FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Losing Earth, Episode 4
In Nathaniel Rich's account it's 1989 and a binding treaty on climate change is close. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/04/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with youth pastor Juanita Francis.
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05:45
Farming Today—Natural England on shooting licences, Scottish wild salmon number decline and a chicken shed that's become a self-storage unit.
Natural England answers criticisms over its decision to revoke general shooting licences.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dartford Warbler
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the Dartford warbler. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/04/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Gulf War Aircrew POWs
Sue MacGregor brings together the RAF men held as prisoners during the first Gulf war. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Losing Earth, Episode 5
Nathaniel Rich on the fallout from the Dutch summit on climate change in 1989.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Biggin Hill Women, Eco Heroines, Parental Alienation
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world
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10:45
Ordinary Heroes—5. Realisation
5/5 Can Nisha persuade would-be killer and mother Zeenat to lay down her weapons?
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11:00
Call Yourself an Impartial Journalist?
Jonathan Coffey asks what impartiality now means for broadcasters in a polarised society.
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11:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 6, Episode 5
5/6 John Finnemore presents more sketches in his award-winning Souvenir Programme. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/04/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 10
Adrian receives tragic news and finally acknowledges that he has been living a lie.
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12:18
You and Yours—Jukeboxes, Organic wine, Air pollution
Why even small steps to tackle air pollution could help tackle climate change.
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12:57
Weather—26/04/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/04/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
The Art and Science of Blending—Art or Science?
Barry Smith talks to three blending experts about the art and science of blending.
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14:00
The Archers—25/04/2019
Will thinks he's solved a problem.
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14:15
First World Problems—Things Fall Apart
2/5 Their city is besieged. But staying home is getting risky for family reasons too. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Manchester
Eric Robson and the team are in Manchester.
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15:45
Short Works—A Traditional Sunday Roast by Yvvette Edwards
Rose has a surprise for her grand-daughter. Read by Cherrelle Skeete.
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16:00
Last Word—Lyra McKee, Una-Mary Parker, Mira Markovic, Doreen Spooner, Edward Kelsey
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a writer, a politician, a photographer, an actor
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16:30
More or Less—Hottest Easter, Insects, Scottish villages
Should we be surprised Easter Monday was the hottest recorded?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Helen and Stewart - The First Three Months Were Brutal
A couple talk about the challenges of having a baby born with a heart defect.
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17:00
PM—26/04/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/04/2019 Northern Ireland talks to restart
Talks to attempt to restore devolved government in Northern Ireland are to resume.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 3
Ayesha Hazarika, Andy Zaltzman, Ellie Taylor and Mark Steel join Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—26/04/2019
Tom's world starts to crumble.
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19:15
Front Row—The Avengers phenomenon, Linda Grant, Adapting Ibsen for today
Avengers: Endgame, and Linda Grant on her new novel A Stranger City
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19:45
Ordinary Heroes—5. Realisation
5/5 Can Nisha persuade would-be killer and mother Zeenat to lay down her weapons? (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jake Berry MP, Andy Burnham, Harry Cole, Christine Jardine MP.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Merchant Taylors' Boys' School in Crosby.
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20:50
A Point of View—Get Mad, Then Get Over It!
Sarah Dunant proposes a National Anger Day – a catharsis to help us all be less… angry!
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21:00
Archive on 4—Roots and Holocaust: When TV Taught Us a History Lesson
Gary Younge and Jonathan Freedland reflect on the impact of two landmark TV series. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/04/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Diaries of Adrian Mole—Adrian Mole and The Weapons of Mass Destruction, Episode 10
Adrian receives tragic news and finally acknowledges that he has been living a lie.
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23:00
Great Lives—Malcolm Lowry, nominated by Ian McMillan
As a young man looking for a literary hero, poet Ian McMillan found writer Malcolm Lowry
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23:30
Today in Parliament—26/04/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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23:55
The Listening Project—Emily and Philip - It's Just a Conversation
A couple talk about the different ways they each had of dealing with the death of a baby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Losing Earth, Episode 5
Nathaniel Rich on the fallout from the Dutch summit on climate change in 1989. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/04/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/04/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/04/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/04/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Lunar Land Pt 1
Where did the Moon come from? (R)
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