FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 1
1/5 In 1839, British troops invaded Afghanistan for the first time.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/01/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/01/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/01/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/01/2013
Anna Hill hears the debate over the role of the RSPCA in prosecuting animal welfare cases.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/01/2013
The cost of child care, plus the Sunday Times cartoon row and coughing in concerts.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Noel Sharkey
Jim Al-Khalili talks to roboticist and psychologist, Noel Sharkey.
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09:30
One to One—John McCarthy talks to Rachel Denton
John McCarthy talks to hermit Rachel Denton about her decision to live alone.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 2
2/5 Now re-established on the throne, Shah Shuja announces a fresh start for Afghanistan.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Changes to child care legislation; Living with a stoma
Changes to child care legislation, and living with a stoma. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 2
2/5 Mary Ann has a new job and there's afternoon delight for Anna Madrigal and Edgar.
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 3, Freshwater Eels and Mitten Crabs
22/24 Brett Westwood looks at the invasive Chinese mitten crab, plus freshwater eels.
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11:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Circles UK
Baroness Helena Kennedy QC presents an appeal for Circles UK.
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11:30
For One Night Only—Series 7, The Weavers at Carnegie Hall
Paul Gambaccini looks back to Carnegie Hall 1955 with Pete Seeger and two other Weavers. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - What will the HS2 do for you?
Consumer phone-in presented by Julian Worricker. What will the HS2 do for you?
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12:57
Weather—29/01/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/01/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
Technicolour—2. Colour Naming
2/5 How does language change our colour perception?
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14:00
The Archers—28/01/2013
Christopher's suspicions are aroused.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Tracy-Ann Oberman - Bette and Joan and Baby Jane
Feuding screen goddesses Davis and Crawford in an iconic film - headed for disaster? (R)
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15:00
Making History—29/01/2013
Helen Castor and guests discuss the history curriculum in Britain's schools.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Berlin's Big Gamble
Can Germany produce all its power from green energy? Tom Heap investigates.
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16:00
It's My Story—Mr Fan, from Boatperson to Horseman
Mr Fan, Vietnamese boatperson, barber, Chinese gardener, English horseman, tells his story (R)
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16:30
Great Lives—William Robinson
Gardener Carol Klein's choice is wild garden hero, William Robinson. With Matthew Parris.
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17:00
PM—29/01/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/01/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I've Never Seen Star Wars—Series 5, Jenni Murray
5/6 Jenni Murray cooks her first healthy meal and gives her verdict to Marcus Brigstocke.
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19:00
The Archers—29/01/2013
Vicky makes some introductions.
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19:15
Front Row—Light Show; the life of Benjamin Britten; Port reviewed
The art of light; Benjamin Britten's latest biographer; new play set in Stockport reviewed
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19:45
Armistead Maupin - Tales of the City—Tales of the City, Episode 2
2/5 Mary Ann has a new job and there's afternoon delight for Anna Madrigal and Edgar.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Taxing Questions
Corporate tax: Who writes the rules? Fran Abrams investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—PIP (Personal Independence Payments)
Minster for disabled people Esther McVey talks to Peter White about the impact of PIPs.
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21:00
Inside Health—Alcohol, cancer treatments, hair, halitosis
Dr Mark Porter on alcohol, caffeine shampoo, targeted cancer therapies and halitosis.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Noel Sharkey
Jim Al-Khalili talks to roboticist and psychologist, Noel Sharkey.
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21:58
Weather—29/01/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—29/01/2013
The bodies of more than 70 Syrians are found in a mass killing in Syria. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
The Real George Orwell—Down and Out in Paris and London, Episode 2
2/10 Living in Paris with no money to his name, Orwell turns to a Russian refugee for help.
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23:00
Heresy—Series 8, Episode 5
5/6 With comedian Dave Gorman and newspaper columnists Matthew Parris and Julia Hartley-Brewer (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/01/2013
Sean Curran with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/01/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan, Episode 2
2/5 Now re-established on the throne, Shah Shuja announces a fresh start for Afghanistan.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/01/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/01/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/01/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/01/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/01/2013
Horse DNA is found in Spanish beef burgers. Anna Hill reports.
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