FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Father for My Son—Episode 1
1/3 Readings based on the autobiography and journals of Kathleen Scott, widow of Captain Scott (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—31/05/2015
The sound of church bells from Saints Probus and Grace, Cornwall.
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05:45
Four Thought—Brian Lobel
Brian Lobel says surviving cancer does not mean you have to be heroic. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—31/05/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Feeling Groovy
Jazz musician Django Bates muses on being 'in the groove'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—World Darts Champion
Charlotte Smith meets Scott Mitchell - world darts champion and Dorset farmer.
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06:57
Weather—31/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—31/05/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Fifa ethics, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Day, Methodist abuse
Reporting on Fifa ethics, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Music Day, and Methodist abuse. With Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Ann Pascoe presents an appeal for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.
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07:57
Weather—31/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—31/05/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Meeting the Risen Jesus
Radio 4's Sunday morning service from Holy Trinity Platt in Manchester.
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08:48
A Point of View—In Praise of Courtesy
AL Kennedy explores the merits of courtesy, but she points out that it can be complicated. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—31/05/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—31/05/2015
It is the annual Single Wicket, and Lynda feels a glimmer of hope.
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11:16
Desert Island Discs—Pamela Rose
Kirsty Young talks to castaway and former Bletchley girl Pamela Rose.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 72, Episode 2
2/8 Paul Merton, Alun Cochrane, Susan Calman and Gyles Brandreth join host Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Rick Stein - A Life Through Food (Part 1)
Rick Stein talks to Sheila Dillon about starting out and his 'accidental' path into food.
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12:57
Weather—31/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—31/05/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Dark Side of Buddhism
Why has a militant, violent strain of Buddhism emerged in Sri Lanka?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Newcastle
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Newcastle. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Living in Rhodesia
Reflections on life under white rule in Rhodesia, before Zimbabwe's independence.
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15:00
The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's The Last Chronicle of Barset, The Way Things Are
1/4 In the sleepy village of Silverbridge, Henry Grantly has fallen in love again.
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16:00
Open Book—Steve Toltz on Quicksand
Novelist Steve Toltz discusses his book Quicksand, and Jenny Erpenbeck on The End of Days.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Contemporary Irish Poets
Roger McGough celebrates contemporary Irish poetry.
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17:00
The Affordable Housing Crisis
Lesley Curwen investigates the ways councils negotiate affordable housing with developers. (R)
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 18, A Roof Over Our Heads
1/8 Sarah McDonald Hughes's fictional response to an extension of the right-to-buy scheme. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—31/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Antonia Quirke
Antonia Quirke chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—31/05/2015
Eddie is in party mood.
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19:15
The Rivals—Series 2, 2. Eugene Valmont: The Clue of the Silver Spoons
2/4 Inspector Lestrade recalls Eugene Valmont, food connoisseur and detective. (R)
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19:45
Shorts—The Time Being, The Love Songs Of Foxes by Amber Lee Dodd
3/6 A woman takes in her troubled brother, newly-released from prison.
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20:00
More or Less—Seven-day NHS
Tim Harford asks if people admitted to hospital at weekends are more likely to die. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Raymond Gosling, Eileen Gray, Sir Duncan Watson, Denys Darlow, Grace Lee Whitney
Matthew Bannister on a scientist, a cyclist, a blind campaigner, a conductor, an actress. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Building a dream home, Tax amnesty anyone? Plus: car rental tips.
The government wants people to build their own homes. At what cost? With Paul Lewis. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
Ann Pascoe presents an appeal for Winston Churchill Memorial Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Ritual Sexual Abuse: The Anatomy of a Panic (Part 1)
David Aaronovitch traces the journey from wrongful denial to excessive credulity.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—31/05/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—31/05/2015
Ian Burrell of the Independent analyses how the papers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Film Set Britain
Antonia Quirke hears listeners' memories of the day that a film crew rolled into town. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Feeling Groovy
Jazz musician Django Bates muses on being 'in the groove'. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The 'Happiness Industry' - The 'Wellness Syndrome'
The 'Happiness Industry'. Also, 'wellness syndrome'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—31/05/2015
The sound of church bells from Saints Probus and Grace, Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/06/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Jane Livesey CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheeponomics: lamb and wool prices
Farmers face a price drop of 25 per cent on last year for lambs.
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05:56
Weather—01/06/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dotterel
Steve Backshall presents the dotterel. (R)
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