FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Musical HumanΒ by Michael Spitzer—Epiosde 2
2/5 What might an alien think of our music?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/04/2021
Very Rev John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Farming Today—07/04/21: Riding schools in lockdown, rural businesses and lambing
Riding schools say they are being left behind as lockdowns ease.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lapwing
Bill Oddie presents the lapwing.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/04/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Life Changing—A falling man left me paralysed
Jane Garvey talks to Grace Spence Green about an extraordinary turning point in her life.
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09:30
Chinese Characters—Kumarajiva: Translator Monk
The translator and Buddhist monk whose words are chanted daily by millions of Chinese.
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09:45
The Musical HumanΒ by Michael Spitzer—Episode 3
3/5 Michael Spitzer tells what his book's subtitle claims to be A History of Life on Earth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jessica Fellowes on the roaring twenties and comparisons with life today as come out of lockdown.
Jessica Fellowes on the "Roaring Twenties" & comparisons with life today as lockdown ends.
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10:45
Eleanor Rising—Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
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11:00
Where is Jack Ma?
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is missing. So where is Jack Ma? Celia Hatton investigates.
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11:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 2, Gardening
1/4 Susan Calman tries to learn how to unwind, by learning about gardening from Val McDermid.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/04/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
We Are All Birds Of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan—Episode 3
3/10 As Sameer’s oldest friend moves back to Leicester, the lawyer is facing worries at work.
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12:18
You and Yours—Railway Return, High Street Challenge and Pre-loved Clothes
How will railway bosses tempt us back on to trains?
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12:57
Weather—07/04/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—07/04/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
The Northern Bank Job—Episode Three: Progressing Matters
3/10 Belfast writer Glenn Patterson has unfinished business with the 2004 Northern Bank robbery
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14:00
The Archers—06/04/2021
Brian attempts to be supportive.
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14:15
Drama on 4—What He Would Have Wanted
When Caroline had an affair with Jen's husband, their 30-year friendship was over.
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15:00
Money Box—Divorce and separation during the pandemic
What happens to the finances when couples separate?
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15:30
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 4, Episode 1
1/3 British South Asians and the 1990s: a golden decade
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Community & Social Capital
Community & social capital. How connected to each other are we compared to previous eras?
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16:30
The Media Show—"There's no democracy without a strong, free press"
Washington Post editor Marty Baron reflects on Trump, Pulitzers and Bezos.
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17:00
PM—07/04/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/04/2021 Under 30s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine
UK and EU regulators say there's a potential link between the jab and rare blood clots.
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18:30
Alone—Series 3, Remember The Date
1/6 Are Mitch and Ellie finally ready for their much-postponed date? Stars Angus Deayton.
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19:00
The Archers—07/04/2021
The worry sets in for Chris.
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19:15
Front Row—Katherine Parkinson, Louise Kennedy, TikTok and bands
Actress Katherine Parkinson talks about writing her play, Sitting, in which she also stars
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19:45
Eleanor Rising—Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Eleanor of Aquitaine, a thrilling tale of one of Europe's most extraordinary women
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20:00
Life Changing—A falling man left me paralysed
Jane Garvey talks to Grace Spence Green about an extraordinary turning point in her life.
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20:30
Shock Waves—Writer Naomi Alderman
1/5 When a shock wave hits the world, how do artists respond?
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Gene Editing Nature
Gene editing could revolutionise environmental conservation – but should we use it?
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21:30
The Media Show—"There's no democracy without a strong, free press"
Washington Post editor Marty Baron reflects on Trump, Pulitzers and Bezos.
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22:00
The World Tonight—People under 30 to be offered alternative to Oxford vaccine
Mounting evidence links Astrazeneca jab to rare blood clots
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22:45
We Are All Birds Of Uganda by Hafsa Zayyan—Episode 3
3/10 As Sameer’s oldest friend moves back to Leicester, the lawyer is facing worries at work.
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23:00
Athena's Cancel Culture—Episode 1
1/4 Comedian Athena Kugblenu looks at the cultural phenomenon of cancelling the famous.
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23:15
Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour—Yosemite
1/4 Award-winning comedian Joseph Morpurgo presents a series of 'educational' audio adventures
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23:30
The Battersea Poltergeist—Episode 7: Dead Letters
The case takes a strange twist as letters appear, seemingly written by Donald.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Musical HumanΒ by Michael Spitzer—Episode 3
3/5 Michael Spitzer tells what his book's subtitle claims to be A History of Life on Earth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/04/2021
Very Rev John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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05:45
Farming Today—08/04/21 - Wild flower theft, Spring drilling and tidal wetland creation
8,000 wild bluebell bulbs have been illegally dug up in a wood in Norfolk.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat.
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