FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Binyavanga Wainaina - One Day I Will Write About This Place, Episode 5
5/5 Desperately homesick, Wainaina returns home to Kenya and a memorable family reunion.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/11/2011
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/11/2011
Prayer and reflection with Judy Merry.
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05:45
iPM—12/11/2011
"Einstein's theory has contradictions, mine doesn't." A listener challenges E=MC2.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—12/11/2011
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—12/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—10/11/2011
Open Country investigates the latest on a disease which is ravaging forests across the UK.
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Charlotte Smith investigates what impact police cuts could have on rural crime.
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06:57
Weather—12/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—12/11/2011
The clampdown in Syria, Italy's continuing crisis, and Abbey Road at 80.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Michael Ball, Mr Gee, Jim'll Fix It fixer, Mini-Miss Worldwide, Robert Maxwell receiver, John Crowley Inheritance Tracks
Richard Coles with performer Michael Ball and director John Crowley's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:00
Excess Baggage—Responsible Tourism - Cambodia
John McCarthy looks at responsible tourism and Cambodia.
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10:30
The Mysterious Mr Mercury
Midge Ure goes in search of the real Freddie Mercury.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—12/11/2011
Journalist and broadcaster Sue Cameron looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—12/11/2011
In this edition stories from Varanasi, the Pyrenees, Rome, Havana and Ankara.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—12/11/2011
The unexpected tax bill for those receiving PPI compensation. Presented by Paul Lewis.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 35, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and the gang return for a new series of the topical comedy show.
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12:57
Weather—12/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—12/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Brighton
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics.
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14:00
Any Answers?—12/11/2011
Your chance to call Jonathan Dimbleby.
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Bar Mitzvah Boy
Is 13-year-old Eliot Green ready to become a man in the Jewish faith?
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15:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 7, Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique
4/4 Frances Fyfield's musical discoveries conclude with Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
Jilly Cooper on marital happiness; Cook the Perfect Christmas Cake; Sue Tollefsen.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
A fresh perspective on the day's news with sports headlines.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Business Bonds
Evan Davis and guests on what bonds mean for business and the trials of running airports.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/11/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—12/11/2011
Clive Anderson with Warren Clarke and Ralf Little. With music from Ben L'Oncle Soul.
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19:00
Profile—Tom Watson MP
Edward Stourton profiles Tom Watson, the MP who took on the Murdoch media empire.
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19:15
Saturday Review—12/11/2011
Tom Sutcliffe and his guests review the week's cultural highlights.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Remembrance
Denys Blakeway tells the story of the Act of Remembrance.
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21:00
Classic Serial—Elizabeth Bowen - The Heat of the Day, Episode 2
2/2 Caught between Robert and Harrison, Stella feels betrayed but unsure who to believe.
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22:00
News and Weather—12/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—St Paul's Protest
Michael Buerk and guests debate the moral issues behind the Occupy London protest camp.
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23:00
Brain of Britain—07/11/2011
Brain of Britain champions compete in the ultimate general knowledge contest.
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23:30
Spike Milligan - The Serious Poet
Spike Milligan's three daughters discuss how their father's serious poetry reflected him.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/11/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Bath Festival Stories by Candlelight, The Whisper by Diana Evans
3/3 Rachel is a burden to her neighbours, but she carries a burden of her own. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/11/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/11/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/11/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—13/11/2011
The bells of Worcester Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Tom Watson MP
Edward Stourton profiles Tom Watson, the MP who took on the Murdoch media empire.
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