FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Crowning of Everest—The Allure of Everest
The British connection to Mount Everest and why it was so important to conquer it in 1953.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—World Service
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—05/04/2023
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/04/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/04/23 Blueprint plans for water; peat restoration; eco labelling
New government plan for water, wool to restore peatlands and eco-labelling.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Whitethroat
Kate Humble presents the common whitethroat.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/04/2023
Donald Trump lashes out at the prosecutor who's brought criminal charges against him.
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09:00
Life Changing—Taken: Tracey’s story
Her kids aren’t home, then her husband sends a text: ‘Gary and Lisa say goodbye forever'.
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09:30
Please Protect Abraham—2. Betrayal
Abraham begins to receive both threats to stay silent and pressure to speak out.
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09:45
The Crowning of Everest—The Summit
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Actor Helen George, 'Stevenage Woman', Author Diana Evans
The actor Helen George on playing Anna in the musical The King and I.
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11:00
Marianna in Conspiracyland—Disaster Trolls, Bonus: Remember My Name
Marianna Spring revisits her investigation into conspiracy theories about terror attacks.
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11:30
A Very British Cult—1. Lighthouse
It all starts with a call from Dawn, who says her boyfriend is in a cult.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/04/2023
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Product Reviews, Subscription Traps and Bungalow Sales
In the grey area between editorial and advertising, can you trust a paid-for review?
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12:57
Weather—05/04/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—05/04/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Assume Nothing: The Shankill Gold Rush—Whose Gold?
Funds for a doomed rebellion or a family’s forgotten savings?
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14:00
The Archers—04/04/2023
Emotions run high for Alice.
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14:15
Life Lines—Series 5, Part Two
Award-winning drama set in an ambulance control room.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: New Financial Year
How will the financial changes coming into force in April affect you?
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15:30
Troubled Water—Are We Running Out of Water? Episode 1
Are we running out of water? James Gallagher is finding out from the comfort of his loo
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Asylum and 'Â鶹ԼÅÄ'
Asylum and 'home' - the impact of asylum dispersal and Syrian refugees' quest for home.
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16:30
The Media Show—China and the Information War
The media strategy shaping China's global image.
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17:00
PM—05/04/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/04/2023 Sturgeon's Husband Arrested In SNP Probe
Nicola Sturgeon's husband has been arrested as part of a probe into the SNP's finances
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18:30
Ellie Taylor's Safe Space—Series 3, 2: Reality TV
2/4 Comedian Ellie Taylor explains why she thinks reality TV is culturally significant.
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19:00
The Archers—05/04/2023
Justin needs a get out clause.
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19:15
Front Row—Boris Becker documentary, Commemorating the Good Friday Agreement in art, Artist-led organisations
New Boris Becker film, marking the Good Friday Agreement in art, artist-led organisations.
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20:00
Behind the Crime—Sinem
Two forensic psychologists interview Sinem about her life and the crimes she committed.
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20:30
One to One—Reece Parkinson and Melanie Stephenson-Gray
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and athlete Melanie Stephenson-Gray on type 1 diabetes.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - The Power and the Glory
Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Energy Lessons
Tom Heap asks what lessons we've learned from a winter of spiralling energy prices.
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21:30
The Media Show—China and the Information War
The media strategy shaping China's global image.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Peter Murrell released without charge after arrest
Where does this dramatic day leave the SNP?
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22:45
Magpie by Elizabeth Day—Episode 3 - An Affair?
3/10 Marisa finds Kate's presence troubling, why is she so familiar with her boyfriend?
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23:00
Jessica Fostekew: Sturdy Girl Club—Episode 2: Powerlifting
Stand-up series about strong women, quite literally - women weightlifters.
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23:15
Nurse—Series 3, Episode 1
1/6 Bittersweet comedy drama about a community mental health nurse. Starring Paul Whitehouse.
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23:30
Limelight—Siege, Siege - Episode 3
3/5 You've seen the news, the blogs, and the pics. Now the hostages tell the inside story.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Crowning of Everest—The Summit
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the top of Mount Everest.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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01:00
Selection of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Programmes—World Service
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4 joins the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—06/04/2023
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/04/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with David Waters.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/04/2023 Trade deal and battery eggs; Appeal against wild camping ruling; Pork labelling
UK egg producers say the new trans-Pacific trade deal is bad for the British egg industry.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John McPherson on the Ptarmigan
Photographer John McPherson recalls the ptarmigan in this Tweet of the Day.
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