FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Why Love Hurts
Laurie Taylor investigates the pain of love from a sociological perspective.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—20/05/2012
The bells of St Clement Danes, The Strand, London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/05/2012
Anna Hill hears allegations about cheating in the show ring to help cows win prizes.
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05:57
Weather—21/05/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/05/2012
With Ed Balls on the eurozone and debating child care costs and the death of Robin Gibb.
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09:00
Start the Week—Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
Andrew Marr and guests Michael Sandel, Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 1
1/5 The checkerboard pattern of lowland Britain reveals a history of boundaries and enclosures
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shirley Manson
Advice about talking to children about dementia, and Shirley Manson on Garbage's new album
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 1
1/5 It is Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance, and her lover is also on the case
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11:00
Camel Country
Camels remain at the heart of Arabic culture. Tessa McGregor joins an Omani caravan.
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11:30
With Nobbs On—From Badger to Frost
1/3 David Nobbs, the comic genius behind Reggie Perrin, talks about his comedy career.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Practical steps to protect children online
Online security, Wonga business loans and the 'Love Your Tent' campaign.
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12:57
Weather—21/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/05/2012
Watering down employee rights, and police keeping a baby's brain. With Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Our Daily Bread—A Half-Baked History
1/5 Jonathan Kent looks at a staple we take for granted and explores what it reveals about us.
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14:00
The Archers—20/05/2012
Bert plans a celebration. Meanwhile Tony takes everyone by surprise.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ed Harris - Troll
Olivia finds a troll under her mother's kitchen sink. A troll to whom she made a promise.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 5
5/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Life of Pie
Tim Hayward on how the public and chefs fell back in love with the humble British pie.
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16:00
Miles Jupp in a Locked Room
Miles Jupp investigates the appeal of mind-bending crime novels set in locked rooms.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 1, Conviction
Aleks Krotoski looks at religious belief and the internet.
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17:00
PM—21/05/2012
Carolyn Quinn presents full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/05/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 2
2/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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19:00
The Archers—21/05/2012
Alan tries his powers of persuasion.
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19:15
Front Row—Moonrise Kingdom, Joanne Harris, artist Richard Wilson
Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom, novelist Joanne Harris, and artist Richard Wilson.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—In the Van, Episode 1
1/5 It is Yasmin's first day in the van on MI5 surveillance, and her lover is also on the case
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20:00
The Trouble with Kane—Episode 2
2/2 Therapist Amanda Singh continues her work with a twelve year cannabis user and his family.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—China: Too Old to Get Rich?
Mukul Devichand tells the stories of Shanghai's rapidly ageing population.
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21:00
Material World—17/05/2012
Quentin Cooper investigates the news in science and science in the news.
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21:30
Start the Week—Michael Sandel on Money and Morality
Andrew Marr and guests Michael Sandel, Diane Coyle and Grigory Yavlinsky.
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21:58
Weather—21/05/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—21/05/2012
A round-up of the news, with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fitzgerald Short Stories, Babylon Revisited: Part 1
1/5 American businessman Charles Wales returns to Paris, the city where his life fell apart.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—27/04/2010
Michael Rosen on the language used by and about disabled people. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/05/2012
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Hedge Britannia, Episode 1
1/5 The checkerboard pattern of lowland Britain reveals a history of boundaries and enclosures
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/05/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/05/2012
UK trials of GM crops could be in peril after protests over GM wheat, with Anna Hill.
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