FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 3
3/5 Having fled the paparazzi in Malta, George has returned home. Written by Celia Walden.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—26/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/05/2011
A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/05/2011
Scottish Polytunnels are ripped up by gales and in East Anglia, drought threatens cereals.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/05/2011
Discussing Scottish sectarianism, elderly care and modern chivalry.
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09:00
In Our Time—Xenophon
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the ancient Greek historian and soldier Xenophon.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 4
4/5 George has eluded the pursuing media and headed off in pursuit of wine and women.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—26/05/2011
Presented by Jenni Murray. Andrea Corr on her solo career.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 4
4/5 As Heather prepares to go off travelling, the school finances are under scrutiny.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—26/05/2011
A closer look at stories behind the headlines with reporters around the world.
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11:30
Doing It In The Street
Martin Reeve follows the fortunes of street theatre in Britain over 40 years.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—26/05/2011
Blocked drains, NHS reform and storm in a growbag - consumer news with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—26/05/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—26/05/2011
Thirty minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—Nature's Medicine Cabinet
Can plants and animals inspire a new generation of medicine? Alice Roberts reports.
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14:00
The Archers—25/05/2011
Kenton tries to help and Lynda plays the hostess.
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14:15
Torchwood—Golden Age
On the trail of a dangerous energy field, Torchwood are led to Delhi, and Torchwood India.
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15:00
Ramblings—Literary Walks, Heptonstall - Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath
Clare Balding is back with a new series of walks with a literary theme.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Justin Webb makes the Radio 4 Appeal for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—The Pocket AA Milne, The Arrival of Blackman's Warbler
3/3 How to survive dinner parties by becoming an expert on absolutely anything.
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15:45
Gilbert's Glory—Episode 4
4/5 Ruth Padel explores the ways in which WS Gilbert helped revolutionise theatre production.
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16:00
Open Book—Frederick Forsyth, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Literary Salons in Afghanistan
Mariella Frostrup talks to Frederick Forsyth, author of The Day of the Jackal.
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16:30
Material World—26/05/2011
Adam Rutherford investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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17:00
PM—26/05/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/05/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Simon Day Show—Series 1, Simon Day
6/6 Will the star make it onto the Mallard stage, as himself, before the funding cuts bite?
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19:00
The Archers—26/05/2011
Jazzer's keen to develop international relations.
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19:15
Front Row—26/05/2011
With Mark Lawson, including an interview with actor Rob Lowe, as he publishes a memoir.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Colin Douglas - The Gap, Episode 4
4/5 As Heather prepares to go off travelling, the school finances are under scrutiny.
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20:00
The Report—Learning Lessons from 7/7
Simon Cox asks if the emergency services have learnt the lessons of incidents like 7/7.
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20:30
In Business—Continental Drift
What is next for the Euro and for Europe as the sovereign debt crisis continues?
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 5
5/30 Saving Species asks the question, 'where are tomorrow's naturalists going to come from?'.
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21:30
In Our Time—Xenophon
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the ancient Greek historian and soldier Xenophon.
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21:58
Weather—26/05/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—26/05/2011
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Forgotten Waltz, Dance Me to the End of Love
4/8 Hotel rooms, the Mistress Game and an unexpected devastation.
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23:00
Dave Against the Machine—Come Oily Bombs
1/4 A shortage of cooking oil leads Dave to conclude that his town is about to be destroyed.
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23:30
I Was...—Series 1, David Lean's Boy Star
4/4 John talks about starring, aged eight, in David Lean's 1948 film version of Oliver Twist. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/05/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Babysitting George, Episode 4
4/5 George has eluded the pursuing media and headed off in pursuit of wine and women.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/05/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/05/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/05/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/05/2011
A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/05/2011
The Pirbright labs are told to improve their practices after a leak of foot and mouth.
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