FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 3
3/5 Chris Packham decides to trust animals rather than people – and makes a nocturnal escape. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/05/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/05/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Pig and poultry fair, Zoonosis, EU debate, Antibiotic alternatives
Farming Today comes from the Pig and Poultry Fair in Stoneleigh.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/05/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Titus Oates and his 'Popish Plot'
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his fictitious Popish Plot.
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09:45
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 4
4/5 Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, changing his life forever.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Space; Gillian Clarke; Vaginal seeding; Old diaries
Dr Wanda Austin, National Poet of Wales, the microbiome effect, diary dilemmas.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 4
4/5 Christopher reveals his secret.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Checkmate Me in St Louis
The mid-western city which has become a world centre for the game of chess.
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11:30
Shakespeare In...—South Africa
2/2 Writer Nadia Davids explores what Shakespeare means in South Africa.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—12 May 1916 - Edwin Lloyd
In Ashburton, Edwin Lloyd is well enough to start work again.
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12:15
You and Yours—Under-30s spending, Abattoir conditions, Co-op turnaround?
Why under-30s might be paying a high price for prizing experience over things.
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12:57
Weather—12/05/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/05/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney. The government's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ White Paper
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13:45
A British History in Weather—4. Britain and the Sun
4/10 Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
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14:00
The Archers—11/05/2016
Josh turns on the charm. (R)
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14:15
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 2 - Sex, Episode 6: Jealousy
6/9 Dramatised from Emile Zola by Martin Jameson starring Glenda Jackson and Lyndsey Marshal.
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15:00
Open Country—Dawn Chorus across Europe
Brett Westwood follows the dawn chorus from east to west across Europe.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—PEAS
Carol Ann Duffy presents The Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of PEAS. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Allan Ahlberg
Mariella Frostrup talks to celebrated author Allan Ahlberg, creator of The Jolly Postman. (R)
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16:00
Why I Changed My Mind—Series 2, Prof Edzard Ernst
2/5 Dominic Lawson asks Prof Edzard Ernst why he abandoned his belief in homeopathy. (R)
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16:15
The Media Show—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's future set out in government White Paper.
Steve Hewlett discusses the White Paper on the future of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ with leading players.
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17:00
PM—12/05/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/05/2016 The Bank of England has said a British exit from the EU could lead to a recession.
The Governor of the Bank of England has warned of the risks of leaving the EU.
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18:30
Don't Start—Series 3, Driving
4/4 Kim and Neil's return from a funeral involves a missed left turn and the planet Zobula. (R)
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18:45
The Pin—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 Join Alex and Ben - aka The Pin - in their weird twist on the double-act sketch show. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—12/05/2016
Brian wants to impress, and Lynda is in search of a remedy.
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19:15
Front Row—Mark Billingham, Turner Prize, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot review, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla
Samira Ahmed with novelist Mark Billingham, Turner Prize shortlist, Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The Experience of Love, Episode 4
4/5 Christopher reveals his secret. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The Truth About BHS
BHS was once one of the biggest names on the high street, so why did it go bust?
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20:30
In Business—Turnarounds
Matthew Gwyther discovers how to turn around a failing company.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Genetics and education, Eyam plague, Pint of science, Labradors and chocolate
Adam Rutherford investigates a small but significant link between genetics and education.
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21:30
In Our Time—Titus Oates and his 'Popish Plot'
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Titus Oates and his fictitious Popish Plot. (R)
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21:58
Weather—12/05/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Mark Carney in Brexit row
Mark Carney in Brexit row, how best to regulate the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, and tackling corruption.
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22:45
Not Working by Lisa Owens—Episode 9
9/10 Claire learns something shocking about Luke, that throws doubt upon their relationship.
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23:00
52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 2, Episode 2
2/4 Writer David Quantick on the people he’s met and the impressions they've made.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/05/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/05/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Fingers in the Sparkle Jar by Chris Packham—Episode 4
4/5 Chris Packham takes a kestrel from its nest, changing his life forever. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/05/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/05/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/05/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rapeseed oil, otters, abbatoirs
Higher levels of a potentially toxic acid has been found in some rapeseed oil.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Firecrest
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest. (R)
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