FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/06/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Open Book—Maggie Nelson
Octavia Bright talks to Maggie Nelson about Like Love.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—02/06/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset.
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05:45
In Touch—Accessibility of Ticketmaster and Sonos Speakers
The problems blind people face in accessing live or recorded performances.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—02/06/2024
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Thinking Allowed—Garden Utopias
Garden Utopias: from the suburban privet hedge to guerrilla gardening.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Generations of Honey
Helen Mark meets a grandfather and grandson who make honey and rent out hives in Armagh.
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06:57
Weather—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—02/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Homosexuality in the Catholic Clergy; Muslim Marriage and UK law; D-Day Chaplains
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
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07:57
Weather—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—02/06/2024
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day
Live from Portsmouth Cathedral - marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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08:48
A Point of View—Orwell on the Campaign Trail
Mark Damazer on elections and the tricky business of political language.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Megan McCubbin on the Corncrake
Zoologist and television presenter Megan McCubbin is enchanted by corncrakes.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—Are we any closer to a ceasefire in Gaza?
We examine the ceasefire proposals unveiled by the US, and their chances of working.
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10:00
Desert Island Discs—Rebel Wilson, actor
Rebel Wilson, actor, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:00
The Archers Omnibus—02/06/2024
Jakob has bad news to impart, and Freddie hatches a plan.
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Afternoon
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12:15
Profile—Alan Bleasdale
The most iconic work of screenwriter, Alan Bleasdale, is being re-imagined for the stage.
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12:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 81, Episode 3
3/6 The multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:57
Weather—02/06/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—Election 2024: How to make childcare work
We look at solutions to improve the childcare system ahead of the general election.
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13:30
The Beaches
The scientific mission that ensured the success of the D-Day landings.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cheshire West
Kathy and the panel are in Cheshire West to solve the audience's gardening conundrums.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Raiders - Episode 2
John Yorke explores The Raiders, a forgotten Scottish bestseller.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Raiders, Part 2
2/2 A lost classic of Scottish literature full of kidnap, romance and breathless adventure.
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16:00
Bookclub—Lucy Caldwell: These Days
Lucy Caldwell on These Days.
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16:30
Nature Table—Series 4, 1: Dogs, Ducks and a Chunk of the Moon
1/6 Ducks’ super vaginas wow the guests.
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17:00
Witness History—Vidkun Quisling: Norway's traitor
In 1939, Vidkun Quisling asked Hitler to invade Norway.
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17:10
The Tourist Trap—Episode 2
How can we stop overtourism and protect the planet from its impact on the environment?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—02/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/06/2024 - Labour promise "significant cut" in net migration
Labour have promised a "significant cut" in net migration if they win power.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Myfanwy Alexander
Myfanwy Alexander chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—02/06/2024
The penny drops for Lynda.
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19:15
Bonnie Bollywood: 25 years of Indian Film-making in Scotland
Ravi Sagoo joins a Bollywood set and charts 25 years of Indian cinema filming in Scotland.
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19:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Doesn't Everyone Clear Up?
That messy person, who doesn’t pull their weight around the house - why people, why?
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20:00
Word of Mouth—Language When There Are No Words
Joshua Reno talks about how Charlie, his non verbal-autistic son, communicates with him.
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20:30
Last Word—Richard M Sherman, Professor Wendy James CBE , Morgan Spurlock, June Mendoza OBE
Matthew Bannister on a songwriter, an artist, a film-maker and an anthropologist.
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21:00
Money Box—Pensions and 'drip pricing'
How pensions took centre stage in the first week of election campaigning.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—ADD International
Disability advocate Shani Dhanda makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of ADD International
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21:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Haiti's Shattered State
Haitians fear their plight is being forgotten as they wait for the return of law and order
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22:00
Westminster Hour—02/06/2024
Ben Wright and guests discuss the TV election debates and the forthcoming party manifestos
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23:00
In Our Time—Marsilius of Padua
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss one of the great figures in the history of political ideas
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23:45
Short Works—The Day He Met Jesus by Lucy Caldwell
A Belfast man inspires his young granddaughter to see the world differently.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/06/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
True Crime 1599
Charles Nicholl explores the first wave of true crime dramas on the English stage.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Augustine, West Monkton in Somerset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—03/06/2024
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—03/06/2024
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/06/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/06/2024: Pollinators; Election; Service to Farming Award
Some farmers give their thoughts on what they want from the next government.
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05:57
Weather—03/06/2024
Weather reports and forecasts for farmers
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