FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Cloistered by Catherine Coldstream—Episode 3
3/5 After five years at Akenside Priory, Sister Catherine makes her final vows.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—04/04/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—04/04/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—On (not) going on tour
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/04/24 - 'Not for EU' labelling, share farming and footpath repairs
New labelling foods which could cost food companies hundreds of thousands of pounds.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/04/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Nikola Tesla
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the celebrated Serbian-American inventor.
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Get Fit with HIIT
How a quick HIIT workout can burn calories, boost brainpower and help you live longer.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pregnancy discrimination, Prue Leith, Femcels, Social workers on screen
Nicola Hinds has won her 'David and Goliath' case against a national company.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Michael Palin
Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin reveals his creative influences.
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11:45
Cloistered by Catherine Coldstream—Episode 4
4/5 The nuns at Akenside examine their changing role in the modern world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/04/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Sasha Haco
We speak to a tech company that uses AI to moderate harmful internet content.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - Little Chef
Why did we lose the roadside restaurant chain Little Chef?
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12:57
Weather—04/04/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—04/04/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Experts on Trial—4. Fire Flashover
An expert thinks a crime scene indicates arson. But then the fire science changes.
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14:00
The Archers—03/04/2024
There’s shocking news for Harry.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Ventriloquist's Dummy
Amanda Dalton's drama documentary on ventriloquism and the uncanny wisdom of the Gut.
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15:00
Open Country—Field notes from Mars
Rose Ferraby explores the links between the landscapes of Orkney and the planet Mars.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Mercy Ships
Dr Rachel Buckingham makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Mercy Ships
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15:30
Feedback—The Future of the ´óÏó´«Ã½, Radio 4 Audience Research and Miners’ Strike Series
Your views on the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s future and how audience research is carried out.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—What's the future of the state pension?
David Aaronovitch and guests ask whether the state pension is sustainable in the long term
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16:30
´óÏó´«Ã½ Inside Science—200 years of dinosaur science
The story of the last 200 years of dinosaur science.
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17:00
PM—04/04/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/04/2024 Family of British aid worker killed in Gaza question why UK still selling arms to Israel
There are growing calls on Rishi Sunak to hold Israel to account for the attack
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18:30
What's the Story, Ashley Storrie?—Mum, Dad and Calamity Ashley Jane
The story of Ashley, a tall comedian who loves William Shatner and hates textured fabrics.
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19:00
The Archers—04/04/2024
Alice attempts to do the right thing.
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19:15
Front Row—Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter, Netflix drama Ripley, Io Capitano movie reviewed
Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter, Netflix drama Ripley, Io Capitano movie reviewed.
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20:00
The Media Show—Fear, threats and intimidation
The situation for foreign journalists after an Iranian TV host was stabbed in London.
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21:00
Loose Ends—Daniel Mays, Cush Jumbo, Janey Godley, Marc Wootton, Ride, Georgia, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Is Heartbreak So Painful?
Is the pain of a broken heart much more than a romantic trope?
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22:00
The World Tonight—US says Israel must make changes to keep receiving support
The Biden-Netanyahu phone call comes days after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers
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22:45
Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez—4: 'She felt struck by a sinister omen.'
4/5 August comes round again and Ana Magdalena decides to pursue her destiny on the island.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Tragedy in Gaza: Will this week’s events change anything?
Nick analyses two big events in the Middle East with former spy chief Sir Alex Younger.
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23:30
Poet Laureate in the Arctic—Episode 3
The poet laureate, Simon Armitage, visits the UK Arctic research station in Ny Alesund.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/04/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Cloistered by Catherine Coldstream—Episode 4
4/5 The nuns at Akenside examine their changing role in the modern world.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—05/04/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/04/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—05/04/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Sticky Toffee Pudding
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Harry Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/04/24 - Flooded farms fund, accessible footpaths
When can farmers apply for the Farming Recovery Fund?
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