FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Other Minds: The Octopus And The Evolution Of Intelligent Life by Peter Godfrey-Smith—Our Minds and Others
5/5 Philosopher and scuba-diver Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the intelligence of the octopus.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Bodies—Episode 7: Leonardo - Drawing the body
7/12 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—15/05/2021
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Rhiane Fatinikun of Black Girls Hike in the Peak District
Rhiane Fatinikun of Black Girls Hike puts Clare through her paces in the Peak District
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06:30
Farming Today—15/05/21 - Farming Today This Week: Action Plan for Animal Welfare. ELMS trials, tackling rural loneliness
We scrutinise the government's new "Action Plan for Animal Welfare".
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06:57
Weather—15/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—15/05/2021
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Russell Tovey
Antiques expert Raj Bisram, Love Island’s Alex George, and nurse Monica Korpal.
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10:30
You're Dead to Me—Boudica
Greg Jenner and his guests uncover what we know about the iconic warrior, Queen Boudica.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—15/05/2021
Radio 4's assessment of developments at Westminster, with Ben Wright.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Spiral of Violence
Conflict in Gaza and Israel; and stories from Brazil, Spain, Mexico and Italy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/05/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Money Box—Difficulties claiming Personal Independence Payment benefit
PIP assessments, pension sharing, Prudential woes and people receiving no state pension
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 5
5/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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12:57
Weather—15/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—15/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Mims Davies MP, Stephen Kinnock MP, Dr Philippa Whitford MP, Niall Ferguson
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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14:00
Any Answers?—Covid May 2021 & Israeli Palestinian Conflict
Are you worried about lifting the Covid lockdown?
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14:45
One to One—Hair changes: Helen Mort & Niamh Kavanagh
Poet Helen Mort talks to hair stylist Niamh Kavanagh about hair and personality.
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15:00
Katie Hims - Opening Pandora's Box
Who is Lulu? Writer Katie Hims goes in search of the fictional star.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman’s Hour: Mona Eltahawy; Scarlett Moffatt; Female astronauts
Mona Eltahawy; Scarlett Moffatt and Montana Brown; Female astronauts
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17:00
PM—15/05/2021
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—15/05/2021
Nick Robinson talks to Rachel de Souza in a personal and political interview.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—15/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/05/2021 Doctors worried about easing of restrictions
British Medical Association concerned about plans to ease covid restrictions in England
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18:15
Loose Ends—Mary Beard, Ian Smith, Rakie Ayola, Le Gateau Chocolat, Glenn Tilbrook, Morcheeba, Arthur Smith, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Angela Rayner
We profile the life and career of Angela Rayner MP, deputy leader of the Labour Party.
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19:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 9, Jan Ravens
4/6 Rufus Hound talks to the impressionist Jan Ravens about her teenage years in the Wirral.
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19:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Green Spaces
How spending time in nature could improve your immune system and reduce stress.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A Spy in Every Embassy
The Swiss spy machine company secretly owned by the CIA and German BND.
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21:00
Tumanbay—Series 1, The Purge
8/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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21:45
Drama on 4—Reading Europe: Scandinavia, Denmark: The Buddhist
A dejected government worker decides to become a Buddhist. By Dorthe Nors.
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22:00
News—15/05/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
The Reunion—Finding Richard III
Kirsty Wark reunites key figures involved in the search for the famous medieval king.
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 10, 2021
The contest of cryptic connections chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
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23:30
Behind the Scenes—Michael Armitage
British Kenyan painter Michael Armitage reveals his influences, inspiration and technique.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Empty Stages—My Palace
2/3 Short stories from the best writers.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval three-spired Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
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05:45
Profile—Angela Rayner
We profile the life and career of Angela Rayner MP, deputy leader of the Labour Party.
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