FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/07/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Life on the Canals
Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive revealing life on narrowboats in the 1960s.
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00:30
From Fact to Fiction—Mary
Kerry Hudson creates a fictional response to the week's news.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—03/07/2022
A selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/07/2022
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
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05:45
Profile—Clarence Thomas
The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—03/07/2022
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Unresolved
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Jimmy's Farm
Anna Louise Claydon meets Jimmy Doherty - known to many from the TV series Jimmy's Farm.
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06:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—03/07/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Hajj Pilgrimage Bookings Chaos, Racial Justice in the Church of England, Wedding Fees
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Country Trust
Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust.
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07:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—03/07/2022
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—03/07/2022
Father Brian D’Arcy considers what changes the Church might make post pandemic
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08:48
A Point of View—Billionaire Bashing
Zoe Strimpel on why we need more billionaires - the richer the better.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Woodlark
Bill Oddie presents the woodlark.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—03/07/2022
News with Paddy O'Connell. This programme has been edited since broadcast.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/07/2022
Things aren’t going Ben’s way, and Adil gets a very warm welcome.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Adele, singer and songwriter
Adele, singer and songwriter, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/07/2022
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 89, A Jigsaw Puzzle, Kendal Mint Cake and Sydney Opera House
7/8 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Bread: Why should we care more about it?
Sheila Dillon asks why we are being told to care more about the kind of bread we eat.
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12:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—03/07/2022
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
The Listening Project—Lessons in Life
Strikes; loneliness, Long Covid kids and home schooling, the joy of being ten years old.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Swiss Garden, Shuttleworth Estate: Postbag Edition
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Past Forward: A Century of Sound—Life on the Canals
Greg Jenner explores a fragment of archive revealing life on narrowboats in the 1960s.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Someone at a Distance (2/2)
Louise's continued presence sends ripples of unease through the North family.
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16:00
Bookclub—John Preston: The Dig
John Preston on his novel The Dig.
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16:30
Percy Shelley, Reformer and Radical—The Original Dub Poet
1/2 Benjamin Zephaniah brings us his personal take on Percy Shelley's work.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Children’s Homes: Profits Before Care?
An investigation into the standards of care provided by ‘for profit’ children’s homes.
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17:40
Profile—Clarence Thomas
The Supreme Court Justice at the centre of overturning the right to abortion in the US.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—03/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/07/2022 Minister says PM unaware of specific Chris Pincher groping claims
Therese Coffey insists the ex-Tory MP was vetted before being appointed deputy chief whip
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Athena Kugblenu
A selection of highlights from the past week on ´óÏó´«Ã½ radio
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19:00
The Archers—03/07/2022
Pat gets a surprise.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Jon Harvey: Sudden Death
Comedian, producer and writer Jon Harvey presents a stand-up show about sports and grief.
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19:45
Accidents and Emergencies—4: Something In Your Eye
4/5 The next story in a powerful new series set on one hospital ward over a long weekend.
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20:00
More or Less—Covid climb, childcare costs and why can't the French count properly?
How accurately are official figures picking up the new covid wave?
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20:30
Last Word—Dame Deborah James (pictured), Yves Coppens, Revel Guest OBE, Samuel Bhima
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a palaeontologist, a film producer and a doctor.
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21:00
Money Box—What do National Insurance changes mean for you?
How will changes to National Insurance affect you?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The Country Trust
Sheila Dillon makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Country Trust.
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21:30
Analysis—Cashing in on the green rush
Some countries have legalised cannabis - but how lucrative has it really been?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—03/07/2022
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Indira Varma, Craig Reedie, Joy Gregory, Jon Holmes, Vieux Farka Touré, Anna Phoebe, Annie MacManus, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Unresolved
Poet Stewart Henderson contemplates the unresolved.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Rewinder—Giant Superbeings Really
Greg James unearths audio gems from the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s enormous archives.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from Chester Cathedral in Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—04/07/2022
A selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2022
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/07/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Richard Oppong Boateng
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05:45
Farming Today—04/07/2022 - Trade Commission, Highland deer, Rural tourism
The Trade and Agriculture Committee report, Highland deer, and rural tourism.
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05:56
Weather—04/07/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grey Partridge
Bill Oddie presents the Grey partridge.
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