FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—The Teen Age
Greg Jenner examines parent-teenager conflict through the lens of a 1961 sitcom.
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00:30
Short Works—Wrecking Ball Swing
Wrecking Ball Swing by Trezza Azzopardi.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Fittleworth in West Sussex.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Fittleworth
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05:45
Profile—David Canzini
Boris Johnson’s election strategist, brought in to help the Conservatives win another term
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—29/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Holy Verses
Mark Tully examines the role of poetry in worship.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Thinking Small for Big Change
Sarah Swadling meets a Somerset farmer who wants to change the way we think about food.
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06:57
Weather—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—29/05/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Archbishop of Canterbury on Reconciliation; Religion and social care; US Christians divided over gun law reform.
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Link Education International
Daliso Chaponda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Link Education International.
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07:57
Weather—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—29/05/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Waiting
An Elim Pentecostal service from City Church Cardiff, exploring the theme of 'waiting'
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08:48
A Point of View—On Rubble
Rebecca Stott imagines a day when Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities can be rebuilt.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Water Rail
Chris Packham presents the water rail.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/05/2022
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/05/2022
The Aldridges and Carters are at war, and Jazzer’s up to something.
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—David Harewood, actor and presenter
David Harewood, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Living with the Gods—Becoming an Adult
Neil MacGregor focuses on rites of passage, including a hair-binding ritual from Vanuatu.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/05/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 89, The Ukulele, Bingo and The Pawn Shop
2/8 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Falafel: A recipe for connection
Leyla Kazim tracks the story of falafel and how it’s become a part of global food culture.
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12:57
Weather—29/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/05/2022
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
The Listening Project—Finding the Answer
Rewilding, beachcombing, ambulance delays and body image. Fi Glover presents.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Postbag Edition
Kathy Clugston and the team are at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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14:45
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—The Teen Age
Greg Jenner examines parent-teenager conflict through the lens of a 1961 sitcom.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Agatha Christie’s Giant’s Bread
One of Agatha Christie's brilliant novels written under the name of Mary Westmacott.
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16:00
Open Book—Benjamin Myers
Johny Pitts talks to Benjamin Myers about his new book, The Perfect Golden Circle.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Fiona Benson
Fiona Benson joins Roger McGough to make her selection from listeners' poetry requests.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Searching Questions
Why are a disproportionate number of black children being strip-searched?
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17:40
Profile—David Canzini
Boris Johnson’s election strategist, brought in to help the Conservatives win another term
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—29/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/05/2022 UK calls for investigation into Champions League Final
The government wants an investigation into the chaotic scenes before the UCL final.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Nazir Afzal
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week, chosen by Nazir Afzal.
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19:00
The Archers—29/05/2022
Brian feels hard done by.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—The Rest of Us
Mary Flanigan, Eleanor Morton and Esyllt Sears look into Great British science and tech.
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19:45
How One Becomes Lonely—Episode 4
4/5 Archie remembers the bitter end of his relationship with Nadine.
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20:00
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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20:30
Last Word—Baroness Haleh Afshar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Kay Mellor, Vangelis (Pictured)
Matthew Bannister on an activist, a president, a writer and a composer.
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21:00
Money Box—What help can pensioners get with their rising fuel bills?
More on the government's Β£15 billion package to help households pay their fuel bills.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Link Education International
Daliso Chaponda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Link Education International.
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21:30
The Digital Human—Series 22, Find
Aleks Krotoski on why the world for people who need to hide is becoming increasingly small
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/05/2022
Nick Watt hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Dave Stewart, John Waters, Shingai, Ali Official, Ian Shaw, Zaz, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—Holy Verses
Mark Tully examines the role of poetry in worship.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Wealth - Plutocratic London
Plutocratic London and dynastic wealth.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Fittleworth in West Sussex.
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, Fittleworth
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/05/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/05/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Anne Easter.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/05/22 Peat fires; Soil workshop; Farming and climate change.
Allegations of illegal peat burning. Soil workshops. Climate change and future farming.
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05:56
Weather—30/05/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nightjar
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the nightjar.
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