FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/04/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Arthur Miller Short Stories—Beavers
3/3 Hector Elizondo reads Miller's canny tale of a man trying to rid his pond of beavers. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/04/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/04/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/04/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/04/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—15/04/2012
The bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Smithfield, London.
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05:45
Profile—Kim Jong-un
David Torrance profiles the new North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—15/04/2012
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Mindfulness
Mark Tully meditates on the art of being still, and the benefits of quiet contemplation.
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06:35
On Your Farm—15/04/2012
How understanding grass can make dairy farming pay. With Caz Graham.
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06:57
Weather—15/04/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—15/04/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—15/04/2012
With Jane Little. Includes reflections on the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Remap
Quentin Cooper presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Remap.
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07:57
Weather—15/04/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—15/04/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Risen Christ and the Gift of Unity
An Eastertide celebration of peace and reconciliation from Lichfield Cathedral.
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08:50
A Point of View—Jubilee Celebrations
David Cannadine reflects on the history of royal jubilee celebrations.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—15/04/2012
News and conversation about the big stories of the week. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—15/04/2012
Lilian is caught in a conflict zone and Mike is determined to receive his dues.
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11:15
The Reunion—HMS Sheffield
Sue MacGregor reunites six men who survived the sinking of HMS Sheffield in the Falklands.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 9, Episode 2
2/6 With panellists John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Fermentation Revival
Sheila Dillon on an ancient, mysterious yet essential food-making process - fermentation.
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12:57
Weather—15/04/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—15/04/2012
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
The Invention Of...—Germany, The Thirty Years War
1/3 How the events of the Thirty Years War hugely influenced later German nationalists. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Midlands
Chris Beardshaw, Pippa Greenwood and Bob Flowerdew answer listeners' gardening queries.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus
Fi Glover presents stories from Oxford, Liverpool, London and Stoke-on-Trent.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Plantagenet: Series 3, Richard III - The Three Brothers
3/3 Richard III is forced to take increasingly drastic steps to uphold Plantagenet power.
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16:00
Open Book—Turkish novelist Elif Shafak and the best of children's books
Mariella Frostrup talks to Elif Shafak about her latest book, Honour.
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16:30
Adventures in Poetry—Series 12, Dear Mr Lee
3/4 Peggy Reynolds explores the appeal of UA Fanthorpe's poem.
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17:00
France and Race: A Question of Identite
Julian Jackson on the issue at the heart of the forthcoming French presidential election.
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17:40
Profile—Kim Jong-un
David Torrance profiles the new North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—15/04/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—15/04/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/04/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—15/04/2012
Gerry Northam makes his selection from the past seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—15/04/2012
Has Tony bitten off more than he can chew?
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19:15
My Teenage Diary—Series 2, Victoria Coren
2/6 Victoria Coren reads extracts from her teenage diaries out in public for the first time. (R)
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19:45
Jennifer Egan - Emerald City and Other Stories—One Piece
3/5 A young girl makes the ultimate sacrifice to save her guilt-ridden brother.
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20:00
Feedback—13/04/2012
Radio 4 controller Gwyneth Williams takes listeners' questions. Presented by Roger Bolton.
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20:30
Last Word—Fang Lizhi, Ferdinand Porsche, Miss Read, Bingu wa Mutharika, Derick Thomson
Jane Little on Fang Lizhi, Ferdinand Porsche, Miss Read, Bingu Mutharika, Derick Thomson.
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21:00
Money Box—14/04/2012
Paul Lewis brings you the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Remap
Quentin Cooper presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Remap.
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21:30
In Business—French Lessons
Peter Day finds out how French business is faring during the euro crisis.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—15/04/2012
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 99
Kevin Maguire of the Mirror analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest.
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23:00
The Film Programme—12/04/2012
Actor Michael Sheen takes Matthew Sweet on a tour of his home town, Port Talbot in Wales.
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23:30
Something Understood—Mindfulness
Mark Tully meditates on the art of being still, and the benefits of quiet contemplation.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/04/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Rubbish - Civil Partnerships
Rubbish society: the social impact of waste.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—15/04/2012
The bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Smithfield, London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/04/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/04/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/04/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Monsignor Tony Rogers.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/04/2012
Rivers running dry - drought spreads to South West England and the Midlands.
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05:57
Weather—16/04/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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