FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/01/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Stone Chopping Tool
2/5 Every object has a story; Neil MacGregor continues his material history of human society
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/01/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/01/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/01/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/01/2010
Anna Hill hears that rabbits are being milked to create drugs for stroke patients.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/01/2010
Including Yesterday in Parliament; Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—20/01/2010
Libby Purves is joined by Immodesty Blaize, Tony Visconti, Joanne Whalley, Vitali Vitaliev
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09:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Handaxe
3/5 Neil MacGregor continues his history of human society with the story of a handaxe
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10:00
Woman's Hour—GP services; Long-term couples, Spaghetti Bolognese
Has the patient's right to choice come at a price? Plus, authentic Bolognese sauce.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Postman of Good Hope, Episode 3
3/5 Nicholas decides to stop editing the post so only good news is delivered.
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11:00
QE2: Portrait of an Ocean Liner
Tribute to the QE2, the most famous of the Cunard liners, which was retired to Dubai. (R)
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11:30
Whodunnits—Agatha Christie - Towards Zero, 2. Sudden Death
2/4 Lady Tresselian's house party is thrown into disarray by the sudden death of a friend.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—20/01/2010
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—20/01/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/01/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
The Media Show—20/01/2010
Impartial science reporting; Lord Heseltine on magazine publishing; cheaper pay TV?
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14:00
The Archers—19/01/2010
Plain speaking.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sophie Woolley - Carbon Cleansing
Two worlds collide when ex-banker Tabitha knocks green activist Will off his bicycle.
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15:00
Money Box Live—20/01/2010
Vincent Duggleby and a panel of guests answer calls on small business finance.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—City of Two Continents, The Abyss as Viewed from Istanbul on 27th October 1962
2/3 By Maureen Freely. One resident negotiates the fears and preoccupations of the locals.
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15:45
Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, Has Anybody Seen a Copy of Et Tu Healy?
3/5 Rick Gekoski asks where a copy of James Joyce's childhood poem Et Tu Healy might be found. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—20/01/2010
The Future of Work and Teddy Bear Diaries.
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16:30
Case Notes—Aspirin
Mark Porter reports on when and how aspirin can prevent diseases.
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17:00
PM—20/01/2010
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—20/01/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 3, Shopping
4/4 Strife in store and wearing beige. Pam's poems and sketches on the subject of shopping. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—20/01/2010
Brian the diplomat.
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19:15
Front Row—20/01/2010
Only Fools and Horses writer John Sullivan and the verdict on A Prophet.
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19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Handaxe
3/5 Neil MacGregor continues his history of human society with the story of a handaxe
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20:00
Decision Time—20/01/2010
How would a government which wanted to abolish the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ licence fee get its way?
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20:45
More Than A Game—The Football War
3/3 The war between Honduras and El Salvador in 1969 after their World Cup qualifying matches.
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21:00
Nature—Series 4, Wildlife Gardening
Paul Evans questions the benefits of gardening for wildlife.
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21:30
Midweek—20/01/2010
Libby Purves is joined by Immodesty Blaize, Tony Visconti, Joanne Whalley, Vitali Vitaliev
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21:58
Weather—20/01/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/01/2010
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Rebecca Stott - The Coral Thief, Episode 8
8/10 Plans to break into the Jardin des Plantes advance rapidly.
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23:00
Weird Tales—Series 2, The House on Pale Avenue by Richard Vincent
3/3 Is the Williams family's new home trying to tell them something?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/01/2010
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Robert Orchard.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/01/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Making Us Human (2,000,000 - 9000 BC), Olduvai Handaxe
3/5 Neil MacGregor continues his history of human society with the story of a handaxe
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/01/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/01/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/01/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/01/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/01/2010
Police issue guidelines to help spot whether shooting parties are legal or criminal.
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