FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Ballads of Thin Men—People Carry Roses
3/3 By Toby Litt. A teenager searches for his missing Bob Dylan record all over the village. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—19/04/2015
The bells of St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia.
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05:45
Profile—Ronnie O'Sullivan
Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—19/04/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Deserts
Samira Ahmed explores the idea of the desert in literature and spiritual texts.
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06:35
Living World—Skinner's Farm
Chris Packham relives programmes from the Living World archives.
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06:57
Weather—19/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—19/04/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Generation 2015, Exorcisms, Irish Same-Sex Marriage
Sunday examines same-sex marriage in Ireland, the Generation 2015 initiative and exorcism.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Partners for Change Ethiopia
Michael Buerk presents an appeal for Partners for Change Ethiopia.
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07:57
Weather—19/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—19/04/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Tree of Life
A service from Christ Church, Carmarthen, with the Rev Canon Dr Patrick Thomas.
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08:48
A Point of View—Ideology Versus Art
Howard Jacobson explains why he prefers art to ideology, especially at election time. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Ruff
Bill Oddie presents the ruff. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—19/04/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/04/2015
Lilian makes some changes, and Shula makes a call.
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11:16
The Reunion—The Hit Factory
Sue MacGregor reunites the pop hitmakers of the 1980s.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 Sue Perkins presents another edition of the show that tackles the big moral problems. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—School Dinners - A Progress Report
Can UK school food be made better by learning from abroad? Sheila Dillon investigates.
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12:57
Weather—19/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—19/04/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stratford-upon-Avon
Eric Robson and the panel visit Warwickshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Conversations about mental health, death and divorce, and the perfect carer.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Ursula Le Guin - The Left Hand of Darkness, Episode 2
2/2 Genly Ai arrives from Earth onto a planet with ambigendered humans.
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16:00
Open Book—Mexican Literature and the London Book Fair
Mexican writers Valeria Luiselli and Jorge Volpi on their country's literary heritage.
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16:30
We Real Cool: The Poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks
A portrait of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, narrated by her daughter Nora Brooks Blakely.
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17:00
The Edge
Mark Urban investigates whether the west is losing its military edge. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Ronnie O'Sullivan
Mark Coles profiles snooker legend Ronnie 'The Rocket' O'Sullivan. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—19/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Sheila McClennon chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—19/04/2015
Rob wants a private word with Tom.
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19:16
The Vote Now Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 The Now Show gang present their critique of the second of the leaders' debates. (R)
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19:45
Liars' League—The Wallet
3/3 A single man recalls his parents' fractious relationship, dominated by money.
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20:00
Feedback—17/04/2015
Radio 5 live listeners pin down politicians with their questions. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Guenter Grass, Sheila Kitzinger, Andrew Porter, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott, Percy Sledge
Matthew Bannister on an author, a childbirth campaigner, a critic, a gambler and a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Labour's Plans for Tax and Benefits
Money Box talks to Ed Balls about Labour's plans for taxation, pensions and other benefits (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Partners for Change Ethiopia
Michael Buerk presents an appeal for Partners for Change Ethiopia. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Last Tango
Peter Day reports from Buenos Aires on the economic troubles once again facing Argentina. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/04/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—19/04/2015
Julia Hartley Brewer analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Jemaine Clement; Dark Horse; Cry of the City; Christopher Young
Jemaine Clement talks about his vampire mockumentary What We Do in the Shadows. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Deserts
Samira Ahmed explores the idea of the desert in literature and spiritual texts. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Ethnography Award 'Shortlist'
Programme devoted to the academic research shortlisted for the Thinking Allowed award. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—19/04/2015
The bells of St Peter's Cathedral in Adelaide, Australia. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—Election concerns of migrant workers in East Anglia; sheep DNA in old manuscripts
East European migrant workers in East Anglia tell Anna Hill their pre-election concerns.
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05:56
Weather—20/04/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
Kate Humble presents the little grebe. (R)
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