FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Elite education
How prestigious schools and universities around the world sustain inequality. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Clement Danes
Church bells from St Clement Danes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—Mustard revival and the rise in veganism
Charlotte Smith hears about the rise in veganism and the reaction of farmers.
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05:56
Weather—24/04/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/04/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Eliza Carthy and Nicholas Hytner: Art for All
Kirsty Wark with Nicholas Hytner, Eliza Carthy, Jennifer Harris and Jules Evans.
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09:45
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Circe
Inua Ellams sets the Circe episode of The Odyssey in a bus stop and a warehouse club today
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10:00
Woman's Hour—General Election 2017 and women at Westminster, Lady Macbeth
What will be the impact of the snap election on women's representation at Westminster?
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10:45
EV Crowe - I Confess—Miranda
1/5 Drama from award-winning writer EV Crowe about one man's investigation into himself.
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11:00
The Skin Trade
Children are being lured into gambling with virtual currencies invented for computer games
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11:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
5/6 Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—24 April 1917 - Kitty Lumley
In Folkestone, there is a new start for Kitty.
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12:15
You and Yours—Noisy Europe, Dead cheap funerals, Alternative medicine
50 million Europeans have disturbed sleep due to noise; what can be done about it?
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12:57
Weather—24/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/04/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
One to One—Rachel Johnson meets AL Kennedy
Rachel Johnson talks to writer AL Kennedy about the struggles of writing fiction. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—23/04/2017
Toby reaches the end of the road, and Emma comes under fire. (R)
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14:15
Tommies—24 April 1917
Night falls on a race to the Macedonian front.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 2, 2017
The nationwide general knowledge contest, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Potato
Sheila Dillon on how the potato changed the world, and might shape our food future. (R)
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Charlotte Church
Charlotte Church talks about the books and song lyrics that mean the most to her.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 11, Subconscious
Aleks Krotoski explores to what extent technology can tap into our unconscious mind.
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17:00
PM—24/04/2017
Carolyn Quinn with coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have begun their final duel for the French presidency
Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have begun their final duel for the French presidency
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—24/04/2017
David and Ruth reach a decision.
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19:15
Front Row—Bananarama reunited, The Wellcome Book Prize winner announced, David Mach
Bananarama back together again, and The Wellcome Book Prize winner revealed.
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19:45
EV Crowe - I Confess—Miranda
1/5 Drama from award-winning writer EV Crowe about one man's investigation into himself. (R)
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20:00
Culture, Class and Marine Le Pen
Andrew Hussey explores the role of popular culture in the forthcoming French election.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Cuba's Cancer Revolution
In a revolutionary first, one of Cuba's cancer treatments gets a US drug trial. (R)
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21:00
The Shock
Kidnapping, robbery or an accident are common moments of shock. How do our brains cope? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Eliza Carthy and Nicholas Hytner: Art for All
Kirsty Wark with Nicholas Hytner, Eliza Carthy, Jennifer Harris and Jules Evans. (R)
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21:58
Weather—24/04/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Le Pen 'will be President for all French people'
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen quits party chief role, ahead of run-off against Macron.
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22:45
Rabbit, Run by John Updike—6. Labour
6/10 Ruth is furious when Harry learns that Janice is in labour and rushes off to the hospital.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—How Countries Got Their Names
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright find out how countries got their names. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/04/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Circe
Inua Ellams sets the Circe episode of The Odyssey in a bus stop and a warehouse club today (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—Marine Protection, Vegan Alcoholic Drinks, Healthier Wheat
A new report says the government's not doing enough to protect the marine environment.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rock Pipit
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the rock pipit. (R)
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