FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Great Post Office Trial—8. The Big Green Button
8/21 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/04/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/04/21 - Imports from the EU, a global farm sustainability metric and the Scottish election
Calls for a level playing field across checks on imports and exports from the EU.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Dermot O'Leary on the Coal Tit
Presenter Dermot O'Leary gazes into his garden to watch busy coal tits on the bird feeders
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/04/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Ovid
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most influential poets of Rome's Augustan Age.
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09:45
The Great Post Office Trial—9. Extremely Aggressive Litigation
9/21 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Arlene Foster, Kate Wilson, Kelly Critcher
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—9. Village Church
9/10 Sheila announces her plans to marry Sean Flynn.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Drug Free in Norway
Can Norwegians with psychosis benefit from radical, drug-free treatment?
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11:30
Dancers at Dawn
Musician Martin Green explores the unlikely connections between Morris dancers and ravers.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/04/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 9
Tiffy finally stands up to her ex-boyfriend's bullying; Leon is at court with his brother.
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12:18
You and Yours—Stranded Abroad, Suits for Free, Dog Thefts
Stranded Abroad, Suits for Free, Dog Thefts
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12:57
Weather—29/04/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—29/04/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
39 Ways to Save the Planet—Bamboo Is Better
Fast-growing bamboo could be a powerful climate ally.
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14:00
The Archers—28/04/2021
Lilian gets her hands dirty
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Cairn
By Donna Franceschild. Sometimes scattering ashes stirs up more than just grief.
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15:00
Open Country—Tales from the Black Mountains
Travel writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent explores her new home in the Welsh Black Mountains.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Muscular Dystrophy UK
Jon Richardson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
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15:30
Open Book—Jon McGregor; Chester Himes; Editors Tip
Johny Pitts talks to Jon McGregor about Lean Fall Stand.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Judi, Nicole, Sandra, Kristin, Cate, Fanny, Anna and Francine
Moving on up: from muse to producer
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Dragonfly on Titan, Retreating Glaciers, Surge Testing, Acoustic lighthouses
Dragonfly on Titan, Retreating Glaciers, Surge Testing for Covid 19, Acoustic lighthouses.
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17:00
PM—29/04/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/04/2021 Grenfell survivors condemn new fire safety laws
The Fire Safety Bill finally received approval in parliament last night.
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18:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall’s First 100 Days Breakdown
Rich Hall examines what's happened in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency.
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19:00
The Archers—29/04/2021
The walls close in on Alice.
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19:15
Front Row—Raoul Peck, Camilla Greenwell and Tufting on TikTok
Raoul Peck's new documentary, dance photographer Camilla Greenwell and tufting on TikTok
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19:45
The Shadow Over Innsmouth—Episode 14
14/15 Following leads Heawood is in East Anglia with Eleanor and Parker.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—India's Covid Catastrophe
India was said to have β€defeated Covidβ€. Now thousands are dying daily. What went wrong?
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20:30
The Untold—The New Build
For Greg and David, Covid-19 building delays might mean they lose their first home.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Dragonfly on Titan, Retreating Glaciers, Surge Testing, Acoustic lighthouses
Dragonfly on Titan, Retreating Glaciers, Surge Testing for Covid 19, Acoustic lighthouses.
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21:30
In Our Time—Ovid
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most influential poets of Rome's Augustan Age.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Alexei Navalny back in court
Russia starts to dismantle opposition activist’s political operation
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22:45
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary—Episode 9
Tiffy finally stands up to her ex-boyfriend's bullying; Leon is at court with his brother.
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23:00
Geoff Norcott: It's OK to Change Your Mind
Comedian Geoff Norcott asks what happens to convictions when a pandemic comes along.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/04/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Great Post Office Trial—9. Extremely Aggressive Litigation
9/21 The extraordinary story of a campaign to uncover a massive scandal at the Post Office.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/04/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/04/21 Plant clocks, local elections, peat bogs
How tapping into plants' daily rhythms could make farming more sustainable.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Ringed Plover
Bill Oddie presents the little ringed plover.
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