FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 2
2/5 Steve meets a character called Dave Mack who agrees to show him some ‘extreme’ prospecting (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—20/05/2015
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2015
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Hen Harrier Row, Farming Inventions, British Lamb's Lettuce
Gamekeepers and conservationists are at war over the endangered hen harrier.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Turnstone
Brett Westwood presents the turnstone. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Chi-chi Nwanoku; Ingrid von Oelhafen and Tim Tate; Tristan Gooley and Colin Rosie
Ingrid von Oelhafen discusses her childhood as part of the Nazi Party's Lebensborn project
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09:45
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 3
3/5 On a prospecting trip with Tom, author Steve Boggan finds himself in very deep water.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kate Fleetwood, Hot Feminism, Stereotypes, Asian Women of Achievement
Kate Fleetwood stars in High Society and Polly Vernon on her concept of 'hot feminism'.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 3
3/5 Jackie tries to shed light on the mystery by interviewing Abi Hudson's mother and sister.
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10:56
The Listening Project—Dayle and Lorraine - Teach Our Children
Parents with children on the autism spectrum compare their experiences of school.
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11:00
A Short History of Ukrainians in Britain
The stories of British Ukrainians, whose family histories mirror that of their homeland.
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11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
Welcome to the Quiet Zone—We Are Technological Lepers
3/5 If you thought your Wi-Fi was slowly killing you, would you move to the Quiet Zone?
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12:15
You and Yours—M&S profits, End-of-life care, Village vending
M&S report a turnaround in profits, plus a discussion on end-of-life care.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Shankaracharya: A God Without Qualities
Sunil Khilnani on the life of Adi Shankaracharya, revered Hindu philosopher and theologian
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2015
There is a dilemma for Jennifer and David. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Beryl: A Love Story on Two Wheels
Maxine Peake's first drama about cycling champion Beryl Burton, featuring Charlie Burton. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Student Money
Ruth Alexander and guests take calls about student money.
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15:30
All in the Mind—19/05/2015
Claudia Hammond on the effects of alcohol on the brain and the role of movement in ADHD. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Poverty in Britain; Unemployment As a Choice
Is poverty in Britain increasing? Plus unemployment as a 'choice'.
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16:30
The Media Show—Facebook Instant Articles, Eurovision evolution, UKTV success
Whether Facebook Instant Articles will change how people consume news. With Steve Hewlett.
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17:00
PM—20/05/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2015
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 9, Driven to Extremes
4/6 Clare is facing a disciplinary tribunal after a seemingly straightforward job goes awry. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2015
Rob has a grievance.
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19:15
Front Row—Jim Dale, Will Young, Man Booker International Prize
Carry On star Jim Dale, Will Young and the winner of the Man Booker International Prize.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 3
3/5 Jackie tries to shed light on the mystery by interviewing Abi Hudson's mother and sister. (R)
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Human Rights on the Battlefield
Clive Anderson and guests discuss human rights on the battlefield.
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20:45
Four Thought—Huda Jawad
Huda Jawad describes reconciling her deeply held Islamic faith with her feminism.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Electric Island
Tom Heap visits the Scottish island that can power itself. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Chi-chi Nwanoku; Ingrid von Oelhafen and Tim Tate; Tristan Gooley and Colin Rosie
Ingrid von Oelhafen discusses her childhood as part of the Nazi Party's Lebensborn project (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Record fines for banks over currency market fix.
5 major banks fined more than £3.6 bn for colluding to manipulate foreign currency
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 3
3/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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23:00
John Kearns—1. The Ticket
A glimpse into the oddball mind of John as he returns home from work.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Featuring early efforts by Alan Moore, Patricia Cornwell, Byron and Henrik Ibsen.
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23:30
Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 1
1/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum explores the piano's place in modern life. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 3
3/5 On a prospecting trip with Tom, author Steve Boggan finds himself in very deep water. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—21/05/2015
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2015
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm innovation, Lave net fishing, RPA deadlines
Do new rules threaten an ancient way of fishing on the River Severn? With Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Thrush Nightingale
Brett Westwood presents the thrush nightingale. (R)
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