FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:15
Green Originals—Jacques Cousteau
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Jacques Cousteau.
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00:30
Short Works—A Little Lay-Off by Candy Neubert
A woman watches Arsenal on TV in her favourite pub.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—05/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
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05:45
Profile—Sharon Graham
New, private, socialist, back-to-the-workplace leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—05/09/2021
The latest national and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Self-Portraits
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the phenomenon of the selfie and the self-portrait.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Food and Farming Awards finalist: Throne Farm
Charlotte Smith visits the first of three finalists in the Âé¶¹Éç Food and Farming Awards.
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06:57
Weather—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—05/09/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—British Muslims views on Afghanistan, Vaccine inequity, The traditions of the Jewish New Year.
Presenter Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
Deborah Meaden presents the Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
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07:57
Weather—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—05/09/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Back to the Square Mile
From All Hallows by the Tower with the Revd Katherine Hedderly
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08:48
A Point of View—The Secret Life of Food
Sara Wheeler explores the emotional power of food.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—African Southern Ground Hornbill
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the African southern ground hornbill.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/09/2021
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/09/2021
Lilian is confronted by a ghost from the past, and Alistair struggles.
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11:00
The Reunion—The Trial of the Mangrove Nine
Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the trial of the Mangrove Nine in 1971.
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11:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Eat Chocolate
Why dark chocolate is actively good for you – helping your heart and your brain.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/09/2021
National and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 26, Episode 6
6/7 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Stirring Up Stories: The Business of Food PR
Leyla Kazim finds out how food PR is evolving to get us talking and eating.
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12:57
Weather—05/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/09/2021
Jonny Dymond looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Challenging Perceptions
Three conversations on reading versus gaming, blindness and being a stay at home parent.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Home: Cannas and Cordylines
Peter Gibbs hosts this week's horticultural panel show.
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14:45
Green Originals—Jacques Cousteau
Reflections on the modern pioneers of the environmental movement. Today, Jacques Cousteau.
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15:00
Dangerous Liaisons—Episode 2
2/2 Tanya Moodie, Nicola Coughlan and Ray Fearon star in this scandalously dark comic classic.
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16:00
Bookclub—Lissa Evans - Old Baggage
Lissa Evans discusses her novel Old Baggage with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
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16:30
Tongue and Talk: The Dialect Poets—Northern Ireland
Actor and writer Catherine Harvey explores the poetry and language of Northern Ireland.
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17:00
After Merkel
Katya Adler asks what legacy Angela Merkel leaves, as Germany's Chancellor leaves office.
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17:40
Profile—Sharon Graham
New, private, socialist, back-to-the-workplace leader of the Unite union, Sharon Graham.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—05/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/09/2021 Conservatives raise social care funding concerns
Some Tories are worried that National Insurance will go up to pay for reforms in England
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Edward Adoo
Edward Adoo chooses the best of Âé¶¹Éç audio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—05/09/2021
Chris lends an ear to a friend in need.
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19:15
Michael Frayn's Magic Mobile—Episode 4
4/4 The electronic device so simple even an adult can use it. And a sparkling cast.
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19:45
Making Amends—Gina
3/5 By Nick Walker. Rebuilding after two bad years, Gina needs to confess to Alyssa.
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20:00
More or Less—Covid, HGV driver shortages and protest costs
Has Brexit caused a fall in lorry drivers? Plus policing Extinction Rebellion.
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20:30
Last Word—Jill Murphy (pictured), Len Gibson, Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Nanci Griffith
Matthew Bannister on an author, a prisoner of war, an artist, a country singer
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21:00
Money Box—Bitcoin fraud totalling £500k
Bitcoin fraud that cost businessman £500,000.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
Deborah Meaden presents the Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
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21:30
The Untold—Getting Back to Life
We catch up with Nick - on a mission to get his life back after suffering a brain injury.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/09/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Maria Djurkovic
Maria Djurkovic: how to make a movie in lockdown.
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23:30
Something Understood—Self-Portraits
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the phenomenon of the selfie and the self-portrait.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Changing Nature of Crime
The changing nature of crime and the impact of Covid on criminal opportunity.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—06/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—06/09/21 Report suggests less regulation for gene edited crops, livestock selective breeding
Light touch regulation for gene edited crops in England.
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05:56
Weather—06/09/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard.
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