FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 3
3/5 The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/05/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart who runs a Christian arts charity
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05:45
Farming Today—06/05/21 - Deer culling in lockdown, gene editing in the EU and DIY farm machinery
What next for the UK deer population after culling was hit by lockdown?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shag
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the seabird, the shag.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/05/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Second Barons' War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Simon de Montfort's fatal struggle with Henry III's forces
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09:45
The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 4
4/5 The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Anya Hindmarch, Women on Boards, Rosie Aycliffe, Ruthie Henshall on Care Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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10:45
Hardy's Women—The Woodlanders, Episode 4
4/10 Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles in Thomas Hardy's story of love and ambition.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Myanmar: The Spring Revolution
The brutal military coup puts three young activists in a fight for their future.
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11:30
Thinking In Colour
Gary Younge explores stories of racial passing, through the prism of Nella Larsen's book.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/05/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Lean, Fall, Stand by Jon McGregor—4: Radio
4/10 The heart-stopping new novel from the author of Reservoir 13, read by Indira Varma.
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12:18
You and Yours—Dare to Repair; Terrariums; New Cars
How do we turn around our throw away culture into more of a make do and mend society?
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12:57
Weather—06/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/05/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Laws That Aren't Laws—The Peter Principle
4/5 Comedian Robin Ince explores laws that govern our lives that really aren't, but should be.
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14:00
The Archers—05/05/2021
Fallon struggles to keep quiet.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Third Consecutive Event in Talbot Leigh
By Peter Strickland. A couple’s stay at a voice-operated home has unexpected consequences.
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15:00
Ramblings—Cressida Cowell in West Sussex
The best-selling author Cressida Cowell takes Clare for a nostalgic walk in West Sussex.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Alkaptonuria Society
Jess Barnes makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Alkaptonuria Society.
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15:30
Bookclub—Liane Moriarty - Big Little Lies
James Naughtie talks to Liane Moriarty about her bestselling novel Big Little Lies.
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16:00
The Film Programme—How I directed a movie with Parkinson's Disease
Brett Harvey on how he's made a movie with Parkinson's Disease.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves
Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves.
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17:00
PM—06/05/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/05/2021 60 French fishing boats protest at Jersey's port
French fishermen hold talks with Jersey's government, in row over post-Brexit licences.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 9, Episode 1
1/6 John Finnemore presents a ninth series of his award-winning sketch show.
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19:00
The Archers—06/05/2021
It’s Christening day for Martha
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19:15
Front Row—Don Warrington, Gillian Reynolds, Benjamin Myers
Don Warrington on playing a grieving father in Radio 4 drama Running with Lions.
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19:45
Hardy's Women—The Woodlanders, Episode 4
4/10 Grace is torn over her old promise to Giles in Thomas Hardy's story of love and ambition.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Hong Kong: Beijing Tightens Its Grip
David Aaronovitch examines what's happening in Hong Kong and where it's going to end.
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20:30
The Untold—The Real Marigold Hotel
With covid sweeping through India a group of UK volunteers hope community links can help.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves
Early burials, diversity in Tudor England, a malaria vaccine, and rogue brain waves.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Second Barons' War
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Simon de Montfort's fatal struggle with Henry III's forces
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22:00
The World Tonight—Polls closing across England, Scotland and Wales
Biggest set of elections since 2019
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22:45
Lean, Fall, Stand by Jon McGregor—4: Radio
4/10 The heart-stopping new novel from the author of Reservoir 13, read by Indira Varma.
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23:00
Museum Lates
Late night spin-off of The Museum of Curiosity, celebrating fascinating far-flung museums
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23:30
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Inside Out
True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The King's Painter: The Life and Times of Hans Holbein by Franny Moyle—Episode 4
4/5 The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Fiona Stewart who runs a Christian arts charity
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05:45
Farming Today—07/05/21 - Potato mountains, vintage farm machinery and farming emus
Why more than 20% of last year’s potato crop is still in storage on farms.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the tawny owl.
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