FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—4. The Sanctuary
4/5 Spring sightings from sandpipers to black-throated divers. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/04/2019
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Very Rev Dr Sarah Rowland Jones
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05:45
Farming Today—Public money for public good in fishing, re-introducing wolves, rural isolation and a new forest for Northern Ireland
Should the 'public money for public good' approach apply to fishing as well as farming?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Honey Buzzard
David Lindo on a magical moment spotting a honey buzzard in central London. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The French Resistance
Sue MacGregor brings together former members of the French Resistance. (R)
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09:45
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—5. Renaissance
5/5 A pine marten crosses paths with a vixen.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Female comedic characters, Mental healh support in schools
Female comedic characters and mental health provision in schools.
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10:45
Ship of Lies—5. Conspiracy
5/5 Emma becomes certain she is facing an organised conspiracy.
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11:00
Out of Office—Episode 2
Ruth Barnes continues her series exploring the changing world of work. Is the office dead?
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11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 2, Give a Man a Fish
3/4 The Hardacre ad agency attempts to do some charitable work. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/04/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire—Episode 10
By Kamila Shamsie. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary must decide what to do. Read by Sanjeev Bhaskar.
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12:18
You and Yours—Phone detector, Minimum pricing, Online shopping
Phone detector and minimum pricing.
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12:57
Weather—12/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—12/04/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s—1979: Iran
Writer Narguess Farzad explores the impact of the 1979 revolution in Iran.
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14:00
The Archers—11/04/2019
Tom has an announcement to make.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Read the Room
A meeting with a film producer causes an actress to wonder whether she can read the room.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Braintree, Essex
Peter Gibbs and the panel of gardening experts are in Braintree, Essex.
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15:45
Short Works—Moonlighting by Eley Williams
Everything is laid bare in Eley Williams' short story.
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16:00
Last Word—Sydney Brenner, Dan Robbins, Edda Tasiemka, Ian McDonald
Matthew Bannister on a biologist, an artist, an archivist and a spokesman.
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16:30
Feedback—Gwyneth Williams answers your questions
Radio 4 Controller Gwyneth Williams answers questions and views from listeners.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Jaimini and Sean - The Language is Poetry
Friends talk about growing up in Dundee and about their love of the 'Dundonian' language.
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17:00
PM—12/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/04/2019 Nigel Farage has vowed to cause an earthquake in British politics as he launched his new Brexit party.
Nigel Farage launches his new Brexit party.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 1
Miles Jupp returns with a new series of The News Quiz. What a time for topical comedy.
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19:00
The Archers—12/04/2019
Freddie tries to make amends
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19:15
Front Row—The Work, Life and Legacy of Poet Seamus Heaney
On the eve of what would have been his 80th birthday Front Row on poet Seamus Heaney
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19:45
Ship of Lies—5. Conspiracy
5/5 Emma becomes certain she is facing an organised conspiracy. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Gerard Batten MEP, Baroness Sal Brinton, Nicky Morgan MP, Emily Thornberry MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Stamford in Lincolnshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Automation...and a packet of frozen peas
AL Kennedy reflects on why automation needs to be governed by human needs and strengths.
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21:00
The Decade That Invented the Future: The 1970s—1975-1979
How crucial developments from this remarkable decade shaped the world we live in now.
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22:00
The World Tonight—12/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fire—Episode 10
By Kamila Shamsie. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary must decide what to do. Read by Sanjeev Bhaskar. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Catherine de Medici nominated by Helen Lewis
Helen Lewis nominates the so-called 'Black Queen' of France, Catherine de Medici. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/04/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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23:55
The Listening Project—Taffy and Daniel - Storytelling and Recovery
Professional storytellers on how they learnt to cope with illness through their craft.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
The Nature of Spring by Jim Crumley—5. Renaissance
5/5 A pine marten crosses paths with a vixen. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rt Rev Dr Helen-Ann Hartley.
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Periodic Problem
How do you discover a new chemical element? (R)
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