FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Wine tasting; US philanthropy
US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/05/2012
The bells of Coventry Cathedral, Warwickshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/05/2012
A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/05/2012
After the anti-GM protests, Charlotte Smith asks where now for genetically modified crops.
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05:57
Weather—28/05/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/05/2012
Debating violence in Syria and teen obesity, plus Harry Belafonte on the power of song.
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09:00
Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
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09:45
Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
1/5 A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—28/05/2012
Mary Tudor's bloody reign, women denied asylum, singer Regina Spektor, and Rebecca Front.
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10:45
Incredible Women—Series 2, Nicky Markham
1/5 Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
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11:00
Outfoxed: The Story of Hunting in Britain
Dr Emma Griffin finds out why fox hunting is still flourishing despite the seven-year ban.
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11:30
With Nobbs On—From Howerd's End to Pebble Mill
2/3 David Nobbs talks about his comedy career.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—28/05/2012
How do we know whether a food is good or bad for us? Consumer show with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—28/05/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—28/05/2012
Shaun Ley presents the national and international news.
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13:45
Honest Doubt: The History of an Epic Struggle—Prologue
1/20 Richard Holloway explores the tensions between doubt and faith over the last 3,000 years.
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14:00
The Archers—27/05/2012
David takes action and Alan is keen to celebrate.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Cry for Me: The Battle of Goose Green
By Adrian Bean. The Argentinian perspective on the crucial battle of the Falklands War.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Heat 6
6/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Breakfast
Tim Hayward offers reflections on the past, present and future of the British breakfast.
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16:00
It's Fun, But Is It Theatre?
Punchdrunk, YouMeBumBumTrain, and other immersive theatre companies under the microscope.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 1, Crush
Crush: Aleks Krotoski explores how the digital world has impacted upon love.
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17:00
PM—28/05/2012
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/05/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 63, Episode 3
3/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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19:00
The Archers—28/05/2012
Usha seeks sanctuary and Tony has a surprise up his sleeve.
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19:15
Front Row—Ken Loach review; Rumer; James Sallis interview
Ken Loach's new whisky-infused film; interviews with writer James Sallis and singer Rumer.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 2, Nicky Markham
1/5 Rebecca and Jeremy Front explore the life and achievements of medium Nicky Markham.
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20:00
Things We Forgot to Remember—Series 8, Magna Carta Barons' French Invasion
1/4 How the barons responsible for Magna Carta also aided a second French invasion of England.
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20:30
Analysis—Middle East: Too Soon for Democracy?
Edward Stourton explores the prospects for post-revolution government in the Arab world.
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21:00
Material World—24/05/2012
Energy generation perceptions, light loving bugs, fast chips, and predicting earthquakes.
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21:30
Start the Week—Thomas Heatherwick on design and architecture
Andrew Marr and Thomas Heatherwick, Jonathan Meades, Anna Minton and Robert Macfarlane.
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21:58
Weather—28/05/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—28/05/2012
Heavy weapons in Houla, the Indian prime minister, and more. Presented by Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jubilee, Episode 1
1/10 Satish dreads a reunion to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a silver jubilee photo.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—06/04/2010
Michael Rosen investigates the language of the natural world. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/05/2012
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/05/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Midnight in Peking by Paul French—1. Murder
1/5 A scandalous murder mystery, mired in conspiracy and corruption, that haunted Old Peking.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/05/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/05/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/05/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/05/2012
A reading and a reflection from Wales with singer and broadcaster Beverley Humphreys.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/05/2012
British farmers are moving into solar power generation thanks to new tariffs.
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