FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 1
1/5 Singer Tracey Thorn's journey from teenage surbuban dreams to international success.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/03/2013
A public enquiry into a proposed 1000-cow mega-dairy in Powys begins.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/03/2013
Legal aid cuts debated, plus Helen Mirren on playing the Queen once again.
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09:00
In Defence of Bureaucracy—Episode 1
1/2 Gus O'Donnell argues that bureaucracy is now an essential part of a functioning democracy.
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09:30
Roger Law and the Chinese Curiosities—Series 1, Episode 3
3/5 Roger travels to Chongqing to see what new museums are being built there. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
2/5 Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—05/03/2013
Standing for the Conservatives - how are women doing? Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 12
12/15 Clary and Polly decide they'll never be like the adults they know when they grow up.
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11:00
Who's the Pest?—Superpowers
1/3 Entomologist Erica McAlister explores the world of insects and their superpowers.
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11:30
Soul Music—Series 15, Shipbuilding
5/5 The Robert Wyatt song from 1982, written by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Parenting
Which causes more harm - overly-intrusive parents, or those who do too little?
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12:57
Weather—05/03/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/03/2013
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Battle for the Airwaves—Episode 7
7/8 Nick examines the 2003 Iraq War and the most damaging political row in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's history.
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14:00
The Archers—04/03/2013
Chris overindulges.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Noble Cause Corruption
By Fin Kennedy. A new CID detective finds officers are taking the law into their own hands
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15:00
The Human Zoo—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Michael Blastland explores the way human beings think, behave and make decisions.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Electrifying Africa: Beyond the Grid
Solar lamps are lighting parts of Africa the grid cannot reach. Tom Heap investigates.
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16:00
The Law Show—Inside the Supreme Court
Britain's most senior judge Lord Neuberger answers questions from the Supreme Court.
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16:30
A Good Read—Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys
Daljit Nagra and Susan Jeffreys compare favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—05/03/2013
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/03/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Elvenquest—Series 4, The Underworld
4/6 The Questers descend into the Underworld in search of Penthiselea's mother.
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19:00
The Archers—05/03/2013
Shula acts quickly.
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19:15
Front Row—Side Effects; Lara Croft's comeback
Side Effects reviewed; Lara Croft's comeback; artist Chuck Close; bomb disposal comedy.
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19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Marking Time, Episode 12
12/15 Clary and Polly decide they'll never be like the adults they know when they grow up.
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20:00
How Iraq Changed the World
Writer and broadcaster John Kampfner looks at the global consequences of war in Iraq.
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20:40
In Touch—Virgin Journey Care, Insight Radio Xtra
Train operators explain the Journey Care assistance scheme for disabled travellers.
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21:00
Inside Health—NHS reforms, epilepsy and pregnancy, thermometers
Dr Mark Porter questions health minister Lord Howe about possible NHS reforms.
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21:30
In Defence of Bureaucracy—Episode 1
1/2 Gus O'Donnell argues that bureaucracy is now an essential part of a functioning democracy.
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21:58
Weather—05/03/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/03/2013
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Middlesteins, Episode 7
7/10 Edie, Emily and Robin meet at the Chinese restaurant.
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23:00
Susan Calman Is Convicted—Series 1, Nationality
4/4 Susan didn't think cultural identity was important but then realised her roots defined her
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/03/2013
The government promises to make it harder for EU immigrants to claim benefits.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/03/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Tracey Thorn - Bedsit Disco Queen, Episode 2
2/5 Tracey Thorn describes her relationship with fellow Everything But the Girl star Ben Watt.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/03/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/03/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/03/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/03/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—06/03/2013
Plans for an SOS text message service to tell keepers when their bees are in trouble.
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