FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/04/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient Egyptian funerary text, The Book of the Dead.
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09:45
The Odyssey Project: My Name Is Nobody—Series 1, Odysseus in Kabul
In Reza Mohammadi's response to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr, Odysseus is doomed to witness carnage in Kabul.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lizzie Armitstead, Sex robots, Hidden illness, DV in fiction
Olympic cyclist Lizzie Armitstead; future sex; Tube badge; coercive control & pop culture.
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10:45
EV Crowe - I Confess—Karen
4/5 Henry comes to talk to colleague Karen, who is worried about a domestic violence victim.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Wives Wanted in the Faroes
Men in the Faroe Islands are having to look far beyond their shores for marriage.
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11:30
Mirrored
A chronological journey through life - from childhood to old age - captured in the mirror.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—27 April 1917 - Hilary Pearce
In Folkestone, Hilary gets his call up papers.
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12:15
You and Yours—VW's emissions fix; Raw milk; Sweets in theatres
VW's diesel emissions fix, raw milk, and the at-your-seat food service in theatres.
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12:57
Weather—27/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/04/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
One to One—Sathnam Sanghera talks to Janice Turner
Sathnam Sanghera regards himself as firmly middle class. Others do not. He explores why. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—26/04/2017
Matt lays it on thick. (R)
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14:15
Where This Service Will...—1. Where This Service Will Terminate
1/5 By Katherine Jakeways. Two strangers meet on the train from Paddington to Penzance. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—The Future of Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is looking towards a new future, David Lindo finds out more.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Advantage Africa
Jon Snow makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Advantage Africa. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Lisa McInerney
Baileys prize-winner Lisa McInerney talks about her second novel, The Blood Miracles. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Lady Macbeth
Writer/director David Leland revisits Worthing, setting of his drama Wish You Were Here.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Homo naledi, First humans in America, Dark matter detector, New theory of dark matter
Homo naledi; first humans in America; dark matter detector; new theory of dark matter.
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17:00
PM—27/04/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Boris Johnson's under fire for suggesting the UK could join US action in Syria.
Boris Johnson's under fire for suggesting the UK could join US action in Syria.
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18:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, Think Different
4/4 Nigel Havers stars, as Hardacre's ad agency fight for the biggest account of their lives.
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19:00
The Archers—27/04/2017
Pip finds the comfort she needs.
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19:15
Front Row—British Museums special
Special programme live from the British Museum.
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19:45
EV Crowe - I Confess—Karen
4/5 Henry comes to talk to colleague Karen, who is worried about a domestic violence victim. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—The Problem of North Korea
David Aaronovich explores what to do about a nuclear North Korea.
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20:30
In Business—The Big Fat Greek Struggle
How have Greek businesses fared in an economy that has shrunk by nearly a third?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Homo naledi, First humans in America, Dark matter detector, New theory of dark matter
Homo naledi; first humans in America; dark matter detector; new theory of dark matter. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Egyptian Book of the Dead
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient Egyptian funerary text, The Book of the Dead. (R)
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21:58
Weather—27/04/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Theresa May: The EU is 'lining up to oppose us'
The Czech EU Minister tells the programme Brexit negotiations will be tough.
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22:45
Rabbit, Run by John Updike—9. Sin
9/10 Harry learns some terrible news about his daughter, Rebecca.
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23:00
Start/Stop—Series 2, 5. Glastonbury
5/8 The three couples have tickets for Glastonbury, but it clashes with Cathy's dad's birthday (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/04/2017
Susan Hulme and Mark D'Arcy report from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/04/2017
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, Odysseus in Kabul
In Reza Mohammadi's response to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr, Odysseus is doomed to witness carnage in Kabul. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/04/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—Pulse grower, lupins, vegan nutrition
Charlotte Smith speaks to a producer who sources UK-grown pulses and beans.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sandwich Tern
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sandwich tern. (R)
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