FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—Siren by Holly Corfield Carr
From an island in the Bristol Channel, a distress signal goes out over the airwaves (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Michael’s Church, Whichford, in South Warwickshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael’s Church, Whichford, in South Warwickshire.
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05:45
Profile—Simon Armitage
Becky Milligan profiles the new poet laureate, Simon Armitage. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—19/05/2019
The latest national and international news headlines.
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06:05
Something Understood—God Loves a Drunk
Poet Imtiaz Dharker examines the phenomenon of divine intoxication. (R)
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06:35
On Your Farm—New British Hops
Sarah Swadling meets the brewers showing faith in British hops.
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06:57
Weather—19/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—19/05/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Queen Emma's Bones; Ruth Hunt; Islamophobia
Edward Stourton with religious news and current affairs.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Children Change Colombia
Tom Hollander makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children Change Colombia
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07:57
Weather—19/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—19/05/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—19/05/2019
'Love one another' from St Peter’s Cathedral, Belfast.
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08:48
A Point of View—Brian Walden
Following the death of Brian Walden, this is one of his last talks for A Point of View
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the red-eyed vireo
Actor Samuel West remembers one of his proudest birdwatching moments for Tweet of the Day. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—19/05/2019
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/05/2019
Will has an uninvited guest and it all gets too much for Freddie
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Pat McGrath, makeup artist
Pat McGrath, make-up artist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/05/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 84, Episode 1
Gyles Brandreth, Kerry Godliman, Jenny Eclair and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Stranded! How to eat on a desert island.
Dan Saladino is on a beach for a Robinson Crusoe experience. Can he survive on wild food?
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12:57
Weather—19/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—19/05/2019
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—19/05/2019
Riding Saltburn's waves, surf music in Worthing, a parent's death, Yorkshire identities.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Kathy Clugston and the team are in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—The Sunday Omnibus - Art, Sexuality and Faith
Fi Glover with the omnibus edition of three conversations about art, sexuality and faith.
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15:00
Ambler—Epitaph for a Spy (Part 2)
Eric Ambler's classic wartime thriller, about an innocent man accused of being a Nazi spy.
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16:00
Open Book—Ben Smith and Julia Blackburn on Doggerland; Ghana's literary scene; Rosie Price
Writers Ben Smith and Julia Blackburn discuss their books about Doggerland.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Fleur Adcock
Roger McGough's guest curator is Fleur Adcock.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Opioids: A Painful Prescription?
Did marketing help fuel the UK's opioid addiction 'crisis'? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Simon Armitage
Becky Milligan profiles the new poet laureate, Simon Armitage. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—19/05/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/05/2019 Jeremy Corbyn dismisses PM's 'bold new offer'
Jeremy Corbyn dismisses PM's 'bold new offer'
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Stuart Maconie
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with broadcaster Stuart Maconie.
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19:00
The Archers—19/05/2019
Elizabeth faces a blast from the past
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19:15
Phil Wang: Wangsplaining
Phil Wang Wangsplains the contentious topics of our time.
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19:45
Strictly Stories—Charleston
A secret passion is reignited when an old friend appears at a Charleston class.
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20:00
More or Less—Heart deaths, organised crime and gender data gaps
Are more people dying from coronary disease? Plus how we need more economic data on women. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Doris Day, Brian Walden, Dorothy Rowe, Lorraine Warren
Julian Worricker on an actress, a broadcaster, a psychologist, a paranormal investigator. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Not my debt!
What can you do if you're pursued for a debt that isn't yours?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Children Change Colombia
Tom Hollander makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children Change Colombia
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21:30
In Business—Light Bulb Moments and How To Have Them
How do we create an innovative environment? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/05/2019
Carolyn Quinn presents Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Beats
Director Brian Welsh discusses Beats, his acclaimed drama set in the 90s rave scene (R)
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23:30
Journey of a Lifetime—2015: Rhiannon Adam. Three Months on Pitcairn
Rhiannon Adam offers a very personal account of her visit to the remote British territory. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Michael’s Church, Whichford, in South Warwickshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Michael’s Church, Whichford, in South Warwickshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Nichiren Buddhist Robert Harrap.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/19 - Growing crops in foam, threat to bees, farming and water
Charlotte Smith hears how soil may one day be replaced by a biodegradable foam.
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05:56
Weather—20/05/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Common Tern
Tara Robinson on the common tern and her grandfather's passion for birdwatching. (R)
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