FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 4
4/5 James Naysmith and Mary Somerville are fascinated by the volcano. Emma Fielding reads.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Becky Harris
Prayer and reflection with Becky Harris.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/05/2011
Plans for the UK's largest pig farm face objections over possible pollution.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/05/2011
Debating media privacy, Obama and Israel, and science fact and science fiction.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Kwame Kwei-Armah
Actor and playwright Kwame Kwei-Armah joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island discs
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09:45
Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 5
5/5 Emma Fielding reads. Tourists view casts of fleeing victims of Vesuvius in Pompeii.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—20/05/2011
Presented by Jenni Murray. Having a sweet tooth; madeleine biscuits; horses on towpaths.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy shine a light on TV comedy supremo Valerie Panther.
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11:00
Roller Girls
A freewheeling examination of the rise of the British roller derby.
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11:30
The Gobetweenies—Series 1, Commendation and Competition
3/4 Why won't Lucy's father take her to his own exhibition?
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—20/05/2011
Families travelling to France are being urged to get children vaccinated against measles.
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12:57
Weather—20/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/05/2011
Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
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13:30
Feedback—20/05/2011
Angry listeners vent concerns over re-vamped Radio 4 Extra. Is Book at Bedtime too sordid?
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14:00
The Archers—19/05/2011
A picnic at Lower Loxley takes an unexpected turn.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Death of Tom Inglis
Lesley Manville stars in the true story of Frances Inglis.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Clapham, N. Yorkshire
Eric Robson and the team are in Clapham Village Hall, near Lancaster.
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15:45
Russia: The Wild East—Series 1, Revolution!
25/25 A history of Russia, written and presented by Martin Sixsmith.
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16:00
Last Word—Garret FitzGerald, Pam Gems, Elisabeth Svendsen, Ernesto Sabato, Bernard Greenhouse
Matthew Bannister on Garret FitzGerald, Pam Gems, Elisabeth Svendsen and Ernesto Sabato.
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16:30
The Film Programme—20/05/2011
This week's cinema with Francine Stock - Cannes, Isadora and a restored 20s classic.
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17:00
PM—20/05/2011
Eddie Mair brings you the top stories of the day.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/05/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 74, The News Quiz, Series 74, Episode 6
6/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—20/05/2011
Ruth is beside herself with worry.
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19:15
Front Row—Chinese pianist Lang Lang on inspiring young players
Chinese pianist Lang Lang, Patrick Stewart as Shylock and food as theatre.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 Rebecca Front and brother Jeremy shine a light on TV comedy supremo Valerie Panther.
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20:00
Any Questions?—From The Galtres Centre, Easingwold, Yorkshire
Eddie Mair chairs the live discussion from Easingwold in North Yorkshire.
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20:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Cuckoo
David Attenborough tells us how cuckoos get their eggs into the nests of other species.
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21:00
Russia: The Wild East—Series 1 Omnibus, The Road to Revolution
5/5 Martin Sixsmith signals the first appearance of Trotsky. The Revolution gathers pace.
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21:58
Weather—20/05/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—20/05/2011
Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Yacoubian Building, Episode 10
10/10 Busayna and Zaki are falling in love, much to her surprise.
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23:00
Great Lives—Jack Johnson
Matthew Syed chooses the first African-American world heavyweight boxing champion.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/05/2011
Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Vesuvius: The Most Famous Volcano in the World, Episode 5
5/5 Emma Fielding reads. Tourists view casts of fleeing victims of Vesuvius in Pompeii.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2011
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2011
A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
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05:45
iPM—21/05/2011
'Don't blame Bogey for the parakeets'. A listener explodes a myth about The African Queen.
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