FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/04/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Gavin Turk on the Value of Art
Lisa Jardine with Gavin Turk, Tanya Ronder, Rick Gekoski and Paul Roberts.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 1
1/5 Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women in TV comedy; XX Factor; Dawn O'Porter
Why are there so few female comedians on our screens? Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 6
6/10 A suggestion of Rachel's finds Sid basking in some unexpected attention.
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11:00
Jemima Khan and the Part-Time Wife
Jemima Khan investigates the practice of polygamy in the UK today.
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11:30
Kerry's List—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Avoid eBay, descale kettle, buy jeans, tone upper arms, retrieve asthma pump from hoover.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Fixed energy contracts, cut-price funerals, and iTunes is 10
The fixed term energy bills that cost more and can you have a dignified cut-price funeral?
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12:57
Weather—29/04/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/04/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
Thames Crossings—Beginnings
1/5 Piers Plowright begins his series by visiting the source of the River Thames.
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14:00
The Archers—28/04/2013
Pip is making a point.
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 2, Marc
1/3 Max and Sean investigate the case of an ex-colleague suspected of domestic violence.
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15:00
The 3rd Degree—Series 3, University of Leeds
6/6 Three University of Leeds students take on their professors in the upbeat quiz.
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15:30
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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16:00
Sid James: Not Just a Dirty Laugh
Lee Mack uncovers a unique insight into actor Sid James's lesser-known work.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 3, Isolation
Are our connected modern lives making us lonelier than ever?
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17:00
PM—29/04/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/04/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 11, Episode 4
4/6 With Henning Wehn, Katherine Ryan, Graeme Garden and Lloyd Langford. David Mitchell hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—29/04/2013
Eddie's planning something special.
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19:15
Front Row—Lucy Moore on Nijinsky, Bernardo Bertolucci's Cultural Exchange, Dead Man Down
Lucy Moore on dancer Nijinsky; Cultural Exchange - Bernardo Bertolucci's favourite film.
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19:45
Elizabeth Jane Howard - The Cazalets—Confusion, Episode 6
6/10 A suggestion of Rachel's finds Sid basking in some unexpected attention.
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20:00
How to Run Europe—Napoleon's Way
3/3 Anne is in Brussels and Paris to explore the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Belarus's university in exile
Inside the Belarusian university which escaped repression by moving to Lithuania.
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21:00
Material World—Bovine TB; Big Cat; Shark teeth
The latest in the battle against bovine TB, as leading scientists meet with policy makers.
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21:30
Start the Week—Gavin Turk on the Value of Art
Lisa Jardine with Gavin Turk, Tanya Ronder, Rick Gekoski and Paul Roberts.
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21:58
Weather—29/04/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—29/04/2013
News round-up with Ritula Shah. Is Iraq returning to civil war?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—This Is Where I Am, Episode 6
6/15 Abdi and Debs have had their first disagreement but she is the one he turns to in a crisis
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Instructions Instructions
Michael Rosen discovers why instruction manuals are so hard to follow.
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23:30
No Triumph, No Tragedy—Margaret Maughan
Peter White interviews Margaret Maughan, who won Britain's first Paralympic gold medal. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Episode 1
1/5 Charles Moore's meticulously-researched portrait of the former British prime minister.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/04/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2013
A reading and a reflection to start the day with the Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/04/2013
The European Commission pushes through a ban on neonicotinoid pesticides to protect bees.
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