FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Revolutionary Letters
Delve into the worlds of the poet Diane di Prima's Revolutionary Letters.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2023
The latest shipping forecast
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2023
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
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05:45
Profile—Pretty Yende
The South African opera star performing at the coronation.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—07/05/2023
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—11/01/2009
Something Understood - a meditative reflection, illustrated with readings and music.
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06:35
On Your Farm—A Batch Made in Heaven
Ruth Sanderson meets the farmer and baker working together to make better bread.
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06:57
Weather—07/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—07/05/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Coronation composer, Shamanism in the UK, Toy ducks in the baptismal font
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week with William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—R4 Appeal Fund
Nikki Bedi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
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07:57
Weather—07/05/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—07/05/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Called to Serve
The bishop of Newcastle, Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, reflects on themes of Christian service.
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08:48
A Point of View—On Ascent
Sara Wheeler ponders what the new Carolean age will bring forth.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Tree Sparrow
Martin Hughes-Games presents the Tree Sparrow.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—07/05/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—07/05/2023
Kirsty is on the spot and Lynda faces an unexpected hurdle.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Professor Peter Hennessy, historian
Peter Hennessy, historian, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/05/2023
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 91, 5. Humble Pie, Nuns and Dry Shampoo
5/10 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4's longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Coronation 2023 – How is Food Bringing us Together?
Jaega Wise joins a community lunch, and explores the history of coronation eating.
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12:57
Weather—07/05/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—07/05/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Hear My Voice
Composer Hannah Conway explains how loss of voice needn't silence people and personality.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Worcester
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Anna Karenina - Episode 2
John Yorke looks at the themes and structure of Tolstoy’s great novel Anna Karenina.
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15:00
Love Stories—Anna Karenina - Episode 2
A powerful drama of love, desire and transgression.
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16:00
Bookclub—Sarah Winman: Tin Man
Sarah Winman discusses her novel Tin Man with a group of readers.
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16:30
Bird Brain of Britain
Russell Davies presents a special quiz on the theme of birds.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Oiling Putin’s War?
File on 4 investigates the secretive world of oil shipping
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17:40
Profile—Pretty Yende
The South African opera star performing at the coronation.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—07/05/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/2023 Government defends Coronation protest arrests
The government has defended the police response to protests during the Coronation
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Jon Kay
Jon Kay chooses his audio highlights of the week.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2023
Leonard faces a crisis of confidence
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19:15
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 9, Carlisle
3/6 Mark Steel visits Carlisle in Cumbria and performs for the locals.
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19:45
On Portobello Prom—Rain and Vanilla Ice Cream
1/5 Ferrari's cafe. 1961. Trouble is brewing on Portobello Prom.
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20:00
Feedback—05/05/2023
The programme that holds the ´óÏó´«Ã½ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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20:30
Last Word—Harry Belafonte, Jerry Springer, Valerie Winn, Kate Saunders
Matthew Bannister on a singer and actor, a broadcaster, a runner and an author.
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21:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The King's Cash
A special visit to the Royal Mint to mark the King's coronation.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—R4 Appeal Fund
Nikki Bedi makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Radio 4 Appeal Fund.
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21:30
Short Cuts—Moonlight
Short documentaries which take place under the light of the moon presented by Josie Long.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—07/05/2023
Leila Nathoo hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Richard E. Grant, Sandie Shaw, Emer Kenny, Bishi, LA Priest, Operation Mincemeat the Musical, YolanDa Brown, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—11/01/2009
Something Understood - a meditative reflection, illustrated with readings and music.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Dance Culture
Laurie Taylor takes a journey through the dancefloor, from the electric slide to the tango
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Westminster Abbey
Bells on Sunday comes from Westminster Abbey
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2023
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2023
Spiritual reflection to start the day with writer and broadcaster, Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/05/23 - The Crown and the Countryside
Vernon Harwood asks how King Charles III has influenced British farming.
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05:56
Weather—08/05/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue Bird of Paradise
Sir David Attenborough presents the blue bird of paradise from Papua New Guinea.
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