FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Corner Shop: Shopkeepers, the Sharmas and Modern Britain, Episode 5
The Sharmas have tough decisions to make as the retail landscape changes into the 1990s. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, Jurassic Squawk
What sound did dinosaurs make? (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—11/05/2019
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Stonehenge and its community
The makers and trades people of Stonehenge, whose lives are shaped by their landscape. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Flowers at RHS Malvern
Charlotte Smith visits RHS Malvern to discuss the UK flower industry.
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06:57
Weather—11/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—11/05/2019
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—David Harewood
Honey sommelier Sarah Wyndham Lewis, stand up comedian Sindhu Vee and Thank You stories.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 24, The British Library
Jay Rayner and his panel visit The British Library in London.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—11/05/2019
Tom Newton Dunn of the Sun looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Airstrikes and Sirens
In Israel and Gaza, Tom Bateman hears how rocket and air strikes are ruining lives.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/05/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Rent - your flexible friend
The housing association allowing residents to underpay and overpay their rent.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 5
Miles Jupp is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Desiree Burch, Andrew Maxwell and Rachel Parris. (R)
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12:57
Weather—11/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—11/05/2019
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Suella Braverman MP, Richard Burgon MP, Sir Ed Davey MP, Liz Saville Roberts MP.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from Jesus College Cambridge. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Private schools, Brexit and Climate
Private schools. Is it time to abolish them?
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14:30
Drama on 4—Rage - Part 1: Daughters and Lovers
Polish prosecutor Teodor Szacki investigates domestic violence. Adapted by Mark Lawson.
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15:30
Art of Now—Afghan Stars
Sahar Zand is in Kabul for the finals of the TV talent show Afghan Star. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Going away with friends, Potty training
Music from Ayanna Witter-Johnson. Weekends away with girlfriends. No nappy potty training.
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17:00
PM—11/05/2019
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus the sports headlines.
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17:30
The Inquiry—How can we feed 11 billion people?
The challenge to produce enough food to feed our growing population
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—11/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/05/2019 Houthis leave key Yemen ports
Withdrawal begins as part of ceasefire deal
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18:15
Loose Ends—Russell T Davies, Jon Ronson, Matthew Sweet, Shelina Permalloo, Loyle Carner, Six The Musical, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Penny Mordaunt
Penny Mordaunt is the UK's first female defence secretary.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Death of a Salesman, The Hustle, The Virtues, Mark Haddon, David Nash
Death of a Salesman, The Hustle, The Virtues, Mark Haddon, and David Nash in Cardiff.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The New Philosophers and the Death of the Interview
The story of how web-based polemicists bypassed old media and conquered the internet.
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21:00
Ambler—Journey into Fear (Part 2)
Eric Ambler's classic wartime thriller, about an English engineer on the run.
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22:00
News and Weather—11/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Across the Red Line—Series 3, Is the mainstream media a force for good in society?
Anne McElvoy invites Emma Tucker and Richard Seymour to explore each other's perspective. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 7, 2019
The wide-ranging general knowledge quiz, chaired by Russell Davies
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23:30
Poetry Please—Jean Sprackland
Jean Sprackland joins Roger in the studio. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—Cenacle
A student in Belfast struggles to find his place in the local arts scene.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Martin-in-the-Fields, London
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London.
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05:45
Profile—Penny Mordaunt
Penny Mordaunt is the UK's first female defence secretary. (R)
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