FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
Alien Earths by Lisa Kaltenegger—Book of the Week: Episode 3 - Revelations from the tiny tardigrade
3/5 Astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger on revelations from the space-travelling tardigrade.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—02/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Words
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/05/2024: Illegal waste dumping; NI veterinary medicines; Natural pesticides
Illegal waste dumping is under investigation in Kent.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Mercury
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the planet closest to our Sun.
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Nordic Walking
How adding poles to your walk can burn more calories and boost your heart health!
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Lawyer Harriet Wistrich, Chef Asma Khan, ACL injuries and women
Lawyer Harriet Wistrich on her book about women and the justice system, Sister in Law.
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Sebastião Salgado
Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado reveals the formative experiences of his career
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11:45
Alien Earths by Lisa Kaltenegger—Book of the Week: Episode 4 - How to create a tiny far off world
4/5 The astronomer on creating tiny far off worlds in her quest to find life in the cosmos.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/05/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders – SURI
We meet the founders of sustainable electric toothbrush brand SURI
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toast - Safeway UK
Why did Safeway's UK supermarkets disappear? Sean Farrington investigates.
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12:57
Weather—02/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—John Swinney enters SNP leadership race
John Swinney confirms his bid to be the next SNP leader and First Minister of Scotland.
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13:45
Boys—About the Boys, 4. Sex and Consent
4/5 Boys all over the UK talk to Catherine Carr about sex, consent and relationships.
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14:00
The Archers—01/05/2024
Denise hatches a plan.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Beltane
By Ben Lewis. Soulful and witty drama about love, nature and the love of nature.
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15:00
Open Country—Darwin's Childhood Garden
A journey through Charles Darwin’s childhood garden.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—WasteAid
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of WasteAid.
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15:30
Feedback—Local Radio Fallout, Record Review and Michael Spicer
Your views on Local Radio, the Radio 3 controller on Record Review, and Michael Spicer.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—How does America fix its border crisis?
Who's crossing the US border, why and how does the government tackle it effectively?
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16:30
´óÏó´«Ã½ Inside Science—Ugly animals and asteroid Apophis
Plus, from wastewater monitoring to vaccines, how COVID-19 irrevocably altered science.
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17:00
PM—Forbes pulls out of SNP leadership race
Kate Forbes' decision not to stand clears the way for John Swinney to become SNP leader.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/05/2024 John Swinney on course to be Scotland's First Minister
John Swinney announces he'll stand for SNP leadership; his main rival backs him
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18:30
Stand-Up Specials—Tessa Coates: Resting Witch Face
Tessa Coates explores the rise in modern witchcraft in young women.
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19:00
The Archers—02/05/2024
Jakob finds himself on the spot.
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19:15
Front Row—The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Marc Quinn at Kew, The Fall Guy,
Naomi Alderman and Jason Solomons join Tom Sutcliffe to review this week's highlights.
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20:00
The Media Show—Behind the Information Iron Curtain
What is the role of the media in geopolitics?
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21:00
Loose Ends—Stuart Maconie with Richard Herring, Adelayo Adedayo, Natalie Haynes, Nectar Woode
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:30
Today in Parliament—02/05/2024
Sean Curran reports on postal deliveries, pylons and post-Brexit trade.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Parties await local election results
How will the next 36 hours in UK politics play out?
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22:45
You Are Here by David Nicholls—Episode 4
4/10 Undeterred by the awful weather, Michael and Marnie press on through challenging terrain.
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23:00
Local Elections 2024
Coverage of the 2024 local elections in England.
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Late
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—03/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Compassion
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/05/24 Latest badger cull figures, Jeremy Clarkson, sniffing onion disease
Latest figures from Defra show nearly 20,000 badgers were killed in England last year.
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