FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Bath Festival Stories, Series 3—It May be Lalique, by Morag Joss
2/3 Barbara feels she must take action, after falling out of love with her husband.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—18/03/2012
The bells of St Edward's, Eggbuckland, Plymouth.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Prof John Lennox
Prof John Lennox describes how God is encountered through science.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—18/03/2012
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Moon in My Life
The space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reflects on the influence of the moon.
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06:35
On Your Farm—18/03/2012
Anna Hill finds out how farmers in East Sussex are coping with a new livestock disease.
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06:57
Weather—18/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—18/03/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—18/03/2012
Edward Stourton with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Child in Need India
Mark Tully presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Child in Need India.
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07:57
Weather—18/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—18/03/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—18/03/2012
In the fourth of the Lent series, Bishop Donal McKeown reflects on Church as Community.
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08:50
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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09:00
Broadcasting House—18/03/2012
With Paddy O'Connell. News, views and discussion ... with a difference.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—18/03/2012
Pat blames herself and David finds that appearances can be deceptive.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Anna Ford
Journalist Anna Ford is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 62, Episode 6
6/8 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to talk for 60 seconds.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Free From Foods
Sheila Dillon investigates the rise in demand for 'free from' foods.
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12:57
Weather—18/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—18/03/2012
Shaun Ley presents the latest national and international news.
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13:30
Soul Music—Series 13, Baker Street
1/5 A celebration of Gerry Rafferty's popular solo hit, Baker Street. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition
Christine Walkden, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness answer questions sent in to the show.
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14:45
Lent Talks—Prof John Lennox
Prof John Lennox describes how God is encountered through science.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Out of the Hitler Time, Bombs on Aunt Dainty
2/3 Anna and Max face the challenges of life as refugees rather better than their parents.
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16:00
Open Book—18/03/2012
Mariella Frostrup with books, authors and all that is new in the book world.
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16:30
Poetry Please—18/03/2012
Roger McGough presents a show from the Radio 4 More than Words listening festival.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Tax Avoidance
As the Treasury reviews tax avoidance, Fran Abrams asks - how widespread is the problem?
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17:40
Profile—Jimmy Wales
Claire Bolderson profiles the founder of Wikipedia, Jimmy Wales.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—18/03/2012
Simon Parkes makes his selection from the past seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—18/03/2012
Emma's in for a treat.
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19:15
In and Out of the Kitchen—Series 1, January 1st to 5th
1/4 Life and recipes from cookery writer Damien Trench's kitchen diary. (R)
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19:45
A Father for My Son—Episode 2
2/3 Kathleen embarks on European adventures before meeting the figure she has been seeking.
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20:00
Feedback—16/03/2012
The Now Show and the Catholic Church - a joke too far? Plus Philip Glass on Glasswatch.
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—17/03/2012
With Paul Lewis. No buildings insurance: a cautionary tale of two cottages.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Child in Need India
Mark Tully presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Child in Need India.
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21:30
Analysis—Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Downing Street Guru
Examining the ideas of Downing Street's favourite intellectual, Nassim Nicolas Taleb.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—18/03/2012
Carolyn Quinn speaks to the political editor of the Financial Times, George Parker.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 95
Anne McElvoy of the Economist analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories
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23:00
The Film Programme—15/03/2012
Francine Stock meets with Mark Wahlberg to discuss his new film Contraband.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Moon in My Life
The space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reflects on the influence of the moon.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Private military security; whisky tourism
Professionals and cowboys? UK and US military security workers. Also, 'whisky tourism'.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—18/03/2012
The bells of St Edward's, Eggbuckland, Plymouth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/03/2012
Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/03/2012
Alien Invaders: Charlotte Smith hears the killer shrimp has arrived in the Norfolk Broads.
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05:57
Weather—19/03/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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