FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/05/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Sting in the Tale, Episode 5
5/5 Dave sets up the Bumblebee Conservation Trust and looks at what the future holds for bees. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/05/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/05/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/05/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Glenn Jordan.
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05:45
iPM—11/05/2013
'They all have a reason for coming.' iPM spends the day in a GP surgery.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—11/05/2013
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—11/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Cannock Chase
Jules Hudson visits Cannock Chase, in Staffordshire, to find out about its military past. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Crocodile, buffalo and ostrich - Charlotte Smith explores the exotic meat trade.
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06:57
Weather—11/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—11/05/2013
Morning news. Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Thought for the Day, Weather
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09:00
Saturday Live—Political philosopher Michael Sandel and the Inheritance Tracks of Don McLean
Sian Williams and Aasmah Mir chat with political philosopher Michael Sandel.
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10:30
Britain in a Box—Series 6, Desmond's
2/3 Paul Jackson explores the origins and legacies of Channel 4 sitcom Desmond's. From 2013.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—11/05/2013
Anne McElvoy of the Economist looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Brides for Sale
Syrian refugees selling their daughters to make ends meet, and other reporters' stories.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Overdraft charges, insurance, contactless cards, mortgages for over-60s
The latest news from the world of personal finance, presented by Paul Lewis.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 80, Episode 5
5/5 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig. (R)
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12:57
Weather—11/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—11/05/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Patrick McLoughlin, Christine Hamilton, Yasmin Alibhai Brown, Stephen Twigg
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Keele University. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—11/05/2013
A chance for Radio 4 listeners to give their views on whether the UK should leave the EU.
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14:30
Pepys: Fire of London
The Great Fire of London, as witnessed by the diarist, Samuel Pepys, 350 years ago.
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15:30
Richard Wagner - Power, Sex and Revolution—Episode 2
2/2 Paul Mason explores dark matters of nationalism and desire in the opera Die Meistersinger (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Financial Abuse; Kate Figes; Being Brave
Botox in your 20s, financial abuse, Kate Figes' Our Cheating Hearts, Independent midwives.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—11/05/2013
'They all have a reason for coming.' iPM spends the day in a GP surgery. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—11/05/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/05/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Roy Hattersley, Alison Moyet, Ralf Little, Ian Stone, Jon Holmes, Junip
Clive Anderson joins Roy Hattersley, Alison Moyet and more for chat, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Pep Guardiola
Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football
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19:15
Saturday Review—Pinter's The Hothouse and The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Pinter's The Hothouse and Mira Nair's film The Reluctant Fundamentalist.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Heroes and Hacks
Journalist Eamonn O'Neill examines his profession through the legacy of Watergate.
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21:00
Classic Serial—JB Priestley - Angel Pavement, Episode 1
1/2 JB Priestley's comedy of greed and redemption in the City, dramatised by Martin Jameson. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—11/05/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Four Thought—Series 3, Ismail Einashe: The Challenge for British Somalis
Ismail Einashe reflects on the causes of violent gang culture among young Somali men. (R)
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22:30
In Search of the British Dream—Episode 3
3/3 Mukul Devichand asks if Britain is a place where foreigners with a dream can make it. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 27, 2013 Heat 1
1/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—05/05/2013
Roger McGough with poems praising the heavenly and the everyday. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/05/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Brief Sparks—You Should Have Seen the Mess
2/3 A girl turns her back on life's opportunities for fear of a little dirt. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/05/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/05/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/05/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—12/05/2013
The bells of Crediton Parish Church, Devon.
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05:45
Profile—Pep Guardiola
Tim Franks profiles Pep Guardiola, about to step up to one of the biggest jobs in football (R)
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