FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 4
4/5 Tim Winton marvels at the joys of beachcombing, of finding 'gifts and signs' on the shore.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/03/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Bert Tosh.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/03/2012
The strict rules on selling unpasteurised milk in England are being reviewed.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/03/2012
Including Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Anna Ford
Journalist Anna Ford is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 5
5/5 Tim Winton describes what has led him to become an environmental campaigner in Australia.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kay Mellor and the Lottery, Childcare Manuals, Working Class Feminism and New Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood
Motherhood manuals, Kay Mellor, Working Class feminism and Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood.
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10:45
Craven—Craven: Series 2, Episode 5
5/5 Craven underestimates the pack mentality on the drug-addled estate, as the case concludes.
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11:00
The I Love You Bridge
Penny Woolcock investigates who sprayed a marriage proposal on a Sheffield bridge. (R)
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Reconstructed Corpse, 4. Attack
4/4 Charles finds the final piece in the jigsaw, but not before his own life is threatened.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Fired headteachers, not-for-profit petrol station & railway retailers
The union claiming that school head teachers are being 'fired like football managers'.
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12:57
Weather—23/03/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/03/2012
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Blind Man's Bete Noire—Going Slowly
4/4 Peter White explores his bete noire of going slowly with keen fisherman Nick Hancock. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—22/03/2012
Debbie plays a wild card.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ben Musgrave - The British Club
In the ex-pat world of Bangladesh, a body sparks some choices for Sub-Inspector Mondol.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Muckhart, Clackmannanshire
Eric Robson chairs a programme with guest panellist Carole Baxter.
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15:45
Original Shorts—Series 5, Judgement
2/3 A case of conscience for ageing defence barrister Harry Fox.
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16:00
Last Word—23/03/2012
Matthew Bannister on Pope Shenouda III, King George Tupou, Maurice Andre, Simin Daneshvar.
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16:30
Feedback—23/03/2012
Listeners find spin and speculation about the budget a turn-off.
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17:00
PM—23/03/2012
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—23/03/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 36, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week's news wrapped up in sketches and stand-up.
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19:00
The Archers—23/03/2012
Things are moving fast at Bridge Farm. Meanwhile, Annabelle gives her advice.
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19:15
Front Row—Jonny Greenwood and composer Krzysztof Penderecki; Brains - the exhibition.
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood and composer Krzysztof Penderecki; Brains - the exhibition.
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19:45
Pink Mist—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to Roost
5/5 Dramatic poem by Owen Sheers about a soldier struggling to return home.
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20:00
Any Questions?—High Wycombe
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs a discussion of news and politics from High Wycombe.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Fashion for Westerns
David Cannadine recalls the heyday of cinema and television Westerns.
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21:00
Inside the Bermuda Triangle: The Mysteries Solved—Episode 1
1/2 Investigative journalist Tom Mangold tries to get to the truth about this mysterious area. (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/03/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—23/03/2012
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Stonemouth, Episode 5
5/10 Stewart has a dangerous encounter on the suspension bridge with Ellie's violent brothers.
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23:00
A Good Read—Frances Barber and Grace Dent
Grace Dent and Frances Barber talk favourite books at the R4 More Than Words Festival.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/03/2012
Mark D'Arcy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Tim Winton: Land's Edge - A Coastal Memoir, Episode 5
5/5 Tim Winton describes what has led him to become an environmental campaigner in Australia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Mark Wakelin.
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05:45
iPM—24/03/2012
Why some listeners have been experiencing a rush of euphoria after losing their jobs.
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