FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Election 2016
Comprehensive coverage of the various elections taking place across the UK.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Milk prices, Dairy conference, Genetically modified insects, Virtual reality farming
The price farmers receive for milk has fallen once again.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Garden Warbler
David Attenborough presents the garden warbler. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/05/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Pinochet
Sue MacGregor's guests reflect on the rise and fall of Chilean dictator General Pinochet.
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09:45
The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 5
5/5 The final episode brings mixed emotions - the field awaits a new use and a new owner.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Elegy, Surrogacy law, Super Thursday, Nursing
Zoe Wanamaker and Barbara Flynn, surrogacy rules, a family of nurses, local elections.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Clouds in Trousers, Flood
5/5 Zoe's daughter Alice is worried by rising waters. Katie Hims' drama about the weather.
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11:00
The Anglo-Irish Century—The Irish Exodus
3/4 Historian Diarmaid Ferriter explores the post-war period and the outbreak of the Troubles.
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11:30
Barry's Lunch Club—Dating for the over 60s
2/4 Alex Lowe is 82 year-old Barry in a comedy combining sitcom and stand-up.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—6 May 1916 - Johnnie Marshall
Johnnie Marshall is in pursuit of information.
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12:15
You and Yours—Ikea Sell Solar Panels
Consumer news. Ikea's solar panels, biometric passports, door-to-door fundraising.
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12:57
Weather—06/05/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—06/05/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Shakespeare: Love Across the Racial Divide—Antony and Cleopatra
5/5 Yasmin Alibhai-Brown focuses on the relationship between Antony and Cleopatra.
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14:00
The Archers—05/05/2016
Helen makes a decision. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Rage
Clare Lizzimore's rapid-fire drama goes inside the head of Anthony - a boy full of rage.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Cornwall
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from east Cornwall.
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15:45
Keeping Watch by David Park
A surveillance cop is prepared to go far beyond his line of duty.
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16:00
Last Word—Reverend Daniel Berrigan, Lord Walton of Detchant, Jenny Diski, Guy Woolfenden
Matthew Bannister on a peace campaigner, an author, a neurologist and a composer.
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16:30
More or Less—The Most Profitable Product in History
The most profitable product in history. Can the iPhone claim this accolade?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Tracey and Joanne - Just a Numbness
Two friends remember the depression that following treatment for postpartum psychosis.
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17:00
PM—06/05/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/05/2016 Jeremy Corbyn says Labour "hung on" in the elections
Shadow cabinet member says voters don't see Labour as credible under Corbyn's leadership
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 90, Episode 4
4/9 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—06/05/2016
Eddie needs to find more work.
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19:15
Front Row—Tom Hiddleston, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Andrey Kurkov
Tom Hiddleston talks to Kirsty Lang about his new role as Hank Williams.
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19:45
Open Art—Harmless Poisons, Blameless Sins, Episode 5
Artist Ben Rivers reinterprets the strange tales of Moroccan storyteller Mohammed Mrabet.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Diane Abbott MP, Ken Clarke MP, Tom Harris, Gerard Lyons
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Radio Theatre at Broadcasting House, London
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20:50
A Point of View—Florence Under Water
Sarah Dunant reflects on the legacy of one of the worst floods in Florence's history.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—2-6 May 1916
It is a week of collisions in Ashburton.
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21:58
Weather—06/05/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sadiq Khan elected Mayor of London
Labour claims the London mayoral race for Sadiq Khan.
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22:45
Not Working by Lisa Owens—Episode 5
5/10 Claire spends a disastrous weekend with Luke and his parents. Debut novel by Lisa Owens.
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23:00
Great Lives—Graeme Lamb on Christine Granville
Lt-Gen Sir Graeme Lamb champions wartime spy Christine Granville. Matthew Parris chairs (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/05/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Tracey and Joanne - There But for the Grace of God
Two friends realise it is important to talk about mental health.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 5
5/5 The final episode brings mixed emotions - the field awaits a new use and a new owner. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/05/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
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05:45
iPM—A single phone call that can change lives
The programme that starts with its listeners. A single phone call that can change lives.
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