FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Time—Father Time
2/3 Strange things happen to Professor Lebedev in the middle of the concert hall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/05/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's Church, Barnes, London
The bells of St Mary's Church, Barnes, London.
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05:45
Profile—Lord Dubs
Profiles of people making headlines. Mark Coles profiles Labour politician Lord Dubs. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—08/05/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Death Be Not Proud
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the mystery and inevitability of death.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Hosier Farming System
Caz Graham visits a Wiltshire farm that has been innovating for nearly a 100 years.
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06:57
Weather—08/05/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—08/05/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Katy Perry, Digital legacies, Christian music
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—PEAS
Carol Ann Duffy presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS.
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07:57
Weather—08/05/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—08/05/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Thy Kingdom Come
Live from Holy Trinity Church Platt in South Manchester.
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08:48
A Point of View—Florence Under Water
Sarah Dunant reflects on the legacy of one of the worst floods in Florence's history. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Swift
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the swift. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/05/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/05/2016
Helen makes a decision, and it is deadline day at the Dower House.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Tom Hanks, actor
Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood's best-loved actors, is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 16, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell with Henning Wehn, Jon Richardson, Susan Calman and Jack Dee. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Best Food Producer: The Finalists
Yotam Ottolenghi and Sheila Dillon meet Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards's best food producers.
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12:57
Weather—08/05/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/05/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Brain of Britain—Bard Brain of Britain
Russell Davies chairs a contest to find Britain's top Shakespeare expert.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Cornwall
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from east Cornwall. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Postpartum Psychosis
The experience of postpartum psychosis and its aftermath.
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15:00
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 2 - Sex, Episode 2: Power
2/9 2. Power. Dramatised from the work of Emile Zola by Oliver Emanuel. Politics and sex clash
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16:00
Open Book—Allan Ahlberg
Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated author Allan Ahlberg, creator of The Jolly Postman.
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16:30
Poetry Please—08/05/2016
Roger McGough introduces poems requested by listeners.
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17:00
The Blame Game
The former director of MI5 questions why there must always be someone to blame. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Lord Dubs
Profiles of people making headlines. Mark Coles profiles Labour politician Lord Dubs. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/05/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/05/2016 EU referendum campaign - politicians clash over national security
Would leaving the EU undermine the UK's ability to protect itself against terrorism?
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Helen Lederer
Helen Lederer chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—08/05/2016
Emma and Fallon head to Greenbury.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 Josie Long and Kevin Eldon join Frank Skinner and Professor Kate Williams.
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19:45
Border Crossing—First Born & Demoiselle
A fictional dialogue between Syria and Britain, by Leila Haidar and Mish Green.
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20:00
More or Less—The Most Profitable Product in History
The most profitable product in history. Can the iPhone claim this accolade? (R)
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20:30
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. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The return of the 100% mortgage, Choices over maturing NS&I index-linked savings certificates
Is the 100% mortgage back? Plus NS&I investment choices, and firms urged to act over scams (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—PEAS
Carol Ann Duffy presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Recruiting by Algorithm
Peter Day discovers how computer programmes are being used in recruitment. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/05/2016
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Stephen Frears, Women in westerns, Angela Pleasence
Director Stephen Frears discusses his biopic Florence Foster Jenkins. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Death Be Not Proud
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the mystery and inevitability of death. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Migrant women, Wedding paradoxes
Laurie Taylor explores the role in British society of migrant women over the past 60 years (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's Church, Barnes, London
The bells of St Mary's Church, Barnes, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/05/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/05/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/05/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Virtual Reality Farming, European Union, Brussels
The virtual reality film claiming to show the reality of pig farming.
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05:56
Weather—09/05/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nightingale Part 1
David Attenborough presents the nightingale. (Part 1 of 2) (R)
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