FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—9. Litigation
9/10 In 2019 Sackler family members face growing numbers of lawsuits and public condemnation.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—27/05/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rt Revd Mary Stallard
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05:45
Farming Today—27/05/22 New EFRA Committe chair; Flowers; Sugar Beet; Puffins.
A new chair for the EFRA select committee; Bio-dynamic flowers; Sugar Beet; Puffin count.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Lindo on the Kestrel
David Lindo, the Urban Birder, on the kestrel.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/05/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Ellie Simmonds, swimmer
Ellie Simmonds, swimmer, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—10. A Reckoning
10/10 The Sackler family's reputation comes under intense scrutiny around the world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The play Lotus Beauty, Women in Agriculture & America鈥檚 Sterilisation policy
The salon Lotus Beauty, women in farming and forced sterilisation in the US.
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11:00
Sketches: Stories of Art and People—Remaking
Reinvention, rebuild, remake and repair!
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11:30
Believe It!—Series 6, Party
3/4 Richard Wilson decides to hold the party to end all parties.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/05/2022
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—Over the Top
We're going all the way to celebrate extravagance as Kit Green takes us Over the Top.
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12:57
Weather—27/05/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—27/05/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Metamorphosis - How Insects Transformed Our World—The Nerve of a Cockroach
Erica McAlister uncovers a treasure trove of remarkable insights from the insect world.
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14:00
The Archers—26/05/2022
Neil knows what鈥檚 best for his family.
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14:15
Lusus—6. Boonies
Money doesn鈥檛 buy you peace of mind, as Ben and Cammie soon find out.
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14:45
Living with the Gods—Becoming an Adult
Neil MacGregor focuses on rites of passage, including a hair-binding ritual from Vanuatu.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2022: Postbag Edition
Kathy Clugston and the team are at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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15:45
Short Works—Wrecking Ball Swing
Wrecking Ball Swing by Trezza Azzopardi.
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16:00
Last Word—Baroness Haleh Afshar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Kay Mellor, Vangelis (Pictured)
Matthew Bannister on an activist, a president, a writer and a composer.
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16:30
More or Less—Germany鈥檚 excess deaths, Eurovision and teacher shortages
Did Germany really fare worse than the UK in the pandemic?
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17:00
PM—27/05/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/05/2022 Russian forces have made new advances in eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have made new advances in eastern Ukraine
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 108, Episode 6
6/8 Andy Zaltzman presents the News Quiz from the 2022 Hay Festival
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19:00
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Talking Technology
Greg Jenner looks at the evolution of digital voices and their role in accessibility.
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19:15
Screenshot—Elvis
Ellen and Mark discuss the enduring screen presence of Elvis Presley.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Grace Blakeley, Thangam Debbonaire MP, John Glen MP, Martin Thatcher
Adam Fleming presents political debate from The Princess Theatre, Burnham-on-Sea.
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20:50
A Point of View—On Rubble
Rebecca Stott imagines a day when Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities can be rebuilt.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Tuning In
Dominic Sandbrook tells the story of how British radio began.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Police admit mistakes over Uvalde shooting
National Rifle Association gathering in Houston
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22:45
Love Marriage by Monica Ali—10: The Past
10/10 Meera Syal concludes Monica Ali's heartrending and hilarious new novel.
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23:00
Great Lives—Joan Rhodes, strongest woman in the world
Anna Maxwell Martin proposes Joan Rhodes, variety artiste and strongwoman
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/05/2022
Mark D'Arcy reports on how partygate isn't over quite yet.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
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00:30
Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe—10. A Reckoning
10/10 The Sackler family's reputation comes under intense scrutiny around the world.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 大象传媒 World Service Programmes—28/05/2022
A selection of 大象传媒 World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2022
The latest news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Anne Easter.
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05:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Drink Coffee
Could a cup of coffee benefit your workout, lift your mood, and even help you burn fat?
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