FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Segregation - Mizrahi Jews
Laurie Taylor hears of new research which counters contemporary fears about immigration.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—17/05/2009
The sound of bells from St Michael and All Angels Church, Great Comberton, Worcestershire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/05/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev Peter Smith, Archbishop of Cardiff.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/05/2009
Charlotte Smith hears about plans to re-introduce the black bee to the UK.
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05:57
Weather—18/05/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/05/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—18/05/2009
Andrew Marr & guests discuss the return of God, cruelty, plus animal spirits & finance.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Jean Rhys - The Blue Hour, Episode 1
1/5 Life begins for Jean on the Windward Island of Dominica.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sexual assault convictions; Maureen McGovern; Raising boys
Why is Britain so bad at securing convictions for sexual assault?
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11:00
It's My Story—The Boxing Civil Servant
Jackie Ashley tells the story of how her friend began a new career as a boxing promoter. (R)
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11:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 1, The Heart of Saturday Night
4/4 Grandad, father and son collide, when burglars ransack their Birmingham shop. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—18/05/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—18/05/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/05/2009
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Counterpoint—Series 23, 2009 Semi-final 2
11/13 The second semi final of the wide-ranging music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini.
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14:00
The Archers—17/05/2009
Ever-closer union.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ed Harris - The Moment You Feel It
Alf's memories come in flashes, returning him to his youth and his troubled marriage.
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15:00
Archive on 4—A Laureate's Legacy - The Poetry Archive
Andrew Motion tells the story of the proudest legacy of his time as Poet Laureate.
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15:45
Musical Migrants—Series 2, Jamaica
1/5 Jamaica: Maureen Sheridan tells the story of moving her young family to the home of reggae
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16:00
The Food Programme—Icelandic Food
Richard Johnson finds out about the impact of the world economic crisis on food in Iceland
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16:30
Traveller's Tree—Series 5, Turkey
5/6 Katie takes a look at Turkey, which has become more popular with British holidaymakers.
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17:00
PM—18/05/2009
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—18/05/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 2, Episode 3
3/6 Chris Addison, Bettany Hughes and Rupert Sheldrake suggest exhibits to the museum.
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19:00
The Archers—18/05/2009
Gold fever.
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19:15
Front Row—18/05/2009
Discussing the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Falco: Poseidons Gold, Episode 1
1/10 Back in Rome from Celtic Germany, Falco finds a stranger waiting at his mother's house.
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20:00
Foes Reunited
Why are youths in Northern Ireland using social networking sites to spread sectarianism?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Malaysia: Racial Supremacy No More?
Mukul Devichand reports on tensions building up between Malaysian ethnic groups. (R)
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Whose Amazon Is It Anyway?
How arguments about the protection of the Amazon rainforest are playing out in Brazil.
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21:30
Start the Week—18/05/2009
Andrew Marr & guests discuss the return of God, cruelty, plus animal spirits & finance.
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21:58
Weather—18/05/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/05/2009
Pressure mounts for Speaker Michael Martin to resign. Are the Tamil Tigers now extinct?
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22:45
Brooklyn by Colm TΓ³ibΓn—6. Meeting the Family
6/10 Eilis' romance with Tony Fiorello blossoms and she experiences her first Italian meal.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—12/05/2009
Michael Rosen takes another journey into the world of words, language and the way we speak
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/05/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with David Wilby.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/05/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Jean Rhys - The Blue Hour, Episode 1
1/5 Life begins for Jean on the Windward Island of Dominica.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/05/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/05/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/05/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/05/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Most Rev Peter Smith, Archbishop of Cardiff.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/05/2009
Anna Hill asks if the organic dairy market has reached saturation point.
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