FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Election Special
Comprehensive coverage of the council and mayoral election results.
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04:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Alison Jack.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/05/2012
Farming seaweed - the solution to feeding a growing world population?
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/05/2012
Reaction to the local election results from the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems.
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09:00
The Reunion—Hong Kong Handover
Sue MacGregor reunites five people involved in the British handover of Hong Kong in 1997.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 5
5/5 On the roads of Bogota an incident puts Iyer face to face with a Greene-like character.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pat Phoenix, scrapbooking, Shelagh Stephenson and Italian widows
Pat Phoenix, scrapbooking, writer Shelagh Stephenson and Italian widows. With Jenni Murray
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10:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 1, Episode 5
5/5 Pat's future is in the hands of a certain famous author, and can Matthew find hidden gold?
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11:00
Dave Brown's New Highway Code
Comedian Dave Brown, member of the Mighty Boosh, on the development of the Highway Code.
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11:30
Another Case of Milton Jones—Series 4, World-Famous Cyclist
4/6 Milton gets tangled up in a close-fitting body suit and the population of Holland. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Digital wallets, dark tourism, and tackling insurance fraud
Digital wallets, dark tourism, and tackling insurance fraud. With Peter White.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Who Wears the Trousers? Tony or Katherine?
Tony and Katherine from the Lincolnshire Wolds debate whether or not it's time to retire.
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12:57
Weather—04/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/05/2012
National and international news and analysis, presented by Martha Kearney and Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed
15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag.
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14:00
The Archers—03/05/2012
Jim is sceptical, and Amy is making plans.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Katie Hims - Betsy Coleman
By Katie Hims. Betsy goes on a journey through her tragic past. Starring Maxine Peake.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag Edition, Sparsholt College
A drought-themed postbag edition, chaired by Peter Gibbs.
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15:45
Hidden Agendas—The Invitation
2/3 Attracted to Karlssen's brilliance, Chapman is soon on the receiving end of his ambition.
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16:00
Last Word—Khalil Dale, Leila Berg, Tomas Borge, Terry Spinks, Rev Ray Davey
Matthew Bannister on Khalil Dale, Leila Berg, Tomas Borge, Terry Spinks, Rev Ray Davey.
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16:30
More or Less—A grand economic experiment?
Austerity, border queues and bank holidays. With Tim Harford.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Mothers and Marriages: Flavia and Afshan
Flavia can think of no better way for her daughter Afshan to live than to get married.
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17:00
PM—04/05/2012
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/05/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 77, Episode 5
5/9 Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus and Hugo Rifkind join Sandi Toksvig to review the week's news.
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19:00
The Archers—04/05/2012
Ian provides reassurance and Amy jumps the gun.
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19:15
Front Row—04/05/2012
Kirsty Lang with poet Paul Durcan, comic Isy Suttie; Michael Craig-Martin on Bauhaus art.
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19:45
Shakespeare's Restless World—15. The Flag That Failed
15/20 The problems in creating a Great Britain are encapsulated in designs for a common flag.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans
Jonathan Dimbleby presents a panel discussion of news and politics from St Albans.
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20:50
A Point of View—Lords, lordlings and....crumpets
Will Self explores Lords reform and the narrowing of the range of British political choice
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21:00
Friday Drama—Blue Flu
Contemporary drama exploring the 'what if' scenario of a police strike. (R)
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21:45
One to One—Lucy Kellaway with Anon
Lucy Kellaway explores the complexities of personal wealth with the super rich. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—04/05/2012
The day after the UK's local elections, where do the main parties stand? With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—John Galt - Annals of the Parish, Episode 5
5/5 Balwhidder remembers the loss of a dear friend and the shocking events at the cotton mill.
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23:00
Great Lives—Edward Said
Alexei Sayle explains why scholar and literary critic Edward Said inspired him.
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23:27
Touchline Tales—Series 2, Hop, Step and Jump
2/3 Des Lynam and Christopher Matthew visit the West Sussex Riding Club. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Siblings in Christ: Mary and Peter
Brother and sister, priest and nun, Mary and Peter discuss their religious vocations.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Pico Iyer - The Man within My Head, Episode 5
5/5 On the roads of Bogota an incident puts Iyer face to face with a Greene-like character.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/05/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Rt Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
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05:45
iPM—05/05/2012
Another Country: A Briton who went French to vote there. Danny Baker reads Your News.
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