FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—What I Learned from the Metaphysical Poets, Taken in Shadows
5/5 By Helen Dunmore. A portrait depicts the charismatic beauty of John Donne. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—02/05/2010
The sound of bells from St Stephen's church in Brannel, Cornwall.
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05:45
It Happened Here—Admiralty House
1/3 Peter Hennessy shows how places shape political events, starting at Admiralty House. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—02/05/2010
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Westminster Abbey
A special edition from Westminster Abbey, with the Very Reverend Dr John Hall.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Welsh sheep and wool
Adam Henson visits a Welsh farm with a flock of multi-coloured sheep.
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06:57
Weather—02/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—02/05/2010
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—02/05/2010
William Crawley discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Contact a Family
Muriel Gray appeals on behalf of Contact a Family.
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07:58
Weather—02/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—02/05/2010
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—02/05/2010
A service from Farnham United Reformed Church led by Rev Michael Hopkins.
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08:50
A Point of View—When money is just an illusion
Simon Schama reflects on the meaning of money as represented by coins and notes and in art
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09:00
Broadcasting House—02/05/2010
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—02/05/2010
Lilian shows she can keep a secret, and Helen takes some baby steps at Bridge Farm.
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11:15
The Reunion—Tonight Programme
Sue MacGregor reunites the team behind the pioneering Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Tonight programme.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 5, Episode 5
5/6 David Mitchell challenges Tony Hawks, Arthur Smith, Phill Jupitus and Catherine Tate.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food and Photography
Sheila Dillon explores the world of commercial food photography.
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12:57
Weather—02/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—02/05/2010
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—30/04/2010
Eric Robson chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Bunny Guinness and Bob Flowerdew.
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14:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Escape to the Country—Octavia Hill
5/12 How Octavia set up the National Trust, based on her belief in the importance of nature.
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15:00
Laurie Lee - Cider with Rosie—1. A Village Life
1/2 The Lee family arrive in their new home in a traditional Gloucestershire village. (R)
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16:00
Bookclub—Orhan Pamuk
James Naughtie talks to Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk about his novel My Name is Red.
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16:30
Lost Voices—Series 2, Padraic Fiacc
4/4 Brian Patten examines the work of 'The Voice of the Troubles', poet Padraic Fiacc.
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17:00
Thank You For My Freedom
Former hostage John McCarthy meets the man who negotiated his release from captivity.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 8, Motorway Man
1/8 Television writer Tony Grounds creates a fictional response to the week's news.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—02/05/2010
Val McDermid introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—02/05/2010
The gulf widens between Pip and Ruth.
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19:15
Americana—02/05/2010
Mark Mardell presents an insider guide to the people and the stories shaping America today
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Hay-on-Wye Stories 2008, You've Got Everything Now
3/4 By Catherine O'Flynn. A married man is haunted by his school experiences. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—02/05/2010
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio programmes and policy.
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20:30
Last Word—30/04/2010
Including US civil rights campaigner Dorothy Height and prolific writer Alan Sillitoe.
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21:00
Money Box—01/05/2010
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Contact a Family
Muriel Gray appeals on behalf of Contact a Family.
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21:30
In Business—Small World
Why are some start-ups going global from day one? Peter Day finds out.
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21:58
Weather—02/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—02/05/2010
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
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22:45
What the Election Papers Say—Episode 9
9/12 Analysing how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories of the election campaign.
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23:00
The Film Programme—30/04/2010
Francine Stock talks to actors Eddie Marsan and Terence Stamp.
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23:30
Something Understood—Westminster Abbey
A special edition from Westminster Abbey, with the Very Reverend Dr John Hall.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Capitalism and Development
Laurie Taylor discusses capitalism with leading economists David Harvey and Ha Joon Chang.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—02/05/2010
The sound of bells from St Stephen's church in Brannel, Cornwall.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Bob Fyffe.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/05/2010
News and issues in rural Britain with Charlotte Smith.
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05:57
Weather—03/05/2010
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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