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Inquisitive speech radio to make sense of your world.

Early

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06:00 BST

Today

23/05/2025

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 BST

Desert Island Discs

Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist

Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Professor Dame Ijeoma Uchegbu, scientist, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item she would take with her if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Morning

10:00 BST

Woman's Hour

23/05/2025

The programme that offers a female perspective on the world

The programme that offers a female perspective on the world

11:00 BST

The Food Programme

Coffee Crisis: Why are Prices Breaking Records?

Dan Saladino hears from coffee industry insiders about the current spike in global prices.

Dan Saladino hears from coffee industry insiders about the current spike in global prices.

11:45 BST

Me and the Farmer

5. A Tup and Bull Story

Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire.

Sheep, collies and why you should never milk a bull! Comedian and farmer Jim Smith shares tales of growing up on his family farm in rural Perthshire.

12:00 BST

News Summary

23/05/2025

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

12:04 BST

23/05/2025

News and discussion of consumer affairs

News and discussion of consumer affairs

12:57 BST

Weather

23/05/2025

The latest weather forecast

The latest weather forecast

Afternoon

13:00 BST

World at One

23/05/2025

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4

13:45 BST

Mary Bourke: Who Cares?

Episode 5: Burnout

There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.

There are five million carers in the UK - but who cares for the carers? Through a mixture of stand-up comedy and interviews, comedian and carer Mary Bourke investigates.

14:00 BST

The Archers

22/05/2025

Ian has reservations, and Oliver makes a generous offer.

Ian has reservations, and Oliver makes a generous offer.