FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/06/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson—1. From Small Beginnings
1/5 Biography of tennis great Fred Perry, charting his extraordinary life.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/06/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/06/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/06/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/06/2009
Anna Hill on attempts to save farmers caught up in the collapse of a dairy cooperative.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/06/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
The Reith Lectures—Michael Sandel - A New Citizenship, A New Politics of the Common Good
4/4 Professor Sandel makes the case for a moral and civic renewal in democratic politics.
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09:45
The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson—2. First Signs of Greatness
2/5 Perry applies his championship table tennis prowess to the tennis court.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Banning the Burkha; Gay icons
Should Britain ban the burkha? Plus, the effect of dementia on friendship.
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11:00
Iran: A Revolutionary State—Episode 2
2/3 The oil crisis of the 1950s led to the overthrow of a democratically elected government. (R)
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11:30
Sitting for Fay
Christine Finn explores photographer Fay Godwin's portraits of leading literary figures.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—30/06/2009
With Julian Worricker. Should the Public sector share more the pain in this recession?
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12:57
Weather—30/06/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/06/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Settling the Score
Tim Blackmore examines the complex relationship between composer and commissioner.
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14:00
The Archers—29/06/2009
Volunteer - or pressed woman?
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14:15
Drama on 4—Dignity
Semi-autobiographical drama by Laura McDaid about a partner's assisted suicide.
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15:00
Making History—30/06/2009
Vanessa Collingridge presents the series exploring ordinary people's links with the past.
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15:30
Sana Krasikov - One More Year—Maia in Yonkers
1/3 An immigrant worker eagerly anticipates a visit from the teenage son she left behind.
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15:45
America, Empire of Liberty—Reagan and the 'Evil Empire'
82/90 President Reagan makes progress with a new Cold War strategy.
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16:00
The Law Show—Joint Enterprise
Clive Coleman examines the powerful legal doctrine of 'joint enterprise'.
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16:30
A Good Read—30/06/2009
Kate Mosse talks to newsreader Emily Maitlis and the Archbishop of Wales, Dr Barry Morgan.
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17:00
PM—30/06/2009
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—30/06/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Secret World—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 From Steve Wright to Ken Dodd, Jon Culshaw explores the bizarre lives of famous folk. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—30/06/2009
Happiness rent asunder.
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19:15
Front Row—30/06/2009
Mark Lawson chats to Johnny Depp about his latest film role.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Sarah Dunant - Sacred Hearts, Songbird
2/10 By night, Serafina's heart exults to the sound of a man singing outside the convent.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—No-win, No-fee Lawyers
Miriam O'Reilly investigates the no-win, no-fee lawyers who bring claims against the NHS.
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20:40
In Touch—30/06/2009
Deafblind people need support to communicate and socialise, so why are services so patchy?
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21:00
All in the Mind—Mental Health in Prisons
A look at moves to improve help for those with mental illness who end up in police custody
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21:30
The Accidental Volunteer
Sian Pari Huws visits Rhayader in Mid Wales which seems to be run entirely by volunteers. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/06/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/06/2009
Oil greed & Sovereignty Day in Iraq. Britain's defence strategy, NHS pays smokers to quit.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Georgina Harding - The Spy Game, Episode 7
7/10 Anna glimpses something that is truly shocking.
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23:00
Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better—Series 2, Humility
6/6 The comedian ponders the virtue of living more modestly. With Tim Key and Tom Basden. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—30/06/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Susan Hulme.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/06/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Last Champion - The Life of Fred Perry by Jon Henderson—2. First Signs of Greatness
2/5 Perry applies his championship table tennis prowess to the tennis court.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/06/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/07/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/07/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/07/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/07/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/07/2009
Anna Hill reports on the return of knobbly fruit and veg to our shop shelves.
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