FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 4
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—17/05/2019
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/05/2019
Spiritual reflection with Rev Philip Blackledge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Melrose.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/19: EU support for Irish beef farmers, EU elections, oil seed rape for warmer winters
The National Beef Association says new EU funding gives Irish farmers an advantage.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fyfe Dangerfield on the Gannet
Musician Fyfe Dangerfield is enthralled by the rapid, bombing dive of a gannet out at sea. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/05/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux, film-maker, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 5
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Saudi Arabia's imprisoned activists: One year on
Women鈥檚 rights activists in Saudi Arabia, and living with borderline personality disorder
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 5
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood.
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11:00
The Devolution Decades—The Devolution Dividend
Twenty years on from the foundation of devolution, James Naughtie asks if it's delivered.
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11:30
Hugo Rifkind's Search For Power—Judges
Hugo Rifkind explores the power that judges do and do not have.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/05/2019
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
The Doll Factory—Episode 5
Iris begins her new life as an artist's model.
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12:18
You and Yours—Care home cruelty, Acts of kindness, Goldcar
Heartbreaking recordings of abuse revealed from Cornish care home
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12:57
Weather—17/05/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/05/2019
News, analysis and comment from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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13:45
Encounters with Victoria—10. The Sinking of a Great Ship
10/10 What was the relationship between Queen Victoria and Bishop Randall Davidson?
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14:00
The Archers—16/05/2019
Elizabeth offers support (R)
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14:15
First World Problems—Home
5/5 Where can the family be reunited and safe, when everything is pushing them apart? (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Kathy Clugston and the team are in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.
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15:45
Short Works—Siren by Holly Corfield Carr
From an island in the Bristol Channel, a distress signal goes out over the airwaves
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16:00
Last Word—Doris Day, Brian Walden, Dorothy Rowe, Lorraine Warren
Julian Worricker on an actress, a broadcaster, a psychologist, a paranormal investigator.
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16:30
More or Less—Heart deaths, organised crime and gender data gaps
Are more people dying from coronary disease? Plus how we need more economic data on women.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Rebekah and Scott - There is no Conflict There
Friends and flatmates talk about their gender and sexuality, and their Christian faith.
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17:00
PM—17/05/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/05/2019 Labour and Tories blame each other for Brexit talks breakdown
The PM is now considering putting new options before MPs to see if any can get a majority
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 99, Episode 6
Julia Hartley Brewer, Fred MacAulay, Neil Delamere and Geoff Norcott join Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—17/05/2019
It all gets too much for Freddie
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19:15
Front Row—Cannes, David Chipperfield on I.M. Pei, Denise Mina, Sean Edwards
Report from the Cannes Film Festival, including Elton John biopic Rocketman
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Cuckoo, Episode 5
Writer Jeremy Raison explores the mystery of his late mother's childhood. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jon Ashworth MP, Jesse Norman MP, Anna Soubry MP, James Wells.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents topical debate from The Cottesloe School in Buckinghamshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Brian Walden
Following the death of Brian Walden, this is one of his last talks for A Point of View
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21:00
Encounters with Victoria—Omnibus (2/2)
Lucy Worsley reveals Victoria's rule via significant encounters.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/05/2019
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Doll Factory—Episode 5
Iris begins her new life as an artist's model. (R)
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23:00
Great Lives—Jeremy Deller on The Beatles' manager Brian Epstein
Turner Prize artist Jeremy Deller chooses The Beatles manager Brian Epstein. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/05/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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23:55
The Listening Project—Samina and Bea - A Quiet Strength
Friends look back at how their faiths and their communities have affected their lives.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4
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00:30
Book of the Week—L.E.L., Episode 5
Lucasta Miller's story of an infamous female poet in ruthless times - 1820s-30s London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—18/05/2019
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2019
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Nichiren Buddhist Robert Harrap.
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05:45
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—15/05/2019
Nick Robinson interviews home secretary Sajid Javid about his political roots. (R)
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