FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Dawn-Care
Helen Mort explores the Old English word 'uhtceare', which meant anxiety before dawn.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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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—06/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2023
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand
Bells on Sunday, comes from Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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05:45
Reith Revisited—Series 1, Michael Sandel on Bertrand Russell
1/5 Sarah Montague and Michael Sandel revisit Bertrand Russell's Reith lectures.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—06/08/2023
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Stewardship
Mark Tully discusses ideas of stewardship and our responsibility to future generations.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Hitchin Up the Horses
Verity Sharp visits a farm in Carmarthenshire where working horses are used.
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06:57
Weather—06/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—06/08/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—06/08/2023
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Children Change Colombia
Sir Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children Change Colombia.
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07:57
Weather—06/08/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—06/08/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—06/08/2023
Anna Magnusson anticipates the inspiration and hope offered by the Edinburgh Festival.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Tourist Trap
Sarah Dunant ponders how historic cities deal with unprecedented numbers of tourists.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Liz Bonnin presents the greater racket-tailed drongo of South-East Asia.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/08/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/08/2023
Helen is on a mission and disaster strikes at Â鶹ԼÅÄ Farm
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Shirley Collins, folk singer
Shirley Collins, folk singer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/08/2023
The latest national and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 79, Episode 4
4/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Medicinal mushrooms – magically good for our health?
Are mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Shiitake, Chaga, and Turkey Tail really medicinal?
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12:57
Weather—06/08/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/08/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
The Battle for Liberal Democracy—Security
Tom Fletcher examines the international contest between liberal democracy and its enemies.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Worsley
Kathy Clugston and her horticultural experts are here to answer your gardening queries.
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14:45
Opening Lines—In Patagonia
John Yorke explores groundbreaking travel writing classic In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin.
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15:00
Drama on 4—In Patagonia
Russell Tovey stars in a dramatisation of Bruce Chatwin's landmark book
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16:00
Bookclub—Mick Herron: Slow Horses
Mick Herron answers readers' questions about his novel, Slow Horses
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16:30
I Belong to Glazgoy
Phil Alexander puts together the story of a composer through a newly found piece of music.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Wolf of Crypto
The devastating tale of a community who invested, and lost, thousands in a crypto coin.
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17:40
Reith Revisited—Series 1, Michael Sandel on Bertrand Russell
1/5 Sarah Montague and Michael Sandel revisit Bertrand Russell's Reith lectures.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—06/08/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/08/2023 A man who was jailed for a rape he didn't commit says the system of compensation needs to be overhauled.
A man who was wrongly jailed says the system of compensation needs to be overhauled.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Katie Thistleton
Katie Thistleton chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—06/08/2023
The pressure is on for Eddie.
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19:15
Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train—Series 2, Exeter to Newquay
5/6 Alexei Sayle takes a rail journey from Exeter to Newquay and meets strangers on a train.
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19:45
Golden Eggs—Oxbow Blues
By Gurnaik Johal. A woman reflects on loss, grief and a news story.
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20:00
Feedback—04/08/2023
The programme that holds the Â鶹ԼÅÄ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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20:30
Last Word—Richard Barancik, Yvonne Littlewood MBE, Edward Sexton, Dr Christian Carritt
Kirsty Lang on a soldier, a television producer, a tailor and a doctor.
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21:00
Money Box—Money Box: Surviving or Thriving? Households
What does the rising cost of living mean for households, farms, schools and businesses?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Children Change Colombia
Sir Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Children Change Colombia.
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21:30
Loose Ends—Kevin Rowland, Lou Sanders, Poppy Jay, Sam Palladio, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Sabiyha, YolanDa Brown, Anneka Rice
Anneka Rice and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/08/2023
Ben Wright hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
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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23:30
Beyond Belief—Grief
Aleem Maqbool speaks to Rabbi Jonathan Romain about grief.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—49. Inside Marjorie's Parlour
Matthew Syed explores how music can become a powerful, transformational force.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand
Bells on Sunday, comes from Christchurch Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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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—07/08/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2023
National and international news from Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Supermarkets supporting farmers
Morrisons and Tesco pay farmers more in support following food shortages.
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05:56
Weather—07/08/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Redstart
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart.
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