FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Exploding Library—Nights at the Circus, by Angela Carter
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean melts into the glorious unreality of Nights at the Circus.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2023
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—05/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/11/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
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05:45
Profile—Taylor Swift
The pop superstar, Taylor Swift, who’s reached billionaire status totally through music.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—05/11/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Julian of Norwich
Mark Tully investigates the resurgence of interest in Mother Julian of Norwich.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farmer Will in the Chilterns
Farmer Will in the Chilterns with some muscly pedigree pigs and some boxy Beltex rams.
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06:57
Weather—05/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—05/11/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Use of scripture in war rhetoric & Church of England same-sex blessings
William Crawley looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Child Rescue Nepal
Sir Richard Stilgoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Rescue Nepal.
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07:57
Weather—05/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—05/11/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Gunpowder, Treason and Plot!
The Parliament Choir marks Guy Fawkes Day and the State Opening of Parliament.
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08:48
A Point of View—Looks Like Rain
John Connell reflects on our changing relationship with rain.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Southern Cassowary
Chris Packham presents the roaring southern cassowary of Australia's Queensland.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/11/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/11/2023
Tensions boil over for one family.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Lea Salonga, singer and actor
Lea Salonga, singer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/11/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 9 - Ipswich
9/10 Can a machine set a better quiz than a human? Paul Sinha finds out.
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12:32
Food and Farming Awards—Food and Farming Awards 2023, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards 2023: Second Course
2/2 Sheila Dillon presents more stories from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards 2023.
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12:57
Weather—05/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/11/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Gangster—Killing Death Row, Killing Death Row: 3. Inside the Chamber
4/7 What a modern execution might tell us about the future of the death penalty.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Smethwick
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Betrothed - Episode 1
John Yorke explores the Italian 19th century classic novel The Betrothed.
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15:00
Love Stories—The Betrothed: Episode One
Two lovers want nothing more than to marry. But it's not that simple.
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16:00
Bookclub—Katherine Heiny: Standard Deviation
Katherine Heiny answers readers' questions about her novel Standard Deviation.
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16:30
The Exploding Library—The Unfortunates, by BS Johnson
Comedian and poet Rob Auton shuffles through BS Johnson's 1969 novel, The Unfortunates.
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17:00
How Safe is Maternity Care?
Krupa Padhy asks how safe are our maternity services.
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17:40
Profile—Taylor Swift
The pop superstar, Taylor Swift, who’s reached billionaire status totally through music.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—05/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/11/2023
The early evening national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Roddy Woomble
Roddy Woomble chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—05/11/2023
The Bull’s Bonfire Night goes with a bang.
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19:15
Who Runs the World?—All The Single Ladies
Catherine Bohart meets Stella Creasy to talk politics and how to curate a banging playlist
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19:45
The State of the Art—2: A Modest and Reliable Talent
2/5 Adrian Scarborough continues William Boyd's savagely funny short series on the art world.
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20:00
Feedback—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds Five Years On
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Matthew Perry, Benedict Birnberg, Field Marshall Muthoni Wa Kirima, Professor Jose Harris
Matthew Bannister on a lawyer, a historian, a Mau Mau fighter and an actor.
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21:00
Money Box—Fraud Refunds Report and Savings Tax
New report reveals the record of individual banks on reimbursing victims of fraud.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Child Rescue Nepal
Sir Richard Stilgoe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Child Rescue Nepal.
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21:30
Loose Ends—Barrie Rutter, Eliza Carthy, Richard Bean, Leah Brotherhead, Kat Hudson, Chiedu Oraka, Kofi Smiles, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/11/2023
Ben Wright and guests preview the King's Speech and discuss the Covid inquiry.
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23:00
Moral Maze—Should politics be guided by public opinion?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—51. The One Star Chef
Is the customer always right? Matthew Syed delves into the world of online reviews.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St Matthew’s Church in Ipswich, Suffolk
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2023
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—06/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—06/11/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Nadiyka Gerbish, a Ukrainian writer.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/11/23 Future bleak for fruit and veg growers, bird flu prevention on farm
Future for fruit and veg growers is bleak, according to a report out today.
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05:56
Weather—06/11/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Richard Jones on the Gyr Falcon
Avian vet Richard Jones introduces a strange tale involving the world's largest falcon.
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