FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/04/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Human Cradle—Government by Magic Spell
3/3 By Somali writer Saida Hagi-Dirie Herzi. A young woman is possessed by a jinni. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/04/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/04/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—28/04/2013
The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Chislet, Kent.
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05:45
Profile—Alisher Usmanov
Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—28/04/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Escapism
Art historian James Fox considers why there seems to be a human need to escape.
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06:35
Living World—Golden Pheasant
Brett Westwood searches for gold in East Anglian woods - the elusive golden pheasant.
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06:57
Weather—28/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—28/04/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—28/04/2013
Samira Ahmed talks to Father Nadim Nassar, the director of The Awareness Foundation.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons presents an appeal on behalf of the 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays).
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07:57
Weather—28/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—28/04/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—28/04/2013
Commemorating David Livingstone in Cramond Kirk, Edinburgh, with the Rev Russell Barr.
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08:50
A Point of View—John Gray: Bitcoin's Cyber Freedom
John Gray wonders what the rise of the cyber currency Bitcoin tells us about ourselves.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—28/04/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—28/04/2013
Lilian takes a risk. Meanwhile, David lays down the law.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Centre for Alternative Technology
Sue MacGregor reunites the pioneers of the Centre for Alternative Technology.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 3
3/6 David Mitchell hosts the panel game in which comedians are encouraged to lie to each other
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12:32
The Food Programme—Black Pudding v Boudin Noir
Charles Campion reveals the secrets of great black pudding at the 'world championships'.
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12:57
Weather—28/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—28/04/2013
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
Living with Lady T
Charles Moore reflects on the process of writing Lady Thatcher's authorised biography.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—St Keverne
Horticultural advice from St Keverne in Cornwall, with Eric Robson in the chair.
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Edition
Fi Glover with the series that proves it's surprising what you hear when you listen.
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15:00
The Great Scott—Series 1, Waverley
3/3 What makes a man betray his country to fight for another cause? Ambition, politics, love?
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16:00
Open Book—Sir Walter Scott Special from the Royal Opera House
Mariella Frostrup presents a Sir Walter Scott special from the Royal Opera House.
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16:30
Poetry Please—28/04/2013
Roger McGough dares to walk on the wilder side, focusing on feelings other than love.
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17:00
Tax Avoidance: The Hidden Cost
Michael Robinson shows how tax avoidance powers the spread of aggressive global companies.
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17:40
Profile—Alisher Usmanov
Mark Coles profiles Alisher Usmanov, just named Britain's richest man.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—28/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—28/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/04/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—28/04/2013
Gerry Northam chooses the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—28/04/2013
Pip is making a point.
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19:15
Believe It!—Series 1, Power
4/4 Does power drive you mad? Richard Wilson knows. (R)
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19:45
George Mackay Brown Stories—The Wireless Set
1/3 A couple are bemused by a gift from their son, but it soon comes in useful.
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20:00
Feedback—26/04/2013
Gwyneth Williams, the Controller of Radio 4, answers listener questions.
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20:30
Last Word—An interior designer, a theatre director, a cricketer, a prima ballerina and a musician
Matthew Bannister on Jocasta Innes, Patrick Garland, Mike Denness and Maria Tallchief.
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21:00
Money Box—Overseas resort schemes; chargeback complications
Presented by Paul Lewis. Investors fear for their cash in an overseas resort scheme.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—3H Fund
Peter Sissons presents an appeal on behalf of the 3H Fund (Helping Hands for Holidays).
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21:30
In Business—Potash of Gold
Peter Day reports on plans to mine valuable potash in North Yorkshire.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—28/04/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—28/04/2013
Zoe Williams of the Guardian analyses how newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Steve Coogan as Paul Raymond; Jack Black in new movie Bernie; Terence Stamp on his best films
Can bio-pics be honest? We ask Steve Coogan (The Look of Love) and Jack Black (Bernie).
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23:30
Something Understood—Escapism
Art historian James Fox considers why there seems to be a human need to escape.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Power of Oil
The power of oil - a special programme exploring the role of oil in shaping our society.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—28/04/2013
The bells of St Mary the Virgin, Chislet, Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/04/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/04/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—29/04/2013
A vote in Europe today could see a ban on some pesticides linked to bee decline.
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05:57
Weather—29/04/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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