FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Obsessed with the Quest—Exploring Violent Volcanoes
Volcanologist Dario Tedesco recounts his first encounter with an active volcano.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/07/2024
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2024
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—The Language of Prayer
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Fr John Burniston
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05:45
Farming Today—04/07/24 University investment, farmer comedian, blueberries
University investment, erosion repair, comedian farmer.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/07/24 - Emma Barnett and Justin Webb
Election 2024: polling day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Bacteriophages
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how viruses can help us track and cure bacterial illnesses
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09:45
Naturebang—Zebra Finches and Learning a Language
How to birds learn to sing? How do we learn to talk? And what happens when it goes wrong?
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lisa Jewell, Baby Babble, Bluebella rugby ad, Genre Fiction - Romance/Romantasy
Best-selling author Lisa JewellΒ on her Jessica Jones Marvel crime novel.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Peter Blake
Artist Sir Peter Blake reveals the formative influences on his creativity and career.
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11:45
Obsessed with the Quest—Bicycling with Butterflies
Sara Dykman recounts her 10,201-mile journey following the monarch butterfly migration.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/07/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Bottom Line—The Business of Dying
Final farewells - how does the industry work?
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Ear Plugs (recorded live at Hay Festival)
Are the latest ear plugs better for gigs, focus and sleep?
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12:57
Weather—04/07/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Commander’s killing sparks new Hezbollah-Israel attacks
Hezbollah claims 200 rockets fired at Israel in retaliation for a commander's killing.
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13:45
Buried—The Last Witness, The Last Witness - 9. The Case Against Douglas
10/13 A friend casts doubt on Douglas’ honesty. Could he have lied? It's time to test Douglas.
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14:00
The Archers—03/07/2024
Lilian doesn't know where to turn.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Assisted
Tamsin Greig plays an AI assistant in this 21st-century love triangle.
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15:00
Ramblings—Donegal with Nikki Bradley - Adaptive Adventurer and Amputee
Clare meets adventurer Nikki Bradley to hear her remarkable story.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Just Like Us
Suzi Ruffell makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Just Like Us.
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15:30
Feedback—Book of the Week. Racing Tips. This Cultural Life
John Wilson on interviewing, changes to Book of the Week, and racing tips on Today.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—South African and Indian elections: the aftermath
What's happening in South Africa and India after shock election results?
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Sun, sea... and science
Misunderstood seagulls, ice cream chemistry and the science of sun safety.
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17:00
PM—Man guilty of Holly Willoughby murder plot
A man has been found guilty of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/07/2024 Man convicted of plotting to kidnap, rape and murder the TV presenter Holly Willoughby
The jury heard Gavin Plumb had become "obsessed" with the former This Morning presenter
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18:30
Wing It
Mike Wozniak plays host to a panel of improv all stars in this new spontaneous game show.
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19:00
The Archers—04/07/2024
It's crunch time for Alice.
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19:15
Front Row—Review: Starlight Express, Anita Desai's book Rosarita, film: The Nature of Love
Reviews of Starlight Express, Rosarita by Anita Desai and rom-com The Nature of Love.
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20:00
The Media Show—Reporting Biden's health
Is the White House press corps doing its job?
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21:00
Loose Ends—David Baddiel, Richard Thompson, Abigail Cruttenden, Noorruddean Choudry, Amy Gledhill, Stuart Maconie
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Election 2024
Full coverage and analysis of the election results across the UK.
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