FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 4
4/5 Svetlana writes to her friend of the heartbreaking period before and during the war.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2012
Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Methodist minister Rev Roger Hutchings.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/03/2012
Troublesome beavers - how escaped animals are causing problems for Scottish farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/03/2012
Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Jackie Mason
American comedian Jackie Mason is the latest castaway interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 5
5/5 Svetlana and her father become estranged after her first love is exiled.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rosie Garland, Shaken Baby Syndrome and The Awkward Squad
Rosie Garland, The Awkward Squad and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Presented by Jenni Murray.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
5/5 Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
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11:00
Japan: Coping With Disaster
What does the response to last year's tsunami and meltdown tell us about modern Japan?
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Reconstructed Corpse, 3. Discovery
3/4 Charles enlists Frances' help to solve the mystery of the discovery on another limb.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Pre-paid cash cards abroad, motorhome holidays and food waste
The 'hidden' costs of using pre-paid cash cards abroad, motorhome holidays and food waste.
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12:57
Weather—16/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/03/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Alvin Hall in The Bonfire of the Vanities—The Politics of the Case
5/5 Race, politics and justice - Alvin asks whether they are as intertwined in New York today.
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14:00
The Archers—15/03/2012
Eddie gets more than he bargained for, and Kirsty wades in to help.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Stephen Wakelam - Waiting for the Boatman
David Tennant plays Caravaggio's former apprentice as he goes in search of his mentor.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition
Christine Walkden, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness answer questions sent in to the show.
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15:45
Original Shorts—Series 5, Under My Skin
1/3 Calista Flockhart reads Christine Conrad's devastating new tale of friendship gone awry.
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16:00
Last Word—Sherwood Rowland, Lawrence Anthony, James Q Wilson, Jack Chippendale, Joe Thompson and Philip Madoc
Matthew Bannister on Sherwood Rowland, Lawrence Anthony, James Q Wilson and Joe Thompson.
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16:30
Feedback—16/03/2012
The Now Show and the Catholic Church - a joke too far? Plus Philip Glass on Glasswatch.
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17:00
PM—16/03/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news. Including Weather.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/03/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis with a mix of topical sketches and stand-up.
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19:00
The Archers—16/03/2012
Helen asks a big favour, and Christine is feeling wary.
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19:15
Front Row—Andrew Motion; violinist David Garrett; 1001 TV sets
Andrew Motion's Treasure Island sequel; violinist David Garrett; 1001 analogue TV sets.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—JL Carr - The Harpole Report, Episode 5
5/5 Councillor Blossom makes an improper suggestion to Harpole.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Bristol
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a discussion of news and politics from Bristol.
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20:50
A Point of View—Power of the Press
Historian David Cannadine reflects on the power of the press, past and present.
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21:00
Friday Drama—Rio Story
Fast-paced thriller by Chris Thorpe, set in one of Rio de Janeiro's most crowded favelas.
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21:58
Weather—16/03/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—16/03/2012
Is it time for a rethink on the qualities of leadership the Church of England needs?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Capital, Episode 10
10/10 The perpetrator sending the menacing postcards to Pepys Road is finally revealed.
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23:00
A Good Read—Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick
Chris Lintott and Neil McCormick discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/03/2012
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster as the House of Lords debates the Middle East.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Svetlana Alliluyeva - 20 Letters to a Friend, Episode 5
5/5 Svetlana and her father become estranged after her first love is exiled.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/03/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
iPM—17/03/2012
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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