FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
From Fact to Fiction—House Rules
Chelsea looks in the mirror. Would Vladimir Putin answer her call? By John Godber.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—04/07/2021
A selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/07/2021
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Washington National Cathedral in the USA
Bells on Sunday comes from Washington National Cathedral in the USA.
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05:45
Profile—Alfie Hewett
British wheelchair tennis champion, who's aiming for Wimbledon victory and Tokyo gold.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—04/07/2021
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Fifth Element
Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Balmoral
Dave Howard meets the husband and wife team who farm the Queen’s Balmoral Estate.
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06:57
Weather—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—04/07/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Manchester Jewish Museum; Fire Monks; Gardening
Emily Buchanan takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—LawWorks
Comedian Bob Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of LawWorks.
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07:57
Weather—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—04/07/2021
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Tokyo Olympics – Stretching every sinew
The Rt Revd Libby Lane, lead Bishop for Sports, looks ahead to the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Boring Twenties
Niall Ferguson argues that predictions of a 'Roaring Twenties' may be misplaced.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Crested Lark
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the crested lark found from Europe across to China.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—04/07/2021
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—04/07/2021
Lily regrets her actions and Elizabeth receives a surprise visitor
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Shag and Cormorant
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the shag and its relative the cormorant
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Paul Costelloe, fashion designer
Paul Costelloe, fashion designer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Marketing: Hacking the Unconscious—Series 1, Diamonds and the Peacock's Tail
The ad slogan that changed our culture, and the psychology that still powers it.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/07/2021
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 75, Episode 3
3/6 75th Series of the multi award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Unpacking the Great British Picnic
Jaega Wise finds out how and why the picnic has become such an institution.
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12:57
Weather—04/07/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—04/07/2021
Edward Stourton looks at the week’s big stories from both home and around the world.
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13:30
The Listening Project—Family ties
From the pressures of caring for a loved one to an unexpected truth for a mum and daughter
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ: John Innes and Bellis perennis
Kathy Clugston hosts this week's gardening Q&A with a panel of experts.
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14:45
Thought Cages—The Power of Vanity
Rory Sutherland explores ego massage as a powerful weapon in business and government
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15:00
DH Lawrence: Tainted Love—Women in Love
3/4 DH Lawrence's daring exploration of desire dramatised by Ian Kershaw
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16:00
Bookclub—Francis Spufford - Golden Hill
James Naughtie talks to Francis Spufford about his novel Golden Hill.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Julia Copus
The poet and biographer selects poems requested by listeners, with Roger McGough.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—A Death Sentence?
A death sentence? The inmates dying after poor healthcare in prison.
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17:40
Profile—Alfie Hewett
British wheelchair tennis champion, who's aiming for Wimbledon victory and Tokyo gold.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—04/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/07/2021 Minister suggests wearing masks will become a personal choice
Robert Jenrick says personal responsibility should be exercised once Covid rules ease.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Rajan Datar
Rajan Datar chooses the best of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ audio this week.
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19:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 6, Getting Together
1/6 Pauline McLynn stars in Jenny Eclair's comic monologue about a divorcee turning a corner.
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19:15
Stand-Up Specials—Lucy Porter: Back in the Family Way
In a new show Lucy Porter examines family life and how it's been affected by the pandemic.
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19:45
The Chronicles of Burke Street—The Chronicles of Burke Street, 4: Bacca's Story
4/5 The next in Ingrid Persaud's brilliantly funny story series, set on a street in Trinidad.
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20:00
More or Less—Scotland cases, flood risk and taxing the poor
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Scotland, plus will your town be under water by 2030?
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20:30
Last Word—John McAfee (pictured), Trần Thiện Khiêm, Karla Burns, Horace 'Lyle' Hutley
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a general, a singer, a war veteran.
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21:00
Money Box—Google’s investment ad crackdown
Google is cracking down on financial-scam adverts in the UK, but will it work?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—LawWorks
Comedian Bob Mortimer makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of LawWorks.
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21:30
Analysis—A Hundred Glorious Years?
What view of its history does China's Communist Party present, what does it omit and why?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—04/07/2021
Carolyn Quinn hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Thomas Vinterberg
Thomas Vinterberg on Another Round.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Fifth Element
Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/07/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—10. Under the Influence
Matthew Syed examines the appeal of the myth of subliminal influence.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Washington National Cathedral in the USA
Bells on Sunday comes from Washington National Cathedral in the USA.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—05/07/2021
A selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/07/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/07/2021
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/07/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Rachel Mann.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/07/21 Banning caged animal farming; farmland birds.
Europe moves to ban cages in farming. Farmland birds - a mixed picture.
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05:56
Weather—05/07/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Purple Martin
Chris Packham presents the purple martin from eastern North America.
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