FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Hari Kunzru
Hari Kunzru speaks to Shahidha Bari about his new novel, Blue Ruin.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
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05:45
In Touch—Travelling Abroad
With three experienced globe-trotters, we assess the positives and pitfalls of travelling.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—19/05/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Beyond Belief—Monsters and Gods
For centuries, monsters have snarled out of religious writings at us. Why?
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06:35
On Your Farm—Zerodig!
Put the spade away! Robin Markwell examines a trial scheme to grow veg without digging.
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06:57
Weather—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—19/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Glasgow Requiem, SEND in Faith Schools, Vatican Supernatural Rules
Edward Stourton looks at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Lumos Foundation
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
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07:57
Weather—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—19/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Conversation Under Trees
Conversation Under Trees from the garden at St James Piccadilly.
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08:48
A Point of View—A Clean Break
Tom Shakespeare calls for new thinking to fix the current crisis in our prisons.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Jackie Morris on the Raven
Author, artist and illustrator Jackie Morris enjoys the language of the raven.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Do public inquiries bring justice?
The infected blood scandal report is released tomorrow. Do public inquiries work?
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Dame Sarah Storey, athlete
Dame Sarah Storey, athlete, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/05/2024
Alice presses self-destruct, and emotions run high for one family.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Baroness Floella Benjamin
From Play School to Parliament, Baroness Floella Benjamin.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 1
1/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—19/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—What drives the populist right in Europe?
A look at populist right wing politics ahead of the European Parliament elections.
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13:30
Broken Politicians, Broken Politics
With personal testimonies from across Parliament we ask, is British politics broken?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Trinity College
Peter Gibbs and the panel visit Trinity College to answer questions from the audience.
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14:45
Singing with the Nightingales
Sam Lee marks the 100th anniversary of cellist Beatrice Harrison's duet with a nightingale
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15:00
Electric Decade—Electric Decade: The Good Soldier
A new adaptation of Ford Maddox Ford’s classic novel. Adapted by Sebastian Baczkiewicz.
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16:00
Open Book—Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, Enlightenment.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 11, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
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17:00
Witness History—La Haine: The film that shocked France
How Mathieu Kassovitz's critique of policing shocked French society
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17:10
The Invention Of...—China, The life and times of Chairman Mao
4/4 Misha Glenny completes our travels round China with the story of Chairman Mao
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—19/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/05/2024 Helicopter carrying Iranian president in 'hard landing' - state media
Rescuers are battling rain and thick fog to reach the site of thehelicopter accident.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John Gallagher
John Gallagher chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—19/05/2024
Tensions rise at the cricket.
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19:15
Illuminated—How Much Can You Say?
"The north London heroin trade is almost folklore at this stage."
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?
Ella gets personal to explore which is best for our business - sitting down or squatting?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Disaster Dialogue
Professor Lucy Easthope explains why language is important in the aftermath of a disaster.
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20:30
Last Word—Dame Shirley Conran, Doreen Massey, Beverley LaHaye, Steve Albini
Matthew Bannister on a writer, an educator, a campaigner and a musician.
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21:00
Money Box—Carers Allowance and HMRC helpline
The amount carers have been told to pay back is revealed and the '798 year' helpline wait.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Lumos Foundation
Evanna Lynch makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Lumos Foundation.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Inside the trial of Donald Trump
Our correspondent recounts the dramatic twists and turns and its impact on the campaign.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/05/2024
Ben Wright hosts topical discussion of the infected blood scandal and the political scene.
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23:00
In Our Time—Philippa Foot
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century
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23:45
Short Works—An Affliction by Lottie Mills
A specially commissioned fantastical tale from the award-winning Lottie Mills.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—Return of the Benin Bronzes
Nigeria's long battle to bring home ancient treasures taken by British forces in 1897.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
Bells on Sunday comes from the Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury in Portsmouth
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/05/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with George Craig
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/24 Illegal waste; Environmental benchmarking; Flower industry
An update on the saga of illegal waste, dumped on an industrial scale in woodlands.
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05:57
Weather—20/05/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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