FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe, Episode 4
On 14 November 2017, Operation Restore Legacy in Zimbabwe is launched ruthlessly. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/04/2019
A spiritual comment to begin the day with autism adviser Ann Memmott.
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05:45
Farming Today—Moy Park closure, Protected Geographical Indication after Brexit, Fallen stock
David Brown from the Ulster Farmers Union on the closure of Moy Park processing plant.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Tern
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common tern.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Martin Freeman, actor
Martin Freeman, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe, Episode 5
The plan to topple Robert Mugabe finally reaches its endgame.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Wigs & losing your hair; Jill Dawson; Women & heart attacks;
Wigs; Nordic nations failing rape victims; Jill Dawson; Women & heart attacks; Maggie May;
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk, Episode Five
Polly's Dad attempts a coup d'etat and the girls must decide where their loyalties lie.
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11:00
Out of Office—Episode 1
Ruth Barnes presents the first in a new series about the changing world of work.
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11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, Just Do It
2/4 The team discover their Protein Team campaign has gone viral. And not in a good way.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/04/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire—Episode 5
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz' journey begins when Isma leaves home. Reader Sanjeev Bhaskar.
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12:18
You and Yours—Childcare places and Joe Lycett
Joe Lycett has a new consumer programme on Channel 4. We put him through his paces.
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12:57
Weather—05/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—05/04/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s—1974: Nixon resigns
Elizabeth Drew on the impact of Watergate and Richard Nixon's resignation on America.
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14:00
The Archers—04/04/2019
Shula's confidence is knocked. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Baller
A promising young footballer begins to question his future in Nathaniel Price's drama. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Hampshire
Eric Robson and panel answer the questions from East Hampshire.
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15:45
Short Works—Hello Stranger by Michael Hughes
A young woman writes a letter delivering some unexpected news.
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16:00
Last Word—Michel Bacos, Agnes Varda, Victor Hochhauser CBE, Barbara Low, Ranking Roger
Matthew Bannister on a pilot, a film director, an impresario, a biochemist and a singer.
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16:30
Feedback—Why did Radio 6 Music decide to shake up its schedule?
Listener views on changes at 6 Music and the end of iPM, and Eric Robson leaves GQT.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Eddie and Stacey: Fighting Talk
Father and daughter talk about their life-long passion for boxing. Fi Glover presents.
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17:00
PM—05/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/04/2019 Cross-party Brexit talks falter
Labour accuses govt of proposing no real changes to Brexit deal
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 7
7/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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19:00
The Archers—05/04/2019
Ed's suspicions rise
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19:15
Front Row—Carlos Acosta, Iain Bell, BAFTA Games Awards
A new film about world-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Coach Karen's Half-Time Team Talk, Episode Five
Polly's Dad attempts a coup d'etat and the girls must decide where their loyalties lie. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Katherine Bennett, Barry Gardiner, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Caroline Lucas MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Aerospace Bristol.
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20:50
A Point of View—On Holding Forth
Rebecca Stott on her pet hate – being talked AT!
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21:00
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s—1970-1974
How crucial developments from this remarkable decade shaped the world we live in now. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire—Episode 5
By Kamila Shamsie. Parvaiz' journey begins when Isma leaves home. Reader Sanjeev Bhaskar. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Shappi Khorsandi on Emma, Lady Hamilton
Shappi Khorsandi chooses Emma, Lady Hamilton Lord Nelson’s mistress. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/04/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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23:55
The Listening Project—Joe and Charlie: The Relaxation of Running
Friends who met through their shared love of running. Fi Glover presents.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Two Weeks in November: The Astonishing Story of the Coup That Toppled Mugabe, Episode 5
The plan to topple Robert Mugabe finally reaches its endgame. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/04/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Very Rev'd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Mesmerist
Is hypnotism real? Drs Rutherford and Fry find out by visiting a hypnotist (R)
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