FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—31/01/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, Episode 3
3/5 Why did Julius Caesar spend so much time in Egypt and why did Cleopatra linger in Rome?
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/01/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/01/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/01/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/01/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/01/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/01/2008
Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Rudolph II
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Rudolph II and his Renaissance Court in Prague.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, Episode 4
4/5 Cleopatra recognises a kindred spirit in Mark Antony.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Granny Flats; Infant Mortality in Kirklees; Tracy Ann Oberman
How successful is the 'granny flat' as a solution to caring for our elderly?
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—31/01/2008
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—John Major
Sir John Major chooses extracts from the books which have inspired and entertained him.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—31/01/2008
Consumer news and issues with Carolyn Atkinson and Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—31/01/2008
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—31/01/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Open Country—Helvellyn
Matt Baker meets a weather man whose job involves scaling Helvellyn in the Lake District.
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14:00
The Archers—30/01/2008
Reconciliation.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Soul Motel
By Peter Jukes. After parting from his girlfriend, Luke explores a new networking website.
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15:00
Traveller's Tree—Series 3, Episode 3
3/6 The team look at musical travel ideas, from hurdy-gurdies in Brittany to opera in Prague.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—27/01/2008
John Sargeant appeals on behalf of the British Council for Prevention of Blindness.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Dilemmas of Modern Martyrs, The Big the Beautiful Nanda Gray
4/5 Waiting offstage, a singer recalls her life and loves before stepping into the limelight.
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15:45
A Voyage to Lundy—4. This is Our Quarry
4/5 Gwyneth Lewis investigates island myths and a particular quality of timelessness.
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16:00
Open Book—Helen Dunmore, Will Self and the work of J G Ballard
Mariella Frostrup talks to Helen Dunmore about her new book Counting the Stars.
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16:30
Material World—Systems Biology - Anthropocene Era
Quentin Cooper investigates the science of systems biology.
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17:00
PM—31/01/2008
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/01/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Down the Line—Series 3, The Elderly, Consumer Rights and the Countryside
4/6 Old people and consumer rights get the Gary Bellamy phone-in treatment.
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19:00
The Archers—31/01/2008
Bedside vigil.
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19:15
Front Row—31/01/2008
Arts news and reviews with John Wilson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Interpreter II, Episode 4
4/5 Nina is asked to interpret for a suspected illegal immigrant.
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20:00
Soldier's Haven
Simon Weston visits Headley Court, the military's main rehabilitation centre for amputees. (R)
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20:30
In Business—Lean, Mean and at Your Service
Peter Day contrasts lean production methods in manufacturing and service industries.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—31/01/2008
Tom Heap investigates Britain's commitment, or lack of it, to renewable energy.
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21:30
In Our Time—Rudolph II
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Rudolph II and his Renaissance Court in Prague.
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21:58
Weather—31/01/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/01/2008
Reeta Chakrabarti introduces reports that paint a bleak picture of Afghanistan's future.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Truth Commissioner, Episode 9
9/10 Pressure has been put on each of the main protagonists to reveal as little as possible.
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23:00
Pick Ups—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Andrew delivers a themed date for Lind. Dave's former school bully rears his ugly head.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/01/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—01/02/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Cleopatra: Last Queen of Egypt, Episode 4
4/5 Cleopatra recognises a kindred spirit in Mark Antony.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/02/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/02/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/02/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/02/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/02/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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