FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Evacuation
The social impact of sending millions from the cities to the country during WWII.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—16/05/2010
The bells of the Parish Church of St Mary, Bishopstoke in Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/05/2010
Charlotte Smith examines DEFRA's £3 billion budget, and looks where cuts might fall.
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05:57
Weather—17/05/2010
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/05/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—17/05/2010
Andrew Marr talks to Norman Stone, Neil MacGregor, Marina Warner and Ben Judah.
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09:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Head of Alexander
1/5 Neil MacGregor is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—17/05/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Jane Ashley on photographing her mum Laura's iconic clothes.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Rabbit House, Going Underground
1/5 Laura Alcoba's memoir about a turbulent Argentinian childhood in the 1970s.
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11:00
The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll
Author Howard Sounes reveals the story behind Bob Dylan's song.
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11:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 2, Daddy Cool
3/4 When his teenage son won't be seen out with him, Adam's determined to prove he's cool. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—17/05/2010
How the recession is taking its toll on our mental health.
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12:57
Weather—17/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/05/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Counterpoint—Series 24, 2010 Heat 9
9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz from Manchester with Paul Gambaccini.
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14:00
The Archers—16/05/2010
Vicky puts her money where her mouth is.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The End of the World
Cold War-era coming of age play by Danny Brocklehurst, set in the shadow of Sellafield.
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15:00
Archive on 4—Unsung Heroes
What's life like in an orchestra pit? Sarah Lenton investigates the Covent Garden archive.
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15:45
Running Away—Shami Chakrabarti
1/5 Shami Chakrabarti, director of Liberty, heads for the British Film Institute. (R)
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16:00
The Food Programme—Soft Drinks
Sheila Dillon asks if a 'health tax' should be placed on sugary soft drinks?
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16:30
Traveller's Tree—Series 6, Rail Holidays
3/6 Katie Derham looks at the rising popularity of taking a holiday by rail.
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17:00
PM—17/05/2010
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—17/05/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 John Lloyd and Dave Gorman accept offers from Leigh Francis, Ruth Padel and Suggs.
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19:00
The Archers—17/05/2010
The countdown begins for Lilian.
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19:15
Front Row—Novelist David Mitchell; Keane; and a review of Money
With Mark Lawson, including David Mitchell on his latest novel, and Keane on their new EP.
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19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Head of Alexander
1/5 Neil MacGregor is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago.
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20:00
Tiger v Dragon—China's String of Pearls
2/2 India and China will dominate the 21st century. Will the Asian giants co-operate or clash?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Pakistani Taliban
Owen Bennett-Jones investigates the grievances that lie behind Pakistan's Taliban movement
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21:00
Material World—13/05/2010
Deep water exploration, the maths of electoral reform, snail trails and lasers turn 50.
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21:30
Start the Week—17/05/2010
Andrew Marr talks to Norman Stone, Neil MacGregor, Marina Warner and Ben Judah.
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21:58
Weather—17/05/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/05/2010
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—No And Me, Episode 6
6/10 Lou's parents have agreed to meet No with a view to taking her in. But No is in a bad way.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—17/05/2010
Michael Rosen explores the language of football.
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23:30
When Real Women Wore Minis and Real Men Drove Them
Francesco da Mosto celebrates the original Italian Job movie, made in 1969. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/05/2010
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—Empire Builders (300 BC - AD 10), Head of Alexander
1/5 Neil MacGregor is with the great rulers of the world over 2000 years ago.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/05/2010
East Anglia's farmers may keep lambs in polytunnels, to protect them from birds of prey.
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