FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Language of Kindness, Episode 5
5/5 In Christie Watson's account of being a nurse she acquires a new understanding of kindness (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/05/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2018
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
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05:45
iPM—In the classroom
Two listeners on the challenges of teaching. Plus Fi Glover with Your News.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—12/05/2018
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Gertrude Jekyll at 175
Helen Mark celebrates the 175th anniversary of the birth of garden guru Gertrude Jekyll. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: How Animal Feed Is Made
Charlotte Smith is in Yeovil to find out how animal feed is sourced, produced and sold.
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06:57
Weather—12/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—12/05/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Eliza Carthy
Folk musician Eliza Carthy and the Inheritance Tracks of Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 20, Kettering
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking and eating experts are in Kettering.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—12/05/2018
Steve Richards looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Toothpaste, Mud Bricks and Sparkling Wine
Kate Adie introduces stories and insight from Iraq, Iran, Israel, Ireland and Spain.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Universal Credit and the self-employed
MPs say Universal Credit 'penalises the self-employed'.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 96, 11/05/2018
A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. (R)
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12:57
Weather—12/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—12/05/2018
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Kirsty Blackman MP, Dr Liam Fox MP, Richard Leonard MSP, Drew Liquerman
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the Burgh Hall in Dunoon, Scotland. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Shipbuilding, Iran, Fracking and Brexit
Should ships for the Royal Navy be built in UK shipyards?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Inspector Chen Novels, Don't Cry, Tai Lake
Crime drama set in modern China. The director of a chemical company has been murdered.
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15:30
Instrument Makers—Series 1, Thinking Inside the Box
Andy Cutting and Katie Howson go to France to meet accordion maker Emmanuel Pariselle.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Step Change on their new show Fusion, Exam stress, Gynaecological health
Dance company Step Change, Repeal the 8th confusion, Exam stress.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Rebecca Jones presents coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—In the classroom
Two listeners on the challenges of teaching. Plus Fi Glover with Your News. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/05/2018 North Korea to dismantle nuclear site
North Korea has announced it will begin dismantling its nuclear test site in a fortnight.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Eddie Marsan, Dean Burnett, Split Britches, Mary Gauthier, Charles Watson, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Gina Haspel
Mark Coles profiles Gina Haspel, Donald Trump's controversial choice for CIA director.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Anon, Life and Fate, Patrick Melrose, Jesmyn Ward: Sing Unburied Sing, Asterix at London's Jewish Museum
Anon, Life and Fate, Patrick Melrose, Jesmyn Ward, Asterix at London's Jewish Museum.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Listen to Britain
The 1942 film Listen to Britain summed up our nation in sounds. How does it sound today?
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21:00
Henry James—The American, Episode 1
1/2 Newman, newly arrived in Paris, is a millionaire from America in search of a wife. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—12/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
FutureProofing—Animals
When we properly understand animals, how much will our relationship with them change? (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2018
The nationwide general knowledge contest with questionmaster Russell Davies. (R)
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23:30
To Rhyme and Chime for a Chair
Welsh poet Twm Morys takes a journey into the craft of Cynghanedd, or 'consonantal rhyme'. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Three Spins, a Wednesday
Three trips in her car offer Bee three chances to unburden herself. By Danny Denton. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/05/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/05/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary's Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire
Church bells from St Mary's Church in Grafton Regis, Northamptonshire.
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05:45
Profile—Gina Haspel
Mark Coles profiles Gina Haspel, Donald Trump's controversial choice for CIA director. (R)
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