FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Stories from Songwriters—The Announcer's Daughter, by Eliza Carthy
3/3 A unusual and playful fairy tale, with a twist, penned by a songwriter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/06/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
The sound of church bells from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol.
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05:45
Profile—Nicolas Maduro
The life and times of embattled Venezuelan president and radical icon Nicolas Maduro. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—05/06/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Joy
Lord Sacks, the former chief rabbi, reflects on the powerful human emotion of joy.
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06:35
Living World—Sparrowhawks
Jessica Holmes looks for signs of sparrowhawks. Programme from the Living World archives.
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06:57
Weather—05/06/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—05/06/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Grandson of Hamas; Asylum report; Carly Paoli 'Ave Maria'
Ed Stourton talks to John Calvin, grandson of the co-founder of Hamas.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Shelter
Annie Lennox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shelter.
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07:57
Weather—05/06/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—05/06/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Thy Will Be Done
Service from Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, County Down. Led by the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Ring of the Nibelung
Following the death of Sir Roger Scruton, a chance to listen again to one of his talks. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Snipe
Kate Humble presents the snipe. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/06/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/06/2016
Johnny stands by Tom, and the Aldridges celebrate.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—David Nott
Kirsty Young interviews vascular and war surgeon David Nott.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/06/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 75, Episode 3
3/6 Paul Merton, John Finnemore, Gyles Brandreth and Sheila Hancock join host Nicholas Parsons (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—An Archive for Food
Historian Polly Russell and an archive with a century-long story to tell about UK food.
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12:57
Weather—05/06/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/06/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
In Wales the Ball Is Round—Football and Rugby, Meaning and Myth
1/2 Elis James argues that football - not rugby - best reflects modern Welsh identity.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Hay Festival
Peter Gibbs hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Hay Festival. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Seeing People Differently
Perceptions of soldiers, mixed-race families, and the Roma community.
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15:00
Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw—1. The Mission
1/2 Rich privilege and a battle of wills as Barbara vows to save East End souls.
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16:00
Bookclub—Tony Harrison's Poem v
At the Hexham Literature Festival, Tony Harrison talks to James Naughtie about his poem v.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Attila the Stockbroker's Mum
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' poetry requests.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Fair Game
Should English football clubs take a closer look at who they turn to for investment? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Nicolas Maduro
The life and times of embattled Venezuelan president and radical icon Nicolas Maduro. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/06/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/06/2016 Major angry at Leave campaign 'deceit'
Sir John Major calls Leave campaign squalid and misleading
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Susan Calman
Comedian Susan Calman chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—05/06/2016
It is a busy day at Brookfield.
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19:15
The Write Stuff—Series 16, Greek Tragedy
3/6 With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes on Greek tragedy. (R)
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19:45
Dangerous Visions—Dark Vignettes, Spine
3/4 3/4. Spine by Anita Sullivan. A mother and son try to escape their repressive homeland.
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20:00
Feedback—03/06/2016
Is the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ too timid with its referendum coverage? And is Radio 4 too posh? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Carla Lane, Sir Denys Henderson, Jane Fawcett, Alan Devereux and Buster Cooper
Matthew Bannister on a comedy writer, a businessman, a conservationist, an actor. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—National Insurance - how some 'umbrella' contractors pay twice
Why some umbrella company contractors are paying double national insurance contributions. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Shelter
Annie Lennox makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shelter. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Protectionism in the USA
Edward Stourton on the history and recent renaissance of American opposition to free trade (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/06/2016
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Emma Reynolds and Alex Gordon join Carolyn Quinn for political debate.
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23:00
Champions of Civil Rights
Davis Miller tells the story of Floyd Patterson, Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Joy
Lord Sacks, the former chief rabbi, reflects on the powerful human emotion of joy. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/06/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Ale drinkers, Northern accents
New research on how society works. Ale drinkers. Northern accents. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol
The sound of church bells from St Mary Redcliffe in Bristol. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/06/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/06/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/06/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rania Hafez.
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05:45
Farming Today—Confusion over food labels, EU glyphosate vote, Grassland management
Do you know your Red Tractor from your LEAF? We hear about the confusion over food labels.
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05:56
Weather—06/06/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sand Martin
Bill Oddie presents the sand martin. (R)
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