FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—3. Alan Bennett
3/5 Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre, read by the author. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Robocrop, Glastir planting, EU agricultural reform
Charlotte Smith speaks to the WWF about their call for reform to the CAP.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/05/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Battle of Lincoln 1217
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fight for the English crown at the Battle of Lincoln.
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09:45
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—4. Pullman & Morpurgo
4/5 Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre, read by the author.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Save the Children founder, Women leaving science, Disappearing crafts
Eglantyne Jebb: human rights activist. Why women leave science. Traditional craft skills.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 4
4/5 Philip may have found a new career, but his ex-wife Rose is never far from his thoughts.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Living with the Dead
Some Indonesians live alongside dead family members for years.
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11:30
From Rags to Riches—Series 1, Episode 1
1/2 Amber Butchart charts the journey of charity shop clothes to vintage mainstream fashion.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—4 May 1917 - Nancy Parker
In Folkestone, Nancy Parker's kitchen is invaded.
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12:15
You and Yours—Jaeger; Viagogo; Online gambling
We speak to retail entrepreneur Harold Tillman CBE about what went wrong for Jaeger.
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12:57
Weather—04/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/05/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Diamonds and the Peacock's Tail
The ad slogan that changed our culture, and the psychology that still powers it.
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14:00
The Archers—03/05/2017
Eddie worries about being found out. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Foxes
A tense encounter in an Irish pub that will change four lives forever. Jim Norton stars.
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15:00
Open Country—Blencathra: The People's Mountain
Blencathra in the Lakes has become the People's Mountain. Helen Mark discovers why.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Mentor UK
Professor Susan Greenfield makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mentor UK. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Paula Hawkins
The Girl on the Train writer Paula Hawkins talks about her new novel Into the Water. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Jessica Chastain
Jessica Chastain, the star of Miss Sloane, talks to Francine Stock.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The moral brain, stem cell developments, ancient DNA in cave dirt, mangrove forest
Shocking experiment shows how the brain makes us do the right thing.
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17:00
PM—04/05/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/05/2017 Prince Philip to retire from royal duties
Buckingham Palace announces that the Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from official duties
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18:30
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 3, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster
1/6 Alex and his band take a comedic look at technology, with Sara Pascoe and James Acaster. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—04/05/2017
Shula thinks she has the answer.
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19:15
Front Row—Samantha Spiro as Barbara Windsor, Lost sculpture of the Festival of Britiain and a retro album from Danger Mouse
John Wilson talks to Samantha Spiro about playing Barbara Windsor in the biopic Babs.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 4
4/5 Philip may have found a new career, but his ex-wife Rose is never far from his thoughts. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—How Does France Work?
David Aaronovitch examines the state, economy and changing people of France
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20:30
In Business—Rebooting Rural Russia
Can small businesses revive Russia's rural economy?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The moral brain, stem cell developments, ancient DNA in cave dirt, mangrove forest
Shocking experiment shows how the brain makes us do the right thing. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Battle of Lincoln 1217
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fight for the English crown at the Battle of Lincoln. (R)
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21:58
Weather—04/05/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump victorious after US House votes to dump Obamacare
Obamacare repeal legislation heads for a showdown in the US Senate.
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22:45
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins—Episode 4
4/10 On the day of her sister's funeral, Jules is surprised by a face from the past.
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23:00
Start/Stop—Series 2, 6. Date Night
6/8 The couples go on a date night together, and Evan is a surprise convert to French cinema. (R)
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23:30
Punt PI—Series 9, The Reclusive Skeleton of Fingringhoe
2/3 Steve Punt visits rural Essex to explore the disappearance of actress Constance Kent. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre—4. Pullman & Morpurgo
4/5 Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre, read by the author. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Election Night Live
James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn present coverage of the local election results.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—BVD, Space for Nature project and Pillar 2 funding, Drought
Low rainfall is affecting large parts of the country and having an impact on farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fulmar
Kate Humble presents the fulmar. (R)
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