FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—4. Sell, Sell, Sell
4/10 OxyContin is launched, and a phalanx of trained sales reps spread out across the US.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Steve Taylor.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull, Shellfish protest, Veterinary chaplain
Badger cull disputed figures; shellfish protest; veterinary chaplain.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hobby
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the hobby.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Bradley Walsh, presenter and actor
Bradley Walsh, presenter and actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—5. OxyContin & Drug Abuse
5/10 OxyContin drug abuse makes disturbing headlines, and the Sacklers response is unexpected.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—US singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman, Laura Bates, Menstrual leave/abortion reform in Spain, Feminine power & goddesses
Two-time Grammy nominee Beth Nielsen Chapman sings live in the Woman's Hour studio.
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11:00
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Tribute
True stories of life-changing encounters with art in all its forms.
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11:30
Believe It!—Series 6, Stuff
2/4 Richard Wilson decides it's time to declutter his life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A Brief History of Progress
American satirist Joe Queenan asks what is progress and has it run out?
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
The Future Will Be Synthesised—Communication and Relationships
Henry Ajder explores positive future applications of synthetic media.
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2022
Brian is looking out for his family.
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14:15
Lusus—3. Rituals
Magnus discovers it’s not always easy to change your habits and stay on the right path.
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14:45
Living with the Gods—Mother and Child
Neil MacGregor focuses on the protection of the newly-born and their mothers.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wellcome Collection
Kathy Clugston and the panel are at Wellcome Collection, London.
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15:45
Short Works—Mother
By Heidi Amsinck. A man takes a job in a very unusual bakery in Copenhagen.
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16:00
Last Word—Shireen Abu Akleh, Robert Gillmor, Leonid Kravchuk (pictured), Carrie White
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, an artist, a president and a hairdresser.
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16:30
Feedback—20/05/2022
Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations
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17:00
PM—20/05/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2022 The US warns the UK over Northern Ireland
The US says the row with the EU about Northern Ireland risks western unity over Ukraine.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 5
5/8 Andy Zaltzman presents the topical panel show.
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19:00
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Get Out of My Pub
Greg Jenner explores the evolution of the pub across the last half century.
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19:15
Screenshot—Box Office Bombs
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode explore big-budget flops, from Ishtar to Cats.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Lord Blunkett, David Davis MP, Nancy Fielder, Dame Julie Kenny
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Sheffield Hallam University.
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20:50
A Point of View—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Michael Morpurgo calls for a rethink on how we deal with refugees.
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21:00
Archive on 4—We're All Living in OK Computer Now...
An examination of the prophetic qualities of Radiohead's OK Computer, 25 years on.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Mariupol: Ukraine surrenders to Russian forces
Russia says the site has been 'liberated'.
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22:45
Love Marriage by Monica Ali—5: New Horizons
5/10 Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature
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23:00
Great Lives—Rob Newman on Franklin D Roosevelt
Comedian Rob Newman nominates one of his heroes, President Franklin D Roosevelt.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/05/2022
Mark D'Arcy reports on the ballot that gives backbench MPs the chance to change the law.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—5. OxyContin & Drug Abuse
5/10 OxyContin drug abuse makes disturbing headlines, and the Sacklers response is unexpected.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Rev Mary Stallard.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Dance
Why busting a move can enhance your fitness, your mood and the size of your brain.
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