FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Mawkin
An original short work for radio by Tom Cox, author of The Good, the Bad and the Furry. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
Church bells from Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull.
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05:45
Profile—Kelvin MacKenzie
Becky Milligan profiles the former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—14/05/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Fifth Element
Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming Penguins
Peter Gibbs meets the Falkland Islands farmers making a living from sheep and penguins.
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06:57
Weather—14/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—14/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—'Breakaway' Anglican church, Humanist weddings, Pope in Fatima
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Womankind Worldwide
Jenni Murray makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Womankind Worldwide.
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07:57
Weather—14/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—14/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Gift of Grace
A service from Rugby School on the nature of grace.
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08:48
A Point of View—In praise of the elite
Howard Jacobson speaks up in defence of the much-maligned metropolitan liberal elite. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sam Lee on the nightingale
Folk musician Sam Lee on the nightingale for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—14/05/2017
News and a review of the Sunday papers. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—14/05/2017
Peggy has to make a tough decision, and Toby can't believe what he's hearing.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Liz Lochhead
Liz Lochhead is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 18, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's game from 2017. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Chef Who Vanished - The Story of Jeremiah Tower
Jeremiah Tower changed the idea of what a chef could be. Dan Saladino tells his story.
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12:57
Weather—14/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—14/05/2017
Global news and analysis.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Paxton, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Peter Gibbs and the panel travel to Paxton near Berwick-upon-Tweed. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Facing the Inevitable
Death cannot be avoided and should be talked about.
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15:00
Tsar—3. Alexander II: The People's Will
Joseph Millson plays Alexander II in Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the Tsars.
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16:00
Open Book—Writers' Memoirs: Richard Beard and Bella Pollen
Novelists Richard Beard and Bella Pollen discuss writing their memoirs.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Poetry by Heart Finals 2017
Roger McGough presents a selection of poems recited at the Poetry by Heart competition.
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17:00
America Goes to War
Historian Adam Smith explores how America was transformed by entry into war in April 1917. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Kelvin MacKenzie
Becky Milligan profiles the former editor of The Sun, Kelvin MacKenzie. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—14/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Julian Worricker
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with Julian Worricker.
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19:00
The Archers—14/05/2017
Toby can't be cheered.
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19:15
Wordaholics—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Paul Sinha, Natalie Haynes, Holly Walsh and Lloyd Langford join host Gyles Brandreth. (R)
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, Accept No Substitute
Jim regularly phones Sarah, his first wife, to go on about Emma, his second wife.
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20:00
More or Less—Nurses' pay, Scottish seats, Penalty shootouts
Are nurses paid more than the national average? We take a look. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Ueli Steck, Lord Williams of Baglan, Sylvia Moy, Captain James Dickson MBE, Jon Prinz
Matthew Bannister on a climber, a diplomat, a songwriter, a mariner, a food scientist. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Property prices - long dip or blip?
Have house prices begun to fall? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Womankind Worldwide
Jenni Murray makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Womankind Worldwide. (R)
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21:30
In Business—The Art of the Meeting
Tanya Beckett looks at the art of the office meeting. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—14/05/2017
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Ridley Scott
Francine Stock talks to director Ridley Scott about his film Alien: Covenant. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Fifth Element
Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Craft work - 'dirty' work
Craft work. Also, 'dirty' work. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull
Church bells from Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2017
A reading, reflection and prayer, with Jonathan Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural services
Farming Today starts a week of pre-election programmes, beginning with rural services.
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05:56
Weather—15/05/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cyrus Todiwala on the house sparrow.
London chef and restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on his love of the city's house sparrow.
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