FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/06/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Introducing Deaf Republic
Ilya Kaminsky's new poetic fable, Deaf Republic, recreated for radio. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/06/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/06/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/06/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/06/2019
With Sarah Teather, UK director of the Jesuit Refugee Service
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm accident survivor's story, ELMS pilots delayed, sheep rustling prevention
The personal and graphic story of William Sayers who was seriously injured on a farm.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sue Perkins on the Great Horned Owl
Comedian Sue Perkins recalls meeting a great horned owl at the Staffordshire Country Show. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/06/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Jonathan Sumption - Law and the Decline of Politics, Shifting the Foundations
Jonathan Sumption argues against Britain adopting a written constitution.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Part One
Ilya Kaminsky's astonishing new poem, The Deaf Republic, recreated for radio.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Dr Ruth, Maternal mortality in Yemen, Carrie Lam profile
Sex advice over recent decades. The impact of Yemen's conflict on maternal mortality.
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10:45
Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Lullaby, Episode 2
Myriam is sure she’s found the perfect nanny for her two young children. But has she?
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11:00
Names in the Sky
How do you remember lives lost far too young?
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11:30
Art of Now—Istanbul's Factory of Tears
In Istanbul, Isobel Finkel explores the kitsch, melancholy, forbidden music of Arabesk.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/06/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
How to Find Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ by Mahsuda Snaith—7. Looking Back
7/10 Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and recalls a story from the past.
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12:18
You and Yours—What's Your Experience of Hospital Food?
What is your experience of hospital food?
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12:57
Weather—18/06/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—18/06/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:45
Naturebang—Sea-Sponges and the Illusion of Self
Breaking down the illusion of self, with help from the humble sea sponge
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14:00
The Archers—17/06/2019
Tom attempts to bury his own ambitions. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Slipping Through Time
Ellie Kendrick plays a young mum whose epilepsy returns after the birth of her baby. (R)
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 19, Nature Documentaries
5/6 Short documentaries about the natural world presented by Josie Long.
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15:30
The Invention Of...—Britain, Like Quicksand for the Uninitiated
A four-part history of us - our borders, our peoples, the stories we tell ourselves. (R)
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16:00
The Law Show—Julian Assange: What next?
US prosecutors want Julian Assange extradited - what are their chances of success?
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16:30
A Good Read—Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver
Cathy Newman and Jeffery Deaver discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—18/06/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/06/2019 Johnson tops second leadership ballot
Boris Johnson tops the second Conservative leadership ballot.
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18:30
Heresy—Series 11, Episode 2
2/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell presents another edition of the show which dares to commit heresy.
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19:00
The Archers—18/06/2019
Lilian has concerns about her mother's plans for the future.
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19:15
Front Row—Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners, Nottingham Contemporary, Sculpture since Hepworth and Moore
Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners, sculpture since Hepworth and Moore.
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19:45
Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Lullaby, Episode 2
Myriam is sure she’s found the perfect nanny for her two young children. But has she? (R)
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20:00
Our Next Prime Minister
Emily Maitlis presents a debate between the candidates to lead the Conservative Party.
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21:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Right Place for Reg?
What can one man’s story tells us about the future of the NHS?
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21:40
In Touch—Saving lives and smoothing creases
The complicated business of gaining a first aid cert and blind-friendly ironing tips.
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22:00
The World Tonight—5 Conservative leadership candidates take part in Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ debate
Boris Johnson faces questions about tax, Brexit plans and use of language.
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22:45
How to Find Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ by Mahsuda Snaith—7. Looking Back
7/10 Molly hears Luca's parents discussing his mental health and recalls a story from the past. (R)
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23:00
A Charles Paris Mystery—The Cinderella Killer, 2. Suspicion
2/4 When the star of Cinderella is shot, Charles takes over. But who wanted him dead? (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/06/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/06/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deaf Republic, Part One
Ilya Kaminsky's astonishing new poem, The Deaf Republic, recreated for radio. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/06/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/06/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/06/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/06/2019
With Sarah Teather, UK director of the Jesuit Refugee Service.
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05:45
Farming Today—Late payments for environmental work on farms, Farm safety partnership, Beef exports to China
Farmers whose environmental payments have been delayed for four years will now be paid.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Red Grouse
Penny Anderson introduces the red grouse, a bird whose call always makes her laugh. (R)
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