FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, I Don't Want to Grow Up
By Philip O Ceallaigh. A writer in an unnamed city struggles to focus. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St George's, Edinburgh
Church bells from St George's, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Profile—David Lynch
Mark Coles profiles the director David Lynch. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—28/05/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Truth
As the UK election approaches, Mark Tully seeks truth in a post-truth world.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming without Subsidies
How do New Zealand farmers survive without state subsidy? Nancy Nicolson reports.
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06:57
Weather—28/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—28/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Faith response to the Manchester attack; Oscar Romero case reopened; 98-year-old bell ringer
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Martin Bashir.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Acid Survivors Trust International
Samira Ahmed makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Acid Survivors Trust International.
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07:57
Weather—28/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—28/05/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—28/05/2017
A service of reflection from St Ann's Church in the centre of Manchester.
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08:48
A Point of View—After Manchester
Howard Jacobson reflects on his home city's response to the Manchester attack. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Ashley Davies on the Kingfisher
Ashley Davies of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre reveals why a kingfisher changed his life. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/05/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/05/2017
Lilian is keen to help, and Pip needs some distance.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Elif Shafak
Elif Shafak is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 78, Episode 2
2/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Turmeric
Sheila Dillon investigates the culinary use and the latest medical findings on turmeric.
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12:57
Weather—28/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—28/05/2017
News and analysis presented by Mark Mardell including election latest.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Physic Garden Postbag Edition
Eric Robson presents a postbag edition of the show from the Chelsea Physic Garden. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - All About Sharing
Refugees in the community and siblings with artistic tendencies.
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15:00
George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion—1. The Experiment Begins
1/2 Alistair McGowan, Morgana Robinson and Al Murray star in Shaw's tale of transformation.
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16:00
Open Book—Tim Winton
Mariella Frostrup talks to award-winning novelist Tim Winton.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Work
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' requests for poems on the theme of work.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Killings in Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
Are care homes able to protect frail and vulnerable elderly residents from violence? (R)
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17:40
Profile—David Lynch
Mark Coles profiles the director David Lynch. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—28/05/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/05/2017 More chaos for BA passengers
Thousands of British Airways passengers face a second day of delays and disruption
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Broadcasters choose their Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—28/05/2017
There are some new faces at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Farm.
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19:15
The Vote Now Show—Series 3, 28/05/2017
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a satirical round-up of the election.
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19:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 2, In Cold(ish) Blood
8/10 When Velvey's carpet shop burns down, it attracts the attention of rookie reporter Lauren.
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20:00
More or Less—Spies, care homes, and ending sneak peeks
Monitoring threats, chances of needing care plus who sees official stats first. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Brendan Duddy, Nina Lowry, Roger Ailes, Osmund Reynolds, Roger Moore
Andrea Catherwood on a peace-maker, a surgeon, a TV mogul, film star, and a judge. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The cost of driving while divorced
Why divorcees may face higher car insurance premiums and why are rents falling? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Acid Survivors Trust International
Samira Ahmed makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Acid Survivors Trust International. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Engineering the Future
For decades the UK has not produced enough engineers. What is needed to change that?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—28/05/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Manchester terror attack and the general election.
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23:00
The Film Programme—David Michod
Francine Stock talks to David Michod about War Machine, his satire on the US military. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Truth
As the UK election approaches, Mark Tully seeks truth in a post-truth world. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Doctors at war - Wasting GP's time
Doctors at war. Also, patients who worry about wasting their GP's time. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St George's, Edinburgh
Church bells from St George's, Edinburgh. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/05/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rania Hafez.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural manifesto pledges
Farming Today explores the rural election promises of the Green Party and Plaid Cymru.
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05:56
Weather—29/05/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Salmon on the Woodlark
David Salmon of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the song of the woodlark.
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