FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—3. 2016 Berlin
3/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on reasons for optimism and despair. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/05/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/05/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/05/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/05/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Intensive beef farming, firearms checks and sheep primping
Steffan Messenger asks if US-style 'feedlot' beef farms have come to the UK.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Helen Moncrieff on the Shetland Starling
Helen Moncrieff is bewitched by the mimicking of Shetland starlings. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/05/2018
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Henrik Ibsen
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the playwright and his tragedies of middle-class life.
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09:45
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—4. Writing Fiction
4/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on the art of writing fiction.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shirley Manson, Enid Bagnold, Period Poverty
Shirley Manson from Garbage, Enid Bagnold, Period poverty in Scotland.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 4
4/10 Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. The ship has a new captain.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Presidential Promises
On the campaign trail in Mexico, plus Zimbabwe without Mugabe - what has changed?
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11:30
Moondog: Sound of New York
Huey Morgan travels to New York to examine the enduring appeal of blind musician Moondog.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/05/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Lucky Number
How do I win the lottery?
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12:15
You and Yours—Forest holidays, high-cost credit, IVF market
A plan to build luxury cabins in the forest faces opposition.
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12:57
Weather—31/05/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/05/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
How Syria Changed the World—Sectarianism
How the conflict exposed deep sectarian loyalties that run through the Middle East.
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14:00
The Archers—30/05/2018
Will makes a surpising decision. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Rosenthals, Thin Ice
3/3 Amy Rosenthal's affectionate tribute to her dad reveals an unusual pact they made in 1993. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 39, Church Stretton
Clare Balding goes for a hike in Little Switzerland, aka Church Stretton, in Shropshire.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—ShelterBox
Photojournalist Tom Stoddart makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ShelterBox. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Fiona Kidman
Dame Fiona Kidman talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new book, All Day at the Movies. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Jurassic World
Cult director JA Bayona talks to Francine Stock about Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Hay Festival
Adam Rutherford and guests at the Hay Festival on what science learns when things go wrong
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17:00
PM—31/05/2018
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/05/2018
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Alone—Series 1, Birthday Drinks
6/6 Mitch's birthday is coming and he's trying to avoid any fuss. Stars Angus Deayton.
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19:00
The Archers—31/05/2018
Kirsty loses her temper.
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19:15
Front Row—Westminster Abbey, The culture of the countryside, Gillian Allnutt
A visit to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries at Westminster Abbey.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 4, Episode 4
4/10 Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith. The ship has a new captain. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Why are the British Armed Forces short of personnel?
How well equipped is Britain today to defend itself both at home and overseas?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Will 5G revolutionise our lives?
Will the next generation of mobile technology - 5G - revolutionise our lives?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Hay Festival
Adam Rutherford and guests at the Hay Festival on what science learns when things go wrong
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21:30
In Our Time—Henrik Ibsen
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the playwright and his tragedies of middle-class life. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Italian parties revive plans to form coalition government
5 Star and The League agreement could end 2 months of political stalemate.
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22:45
Last Stories by William Trevor—Making Conversation
4/5 Hattie Morahan reads William Trevor's tale of unrequited love and loss of nerve.
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23:00
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, Hot Desk
6/6 For a few minutes, twice a day, a receptionist and a security guard meet to share a desk. (R)
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23:30
Don't Log Off—Series 8, Tolerance
Alan Dein encounters random strangers online and hears extraordinary stories of tolerance. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/06/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Feel Free by Zadie Smith—4. Writing Fiction
4/5 Zadie Smith reads her essay on the art of writing fiction. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/06/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/06/2018
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/06/2018
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/06/2018
Spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Duncan MacLaren.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fruit Pickers, Food Traceability, Balmoral Show and Fell Ponies
Steffan Messenger finds out why strawberries could stay unpicked in the fields this year.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sedge Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the sedge warbler. (R)
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