FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/04/2017
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, A Bag of Winds
Zaffar Kunial's response to the bag of winds tale in The Odyssey blows him north to Orkney (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—Aid for Small Dairy Farms, Complaints About Slurry, the Taste of Beef, UK Grown Soya
Cash help of more than Β£8 million is being given to small dairy farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gannet
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the gannet. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/04/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 1, Yinka Shonibare and David Adjaye
The artist Yinka Shonibare meets international architect Sir David Adjaye.
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09:30
Everything You Think About Sport Is Wrong—The Novel
4/5 Simon Barnes argues that sport produces narratives worthy of a novel. (R)
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09:45
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Telemachus
Sarah Howe looks at the story of Odysseus's son, Telemachus, from a Chinese perspective.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Caitlyn Jenner
Caitlyn Jenners on her new memoirs; girls and football; Valerie June.
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10:41
EV Crowe - I Confess—Joe
3/5 Drama from award-winning writer EV Crowe about one man's investigation into himself.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Jacqueline and Seren - Family Comes First
A grandmother is impressed by her granddaughter's caring nature.
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11:00
Culture, Class and Marine Le Pen
Andrew Hussey explores the role of popular culture in the forthcoming French election. (R)
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11:30
Believe It!—Series 3, Legacy
3/3 After a recent brush with death, Richard Wilson considers his legacy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—26 April 1917 - Jessie Moore
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain on this day a hundred years ago.
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12:15
You and Yours—Ed Sheeran tickets; Steve Biddulph; Metail
Ed Sheeran fans haven't been able to get into concerts after Viagogo failed to deliver.
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12:57
Weather—26/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/04/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
One to One—Frank Gardner talks to Dr Stuart Butchart
Frank Gardner talks to Dr Stuart Butchart about coping with a life-changing injury. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—25/04/2017
Ambridge Hall is invaded. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Progress of the Soul of Lizzie Calvin
Glenda Jackson stars in a contemporary version of John Donne's unfinished poem.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The Listeners' Manifesto
Louise Cooper and a panel of guests discuss the listeners' personal finance manifesto.
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15:30
All in the Mind—Adult ADHD; Insiders' Guide to Mental Health Services; Wound healing & expressive writing
Adult ADHD, Insiders' Guide to Mental Health Services, wound healing & expressive writing. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Drugs in warfare
The role of intoxicants in the context of warfare, from Nazi Germany to the Vietnam war.
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16:30
The Media Show—Netflix controversy; Line of Duty creator Jed Mercurio
Andrea Catherwood discusses the controversy over new Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why.
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17:00
PM—26/04/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/04/2017 Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn trade insults at the final PMQs before the general election
They clashed over issues such as the NHS, Brexit, strong leadership and the economy.
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18:30
The New Blur Album
Story by writer-performer John Osborne about life, love, friendship and growing older. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—26/04/2017
Matt lays it on thick.
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19:15
Front Row—Judi Dench on John Gielgud, Granta Best of Young American Novelists
Dame Judi Dench discusses the life and work of acting giant Sir John Gielgud.
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19:45
EV Crowe - I Confess—Joe
3/5 Drama from award-winning writer EV Crowe about one man's investigation into himself. (R)
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20:00
Glass Half Full—Series 1, Digital technology is making children's lives richer
Fi Glover pits optimists against pessimists in a debate on digital technology and children
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20:45
Four Thought—Football for Good
Andrea Cooper explains why she believes that football can change the world.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Insulation for the Nation
Tom Heaps asks if insulation and power-saving gadgets can cut carbon emissions from homes. (R)
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 1, Yinka Shonibare and David Adjaye
The artist Yinka Shonibare meets international architect Sir David Adjaye. (R)
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21:58
Weather—26/04/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—North Korea - Trump to tighten sanctions and pursue diplomacy
A statement from Trump administration after a White House briefing with 100 Senators.
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22:45
Rabbit, Run by John Updike—8. Baby
8/10 Janice brings home the baby and Harry is overjoyed. But his happiness seems temporary.
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23:00
Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life—Series 1, Texas
4/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life.
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23:15
Beef and Dairy Network—Broadcast Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Interview with Dr David Pin from the European Space Agency. Are there cows on Mars?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/04/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/04/2017
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, Telemachus
Sarah Howe looks at the story of Odysseus's son, Telemachus, from a Chinese perspective. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—Neonicotinoids, Tofu dairy, Film about farmers
Sybil Ruscoe has the latest on the ban preventing farmers using neonicotinoid pesticides.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shag
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag. (R)
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