FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Late Story—Francis Coppola Presents, Thirst
3/5 By Rachel Cusk. In Venice in winter, a mother discovers in her daughter a new woman. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/11/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/11/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—02/11/2008
The sound of bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet in Kent.
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05:45
The Crash: Scotland's Battle for the Bank
Why did the proposal for a takeover of HBOS cause so much anger and concern in Scotland?
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—02/11/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Together Alone
The Scottish poet Kenneth Steven reflects on how solitude refreshes the human spirit.
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06:35
On Your Farm—02/11/2008
James is in Norfolk to meet the third finalist of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Farmer of the Year competition.
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06:57
Weather—02/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—02/11/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—02/11/2008
Roger Bolton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
John Sessions appeals on behalf of Bag Books.
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07:58
Weather—02/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—02/11/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Search for Holiness
Michael Ford explores the legacy of the monk and prolific spiritual writer Thomas Merton.
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08:50
A Point of View—How Rich is Rich?
Clive James gives his take on yachts, the US election and James Bond.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—02/11/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—02/11/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Shami Chakrabarti
Kirsty Young's castaway is Director of Liberty Shami Chakrabarti.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Write Stuff—Series 12, JK Rowling
4/6 James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The El Bulli Effect
Sheila Dillon explores the influence of the famous restaurant El Bulli.
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12:57
Weather—02/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—02/11/2008
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Why Do We Sing?
Gareth Malone explores how the ability to sing evolved over time. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—02/11/2008
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
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14:45
The Enigma I Will Not Explain—Episode 3
3/4 How important was the glorious Malvern landscape to Elgar's musical creativity? (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—On The Beach, Episode 1
1/2 A cloud of deadly radioactivity is moving slowly towards Australia.
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16:00
Bookclub—Fay Weldon
James Naughtie talks to Fay Weldon about her novel The Cloning of Joanna May.
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16:30
Beanz Meanz Rhymz
Performance poet Matt Harvey investigates the links between poetry and copywriting.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—28/10/2008
Tim Whewell reports from Georgia on the origins of the recent conflict with Russia.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 5, Transit
3/8 Writer and journalist PG Morgan goes behind the lines in the US presidential election.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/11/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—02/11/2008
Peter White introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—02/11/2008
Back to the Lodge.
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19:15
Go4it—02/11/2008
Children's magazine presented by Kirsten O'Brien.
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19:45
A Welsh Anthology—Series 1, Visit to the Underworld
5/5 By Stevie Davies. Rhiannon hears a Welsh voice and thinks she sees her dead son. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—31/10/2008
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio programmes and policy.
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20:30
Last Word—31/10/2008
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Money Box—01/11/2008
Will an interest rate cut kick start Britain's flagging housing market?
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
John Sessions appeals on behalf of Bag Books.
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21:30
Analysis—Do Public Inquiries Work?
Lawyer Ann Alexander examines the public inquiries system.
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21:58
Weather—02/11/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—02/11/2008
Including Classrooms to Power.
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23:00
The Learning Curve—27/10/2008
Libby Purves presents a guide to the world of learning with advice and features.
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23:30
Something Understood—Together Alone
The Scottish poet Kenneth Steven reflects on how solitude refreshes the human spirit.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/11/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Human Remains in Museum Collections - Suicide Rates
Laurie Taylor debates the changing attitudes towards the bodies displayed in our museums.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—02/11/2008
The sound of bells from St Mary the Virgin, Chislet in Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/11/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/11/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/11/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Michael Piret.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/11/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, presented by Mark Holdstock.
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05:57
Weather—03/11/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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