FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2010
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—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Ceremonial ballgame belt
3/5 Neil MacGregor discovers the oldest ball game on earth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/05/2010
For the first time in years wool prices are increasing.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/05/2010
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
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09:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
4/5 Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—27/05/2010
With Jenni Murray. Child psychologist Oliver James on his latest advice for parents.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Private Patient, Episode 4
4/10 Dalgliesh makes an important discovery among Rhoda Gradwyn's papers.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—27/05/2010
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
The Wonderful Weightless World of the Flexidisc
Paul Bayley on the history of the flexidisc, a cheap, lo-fi way of releasing a record.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—27/05/2010
Latest from the charity 'Thrive's' gardeners with disabilities at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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12:53
Moments of Genius—Samuel West
Actor Samuel West describes his favourite moment in the history of science.
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12:57
Weather—27/05/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/05/2010
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Cleaning Up the Ganges
Tom Heap visits the holy Ganges river to discover if India's life source can ever be clean
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14:00
The Archers—26/05/2010
David gets annoyed with Elizabeth.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Waves Breaking on a Shore, part 1
By Michael Eaton and Neil Brand. Two music hall performers take a chance in film.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 15, East Sussex - South Downs Way: Eastbourne
Clare Balding walks the South Downs Way.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—NACC
Carrie Grant appeals on behalf of NACC.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—More Actors' Words, Girl on an Island
3/3 Tracy-Ann Oberman tells the story of Augustus Caesar's daughter in Imperial Rome.
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15:45
A Musical Trip to South Africa - with Lenny Henry—Episode 4
4/5 Lenny investigates the 'lost tribes' whose music is endangered as the country modernises. (R)
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16:00
Open Book—23/05/2010
Mariella Frostrup visits a lighthouse to tell the story of Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose.
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16:30
Material World—27/05/2010
Quentin Cooper investigates volcanic ash, new rockets and supersize dinosaurs.
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16:55
Moments of Genius—Caroline Lucas
Caroline Lucas describes her favourite moment in the history of science.
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17:00
PM—27/05/2010
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—27/05/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 5, Beer Cruise
Arthur's off on a day trip to France with his friends – and he's brushed up his French. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—27/05/2010
Tom and Jazzer have trouble with the pigs.
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19:15
Front Row—Crime writer Peter James and World Cup jukebox jury
Mark Lawson meets crime writer Peter James and chairs Front Row's World Cup jukebox jury.
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19:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
4/5 Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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20:00
The Report—BP's Safety Record
How good was BP's US safety record before the Deepwater Horizon oil spill?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—27/05/2010
Evan Davis and his panel discuss the economic climate and making the most of downtime.
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 1, Episode 8
8/40 Following the work of seabird ecologists on the Isle of May.
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21:30
In Our Time—Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Giorgio Vasari's Lives of the Artists.
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21:58
Weather—27/05/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/05/2010
National and international news and analysis with Roger Hearing.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Vision of Loveliness, Episode 4
4/5 Jane has moved into a Mayfair flat with Suzy, but all is not straightforward.
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23:00
The Music Teacher—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as long suffering music teacher Nigel Penny.
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23:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 1, Steve Hall
4/6 Rufus Hound is joined by Steve Hall of We Are Klang for more embarassing teenage memories. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/05/2010
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament, with Sean Curran.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2010
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—Ancient Pleasures, Modern Spice (1 - 600 AD), Admonitions Scroll
4/5 Neil MacGregor and an ancient Chinese scroll that rules on how women should behave.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/05/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Mark Wakelin.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/05/2010
Why vaccination against TB in cattle is at least five years away.
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