FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/06/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Pathogenesis: How Germs Made History by Jonathan Kennedy—Episode 4
4/5 A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/06/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Romain
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05:45
Farming Today—02/06/23 Proposed cow cull in Ireland; seasonal workers from central Asia; Eggs in vaccines.
Irish plans to cull 200,000 cows, seasonal workers from central Asia, eggs in vaccines.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—John Clifton on the Bee-Eater
RSPB learning officer John Clifton on the bee-eater for Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/06/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker player
Ronnie O'Sullivan, snooker player, shares the soundtrack of his life.
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09:45
Pathogenesis: How Germs Made History by Jonathan Kennedy—Episode 5
5/5 A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Edna Adan Ismail, winner of Templeton Prize, Online games, Vasectomy increase in US, Iranian female journos on trial
Edna Adan Ismail - winner of this year's Templeton Prize.
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11:00
Fit for Work—02/06/2023
How government attempts to get disabled people into work had tragic consequences.
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11:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 14, Platinum Writer
6/6 Ed has to choose between a project with Jaz Milvain or Maggie.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/06/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—Marvel vs DC: Contest of the Champions
Exploring the decades long, cosmic culture war between Marvel and DC comics.
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12:57
Weather—02/06/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—02/06/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Oliver Burkeman's Inconvenient Truth—Optimised Living
Oliver Burkeman explores the insidious way in which convenience has warped our existence.
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14:00
The Archers—01/06/2023
Oliver finds himself in trouble.
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14:15
The Attendant—Frankenstein
1/5 A hilarious, unorthodox love story set on the night shift at a petrol station.
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14:45
Welcome to the Neighbourhood with Jayde Adams—Kiell Smith-Bynoe
Jayde Adams and Kiell Smith-Bynoe dive into the world of community apps and messageboards.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chipping Campden
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Short Works—Summer Holiday by Josie Long
A new short story specially commissioned for Radio 4 from writer and comedian Josie Long.
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16:00
Last Word—Jeremy Clarke, Dr Moira Woods, Iain Johnstone, Rita Lee
Matthew Bannister on a columnist, a campaigner, a film critic and a singer.
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16:30
More or Less—Food prices, net migration and beef about beef
Does Britain really have the most affordable food in Europe?
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17:00
PM—02/06/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/06/2023 Labour MP says party is choosing not to act on sexual misconduct allegations
Charlotte Nichols told the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ of a rotten culture at Westminster
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 111, Episode 6
6/7 Andy Zaltzman takes aim at the week's headlines.
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19:00
The Archers—02/06/2023
There’s a showdown at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Farm.
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19:15
Screenshot—Barbie on screen
Ellen and Mark devote the final episode of the series to the world’s most famous doll.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Baroness Chapman, Harry Cole, Ann Pettifor, Mark Spencer MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from The Corn Exchange in Wallingford.
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20:50
A Point of View—To Mow or Not to Mow
John Connell reveals how his love for his lawn gave way to letting the grass run wild.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Pop Star Philosophy
Comedian Steve Punt exhumes the philosophical outpourings of pop stars through the ages.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Global action pledged on plastic pollution
Nearly 200 countries pledge to create legally-binding treaty to combat plastic pollution
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22:45
The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng—5: The Inquest
5/10 A new novel set in 1920s Penang, from the author of The Garden of Evening Mists.
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23:00
Americast—Conspiracies: Inside the Rabbit Hole
Why is America a breeding ground for conspiracy theories?
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23:30
The Spark—James Bridle and non-human intelligence
Helen Lewis presents a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/06/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Pathogenesis: How Germs Made History by Jonathan Kennedy—Episode 5
5/5 A study of the role plagues have played in shaping human history. Read by Gunnar Cauthery.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—03/06/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/06/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Father Martin Magill
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05:45
Please Protect Abraham—10. Justice
Abraham’s family and friends keep searching for justice.
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