FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 1
1/5 Keith Houston visits the birthplace of papyrus. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
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05:45
Farming Today—Report into the Rural Payments Agency, Eggs from Caged Hens, Banking for Farmers
A new report about the agency responsible for paying farmers their subsidies is issued.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/05/2018
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Caroline Dean reveals the genetic secrets of flowering
Professor Dame Caroline Dean on why some plants need cold before they can flower.
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09:30
One to One—Soumaya Keynes meets Beatrice Cherrier
The story of women in economics: from the 1920s to #MeToo.
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09:45
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 2
2/5 Just what goes into the making of a book? Keith Houston explores.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Germaine Greer, Rita Coolidge, Children and Weddings
Germaine Greer talks about the menopause, and singer Rita Coolidge is in the studio.
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10:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—2. Edgar
2/10 Following Mr Earnshaw's death, Hindley has become master of Wuthering Heights.
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11:00
Plastic Fantastic—First Flush of Love
Materials scientist Mark Miodownik explores our love-hate relationship with plastic.
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11:30
Instrument Makers—Series 1, New Strings Attached
Gwenan Gibbard and Robin Huw Bowen visit the Teifi Harps Factory in Llandysul.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Dr Broks' Casebook—The Woman Who Forgot Who She Was
2/5 Dr Broks considers a woman with amnesia, and asks if we are nothing more than our memories (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have you or a relative had to find a new care home?
Have you, a relative or a friend had to find a new care home?
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12:56
Weather—15/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Assassination—The Funeral
Benazir speaks from the grave to lay blame for her murder.
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14:00
The Archers—14/05/2018
Susan has concerns. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 11, A Price to Pay
1/4 The mild-mannered wife of a town councillor admits to murdering her husband. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 20, Kettering
Jay Rayner and his panel of cooking and eating experts are in Kettering. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Run Rabbit
Britain's rabbits are in sharp decline. Tom Heap asks if we should be worried.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—How to talk like a Samaritan
Michael Rosen talks to the Samaritans about how language can help people in crisis.
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16:30
Great Lives—Mica Paris on Josephine Baker
Soul singer Mica Paris tells Matthew Parris why Josephine Baker is her heroine.
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17:00
PM—15/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/05/2018 UN hears condemnation of Gaza violence
UN security council discusses Gaza violence amid fresh clashes. US author Tom Wolfe dies.
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18:30
Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!—Series 3, Milton Prime
4/6 Special offer! Sign on with Milton Prime, the pioneering audio comedy delivery service.
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19:00
The Archers—15/05/2018
Pat faces some home truths.
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19:15
Front Row—King Lear, Tom Wolfe remembered, Deadpool 2, Royal Academy at 250
Richard Eyre on his new TV production of King Lear, starring Anthony Hopkins.
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19:45
Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights—2. Edgar
2/10 Following Mr Earnshaw's death, Hindley has become master of Wuthering Heights. (R)
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20:00
Present at the Creation
The moment Israel declared its independence, recalled by the last two surviving witnesses.
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20:40
In Touch—Dockless Bikes, Elia and Michael Whapples
A teenager tells us about the trip hazard caused by carelessly abandoned dockless bikes.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Why is yawning catching? And the nurse who went the extra mile to help her cancer patient
Tips to help insomnia and the nurse who went the extra mile to treat her cancer patient.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Caroline Dean reveals the genetic secrets of flowering
Professor Dame Caroline Dean on why some plants need cold before they can flower. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Angry UN exchanges after Gaza deaths
Funerals in Gaza and anger at the UN after the deadliest day since 2014.
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22:45
The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer—Episode 2
2/10 Greer is encouraged by her new friend Zee to go and see a visiting speaker at the college.
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23:00
Talking to Strangers—Episode 2
2/4 Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/05/2018
Sean Curran reports from Westminster where MPs debate the situation in Gaza.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Book: A Cover-to-Cover Exploration of the Most Powerful Object of Our Time by Keith Houston—Episode 2
2/5 Just what goes into the making of a book? Keith Houston explores. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/05/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/05/2018
With Rania Hafez, senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/05/2018
Agriculture and Renewable Energy; Liquid Egg Production; Cows on Tour.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cyrus Todiwala on the Ring-Necked Parakeet
London restaurant owner Cyrus Todiwala on the ring-necked parakeet for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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