FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—Edinburgh
On the picket lines - the police officer.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—09/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—09/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/05/24 - Regen ag, Iberico pork, OEP water report and tractor factory strike
Should we pay more for food farmed in an environmentally friendly way?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/05/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Sir Thomas Wyatt
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the astonishing poet at the heart of Henry VIII's court
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09:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Cook from Scratch
How cooking from scratch can help lose weight and boost your mood.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Liz Carr on assisted dying, Money in relationships, Singer Rachel Chinouriri
What's the best way to address the tricky topic of money in relationships?
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11:00
This Cultural Life—Anne Enright
Irish novelist Anne Enright reveals her creative influences.
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11:45
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—South Wales
Life changing - the miner’s wife.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/05/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders – The Modern House
We speak to the founders of an estate agency focusing on modernist, design-led homes.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—LED Face Masks
Is an LED face mask the secret to brighter, clearer, more youthful skin?
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12:57
Weather—09/05/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—Allies of Israel warn against an offensive into Rafah
Israel's allies warn against a Rafah offensive, as shelling is reported in the city.
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13:45
Assume Nothing: The Last Request—Episode 4
4/5 Laura McDaid is searching for the birth mother of a close friend who died 20 years ago.
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14:00
The Archers—08/05/2024
Alan provides a sympathetic ear.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Missed Lives of Max and Judy (2/2)
A mind-bending, time-warping, romcom starring Alison Steadman.
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15:00
Open Country—Mapping Britain's Holloways
Helen Mark takes a trip along the ancient sunken roads of Dorset.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Hope Health Action
Paralympian Ellie Simmonds makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Hope Health Action.
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15:30
Word of Mouth—Football Club Names
Dominic Fifield explains how football clubs got their names.
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16:00
The Briefing Room—Why is the water industry in so much trouble?
Britain's biggest water suppliers are struggling with sewage, leaks and huge debts.
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16:30
´óÏó´«Ã½ Inside Science—Is treated sewage worse for the environment than raw?
Plus animal medicine and Eurovision
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17:00
PM—US arms ban angers Israel
The US suspends some arms exports to Israel, warning against an assault on Rafah.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/05/2024 Israel criticises US decision to stop supply of some weapons
The US paused the supply to stop some weapons being used in an assault on Rafah
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18:30
The Missing Hancocks—Series 4, The Counterfeiter
6/8 Hancock tries to find Bill a job. But with a little help from Sid, all he finds is trouble
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19:00
The Archers—09/05/2024
There’s heartbreak in store for Chris.
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19:15
Front Row—La Chimera, Bodkin, a new novel called Great Expectations reviewed
Boyd Hilton and Jo Hamya review.
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20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
A service for Ascension Day celebrating 100 years of religious broadcasting at the ´óÏó´«Ã½.
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21:00
Loose Ends—The Zutons play for Stuart Maconie with Rhod Gilbert, Kathy Lette, Carla Henry, Luke Wright and Bryony Jarman Pinto
Stuart Maconie and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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21:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Can't We All Be Morning People?
Ella Al-Shamahi explores how our Neanderthal DNA may influence our sleeping habits.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Netanyahu responds to US after Biden’s weapon supply threat
The Israeli PM vows his country can stand alone after US pauses the delivery of bombs
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22:45
You Are Here by David Nicholls—Episode 9
9/10 They arrive in Richmond, where Marnie will head to the station to catch her train south.
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23:00
The Today Podcast—Hung parliament or thumping majority? And why do we all feel so skint?
Amol looks into the local election results and asks why so many people feel so hard up.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/05/2024
The defection of a Tory MP to Labour is described as a personal tragedy.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/05/2024
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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00:30
The Miners' Strike: Return Journey—South Wales
Life changing - the miner’s wife.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—10/05/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/05/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—10/05/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/05/2024
Reflection with Rev Prof Alison Jack of the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/05/2024 - Seasonal labour, Portuguese rice and growing wasabi
The government promises five more years of seasonal-worker visas.
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