FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/03/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 1
1/5 Lindsay Duncan reads from Hilary Spurling's biography of American writer Pearl Buck.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/03/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/03/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/03/2010
Anna Hill hears how growing sweeter peas could mean a greener countryside.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/03/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
Between Ourselves—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 Olivia O'Leary talks to an Iraqi Kurd and an Iranian Azeri about being refugees in the UK.
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09:30
A Musical Trip to South Africa - with Lenny Henry—Episode 1
1/5 Lenny Henry opens the series at Soccer City in Johannesburg and enjoys the 'Kwaito' vibe.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 2
2/5 Pearl Buck's missionary family face violence and famine in early 20th-century China.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—30/03/2010
Jane Garvey visits an exhibition about the history of plants and flowers in the home.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 2
2/5 Golder's attempt to recuperate in Biarritz proves anything but relaxing.
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11:00
In Hinkley's Shadow
Chris Ledgard visits Hinkley Point to sample life in the shadow of a nuclear power station
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11:30
Delirious Wilderness
Poet Owen Sheers tells the tragic tale of Britain's lost school of Post-Impressionism.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—30/03/2010
Why are there so many strikes when the UK economy is barely out of recession?
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12:57
Weather—30/03/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/03/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
Nitin Sawhney explores the life of Indian musician Ravi Shankar.
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14:00
The Archers—29/03/2010
Time is running out for Kenton.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
2/3 By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—30/03/2010
Richard Daniel and the team discuss birds, bees and the origins of life.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Unaccustomed Earth, Hell-Heaven
1/5 A lonely Indian mother, living in America, meets a charismatic young immigrant. (R)
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15:45
On the Map—7. Off the Map
7/10 Mike Parker visits a Cold War military site that was once a blank space on a map.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—30/03/2010
Why do people always want to "improve" your English? Michael Rosen investigates.
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16:30
A Good Read—Gyles Brandreth and Burt Caesar
Sue MacGregor, Gyles Brandreth and Burt Caesar recommend their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—30/03/2010
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—30/03/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 3, Ardal O'Hanlon
4/6 Marcus Brigstocke introduces the actor to social media, herbal supplements and exercise.
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19:00
The Archers—30/03/2010
Vicky plays midwife at Grange Farm.
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19:15
Front Row—Steven Moffat on writing Doctor Who.
Steven Moffat on writing the new Doctor Who.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—David Golder, Episode 2
2/5 Golder's attempt to recuperate in Biarritz proves anything but relaxing.
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20:00
GCHQ: Cracking the Code
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ security correspondent Gordon Corera goes inside Britain's secret listening station.
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20:40
In Touch—30/03/2010
Sense, which represents deafblind people, wants the voting process made easier for members
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21:00
How Myers-Briggs Conquered the Office
Mariella Frostrup asks how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator took over the world of work.
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21:30
Between Ourselves—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 Olivia O'Leary talks to an Iraqi Kurd and an Iranian Azeri about being refugees in the UK.
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21:58
Weather—30/03/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/03/2010
New plans for social care in England are unveiled. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Salley Vickers - Dancing Backwards, Episode 2
2/10 Violet looks back on the friendship that defined her young adulthood.
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23:00
The Gorbals Vampire
Louise Welsh investigates the Glasgow Vampire hunt that changed Britain's censorship laws.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—30/03/2010
Sean Curran on today's news from Parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Hilary Spurling - Burying the Bones, Episode 2
2/5 Pearl Buck's missionary family face violence and famine in early 20th-century China.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with the Rt Rev Tom Wright, Bishop of Durham.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/03/2010
Anna Hill hears criticism of an organic farm conservation scheme.
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