FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Sarah Perry
Sarah Perry talks to Shahidha Bari about her new book, Enlightenment.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Matthew in Blackmoor Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Matthew in Blackmoor Hampshire.
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05:45
In Touch—The UK's First Blind Overseas Ambassador; Travelling Tips & Tricks
Peter speaks to Victoria Harrison, who is the UK's first totally blind overseas ambassador
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—26/05/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Richard Sennett
Richard Sennett: A conversation with a leading cultural and social thinker.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Magic mycelium
Ruth Sanderson finds out about gourmet mushrooms on the west coast of Scotland.
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06:57
Weather—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—26/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Religion & Voting Behaviour in a General Election
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Breck Foundation
Founder of Breck Foundation Lorin LaFave makes the Radio 4 Appeal.
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07:57
Weather—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—26/05/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—City Church Cardiff
A service for Trinity Sunday celebrated by City Church Cardiff.
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08:48
A Point of View—Permanently Restless
Sara Wheeler ponders whether holidays ever really deliver the escape that we yearn for.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—26/05/2024
Tweet of the Day is a series about British birds inspired by their calls and songs.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—The Tories' plan for national service
The Tories say they will bring back national service. Paddy O'Connell presents.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—John Boyne, writer
John Boyne, writer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—26/05/2024
Tensions rise at the cricket.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Ann-Marie Powell
Ann-Marie Powell, award-winning garden designer. Presented by Mark Coles.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 2
2/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—26/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Election 2024: What is the plan for extreme weather?
Election 2024: What should an incoming government do about extreme weather events?
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13:30
Stoppage Time for Scunthorpe
The inside story of a football club on the brink of extinction.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Chelsea Flower Show 2024: Postbag Edition
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Raiders - Episode 1
John Yorke explores The Raiders, a forgotten Scottish bestseller.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Raiders, Part 1
1/2 A lost classic of Scottish literature full of kidnap, romance and breathless adventure.
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16:00
Open Book—Maggie Nelson
Octavia Bright talks to Maggie Nelson about Like Love.
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16:30
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 12, 2024
The contest of wordplay and cryptic connections chaired by Kirsty Lang
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17:00
Witness History—The Hindenburg airship disaster
In 1937, the Hindenburg burst into flames during mooring, killing 35 people on board.
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17:10
The Tourist Trap—Episode 1
How can we stop overtourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—26/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/05/2024 Labour has ruled out putting up income tax or national insurance if it wins power at the general election.
Labour has ruled out putting up tax if it wins power at the general election.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Mike Sweeney
Mike Sweeney chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—26/05/2024
Harrison has some making up to do.
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19:15
Illuminated—The Beauty of Everyday Things
Poet Ian McMillan explores the beauty of everyday things, places and encounters.
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Do We Wear Make-Up?
Are make-up trends purely a fad, or is there some deeper purpose to our love of lipstick?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—The Irish Language
What the Irish language tells us about the world
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Tony O'Reilly, President Ebrahim Raisi, Penny Simkin, Professor Alasdair Geddes
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a president, a doula and an infectious diseases expert
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21:00
Money Box—General Election and Fraud report
What are the key money issues for you ahead of the general election?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Breck Foundation
Founder of Breck Foundation Lorin LaFave makes the Radio 4 Appeal.
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Myanmar's Jungle Revolutionaries
A fierce battle is being fought between young opposition fighters and the military junta.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—26/05/2024
Ben Wright and guests discuss the key developments so far in the election campaign.
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23:00
In Our Time—Empress Dowager Cixi
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the woman who dominated China's court for almost 50 years.
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23:45
Short Works—DΕµr by Catrin Kean
An original short story by Catrin Kean. Read by Catrin Stewart.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Crossing Continents—The Caspian Crisis
Why is the Caspian Sea shrinking and what does this means for the region?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Parish Church of St Matthew in Blackmoor Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from the Parish Church of St Matthew in Blackmoor Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/05/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—New week choices
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Haydon Spenceley.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/05/24 The D-Day farms
The story of Britain's D-Day farms.
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05:57
Weather—27/05/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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