FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 3
3/5 An old Icelandic man, steeped in the Norse sagas, brings the distant past vividly to life.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2011
With the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, Rector of Bath Abbey.
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05:45
Farming Today—31/03/2011
Charlotte Smith hears about the problems with over-protecting UK foods.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/03/2011
With Labour leader Ed Miliband and debating Moussa Koussa, Irish banks and Princess Diana.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Bhagavad Gita
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Bhagavad Gita, a key text of Hinduism.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 4
4/5 Did a Venetian merchant reach North America a century before Columbus? Sam Dale reads.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—31/03/2011
Jenni Murray presents. Women in business - how to stand out from the competition.
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10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2, Episode 4
4/5 Jamie faces a dilemma - the bailiffs are coming round and he's been robbed.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Uganda
Investigating the human trafficking of Ugandan women to work as virtual slaves in Iraq.
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11:30
Ludwig Koch and the Music of Nature
Sean Street tells the story of Ludwig Koch, the David Attenborough of his day. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—31/03/2011
Winifred Robinson examines prescription charges and asks if gambling could save our pubs.
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12:57
Weather—31/03/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/03/2011
Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Alien Invaders
Invasive species are a growing problem. Tom Heap asks if we can really live without them.
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14:00
The Archers—30/03/2011
Elizabeth has an inspired idea.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hugh Costello - The Forgetting Curve
A smug expert makes a point during a trial, and gets hoisted by his own petard. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Edgelands
Richard Uridge explores the Edgelands around Manchester.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Amber Trust
Ronnie Corbett presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity the Amber Trust.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—I Expected the Worst..., Wings of Desire
3/3 By Wim Wenders. The director on trying to capture all things ethereal with actors.
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15:45
Elegies From a Suburban Garden—Autumn
4/5 For botanist Phil Gates, when Autumn arrives there's a sense of elation in the garden.
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16:00
Open Book—27/03/2011
Mariella Frostrup talks to Monica Ali about her new novel inspired by Princess Diana.
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16:30
Material World—31/03/2011
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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17:00
PM—31/03/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
So Wrong It's Right—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Charlie Brooker hosts the comedy panel show devoted to the art of being wrong.
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19:00
The Archers—31/03/2011
Kenton is full of surprises.
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19:15
Front Row—Daniel O'Donnell, William Boyd, Source Code review
Mark Lawson meets singer Daniel O'Donnell and reviews Rocket to the Moon by Clifford Odets
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19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 2, Episode 4
4/5 Jamie faces a dilemma - the bailiffs are coming round and he's been robbed.
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20:00
The Report—Overseas Donations to British Universities
Should British universities rethink donations from the Middle East?
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20:30
In Business—Over a Barrel
What does the turmoil in the Middle East mean for the future of energy supplies?
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21:00
The Biggest Radio on Earth
Dr Lucie Green reports on plans for a radio telescope the size of a continent.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Bhagavad Gita
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Bhagavad Gita, a key text of Hinduism.
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21:58
Weather—31/03/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—31/03/2011
Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
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22:45
Tea Obreht - The Tiger's Wife—Episode 4
4/10 As Natalia struggles with her grandfather's past, the tiger begins his journey into legend
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23:00
The News at Bedtime—Review of the Year
Jack Dee and Peter Capaldi star in this special comedy review of the year in Nurseryland. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—31/03/2011
Alicia McCarthy with all the news from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Venetian Navigators - The Voyages of the Zen Brothers to the Far North, Episode 4
4/5 Did a Venetian merchant reach North America a century before Columbus? Sam Dale reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/04/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/04/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2011
With the Reverend Prebendary Edward Mason, Rector of Bath Abbey.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/04/2011
The government accuses some farmers of fraud by avoiding culling TB infected cattle.
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