FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—23/03/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Opening Lines—Series 8, The Italian Is Not My Songbird
1/5 By Tara Bergin. An Italian student introduces his landlady to the beauty of birdsong. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of news and current affairs.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—23/03/2008
The sound of church bells from Tewkesbury Abbey.
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05:45
Profile—Simba Makoni
Peter Biles profiles Simba Makoni, who is standing against Robert Mugabe in the election.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—23/03/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Mark Tully talks to Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of Cape Town and Nobel Peace Laureate.
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06:35
Easter Sunrise Service
Canon Anthony Hawley, Treasurer of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, leads a meditation.
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06:57
Weather—23/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—23/03/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—23/03/2008
Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—23/03/2008
Betty Boothroyd appeals on behalf of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
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07:58
Weather—23/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—23/03/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—23/03/2008
The Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool, celebrates Easter with a special Eucharist.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—23/03/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—23/03/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Stanley McMurtry
Kirsty Young's castaway is cartoonist Stanley McMurtry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 52, Episode 12
12/12 Nicholas Parsons in the chair with Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Graham Norton and Tony Hawks.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Oysters
Hardeep Singh Kohli celebrates the oyster, a delicacy which goes back to Roman times.
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12:57
Weather—23/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—23/03/2008
A look at events around the world.
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13:30
A Dewey Decimal
Shaun Wallace visits his local library to see how the Dewey Decimal System works. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—23/03/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With Matthew Biggs, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
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14:45
Men Read Maps Women Gossip—Episode 3
3/4 Vivienne Parry and Quentin Cooper's map-reading skills are tested in Milton Keynes. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour, Episode 1
1/2 Soapey Sponge stands accused of selling the same mad horse to a number of people.
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16:00
Open Book—Andrew Grieg, From Columnist to Novelist, and Mrs Gaskell
Mariella Frostrup talks to Scottish poet and author Andrew Greig.
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16:30
The Muse of Rose Street
The story of Stella Cartwright, the muse who bewitched a generation of Scottish poets.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—23rd March 1968
Yippies take over Grand Central Station in New York.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—18/03/2008
Danny Shaw looks at government proposals to deal with prison overcrowding.
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17:40
Profile—Simba Makoni
Peter Biles profiles Simba Makoni, who is standing against Robert Mugabe in the election.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—23/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/03/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—23/03/2008
Liz Barclay presents a selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—23/03/2008
Eddie eggserts himself.
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19:15
Go4it—23/03/2008
Barney Harwood takes a look at books about horses with author Meg Roscoff.
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19:45
Just William Strikes Again—Violet Elizabeth Takes Control
1/5 William and the Outlaws find themselves once again pitted against Violet Elizabeth Bott. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—21/03/2008
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio programmes and policy.
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20:30
Last Word—21/03/2008
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Money Box—22/03/2008
Paul Lewis with the latest news and advice from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—23/03/2008
Betty Boothroyd appeals on behalf of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
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21:30
Analysis—Revealing Religion
Andrew Brown explores how believers and sceptics see the role of religion.
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21:58
Weather—23/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—23/03/2008
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including Boom or Bust.
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23:00
1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 23rd March 1968
Including anti-Vietnam riots in London and the Duke of Edinburgh's live TV interview.
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23:30
Something Understood—Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Mark Tully talks to Desmond Tutu, former Archbishop of Cape Town and Nobel Peace Laureate.
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Late
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00:00
News and Weather—24/03/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Scottish Independence - Viewing the Recently Dead: Feedback
Laurie Taylor considers the rise of Scottish nationalism since the end of WW2.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—23/03/2008
The sound of church bells from Tewkesbury Abbey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Tina Beattie.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/03/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Mark Holdstock.
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05:57
Weather—24/03/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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