FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 1
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - London in the 1820s. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/05/19: Food waste on farm, EU elections, Natural flood defences
Farmer Guy Poskitt says consumer attitudes need to change to tackle food waste.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on Swifts and Swallows
Presenter Dermot O'Leary relishes soaring swifts and swallows bobbing in front of his car.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Women in Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Jonathan Freedland looks at women's roles in intelligence now and during WWII.
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09:30
The Genius of Accidents—Series 1, CRISPR
A story of the discovery of genetic scissors that accidentally enabled fast gene editing. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 2
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder, EU Elections, Joanne Ramos
Living with dissociative identity disorder - one woman's story.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 2
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
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11:00
Destiny and the Brain
Hannah Critchlow on the latest brain research and what it tells us about free will.
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11:30
Art of Now—Afghan Stars - the Women's Story
Sahar Zand is in Kabul to meet women musicians who are defying the Taliban.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/05/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Doll Factory—Episode 2
Iris and her sister Rose continue to work at the Doll Shop and dream of escape.
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12:18
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - What's it like to buy and run an electric car?
Call You and Yours - What's it like to buy and run an electric car?
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12:57
Weather—14/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—14/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
Encounters with Victoria—7. A Nightingale at Balmoral - Florence Nightingale 1856
Lucy Worsley explores Queen Victoria's reign through significant encounters.
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14:00
The Archers—13/05/2019
Ed is forced to let down a friend (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Macefield Plot
Sian Phillips stars as the fractious and enigmatic Edith Macefield. By Daniel Thurman.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 24, The British Library
Jay Rayner and his panel visit The British Library in London. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Eco Anxiety
Is the future of the planet making you depressed? Verity Sharp meets the eco-anxious.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Romani
Damian Le Bas talks to Michael Rosen about the Romani language.
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16:30
Great Lives—Jeremy Deller on The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein
Turner Prize artist Jeremy Deller chooses The Beatles manager Brian Epstein.
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17:00
PM—14/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/05/2019 MPs raise concerns about Jeremy Kyle show
Some senior MPs have called on ITV to scrap the programme following the death of a guest.
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 13, Bezzies
Ed Reardon returns to lead us through his week, as he keeps mind, soul and cat together.
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19:00
The Archers—14/05/2019
Will has an uninvited guest
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19:15
Front Row—Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - band, AI: More than Human - exhibition, Medusa - ballet
Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - a band of famous detective story authors perform live
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 2
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Opioids: A Painful Prescription?
Did marketing help fuel the UK's opioid addiction 'crisis'?
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20:40
In Touch—Why Do Sighted People Want To Tell Blind People’s Stories?
A book on regaining sight and stories of blind women from around the world.
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21:00
All in the Mind—CafΓ© Conversations, The light triad, Conveying anxiety through cartoon pigeons, Listener feedback
CafΓ© Conversations, the light triad, conveying anxiety through cartoon pigeons
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21:30
The Long View—Women in Intelligence and Cybersecurity
Jonathan Freedland looks at women's roles in intelligence now and during WWII. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—14/05/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Doll Factory—Episode 2
Iris and her sister Rose continue to work at the Doll Shop and dream of escape. (R)
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23:00
Man at the Helm—Episode 1
1/4 The madcap schemes of three kids to find their mum a new man. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—14/05/2019
The Foreign Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, accuses Labour of "ridiculous anti-Americanism"
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 2
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—Reaction to another Roundup ruling on cancer
Another ruling against weedkiller Roundup, we hear what it means for the industry.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Black-throated Diver
The jewel-like patterns of the black-throated diver have musician Fyfe Dangerfield in awe. (R)
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