FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, On the Beach
An elderly veteran makes an unexpected request of his son: a trip to the seaside. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/04/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin, Chislet
Church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet.
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05:45
Profile—Aretha Franklin
Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—30/04/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Preaching
Mark Tully evaluates a range of preaching, from hellfire and damnation to Good News.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Dartmoor Sheep
Sarah Swadling meets a dynamic young sheep farmer building a flock of 3 rare Devon breeds.
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06:57
Weather—30/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—30/04/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Jehovah's Witnesses abuse allegations, Pope in Egypt, Reformation music
Jehovah's Witnesses abuse allegations, the pope in Egypt and Reformation music.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Mentor UK
Professor Susan Greenfield makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mentor UK.
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07:57
Weather—30/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—30/04/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—To Disagree Well
Edmund Newell, principal of Cumberland Lodge, leads a service from Holy Trinity, Windsor.
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08:48
A Point of View—Trust in Voices
A L Kennedy commends paying attention to voices as a way to discern truth telling. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—30/04/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—30/04/2017
David and Ruth reach a decision, and Ambridge Hall is invaded.
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11:15
The Reunion—Climbie Inquiry
Sue MacGregor meets people involved in the Victoria Climbie inquiry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/04/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Out Like a Lamb
Is lamb in a stew? SORTEDfood help understand why millennials aren't cooking with lamb.
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12:57
Weather—30/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—30/04/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—30/04/2017
Yorkshire pudding, Brighton's vinyl advocate, allotments and Blackpool's ballroom feature.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cirencester
The panel of experts answer horticultural questions from an audience in Cirencester. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - The Wisdom of Youth
Putting others first, seeing them clearly and listening to their opinions.
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15:00
Tsar—1. Catherine the Great: Husbands, Lovers and Sons
Samantha Spiro is Catherine the Great in Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Tsars.
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16:00
Open Book—Paula Hawkins
The Girl on the Train writer Paula Hawkins talks about her new novel Into the Water.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Robert Lowell and the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
Roger McGough celebrates American poet Robert Lowell and the Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
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17:00
The Self-Employment Paradox
Who are the self-employed and why does it matter for policy makers? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Aretha Franklin
Mark Coles profiles the Queen of Soul. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—30/04/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/04/2017 Theresa May promises not to raise VAT if she wins general election
Theresa May promises not to raise VAT if she wins general election.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Mark Steel
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—30/04/2017
Brookfield tightens its belt.
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19:15
Hal—Series 2, Actors
4/4 Hal hosts a dinner party with Sam to show off their new basement - with unexpected results
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, The Limit
Carpet fitter Jack's obsessions threaten to get the better of him.
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20:00
More or Less—Fact-checking Boris Johnson
Giant bombs, a war hero and the foreign secretary's stats. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Jonathan Demme, Robert Taylor, Cathy Hopkins, Peter Farrer, Dorothy Torry
Matthew Bannister on a director, a computer pioneer, a campaigner, a tax inspector. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Tax changes blocked by the election, millions of 'smart' meters may have to be replaced, plus ethical banking
Tax changes blocked by the election and millions of smart meters may need replacing. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Mentor UK
Professor Susan Greenfield makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mentor UK. (R)
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21:30
In Business—The Big Fat Greek Struggle
How have Greek businesses fared in an economy that has shrunk by nearly a third? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—30/04/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the issues dominating the general election campaign.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Lady Macbeth
Writer/director David Leland revisits Worthing, setting of his drama Wish You Were Here. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Preaching
Mark Tully evaluates a range of preaching, from hellfire and damnation to Good News. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Drugs in warfare
The role of intoxicants in the context of warfare, from Nazi Germany to the Vietnam war. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary the Virgin, Chislet
Church bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/05/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Mike Tucker - Badminton, broadcasting and beef breeding
A herd of Cotswold Wagyu cattle could lead the way in changing tastes for luxury beef.
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05:56
Weather—01/05/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Swift
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the swift. (R)
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