FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Inside Science Shorts, Testing Testosterone
The role of testosterone on athletic performance. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/05/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Nichiren Buddhist Robert Harrap.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/05/2019
Charlotte Smith asks RSPB Scotland what measures can stop sea eagles from taking lambs.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Brown Thrasher
David Rothenberg, best known for his interest in animal sounds, on the brown thrasher. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Kinetic Theory
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we know gas molecules move rather than keep still.
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09:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Inside Science Shorts, Evolutionary History of the Human Face
Adam Rutherford on the ever-changing human face.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Posy Simmonds, Chelsea Flower Show, Emmerdale, India election
Posy Simmonds' influence, gold at Chelsea, teacher-child sexual abuse, and voting in India
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 6, Gudrun
4/10 Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—US Culture Wars
Are abortion rights on the frontline of the culture wars in the US?
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11:30
Art of Living—Drawing in the Dark
Close your eyes, take a breath. Artist Stephanie Smith invites you to draw in the dark.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/05/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Doll Factory—Episode 9
Louis leaves Iris alone and vulnerable. Silas keeps up his watch.
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12:18
You and Yours—Plastic Backlash, Diverse Plants, Returning to Town
Plastic backlash. Shortage of diverse plants. Returning to the city from the countryside.
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12:57
Weather—23/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—23/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 2, QWERTY
From the early typewriters, the QWERTY keyboard layout has stood the test of time.
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14:00
The Archers—22/05/2019
Ed struggles under the weight of his secret (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Wolf Out, Gypsy Dancers
Crime drama set in Hungary during the Cold War. A shop robbery leads Bertalan into danger.
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15:00
Ramblings—Here Comes the Summer - Feargal Sharkey
Clare Balding joins singer Feargal Sharkey for a river walk.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Children Change Colombia
Tom Hollander makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children Change Colombia (R)
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15:30
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. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Olivia Wilde
Olivia Wilde tells Antonia about her debut feature Booksmart
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—New CFC emissions, Cannabis and the Environment, The Noisy Cocktail Party, Automated Face Recognition
New CFC emissions, Cannabis and Yeast, A Noisy Cocktail Party, Automated Face Recognition.
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17:00
PM—23/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/05/2019 Paedophile football coach found guilty of dozens of charges of abuse
Former youth football coach guilty of sexually abusing more than twenty of his trainees
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18:30
When Jeremy Hardy Spoke to the Nation—Part 2
A two-part look back at one of Radio 4’s best-loved comedians, presented by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—23/05/2019
Leonard is forced to intervene
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19:15
Front Row—Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet, Little Steven, Judith Kerr
John visits rehearsals for Matthew Bourne's new dance work, Romeo and Juliet
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 6, Gudrun
4/10 Lucy Catherine's Viking epic of love, revenge and faith continues. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Has Narendra Modi changed India?
How has Narendra Modi changed India economically, politically and as a global power?
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20:30
In Business—Plastic backlash: the business response
How are businesses responding to the public backlash against plastic packaging?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—New CFC emissions, Cannabis and the Environment, The Noisy Cocktail Party, Automated Face Recognition
New CFC emissions, Cannabis and Yeast, A Noisy Cocktail Party, Automated Face Recognition. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Kinetic Theory
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we know gas molecules move rather than keep still. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—23/05/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Doll Factory—Episode 9
Louis leaves Iris alone and vulnerable. Silas keeps up his watch.
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23:00
Live at Eleven
Live late-night comedy and conversation hosted by Toby Foster.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/05/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Inside Science Shorts, Evolutionary History of the Human Face
Adam Rutherford on the ever-changing human face. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/05/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/05/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/05/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Nichiren Buddhist Robert Harrap.
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05:45
Farming Today—Livestock worrying, Drought resistance, African swine fever
Should people face prison if their dog repeatedly attacks livestock?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jennifer Border on the Whinchat
Jennifer Border recalls how looking for whinchats resulted in a broken road sign. (R)
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