FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Shorts—Series 13, Bethlehem House
4/4 A return to a childhood location brings back painful memories for an ex-pat. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Harpole in Northamptonshire
Church bells from All Saints church, Harpole in Northamptonshire.
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05:45
Profile—Sir Martin Sorrell
Mark Coles profiles Sir Martin Sorrell, the Don Draper of the 21st century. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/04/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Changing the Climate
Mark Tully asks if climate change offers an opportunity to change our lives for the better
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06:35
On Your Farm—Future Food: Our Cow Molly
Dan Saladino discovers a Sheffield dairy farm that is aiming to change how milk is valued.
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06:57
Weather—24/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Is sushi permitted at Passover? Prince the Jehovah's Witness, The row over religious education in the UK
Sushi for Passover, Prince the Jehovah's Witness and the row over religious education.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Renewable World
Levison Wood presents an appeal on behalf of Renewable World.
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07:57
Weather—24/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—From Grief to Glory - Shakespeare 400
Live from Holy Trinity Church, Stratford upon Avon, where Shakespeare is buried.
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08:48
A Point of View—Reading Renaissance Art
Sarah Dunant argues that our current obsession with celebrity utterly undermines art. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/04/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/04/2016
There is just no pleasing Lynda, and the Brookfield Archers raise a glass.
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11:15
The Reunion—Maastricht Treaty
Sue MacGregor's guests reflect on the dramas of the Maastricht Treaty negotiations.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 3
3/6 David Mitchell with Elis James, Reginald D Hunter, Maeve Higgins and David O'Doherty. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Bristol: The Story of a City Through Its Food
Sheila Dillon travels to Bristol to hear how food has shaped the city's past and present.
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12:57
Weather—24/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/04/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 2, Trevor Phillips
1/5 Dominic Lawson asks Trevor Phillips why he abandoned support for multiculturalism.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bushey
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from Bushey in Hertfordshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Nepal Earthquake
A year after the Nepal earthquake, conversations about its impact, and about fundraising.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Missing Presumed Dead: The Odyssey, Episode 1
1/2 A government minister on the run faces the unfamiliar to return home. Stars Colin Tierney.
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16:00
Open Book—Being a Man: David Szalay and Ted Hodgkinson
Mariella Frostrup talks to award-winning writer David Szalay about All That Man Is.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Time, Memory and Remembrance
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry requests.
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17:00
Held Hostage in Syria
Lyse Doucet talks to a group of former hostages of so-called Islamic State. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Sir Martin Sorrell
Mark Coles profiles Sir Martin Sorrell, the Don Draper of the 21st century. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/04/2016 Obama's trade deal warning dismissed.
Vote Leave dismiss President's warning it could take a decade to agree a US trade deal.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Gerry Northam
Gerry Northam chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—24/04/2016
Pat is taken by surprise, and Pip gives Rex guidance.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Chris Addison and Alun Cochrane join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
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19:45
Border Crossing—A Good Soldier & Handsome Daddy
A fictional dialogue between Ethiopia and Britain by Maaza Mengiste and Helen Dunmore.
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20:00
More or Less—Brexit Numbers
Do the Treasury's Brexit numbers add up? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Prince, Ray Fitzwalter, Victoria Wood, June Jolly, Phil Sayer
Matthew Bannister on a rock star, an editor, a comedian, a nurse and an announcer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Tree investments felled, Selling your pension annuity - will it be a good deal?
Tree investments felled, and the pensions minister explains selling your annuity. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Renewable World
Levison Wood presents an appeal on behalf of Renewable World. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Selling Shakespeare
Author Andrew Dickson explores William Shakespeare's influence on the business world. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—24/04/2016
Diane Abbott and others join Carolyn Quinn to discuss Obama and foreign aid.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Bastille Day, Flatpack Film Festival
Francine Stock visits the Flatpack Festival in Birmingham and tries out Blind Cinema. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Changing the Climate
Mark Tully asks if climate change offers an opportunity to change our lives for the better (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Happiness and government, Good parenting
Laurie Taylor asks if the government should aim to promote well-being. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Harpole in Northamptonshire
Church bells from All Saints church, Harpole in Northamptonshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flood Relief Delays in Cumbria, Mental Health, Food and Farming Awards
Cumbrian farmers report problems applying for much needed flood relief grants.
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05:56
Weather—25/04/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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