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Radio 4
Radio 4

Radio 4

Inquisitive speech radio to make sense of your world.

Afternoon

18:00 BST

Six O'Clock News

12/06/2025

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

National and international news from BBC Radio 4

18:30 BST

Bill Dare: Comedy Alchemist

Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare, the man best known to Radio 4 audiences as the producer and creator of Dead Ringers.

Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare, the man best known to Radio 4 audiences as the producer and creator of Dead Ringers.

19:00 BST

The Archers

12/06/2025

Ambridge gather to say a final farewell, and it’s an emotional day for Kate.

Ambridge gather to say a final farewell, and it’s an emotional day for Kate.

19:15 BST

Front Row

Review Show: Pulp's new album More

Reviews of More, Pulp's first album in nearly 24 years, Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun exhibitions running in parallel at Tate Britain and the film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.

Reviews of More, Pulp's first album in nearly 24 years, Edward Burra and Ithell Colquhoun exhibitions running in parallel at Tate Britain and the film, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life.

Evening

20:00 BST

When It Hits the Fan

Sirs, Dames and the PR Game

David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how PR can be used to get yourself on the honours list.

David Yelland and Simon Lewis look at how PR can be used to get yourself on the honours list.

20:15 BST

The Media Show

Sir Martin Sorrell on AI & Advertising, Dan Snow History Hit, the ethics of working with a convicted criminal to tell a story

Sir Martin Sorrell on AI & Advertising, Dan Snow's History Hit, investigative journalist Annabel Deas on the ethics of working with a convicted criminal, Radio Free Asia latest.

Sir Martin Sorrell on AI & Advertising, Dan Snow's History Hit, investigative journalist Annabel Deas on the ethics of working with a convicted criminal, Radio Free Asia latest.

21:00 BST

Loose Ends

Adam Buxton, Tanita Tikaram, Jimi Famurewa, Kiran Landa and Honeyglaze

Clive Anderson's guests include Adam Buxton, Jimi Famurewa, Kiran Landa, Tanita Tikaram and Honeyglaze.

Clive Anderson's guests include Adam Buxton, Jimi Famurewa, Kiran Landa, Tanita Tikaram and Honeyglaze.

21:45 BST

Strong Message Here

I Regret Some of My Posts (with Sara Pascoe)

Armando Iannucci is ed by comedian Sara Pascoe to look at the messy break ups and quick make ups of men in politics, on both sides of the Atlantic.

Armando Iannucci is ed by comedian Sara Pascoe to look at the messy break ups and quick make ups of men in politics, on both sides of the Atlantic.

22:00 BST

The World Tonight

12/06/2025

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 BST

Episode 4

Seven-year-old Rowan is struggling to cope with the death of her grandfather. In the meantime, everybody including her mother is busy with ‘arrangements’ for the funeral.

Seven-year-old Rowan is struggling to cope with the death of her grandfather. In the meantime, everybody including her mother is busy with ‘arrangements’ for the funeral.