FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Rides in Fast Machines—The Fall of Paris by Toby Litt
2/3 A video clip goes viral, with unforeseen consequences. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew's, London
Church bells from St Bartholomew's, London.
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05:45
Profile—Neil Gorsuch
Mark Coles profiles the man Donald Trump has nominated to join the US Supreme Court. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—05/02/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—We're Not out of the Woods
Michael Symmons Roberts wonders what we mean when we say we are 'not out of the woods yet'
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06:35
On Your Farm—Divis Mountain
Ruth Sanderson surveys the agriculture in the hills above Belfast.
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06:57
Weather—05/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—05/02/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Marriage care, Russian cathedral row, Bishop of London
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The British Asian Trust
Nina Wadia makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the British Asian Trust.
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07:57
Weather—05/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—05/02/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Power of Story
With winner of the Costa First Novel award Francis Spufford, from St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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08:48
A Point of View—States of Confusion
Will Self on why we really should spend time worrying about why we are here. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Robin
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/02/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/02/2017
Pip goes in search of the truth, and Helen is on a mission.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Nigel Owens
Kirsty Young talks to international rugby union referee Nigel Owens.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 10, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd and Jo Brand with Sofie Hagen, Jon Ablett and Kate Fox. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Gumbo
Dan Saladino finds out how one dish, gumbo, can reveal centuries of American history.
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12:57
Weather—05/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/02/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Fry's English Delight—Series 9, Let's Get Physical
Stephen Fry delights in language made by hand.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Whitefield, Manchester
Eric Robson and his panel visit Whitefield, Manchester. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Understanding
Autism, Islam and friendship are all open to misperceptions.
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15:00
Drama on 4—A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Episode 1
1/2 Rebecca Front, Archie Panjabi and Clare Perkins star in this much-loved gothic treat.
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16:00
Bookclub—Barbara Trapido - The Travelling Hornplayer
Barbara Trapido talks to James Naughtie about her 1998 novel The Travelling Hornplayer.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Cities
Roger McGough takes a poetic stroll through the streets of the city.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Turnaround Game
What protection do small businesses have when banks treat them badly? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Neil Gorsuch
Mark Coles profiles the man Donald Trump has nominated to join the US Supreme Court. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/02/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/01/2017 The National Front leader, Marine Le Pen, promises to eradicate terrorism.
Marine Le Pen promises to eradicate terrorism.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with Sheila McClennon.
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19:00
The Archers—05/02/2017
Helen is concerned for Henry.
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19:15
Guilt Trip—Episode 1
1/4 A mother and daughter undertake a two-week sponsored walk along The Thames Path. (R)
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19:45
The Poet and the Echo—Series 1, The Relic
Salley Vickers' poignant story inspired by John Donne's poem about love and immortality.
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20:00
Feedback—New Editor of Today
Listeners give their reaction to the announcement of a new Today programme editor. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir John Hurt, Margaret Pereira CBE, Sir Christopher Bland, Emma Tennant, Mary Tyler Moore
Matthew Bannister on two actors, a forensic scientist, a chairman, a writer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Thousands face current accounts shut down
Current accounts cease for thousands, pension auto enrollment and npower price rise. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The British Asian Trust
Nina Wadia makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the British Asian Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Atom Man
The journey of an American 'cold warrior' from nuclear deterrence to nuclear disarmament. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/02/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Brexit, and should President Trump address Parliament?
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23:00
The Moth Radio Hour
True stories told live in the USA.
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23:50
A Point of View—States of Confusion
Will Self on why we really should spend time worrying about why we are here. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The brave new world of virtual workers; also globalisation, the old and the new.
Globalisation, the old and the new. Also, virtual workers. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Bartholomew's, London
Church bells from St Bartholomew's, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2017
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day, with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Livestock health and fewer disease surveillance centres in England; food import and exports after Brexit
How could the UK agriculture's import/export patterns change after Brexit?
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05:56
Weather—06/02/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker. (R)
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