest to meet mythical creatures
22:00 - The World Tonight
26/12/2024
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
The Outstation
4/5 Warburton's tidy and precise world is upended by the arrival of an uncouth assistant.
4/5 Warburton's tidy and precise world is upended by the arrival of an uncouth assistant.
23:00 - Alison Spittle: Petty Please
There's Something About Mary
Petty? Please. Alison Spittle has a long-held nativity grudge, and needs to get closure.
Petty? Please. Alison Spittle has a long-held nativity grudge, and needs to get closure.
23:30 - Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
Saturnalia
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
Natalie Haynes celebrates Saturnalia with guests André Vincent and Llewelyn Morgan.
00:00 - Midnight News
27/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Bunk Bed
Series 10, 4. Patrick Marber and Peter Curran grapple in the dark with life's woes and wonders
5/6 Marber and Curran muse on the adv ... More >>antages of having once been 'Big in the 1990s'.
5/6 Marber and Curran muse on the adv ... More >>antages of having once been 'Big in the 1990s'.
00:30 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 4: Punishing the Wicked
4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
4/5 We encounter the terrifying Krampus performers who roam the Christmas streets of Salzburg.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
27/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
27/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
27/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
27/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
St John the Evangelist
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Canon Ann Easter.
05:45 - Farming Today
27/12/24 Lake District Barn Rescue
Twenty historic Lakeland barns are being saved for the nation's rural cultural heritage.
Twenty historic Lakeland barns are being saved for the nation's rural cultural heritage.
06:00 - Today
27/12/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Desert Island Discs
Gareth Southgate OBE, football manager
Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Gareth Southgate, football manager, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
10:00 - Woman's Hour
27/12/2024
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
11:00 - The Food Programme
The Dickens Effect: How the Writer Influenced Food at Christmas.
Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive ... More >> eating.
Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive ... More >> eating.
11:45 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 5: The Christmas Witches
5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
12:00 - News Summary
27/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Rare Earth
Reasons To Be Cheerful
How will 2025 shape up for the environment and wildlife?
How will 2025 shape up for the environment and wildlife?
12:57 - Weather
27/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - World at One
27/12/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
13:45 - My Poetry and Other Animals
Spiders
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some spiders, to help inspire a new animal poem.
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, meets some spiders, to help inspire a new animal poem.
14:00 - The Archers
26/12/2024
There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
There’s a Boxing Day challenge for Paul.
14:15 - Limelight
Don't Listen to This, Episode 1
1/5 Gripping psychological thriller set in the world of competitive gaming.
1/5 Gripping psychological thriller set in the world of competitive gaming.
14:45 - Something to Declare
27/12/2024
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
15:00 - Gardeners' Question Time
From the Archives: Christmas
Peter Gibbs digs through the GQT archives in this festive edition of the programme.
Peter Gibbs digs through the GQT archives in this festive edition of the programme.
15:45 - Short Works
Shopping All the Way by Karen Quinn
It’s 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
It’s 27 December, and while spirits are high, bank balances are low.
16:00 - Last Word
27/12/2024
Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.
Weekly obituary programme telling the life stories of those who have died recently.
16:30 - Dreaming of Connie Converse
Poet Emily Berry explores the music and mystery of Connie Converse.
17:00 - PM
27/12/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
27/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - The Wombles to the Rescue
Episode 5: The Big Splash
5/7 Cousin Botany has something to say about Wellington and Tomsk's oil rig.
5/7 Cousin Botany has something to say about Wellington and Tomsk's oil rig.
18:30 - The Naked Week
Series 1, The Naked Christmas Week
5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
19:00 - The Archers
27/12/2024
Jolene puts her foot in it.
Jolene puts her foot in it.
19:15 - Add to Playlist
Seckou Keita, Tess Tyler and Nick Patrick, from Prince to Kings
Tess Tyler and Seckou Keita join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks
Tess Tyler and Seckou Keita join Anna and Jeffrey to add the next five tracks
20:00 - The Today Podcast
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
20:50 - A Point of View
27/12/2024
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
Weekly reflections on topical issues from a range of contributors.
21:00 - The Verb
A special recording of The AdVerb at The Hackney Empire
Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Ian McMillan presents new work from six poets with music from the BBC Symphony Orchestra
22:00 - The World Tonight
27/12/2024
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
22:45 - South Sea Tales by W. Somerset Maugham
The Back of Beyond
5/5 On the eve of his retirement, George Moon is asked to opine on a highly personal matter.
5/5 On the eve of his retirement, George Moon is asked to opine on a highly personal matter.
23:00 - Loose Ends
Loose Ends Lounge: Richard Thompson, English Teacher, Fairground Attraction, Ron Sexsmith, Nadine Shah
Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best mu ... More >>sic performances from Loose Ends this year.
Stuart Maconie showcases some of the best mu ... More >>sic performances from Loose Ends this year.
00:00 - Midnight News
28/12/2024
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
00:15 - Bunk Bed
Series 9, 2. Peter Curran, Patrick Marber and Simpson's star Harry Shearer reflect on life's wonder and woes
2/8 Harry Shearer on an ... More >> extraordinary life as a Hollywood child star.
2/8 Harry Shearer on an ... More >> extraordinary life as a Hollywood child star.
00:30 - The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg
Episode 5: The Christmas Witches
5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
5/5 We follow a procession of the candle-crowned young witches of Finland's St. Lucy Festival.
00:48 - Shipping Forecast
28/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
01:00 - Selection of BBC World Service Programmes
28/12/2024
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
05:20 - Shipping Forecast
28/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
05:30 - News Briefing
28/12/2024
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
The latest news from BBC Radio 4
05:43 - Prayer for the Day
28/12/2024
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Krish Kandiah.
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Krish Kandiah.
05:45 - Something to Declare
27/12/2024
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
Jack Boswell explores how other cultures handle the universal problems we face at home.
06:00 - News and Papers
28/12/2024
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
06:07 - This Natural Life
Martin Clunes
Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
Actor Martin Clunes tells Martha Kearney what the natural world means to him.
06:30 - Farming Today
28/12/24 The bogs of the Flow Country - a peatland that is now a World Heritage Site.
Bog restoration in the Flow Country - a peatland which is now ... More >> a World Heritage Site.
Bog restoration in the Flow Country - a peatland which is now ... More >> a World Heritage Site.
06:57 - Weather
28/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
07:00 - Today
28/12/2024
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
09:00 - Saturday Live
Sam Oladeinde, Mared Pugh-Evans, Tiffany Murray
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings you extraordinary stories and remarkable people.
10:00 - Curious Cases
Series 1, 13. The Fastest Fly
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain want to know what is the fastest fly?
Hannah Fry and Dara Ó Briain want to know what is the fastest fly?
10:30 - Rewinder
Mystery Voices and the Millennium Bug
Greg James is back in the BBC Archives rooting around for audio gems.
Greg James is back in the BBC Archives rooting around for audio gems.
11:00 - On Your Farm
On Your Farm at 60
Celebrating sixty years of On Your Farm.
Celebrating sixty years of On Your Farm.
11:30 - From Our Own Correspondent
A Song for Valentina
Steve Rosenberg's song about his Russian friend struck an unexpected chord with Muscovites
Steve Rosenberg's song about his Russian friend struck an unexpected chord with Muscovites
12:00 - News Summary
28/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
12:04 - Money Box
The Cost of Having a Pet
Pets are for life, not just for Christmas, but how much does it cost to care for one?
Pets are for life, not just for Christmas, but how much does it cost to care for one?
12:30 - The Naked Week
Series 1, The Naked Christmas Week
5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
5/5 The Naked Week team sticks its hand into Christmas and pulls out a bag of news-giblets.
12:57 - Weather
28/12/2024
The latest weather forecast
The latest weather forecast
13:00 - News and Weather
28/12/2024
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news and weather reports from BBC Radio 4
13:10 - The Today Podcast
News Review of the Year 2024
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
Amol Rajan and Nick Robinson look back at the year with Today presenters past and present.
14:00 - The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, An Unexpected History of the Body
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
Brian Cox and Robin Ince dissect the Royal Society archives with Ed Byrne and guests.
14:45 - The Archers
27/12/2024
Jolene puts her foot in it.
Jolene puts her foot in it.
15:00 - The Ambridge Mystery Plays
Episode 2
2/2 2/2 The Passion. The Archers present a magical version of the medieval dramas.
2/2 2/2 The Passion. The Archers present a magical version of the medieval dramas.
16:00 - Woman's Hour
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Michelle Yeoh, SEND system, Friends 30th Anniversary, Living in a van
A look back at Woman’s Hour in 2024.
A look back at Woman’s Hour in 2024.
17:00 - PM
28/12/2024
Full coverage of the day's news.
Full coverage of the day's news.
17:30 - Sliced Bread
DNA Ancestry Tests
Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from?
Can DNA ancestry tests really tell where we come from?
17:54 - Shipping Forecast
28/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
17:57 - Weather
28/12/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
The latest weather reports and forecast
18:00 - Six O'Clock News
28/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
18:15 - Loose Ends
Wayne Sleep, Ben Miller, Rosalind Eleazar, Lou Conran, The Lottery Winners, Stuart Maconie
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conver ... More >>sation, music and comedy.
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conver ... More >>sation, music and comedy.
19:00 - Profile
Ruth Jones
The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
The woman behind the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey.
19:15 - Punt & Dennis: Route Masters
Series 1: From Beer to Eternity, 10 – From Flying Reindeers to Eternity
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer ... More >> to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
10/10 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis travel from flying reindeer ... More >> to eternity with Zoe Lyons.
20:00 - Archive on 4
The Dome
Paul Merton looks back at the concept, challenges and legacy of the Millennium Dome.
Paul Merton looks back at the concept, challenges and legacy of the Millennium Dome.
21:00 - Pick of the Year
Pick of the Year 2024
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
Garry Richardson chooses the audio highlights across the BBC over the last twelve months.
22:00 - News
28/12/2024
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4
22:15 - The Food Programme
The Dickens Effect: How the Writer Influenced Food at Christmas.
Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive ... More >> eating.
Dan Saladino explores the impact a Christmas Carol and other novels had on festive ... More >> eating.
23:00 - Wing It
Series 1, 4. The Cage of Curiosities
4/4 Amy Hoggart and Thomas Mayo improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It.
4/4 Amy Hoggart and Thomas Mayo improvise for Alasdair Beckett-King in Wing It.
23:30 - Brain of Britain
The 2024 Final
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
Russell Davies hosts the final in the 2024 season of the classic general knowledge quiz.
