FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—A Friend of the Family, Just One of the Girls
2/3 By Chrissie Gittins. Rich and Dan are united closely by the death of Dan's wife Milly. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—06/02/2011
The bells of St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
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05:45
Profile—Craig Oliver
An insight into Craig Oliver, newly appointed Government Director of Communications.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—06/02/2011
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Blunt Speaking
Alastair Campbell tells Mark Tully his blunt speaking reputation isn't entirely accurate.
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06:35
Living World—Arctic charr
On England's largest lake, Lionel Kelleway encounters a very rare fish, the Arctic charr.
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06:57
Weather—06/02/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—06/02/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—06/02/2011
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Brigades International
Julie Christie presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International.
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07:57
Weather—06/02/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—06/02/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Journeys on the edge of faith
The Salvation Army International Staff Songsters live from the Salvation Army in Staines.
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08:50
A Point of View—In Praise of the Nanny State
Alain de Botton reflects on why freedom has become our ultimate political ideal.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—06/02/2011
News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—06/02/2011
Helen makes an announcement and Kenton's on his best behaviour.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Howard Jacobson
Writer and Booker Prize winner Howard Jacobson joins Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 54, Episode 6
6/6 Fifty-fourth series of the multi-award award-winning comedy panel game chaired by Jack Dee
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12:32
The Food Programme—Cooking in Schools
Sheila Dillon looks at the future of cooking and food preparation in the school curriculum
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12:57
Weather—06/02/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—06/02/2011
The latest news with in-depth analysis.
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13:30
Celebrity Activists
Greta Scacchi explores celebrity activism: is it good, bad, or perhaps just inevitable?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Lavenham, Suffolk
Peter Gibbs chairs this Q&A from the scenic village of Lavenham, Suffolk.
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14:45
The Completists—Episode 3
3/5 Ian Marchant meets five 'completists' driven by the need to tick off the entire collection
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15:00
Classic Serial—The Moonstone, Episode 3
3/4 Sgt Cuff has failed to find either the thief or the Moonstone as the story moves to London
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16:00
Bookclub—Tim Butcher
James Naughtie talks to Tim Butcher about his bestselling book Blood River.
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16:30
Poetry Please—06/02/2011
Roger McGough introduces requests for poems that explore the myth of Orpheus in Hades.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Tolerating the Intolerant?
Is religious intolerance growing among Britain's ethnic minorities?
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17:40
Profile—Craig Oliver
An insight into Craig Oliver, newly appointed Government Director of Communications.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—06/02/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/02/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—06/02/2011
Sheila McClennon makes her selection from the week's radio.
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19:00
The Archers—06/02/2011
Family comes first for Ruth.
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19:15
Americana—06/02/2011
Presidential Doctrine: a thing of the past, or a must-have for President Obama?
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—The First Person, The First Person
3/3 A romanticising couple rehearse possible future scenarios for their life together. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—04/02/2011
Head of the World Service on massive cuts to the network. Presented by Roger Bolton.
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20:30
Last Word—04/02/2011
Matthew Bannister on Penny Feiwel, Dame Margaret Price, David Kato, and Malcolm Lyell.
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21:00
How Did We Get Here...? Egypt
Stephen Sackur uncovers the history behind the upheavals in Egypt.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Peace Brigades International
Julie Christie presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Peace Brigades International.
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21:30
Analysis—Radical Economics: Yo Hayek!
Why free market Austrian economics have inspired a rap video and attracted new fans.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—06/02/2011
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 38
Mehdi Hasan takes a look at how the broadsheets and red tops treat the week's news.
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23:00
The Film Programme—04/02/2011
Francine Stock talks to Helen Mirren about a new version of Brighton Rock, set in the '60s
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23:30
Something Understood—Blunt Speaking
Alastair Campbell tells Mark Tully his blunt speaking reputation isn't entirely accurate.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/02/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—02/02/2011
The growth in second home ownership and the cult of the bike.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—06/02/2011
The bells of St Margaret's, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/02/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/02/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/02/2011
Prayer and reflection with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/02/2011
As lamb prices soar, Charlotte Smith hears the first breaths of a new-born lamb.
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05:57
Weather—07/02/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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