FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/06/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Sophie Hannah - The Fantastic Book of Everybody's Secrets, The Octopus Nest
1/3 Claire and Timothy wonder why a strange woman is appearing in their family photos. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/06/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/06/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—05/06/2011
The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood, Staffordshire.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 2, Anne Applebaum: Repressive Regimes
Anne Applebaum asks how governments can best compensate victims of repressive regimes.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—05/06/2011
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Faith on the Frontline
Jo Fidgen considers the challenges faced by soldiers with religious faith in wartime.
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06:35
On Your Farm—05/06/2011
A return to dairy farming. With Sarah Swadling.
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06:57
Weather—05/06/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—05/06/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—05/06/2011
William Crawley with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Penny Brohn Cancer Care
Jessica Brohn presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care
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07:57
Weather—05/06/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—05/06/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—All ground is holy ground
Service with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic from the new studios in Salford Quays.
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08:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 2, Chameleon
Sir David Attenborough introduces Rommel the Chameleon.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—05/06/2011
Patrick O'Connell presents news and conversation about the big stories of the week.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—05/06/2011
Jolene makes an unexpected offer and Brian has decisions to make.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Alfie Boe
Opera singer Alfie Boe joins Kirsty Young to choose his Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 60, Episode 3
3/6 Stephen Fry and Sue Perkins appear in Mr Parsons' panel game.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Burgers and meat
Sheila Dillon looks at the hamburger and it how changed the world's attitudes to meat.
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12:57
Weather—05/06/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—05/06/2011
In-depth reporting of national and international events. With David Eades.
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13:30
The Balancing Bluebottle
Story of Percy Smith, a film pioneer, who made natural history films in his back garden. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kirkcudbright, Dumfries & Galloway
Eric Robson and the team join gardeners in Kirkcudbright, West Scotland.
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14:45
GPs Who Need GPS—Doctor of the Isles
1/5 Tracking the Small Isles GP Rachel Weldon as she does her rounds in her inflatable boat. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 2, Edward II - The Greatest Traitor
2/3 By Mike Walker. Sam Troughton plays Edward II, prey to his passions.
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16:00
Bookclub—Nicole Krauss - The History of Love
Nicole Krauss talks to James Naughtie and readers about her novel The History of Love.
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16:30
Poetry Please—05/06/2011
Roger McGough with a selection of listeners' favourite poems.
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17:00
The Men with the Ear of the President
Who advises American presidents? Tony Blair's chief of staff Jonathan Powell investigates.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 10, Episode 6
6/8 Writer Ed Jones' take on the ethics of football.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—05/06/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—05/06/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/06/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—05/06/2011
Steve Delaney makes his selection from the week's radio.
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19:00
The Archers—05/06/2011
Caroline is in the doghouse.
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19:15
Americana—05/06/2011
In the melting pot of the US, Americana explores the heated debate over immigration.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Tales From the Low Countries, My Father's Photo Album
1/3 By Abdelkader Benali. A Dutch-Moroccan man makes a long-overdue visit to his ill mother. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—03/06/2011
Roger Bolton assesses local radio. What keeps you up at night - CBeebies?
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20:30
Last Word—Dame Barbara Mills, Gil Scott-Heron, Leonora Carrington, Flick Colby
Matthew Bannister on Dame Barbara Mills, Gil Scott-Heron, Leonora Carrington, Flick Colby.
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21:00
Money Box—04/06/2011
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Penny Brohn Cancer Care
Jessica Brohn presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care
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21:30
Analysis—Unhealthy Expectations?
How our health debate avoids the real issue - care costs, and we must choose how to pay.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—05/06/2011
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 55
Miranda Green analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—03/06/2011
Ayrton Senna,sperm donors and American aristocrats- Francine Stock ponders the documentary
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23:30
Something Understood—Faith on the Frontline
Jo Fidgen considers the challenges faced by soldiers with religious faith in wartime.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/06/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Household breakup in New Orleans - Communist memories
Family breakdown post Hurricane Katrina. Also, remembering Communism.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—05/06/2011
The bells of St Mary and St Chad, Brewood, Staffordshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/06/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/06/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/06/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Tina Beattie
With Dr Tina Beattie, Director of Catholic Studies at Roehampton University.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/06/2011
The National Trust defends its decision to go organic on its new interactive farm.
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05:57
Weather—06/06/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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