FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
News and Weather—30/04/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Sky Is Always There, Episode 3
3/5 Despair gives way to hope when Camilla and Jon are allowed to call their parents.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/05/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/05/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/05/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Archdeacon Philip Patterson.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/05/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/05/2008
Featuring Business Editor Robert Peston on the credit crunch.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Enclosures of the 18th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines the enclosure movement that fenced in the British countryside.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Sky Is Always There, Episode 4
4/5 Another hostage arrives.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pink for girls; Kitty O'Shea re-evaluated
What part do manufacturers play in perpetuating the popularity of pink for girls?
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Somalia
Rob Walker asks how successful Ethiopia's military intervention in Somalia has been.
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11:30
Young Musicians Grown Old: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Young Musician at 30
2006 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Young Musician of the Year Mark Simpson talks to other previous winners.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—01/05/2008
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson and John Waite.
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12:57
Weather—01/05/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—01/05/2008
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Open Country—The Hastings Fishing Fleets
Helen Mark finds out how sustainable fishing is raising the profile of local food.
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14:00
The Archers—30/04/2008
Eddie the counsellor.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Chatterton: The Allington Solution
By Peter Ackroyd. A literary historian discovers much about himself during his research.
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15:00
Questions, Questions—01/05/2008
Stewart Henderson answers those niggling questions from everyday life.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—27/04/2008
Sophie Andrews appeals on behalf of Samaritans.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—An Italian Bestiary, The Smiling Shepherd
4/5 In February, Giovanni the shepherd begins to move his flock back to the high mountain.
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15:45
A Wonderful Way to Make a Living—Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 Joe talks to personal trainers, personal organisers and a purveyor of naked yoga lessons. (R)
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16:00
Open Book—William Sutcliffe, Nabokov's Last Novel, and Writing "Faction"
Mariella Frostrup talks to William Sutcliffe about his new novel Whatever Makes You Happy.
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16:30
Material World—Back to the Future: Dan Dare - Synthetic Biology
Quentin Cooper discusses the postwar boom in science and technology with Ben Russell.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—1st May 1968
On its fortieth anniversary, the Flying Scotsman runs non-stop from London to Edinburgh.
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17:00
PM—01/05/2008
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—01/05/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Banter—Series 3, Episode 5
5/6 Guests include Richard Herring and Will Smith.
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19:00
The Archers—01/05/2008
Unguarded moment.
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19:15
Front Row—01/05/2008
Arts news and reviews with Kirsty Lang.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Nicola Upson - An Expert in Murder, Episode 9
9/10 Penrose discovers a link between Elspeth and Bernard.
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20:00
A Celebration for Ascension Day
A celebration from St Martin in the Fields in London. Preacher is Rev Dr Giles Fraser.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Greening the Building
Tom Heap asks whether the building industry can meet targets on energy-efficient homes.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Enclosures of the 18th Century
Melvyn Bragg examines the enclosure movement that fenced in the British countryside.
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21:58
Weather—01/05/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—01/05/2008
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sebastian Barry - The Secret Scripture, Episode 4
4/10 Elderly patient Roseanne McNulty discovers that Dr Grene has suffered a terrible loss.
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23:00
Look Away Now—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 With Laurence Howarth, Richie Webb, Dave Lamb, Mark Evans, Katherine Jakeways and guests.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—01/05/2008
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
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00:00
Election Special
James Naughtie and Carolyn Quinn present coverage of the local election results.
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03:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/05/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service for a selection of programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/05/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Archdeacon Philip Patterson.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/05/2008
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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