FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/06/2017
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Relic
The story of a monastery on a tiny island in the Atlantic and the holy relic found there. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—04/06/2017
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/06/2017
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church, Peterborough
Church bells from the Cathedral Church, Peterborough.
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05:45
Profile—Cornelia Parker
Mark Coles profiles artist Cornelia Parker, 2017's official election artist. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—04/06/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Through a Glass Darkly
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts looks in the mirror and sees through a glass darkly.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Jamaica's Organic Revolution
Nick Davies visits Source Farm in Jamaica, where organic farming is part of a revolution.
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06:57
Weather—04/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—04/06/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:15
Sunday—London terror attack, US climate deal exit, Liverpool cathedral golden jubilee
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme presented by Emily Buchanan.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Children's Trust
Joely Richardson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Children's Trust.
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07:57
Weather—04/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—04/06/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Thy Kingdom Come
Rosie Wright and Pete Greig visit the 'Big Church Day Out' at Wiston House in Sussex.
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08:48
A Point of View—Renouncing Middlemarch
Howard Jacobson on why he must renounce George Eliot's greatest novel, Middlemarch. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—David Salmon on the Woodlark
David Salmon of the Slimbridge Wetland Centre on the song of the woodlark. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—04/06/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—04/06/2017
Tony won't be easily won over, and Lily gets her way.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Sonia Friedman
Sonia Friedman, theatre producer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/06/2017
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 78, Episode 3
3/6 Nicholas Parsons and guests return for the 78th series of the iconic panel show. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Cult Fiction and Food
Confederacy of Dunces to Absolute Beginners, Dan Saladino looks at food in cult fiction.
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12:57
Weather—04/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—04/06/2017
Global news and analysis.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Suffolk
Eric Robson and the panel visit Suffolk. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Working Life
Conversations about the choices involved in choosing our career paths.
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15:00
George Bernard Shaw - Pygmalion—Episode 2. Eliza's Triumph
2/2 It's Eliza‘s day of reckoning. Starring Alistair McGowan and Morgana Robinson.
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16:00
Bookclub—Hari Kunzru - Gods Without Men
Hari Kunzru discusses his novel Gods Without Men with James Naughtie at the Hay Festival.
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16:30
Poetry Please—The Body
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' requests for poems about the body.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Gain Without the Pain: Legal Drugs in Sport
Painkillers in sport - the legal doping risking the long-term health of athletes. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Cornelia Parker
Mark Coles profiles artist Cornelia Parker, 2017's official election artist. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—04/06/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/06/2017 Twelve arrested over London "terrorist attack"
Theresa May has condemned what she called the "brutal terrorist attack" in London
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18:30
Pick of the Week—Ernie Rea
Ernie Rae chooses his Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—04/06/2017
Pip has her nose to the grindstone.
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19:15
The Vote Now Show—Series 3, 04/06/2017
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, Darren Springs Forward
9/10 Former daytime TV celebrity Darren Fox tries to reignite his career.
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20:00
More or Less—Election Special: Tax, borders and climate
Who pays income tax, cutting migration and where in the UK is cold? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—John Noakes, Manuel Noriega, Pat Stewart, Rex Sanders, Gregg Allman
Julian Worricker on a broadcaster, a navigator, a musician, a dancer, a dictator. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Flight compensation - where do the stranded stand?
British Airways compensation claims plus general election money manifestos. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Children's Trust
Joely Richardson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Children's Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Aid: Something to Boast About?
Why is the UK such a generous global aid donor, and should it be? Jo Coburn investigates. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—04/06/2017
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Clive James on Steve McQueen; Wonder Woman
Antonia Quirke talks to director Patty Jenkins about warrior princess Wonder Woman. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Through a Glass Darkly
The poet Michael Symmons Roberts looks in the mirror and sees through a glass darkly. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2017
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Working Life
Conversations about the choices involved in choosing our career paths. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church, Peterborough
Church bells from the Cathedral Church, Peterborough. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—05/06/2017
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2017
News from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/06/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fishing for votes, British Sugar, licenses for Game Bird shoots
There is going to be an independent inquiry into licensing game bird shoots in Scotland.
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05:56
Weather—05/06/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Kestrel
David Lindo, the Urban Birder, on the kestrel.
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