FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2021
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 5
5/5 The extraordinary life of the outstanding artist of the 16th century.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sarah Joseph.
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05:45
Bodies—Episode 6: Irreconcilable Opposites - The Medieval Body
6/12 Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—08/05/2021
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
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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06:30
Farming Today—08/05/21 Farming Today This Week
The UK potato mountain, the EU’s latest move on gene editing, and a weeding robot.
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06:57
Weather—08/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—08/05/2021
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Raymond Blanc
Writer and former trawlerwoman Kathryn Heyman, broadcaster Yasser and actor Joseph Marcell
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 32, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Economics: Episode 32
Jay Rayner hosts a culinary panel show packed full of tasty titbits.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—08/05/2021
Steve Richards presents a live election programme.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—India's Pandemic Politics
Veteran reporter Mark Tully traces the BJP's Covid response.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/05/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Money Box—Is new guidance on selling high rise flats fit for purpose?
Problems for flat owners, cheap broadband, two factor authentication and auto-enrolment.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 4
4/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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12:57
Weather—08/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—08/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Dame Margaret Beckett MP, Sir Bernard Jenkin MP, Bronwen Maddox, Sebastian Payne
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
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14:00
Any Answers?—Local Elections & Working from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Local Elections. What could Labour have done differently?
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14:45
Drama on 4—Politics, Philosophy and Economics
Just why has PPE procurement become such a fraught issue for the government?
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15:30
Life On Hold
Personal stories from people fighting for access to mental health support during lockdown.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Tracey Emin; Susan Rogers, Prince's sound engineer; Panic attacks
Tracey Emin on her latest exhibition; Susan Rogers on working with Prince; Panic attacks
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17:00
PM—08/05/2021
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—08/05/2021
Nick Robinson talks Len McCluskey in a personal and political interview.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—08/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/05/2021 SNP heads for historic fourth win in Scottish parliamentary elections
The Scottish National Party is poised to govern again, but without an overall majority
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18:15
Loose Ends—Graham Norton, Susannah Fielding, Kathryn Williams, Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, Madness, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Narendra Modi
Can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive his country's current coronavirus wave?
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19:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Olly Mann
3/6 Rufus Hound talks to the podcaster Olly Mann about his teenage diaries.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Intelligent Exercises
How strength exercises could boost your brain power and cut your risk of heart disease.
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20:00
Archive on 4—What’s Going On Now?
Emeli Sande marks the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye's classic album What's Going On.
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21:00
Tumanbay—Series 1, A Tale of Two Cities
7/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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21:45
Death and Taxis—Episode 4
4/4 Andy Warhol's acclaimed diaries brought to life in four short dramas by Sean Grundy.
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22:00
News—08/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
The Reunion—Madness
Kirsty Wark is joined by members of the band Madness.
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 9, 2021
The contest of cryptic connections between teams from around the UK, with Tom Sutcliffe.
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23:30
Behind the Scenes—Max Richter
Matthew Sweet is invited to consider the music and method of composer Max Richter.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Empty Stages—Put My Name in Lights
1/3 An elderly actress is due to make her West End comeback, but the pandemic prevents that.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shiplake in Oxfordshire.
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05:45
Profile—Narendra Modi
Can Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi survive his country's current coronavirus wave?
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