FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Orange Order
The Orange Order: an exploration of its origins, practices and principles.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary’s Church, Barnes, in London.
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary’s Church, Barnes, in London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/04/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/04/21 Soil, Rural tourism, Potatoes
Why and how we should care for soils. Rural tourism. Tough times for potato growers.
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05:56
Weather—19/04/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greylag Goose
David Attenborough presents the greylag goose.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/04/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—What if the Incas had colonised Europe?
Andrew Marr with Laurent Binet, Caroline Dodds Pennock and Christienna Fryar.
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09:45
The Great Post Office Trial—1. The Imaginary Heist
1/21 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pauline Black of The Selecter, Julia Gillard on girls' education, Mothers at risk of losing their children.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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10:45
Amongst Women by John McGahern—1. Return Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
1/10 Moran’s three adult daughters return home in an effort to revive their aging father.
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11:00
The Untold—Return Flight to Newquay
Grace Dent follows Cornwall Airport Newquay over the tough pandemic winter.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Emma Kennedy, Kate Humble, Errollyn Wallen, Katy Wix, Billie Marten, Evans McRae, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/04/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 1
Underpaid publicity agent Tiffy finds an unusual solution to her housing crisis.
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12:18
You and Yours—London Economy; John Lewis, Fantasy Football
Why London's economy might be hardest hit because of lack of the tourists and workers.
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12:57
Weather—19/04/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—19/04/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—The Chill Hunters
Meet the fearless investigators hunting down planet-destroying gases.
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14:00
Drama on 4—Going Dark
By Marcella Evaristi. In 1642, the Puritans close the theatres for 18 years.
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14:45
The Why Factor—Series 3, Magicians
8/10 Why do some people become magicians?
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 7, 2021
The contest of cryptic connections, chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Lab-grown meat: How long before it's on a menu near you?
Sheila Dillon looks at what the future holds for lab-grown or cultivated meat.
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16:00
Peter Brook
Glenda Jackson's exclusive interview with world famous theatre director Peter Brook.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—The Vaccine
Ernie Rea takes a look at the religious reasons behind vaccine hesitancy.
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17:00
PM—19/04/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/04/202 Plans for a breakaway European super league condemned
The government says it is examining every option to prevent the new league happening
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 86, Episode 9
9/10 Tom Allen hosts a special episode of Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—19/04/2021
Fallon is left reeling
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19:15
Front Row—London Grammar, Frank of Ireland, Photographer of the Year Craig Easton
London Grammar, Sitcom Frank of Ireland reviewed, Photographer Craig Easton
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19:45
The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 6
6/15 Innsmouth is getting even weirder for Kennedy.
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20:00
Walking the Plank
The Yorkshire town of Withernsea is dying on its feet. Can a new pier change its fortunes?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Sexual Healing in the Israeli Military
Healing the deepest of battle wounds through ground-breaking sexual therapy.
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21:00
A Pyrotechnic History of Humanity—Fossil Fuels
3/4 How the energy bonanza of coal, oil and gas has given us unprecedented affluence.
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21:30
Start the Week—What if the Incas had colonised Europe?
Andrew Marr with Laurent Binet, Caroline Dodds Pennock and Christienna Fryar.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Breakaway European Super League shocks football world
Proposal provokes widespread condemnation across the sport
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22:45
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 1
Underpaid publicity agent Tiffy finds an unusual solution to her housing crisis.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Changing Names
Michael Rosen and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ presenter Ben Boulos talk changing names.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/04/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Great Post Office Trial—1. The Imaginary Heist
1/21 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/04/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Canon Susanna Gunner.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/04/21 - Pick for Britain ends, Carbon storage
The end of the Pick for Britain campaign.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
Chris Packham presents the great spotted woodpecker.
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