FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese—Ep 4 - An Historic Visit
4/5 Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, on the Queen's historic visit.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev'd Dr Mark Clavier
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05:45
Farming Today—28/05/21 Future of badger culls, free trade agreements, local food producers
Badger culls in England will be phased out, but may be allowed in certain situations.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Sparrowhawk
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the sparrowhawk.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/05/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Alexei Sayle, comedian
Alexei Sayle, comedian and writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese—Ep 5 - The Third Act
5/5 Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, on a new beginning post presicendy.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Covid vaccines and women, Paris Lees & Nero's women
How Covid vaccines are affecting women, Paris Lees and Nero’s women
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11:00
Descendants—Jen and Gayle
1/7 How close is each of our lives to the legacy of British slavery?
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11:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 6, 5. Exposure
5/6 Alfie Moore and his team of audience cops investigate a case of exposure.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/05/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Snowflake by Louise Nealon—Episode 10
10/10 Debbie attempts to get her life back on track and make amends with Xanthe.
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12:18
You and Yours—Private Parking Charges; Loyalty Penalty; Influencer Investments Scams
The get-rich-quick investments which are not all they appear to be.
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12:57
Weather—28/05/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—28/05/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Piccadilly—Settled
5/5 A story of five men, who experienced double diaspora, from India to East Africa to the UK.
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14:00
The Archers—27/05/2021
The pressure gets to Neil.
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14:15
Limelight—The System - Series 1, The System - Level 1: Get Naked
1/6 When Jake goes on the run from a shadowy organization, only his sister Maya can save him
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14:45
Chinese Characters—River Elegy: River and Ocean
River Elegy was a pioneering TV documentary series, one of the most watched in history.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Fertilised Vines and Garden Crimes
Kathy Clugston hosts the gardening Q&A with a panel of experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Book Club by Joseph O'Connor
During lockdown, Hannah joins an online Book Club and watches foxes in her garden.
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16:00
Last Word—Sir Paul Cosford, Max Mosley (pictured), Dr Frances Rotblat, Norman Lloyd
Julian Worricker on a medical director, a motorsport boss, a scientist, an actor.
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16:30
More or Less—Wales jab success, Eurovision and living with your parents
How to vaccinate a country quickly, plus the UK’s singing contest woes.
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17:00
PM—28/05/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/05/2021 Security failings led to terror deaths
'Deficiencies' in monitoring a convicted terrorist contributed to London Bridge deaths.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 105, Episode 7
7/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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19:00
Front Row—Pianist Mitsuko Uchida, Bolton Octagon reopens, Ghazal poetry, Anne Boleyn reviewed
Pianist Mitsuko Uchida returns to the Wigmore Hall.
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19:45
A Big Disease with a Little Name—The End of HIV/AIDS?
10/12 How close are we to eradicating epidemic levels of HIV - and do we need a cure to do so?
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jack Blanchard, David Davis MP, Angela Eagle MP, Timandra Harkness
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Bridlington Spa.
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20:50
A Point of View—Eavesdropping
Will Self muses on the joys of eavesdropping.
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21:00
Meeting Myself Coming Back—Esther Rantzen
Broadcaster Esther Rantzen meets her younger self via the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Archives.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Lukashenko and Putin meet in Sochi
Belarus leader accuses West of trying to destabilise his country
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22:45
Snowflake by Louise Nealon—Episode 10
10/10 Debbie attempts to get her life back on track and make amends with Xanthe.
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23:00
Great Lives—Rosie Millard on Edward III
Rosie tells Matthew Parris that Edward III was a cultural hero who deserves greater fame.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/05/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese—Ep 5 - The Third Act
5/5 Mary McAleese, the former President of Ireland, on a new beginning post presicendy.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/05/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Debbie Thrower
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05:45
Bodies—Episode 9: Dutch Still Life - the theatre of anatomy
9/12 Alice Roberts continues a time-travelling tour of anatomical knowledge of the human body.
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