FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Blackface - Minstrelsy
Blackface and minstrelsy - a troubled history.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the medieval three-spired Lichfield Cathedral in Staffordshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/21 Seasonal workers, access to national parks, counting shad
How the new immigration policy could leave Britain's food supply-chain at risk.
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05:56
Weather—17/05/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Auk
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Little Auk.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/05/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Daniel Kahneman on 'noisy' human judgement
Andrew Marr with Daniel Kahneman, Gillian Tett and Ann Cairns.
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09:45
How I Learned To Understand The World by Hans Rosling—Episode 1
1/5 Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Griff, Typo-Squatting, Ece Temelkuran, Windrush Compensation Scheme, Public loos
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
The Untold—Hotel Quarantine
What is life like for those entering hotel quarantine on their return to this country?
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11:30
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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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/05/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Snowflake by Louise Nealon—Episode 1
1/10 On her eighteenth birthday, Debbie White feels overwhelmed by her future.
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12:18
You and Yours—Holidays Abroad; Dating and Vaccines; Hospitality Reopens
What happens if you have a holiday booked to an amber country and you don't want to go?
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12:57
Weather—17/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/05/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
It Ain't Me You're Looking For: Bob Dylan at 80—One: Learn Your Song Well (1941-1964)
1/5 Marking his 80th birthday, a five-part series on Bob Dylan’s life, music and influence
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14:00
GF Newman's The Corrupted—Series 6, Episode 5
5/8 The letter that Brian has been waiting for has finally turned up. But can he use it?
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14:45
The Why Factor—Series 4, Childlessness
Why do some people choose childlessness?
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2021
The contest of cryptic connections chaired by Tom Sutcliffe.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Pure umami: should we learn to love MSG?
Leyla Kazim investigates the history, science and culture around MSG
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16:00
A Life in Music—Early Life
1/4 Journalist Jude Rogers examines how music shapes us from before we are even born.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Scottish Independence
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious dimension in the Scottish independence debate.
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17:00
PM—17/05/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/05/2021 Covid rules eased
Pubs, restaurants, and other venues in Britain welcome back customers - indoors
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18:30
Nature Table—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins shows and tells nature with her guests.
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19:00
The Archers—17/05/2021
Tensions rise at Berrow Farm.
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19:15
Front Row—Director Barry Jenkins on The Underground Railroad
Barry Jenkins on his adaptation of Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad
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19:45
A Big Disease with a Little Name—The Beginning
1/12 When the first cases of AIDS emerged in New York, gay men responded with fear and denial.
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20:00
Parallel Lives—Episode Two: Burnley
2/3 Barnie Choudhury continues his reflections on the 2001 race riots with a visit to Burnley.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Saving the Vaquita
Linda Pressly reports from the coast of Baja California on a dangerous clash of interests.
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21:00
Dare to Repair—Fixing the Future
3/3 Mark Miodownik looks at how repair and repair-ability fits into our sustainable future.
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21:30
Start the Week—Daniel Kahneman on 'noisy' human judgement
Andrew Marr with Daniel Kahneman, Gillian Tett and Ann Cairns.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Big easing of coronavirus restrictions
People in England able to meet members of family and friends in each other's home
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22:45
Snowflake by Louise Nealon—Episode 1
1/10 On her eighteenth birthday, Debbie White feels overwhelmed by her future.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—The Shipping Forecast: Internet Fandom
Michael Rosen talks to internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch about online fandom language.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
How I Learned To Understand The World by Hans Rosling—Episode 1
1/5 Data visionary Hans Rosling looks back at the encounters that shaped his world view.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/05/21 - Visitors to the countryside, seasonal workers and measuring how happy a cow is
How are farmers coping with the pressure of more visitors to beauty spots?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl.
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