FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Uke of Wallington, Episode 1
1/5 Mark Wallington embarks on a one-man ukulele tour of Great Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2012
A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/05/2012
The controversial Severn barrage, which MP Peter Hain quit his job to support.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/05/2012
With the Dalai Lama, debate on Franco-German relations, and special educational needs.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Frances Ashcroft
Frances Ashcroft on a lifetime spent studying the link between blood sugar and insulin.
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09:30
One to One—Fi Glover talks to Alice Taylor
Fi Glover talks to the founders of the new tech companies in Silicon Roundabout, Hackney.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Uke of Wallington, Episode 2
2/5 Mark lays to rest the ghost of missing a 1970s festival as he reaches the Isle of Wight.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—15/05/2012
Calmer parenting, 'punishment shootings', and osteoarthritis. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4, Episode 2
2/5 Sam goes to see an autopsy, while Elizabeth begins dancing lessons with Mr Pembleton.
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11:00
Extinct!—Episode 1
1/3 Adam Rutherford asks why almost all of life became extinct 250 million years ago.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 8, Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra
1/3 Frances Fyfield explores the manuscript of Britten's Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: More foster carers needed in the UK
Consumer call-in with Julian Worricker, discussing the need for more UK foster carers.
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12:57
Weather—15/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/05/2012
National and international news and analysis with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Key Matters—Series 3, G Minor
2/5 Ivan Hewett is joined by musicologist Cliff Eisen to explore the key of G minor.
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14:00
The Archers—14/05/2012
There's a sporting theme at The Bull.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Severed Threads, If Thy Hand Offend Thee
2/3 Three lives on three continents connected by one event. (R)
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15:00
Making History—15/05/2012
Helen Castor on the forgotten war of 1812, West Indian cricket and the history of Tamworth
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Pushing Water
Drought in the south but plenty of water elsewhere. Why not move it? Tom Heap investigates
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16:00
Recycled Radio—Failure
Old Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ programmes are chopped up and recycled into something new (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—Goya
Diana Athill joins Matthew Parris to explore the life of Spanish painter Goya.
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17:00
PM—15/05/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/05/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 3, Qikiqtarjuaq
1/6 When MJN flies near the North Pole, the hunt is on for polar bears and a rogue lemon. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—15/05/2012
Lynda has high expectations.
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19:15
Front Row—Kevin Rowland from Dexys Midnight Runners; Ballgowns at the V&A
Dexys Midnight Runners return, ballgowns at the V&A, and Brice Marden. With John Wilson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 4, Episode 2
2/5 Sam goes to see an autopsy, while Elizabeth begins dancing lessons with Mr Pembleton.
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20:00
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
David Aaronovitch investigates 'declinism' - the idea that human society is in decline.
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20:40
In Touch—15/05/2012
Peter White talks to Prof Andrew Lotery about the interim results of the IVAN trial.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Money and Motivation; Street Therapy and Insanity Law
Money and motivation, street therapy and reforming the law on insanity.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Frances Ashcroft
Frances Ashcroft on a lifetime spent studying the link between blood sugar and insulin.
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21:58
Weather—15/05/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/05/2012
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Beginner's Goodbye, Episode 7
7/10 Aaron is spending a lot of time thinking about the early days of his marriage.
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23:00
Tidal Talk from the Rock Pool—The Limpet and the Lugworm
3/3 The Limpet and the Lugworm reveal the funny side of life between the tides.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/05/2012
William Hague says the euro crisis is 'the biggest single obstacle to economic recovery'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Uke of Wallington, Episode 2
2/5 Mark lays to rest the ghost of missing a 1970s festival as he reaches the Isle of Wight.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/05/2012
A short reflection and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/05/2012
Multi-million pound supermarket contracts bought with bribes of luxury holidays.
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