FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/05/2022
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—7. Going Global
7/10 It's 2014 and the Sackler family see new potential for OxyContin outside the US.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/05/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Revd Mary Stallard
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05:45
Farming Today—25/05/22 - New Zealand trade deal, rural social care, sunflowers and a tribute to Caroline Drummond
Visiting New Zealand trade reps say UK farmers have nothing to fear from their exports.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—African Southern Ground Hornbill
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the African southern ground hornbill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—25/05/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
More or Less—Germany’s excess deaths, Eurovision and teacher shortages
Did Germany really fare worse than the UK in the pandemic?
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09:30
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?
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09:45
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—8. Protest
8/10 A revered artist calls out the Sackler family for their role in America's opioid crisis.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Roxanne Tahbaz, Mina Smallman, Amara Okereke on playing Eliza Doolittle
Roxanne Tahbaz speaks to Emma about her father's detention in Iran.
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11:00
Sports Star
Sports stars seem to have more political influence than ever before. What does that mean?
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11:30
Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley—6. Amelia Dyer
Lucy Worsley investigates a baby farmer accused of killing hundreds of infants.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Lasting power of attorney; platinum jubilee spending; medical debt
Lasting power of attorney, platinum jubilee spending and medical debt.
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12:57
Weather—25/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—25/05/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—Namib Fog Harvesters
Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
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14:00
The Archers—24/05/2022
Chris demands answers.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Disappearance of Mr Chan
Hong Kong writer Mr Chan fails to arrive at Heathrow. His daughter sets out to find him.
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15:00
Money Box—Let’s Get Physical
The 'cost' of getting active with Adam Shaw and guests.
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15:30
All in the Mind—Gardening and mental health
How much evidence is there that nature boosts wellbeing and supports our mental health?
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Wealth - Plutocratic London
Plutocratic London and dynastic wealth.
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16:30
The Media Show—Partygate - is the story over?
The role played by the media in the whole saga.
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17:00
PM—25/05/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/05/2022 Final report on Downing Street parties published
Leaders in Westminster have been blamed for allowing illegal gatherings during lockdown.
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18:30
Heresy—Series 12, Episode 1
1/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell returns with the show which dares to commit heresy.
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19:00
The Archers—25/05/2022
Brian is put on the back foot.
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19:15
Front Row—The Art of Burning Man, dementia on stage, dogs on screen at Cannes
Burning Man art - in Derbyshire; Frances Poet’s play about dementia; film award for dogs.
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Priorities of the Police
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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20:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Ukraine: A War on Nature
Tom Heap investigates the environmental impacts of the war in Ukraine.
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21:30
The Media Show—Partygate - is the story over?
The role played by the media in the whole saga.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sue Gray report published
Senior civil servant highlights culture of heavy drinking and mistreatment of staff
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22:45
Love Marriage by Monica Ali—8: Adventure
8/10 Meera Syal continues Monica Ali's hilarious and heartbbreaking new novel.
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23:00
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide to Cryptocurrency—How to Become the Greatest NFT Artist
Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel tries to take the crypto art space by storm.
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23:15
The Skewer—Series 6, Episode 8
8/8 Jon Holmes remixes news into weird shapes. This week, Partygate, and a bowl of Monkeypox.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—25/05/2022
Boris Johnson faces calls to resign over partygate. Sean Curran reports.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2022
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—8. Protest
8/10 A revered artist calls out the Sackler family for their role in America's opioid crisis.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/05/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Revd Mary Stallard
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05:45
Farming Today—26/04/2022 - Dairy prices, Scottish flowers, Efra chair
The price UK farmers receive for their milk is higher than ever before.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mute Swan
Chris Packham presents the mute swan.
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