FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mad Girl's Love Song, Episode 5
5/5 Sylvia Plath wins a Fulbright scholarship and starts at Cambridge University.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/02/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/02/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/02/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with the Rev Johnston McKay.
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05:45
iPM—16/02/2013
'Throwing them into work ill-equipped.' A critique of British education for the workplace.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—16/02/2013
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—16/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 23, Walking for Spiritual Renewal
Clare Balding attempts to walk in a silent, meditative state. It doesn't come naturally.
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
With farm incomes falling, is diversification the only way forward for farmers?
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06:57
Weather—16/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—16/02/2013
NHS whistleblower Gary Walker on the Hunt letter to trusts. Plus cellist Alisa Weilerstein
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09:00
Saturday Live—Billy Bragg, John McCarthy at the Arirang Games, Debbie Wiseman plays snooker, Dawn O'Porter's Inheritance Tracks
Sian Williams and Richard Coles with Billy Bragg, plus Dawn O'Porter's Inheritance Tracks.
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10:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 4, Amadeus
3/4 Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, Amadeus.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—16/02/2013
Peter Oborne of the Daily Telegraph looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Wild Horse Chase
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondents report from Romania, the US, Japan, the Philippines and Nigeria.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Child Trust Fund charges, Get Cash app re-launches, long-term care, pension liberalisation
Child Trust Fund charges spark a row, and Money Box saves a man from a pension mistake.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 39, Episode 1
1/8 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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12:57
Weather—16/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—16/02/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Margaret Hodge, John Hayes, Nick Harvey, Ruth Davis
Guests include Margaret Hodge MP, Nick Harvey MP, John Hayes MP and Ruth Davis.
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14:00
Any Answers?—16/02/2013
Topics include the horsemeat scandal, gay parenting, and the selection of a new Pope.
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14:30
Saturday Drama—The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame's classic story with script for actors and score for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔSO by Neil Brand.
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15:45
A Scribbled Aside
Writer Ian Sansom explores his own and others' enduring obsession with notebooks.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights from Woman's Hour. Jane Garvey talks to the women behind the Power List.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news presented by Eddie Mair.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Alternative Finance
Evan Davis chairs a discussion providing insight into business from the people at the top.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Ginger Baker, Sinead O'Connor, Oliver James, Jamie Kilstein, Nikki Bedi, Villagers
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Tom Ford
What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
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19:15
Saturday Review—A Life of Galileo at Stratford; Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel
A Life of Galileo at Stratford and Maggie O'Farrell's latest novel.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Embracing Idleness
Oliver Burkeman uses the archive to explore the controversial subject of idleness.
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21:00
George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 1
1/2 Ministry of Truth employee Winston Smith finds love. But Big Brother is watching.
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22:00
News and Weather—16/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
In Search of the Real Pope Benedict
Following the resignation of Pope Benedict, Edward Stourton looks at his life and legacy.
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23:00
Brain of Britain—11/02/2013
The nationwide general knowledge quiz reaches its final heat, with Russell Davies.
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23:30
Poetry Please—10/02/2013
Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Dalmatian Trilogy—Dalmatian Muse
2/3 Danko takes Polyanna on his boat at night to look for phosphorescence. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/02/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—17/02/2013
The bells of St Margaret's Church, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.
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05:45
Profile—Tom Ford
What is the secret of designer Tom Ford's legendary success? James Silver charts his rise.
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