FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/04/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 3
3/5 While working in the library at Mount Sinai, Agnes stumbles upon a hidden palimpsest.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/04/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/04/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/04/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/04/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Chris Impey.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/04/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aldous Huxley's dystopian 1932 novel Brave New World.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 4
4/5 The sisters return to Mount Sinai with various academics in tow.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The life of Sheila Scott; Ursula King; Baldness
The life and achievements of aviator Sheila Scott. Professor Ursula King on spirituality.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Kosovo
Michael Montgomery reports on hidden alleged atrocities in Kosovo.
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11:30
The Great Architect of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Susan Marling pays tribute to architect Frank Lloyd Wright's influence on house design.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—09/04/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—09/04/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—09/04/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Antarctic Treaty
Tom Heap reports on the Antarctic Treaty.
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14:00
The Archers—08/04/2009
Businesses baulked.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Witness: Five Plays from the Gospel of Luke, Tested
4/5 Five plays reimagine Jesus's story through the eyes of those who witnessed it. (R)
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15:02
Open Country—04/04/2009
Helen Mark explores the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—SOS Sahel
Valerie Singleton appeals on behalf of SOS Sahel.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—The Burying of Joe Bloggs, Murray
3/3 Joe Bloggs is dead but who knew him best: his first love, his wife or his lawyer?
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15:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Men of Fashion—Beau Nash - The Rise of the Middling Sort
4/15 Laurence visits Bath, the setting for the 18th-century revolution in men's clothing.
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16:00
Bookclub—Andrew Motion
Andrew Motion talks to James Naughtie about his 10 years as Poet Laureate.
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16:30
Material World—09/04/2009
Forty years after the first British Concorde flight what happened to the supersonic dream?
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17:00
PM—09/04/2009
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—09/04/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
4 Stands Up—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Chris Addison introduces Sarah Millican, James Sherwood and Jeff Green.
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19:00
The Archers—09/04/2009
Two-wheeled terror.
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19:15
Front Row—09/04/2009
Including Philip Glenister on the second series of Ashes to Ashes.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Restless, Episode 4
4/10 Ruth learns some shocking truths about her mother's activities as a British spy.
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20:00
The Report—Violence in Northern Ireland
Linda Pressly investigates the impact of the latest Northern Ireland violence.
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20:30
In Business—All New
Peter Day hears from those who are pinning their hopes for economic recovery on innovation
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21:00
Power Failure? The Story of the Battery
Mark Miodownik explores the prospect of a new generation of highly poweful batteries.
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21:30
In Our Time—Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Aldous Huxley's dystopian 1932 novel Brave New World.
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21:58
Weather—09/04/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—09/04/2009
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Post Office Girl, Episode 4
4/5 Christine and Ferdinand grow closer but their hopes are curtailed by a lack of money.
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23:00
The Personality Test—Series 3, Edwina Currie
4/6 Edwina Currie's panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith. (R)
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23:30
What a Carve Up!—Episode 4
4/8 Michael Pearce encounters Mortimer Winshaw's son, art guru Roddy. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/04/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sisters of Sinai, Episode 4
4/5 The sisters return to Mount Sinai with various academics in tow.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/04/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/04/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/04/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/04/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Archbishop of Wales, Rev Dr Barry Morgan.
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05:45
Farming Today—10/04/2009
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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