FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/04/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
8.51 to Brighton—Along the Line, by Alison Fisher
1/3 By Alison Fisher. The 8.51 to Brighton has meant more to one family than they'll ever know (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/04/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/04/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred's, York
The bells of St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church, York.
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05:45
Profile—The Glazer Family
Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/04/2014
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Elephant
Mark Tully investigates the spiritual and cultural power of the elephant.
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06:35
Living World—Mendip Voles
Chris Sperring searches for one of the most abundant mammals in the UK, the vole.
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06:57
Weather—27/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/04/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Canonisations of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II
Historic double canonisation of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II; Sharia Courts and Wonga
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—The Prison Radio Association
Jon Snow and Lyn Knapton present an appeal for the Prison Radio Association.
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07:57
Weather—27/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/04/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—27/04/2014
Mass from Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge.
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08:48
A Point of View—Mile Milestone
Mary Beard looks forward to the 60th anniversary of the first 'four-minute mile'.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
Kate Humble presents the little grebe. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/04/2014
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/04/2014
Helen and Alice come to the rescue.
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11:15
The Reunion—World Cup 1966
Three of England's 1966 World Cup winners join Sue MacGregor to recall the triumph. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 13, Episode 3
3/6 With Alex Horne, Lucy Beaumont, John Finnemore and Jack Dee. David Mitchell hosts. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Plantains and pleasure; Jamaican food in the UK
Tim Hayward on the evolution of Jamaican food in the UK with chefs and cooks in Bristol.
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12:57
Weather—27/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/04/2014
News and analysis presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:30
India Uncorrupted?
Can the radical new 'Party of the Common People' clean up Indian politics?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Nissan Car Factory
Peter Gibbs presents GQT from the Nissan Car Factory in Sunderland.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Fi Glover hears about life with epilepsy, mountain rescue dogs and the urge to travel.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Ring for Jeeves, Episode 2
2/2 Can Bill pay back the money he owes Captain Biggar? Jeeves to the rescue?
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16:00
Open Book—Sadie Jones, Peter Buwalda, Will Self
Mariella Frostrup talks to Sadie Jones about her latest novel Fallout.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 3, Cross-dressing Poets
4/4 Paul Farley hears from some poets about the appeal of prose.
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17:00
Teachers vs Government: Seventy Years of Education Policy
Assessing 70 years of conflict and consensus since secondary education became free to all. (R)
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17:40
Profile—The Glazer Family
Jo Fidgen profiles the Glazer family, American owners of Manchester United. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/04/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/04/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—27/04/2014
Gerry Northam makes his selection of the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—27/04/2014
Tony confronts Peggy.
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19:15
Tim FitzHigham: The Gambler—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Comedian Tim FitzHigham recreates an 18th-century bet, attempting to travel 25mph on water
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19:45
Infinite Possibilities and Unlikely Probabilities—Serving Children
3/3 By Anita Sullivan. Lem waits tables at a restaurant, but delivers more than food.
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20:00
Feedback—25/04/2014
Your questions answered by The Archers editor. And did radio news go OTT on footie? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Mark Shand, Mrs Pilkington Garimara, Derek Cooper, Wally Olins, Julian Wilson
Matthew Bannister on a conservationist, a writer, a broadcaster and a branding consultant. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Selftrade, Co-Op Bank, Pensions advice, Buy-to-let
Paul Lewis asks why share platform Selftrade needs to know so much about its customers. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Prison Radio Association
Jon Snow and Lyn Knapton present an appeal for the Prison Radio Association. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Korea Change: The End of the South Korea Model?
Peter Day reports on how South Korea is trying to make a 'creative economy'. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—27/04/2014
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—27/04/2014
Kevin Maguire of the Mirror looks at how newspapers covered the week's big stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Mia Wasikowska; Joanna Hogg; Neil Brand on Noah
Joanna Hogg discusses middle-class alienation in a modernist house in Exhibition. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Elephant
Mark Tully investigates the spiritual and cultural power of the elephant. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/04/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Ethnography Award 'Short List'
Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new annual ethnography award. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Wilfred's, York
The bells of St Wilfred's Roman Catholic Church, York. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/04/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/04/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/04/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—HS2 and Wildlife, Aphid Catching, Why Grass Matters
Β£420 million should be spent on conservation after HS2, according to the Wildlife Trusts.
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05:56
Weather—28/04/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-throated Diver
Kate Humble presents the red-throated diver.
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