FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/05/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, The Paris Commune
2/5 Rachel Holmes's lively and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/05/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/05/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/05/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Turbines on the Wash, Wheat Rust, Malting Barley, Salad Days
The fight against wheat rust, a fight over malting barley, and salad season approaches...
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Reed Bunting
David Attenborough presents the reed bunting.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/05/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Gruff Rhys, Brigid Keenan, Richard Kerridge, Corey Baker
Libby Purves is joined by singer Gruff Rhys and nature writer Richard Kerridge.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, Free Love
3/5 Rachel Holmes's new and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Deborah Warner; Cook the Perfect Tapas; Lilian Pizzzichini
Director of Testament of Mary, Deborah Warner, and how to Cook the Perfect Tapas.
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10:45
Highlites—HighLites - Wash and Blow, 3. The Pressure is On
3/5 The business, money, the talent contest and a missing pastry are troubling Bev and Shirl.
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11:00
In Defence of Pushy Parents
Rosie Millard argues that pushy parents are a much maligned force within society.
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11:30
Gloomsbury—Series 2, Two Broads Broadcasting
6/6 Ginny asks Vera to help her present a programme on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio about modern poetry.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—'Black boxes' in cars and dashboard cameras
How new technology is exposing motor insurance fraud. Plus more with Winifred Robinson.
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13:00
World at One—07/05/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Mind Observes the Mind
Martin Sixsmith examines the evolution of psychology on both sides of the Atlantic.
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14:00
The Archers—06/05/2014
PC Burns intervenes. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Sensitive, Underground Man, pt 1
A killer hides in Glasgow's disused underground tunnels. Thomas Soutar investigates.
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15:00
Money Box Live—Paying for Long-Term Care
How do you pay for long-term care? For help and advice email moneybox@bbc.co.uk.
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15:30
All in the Mind—06/05/2014
Are mental health services in crisis? And was shell shock in WWI hugely underdiagnosed? (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Baristas; 'People' History
The rise & fall of the working class. Also, the attraction of 'cool' jobs with poor wages.
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16:30
The Media Show—Patten & Paxman depart; Channel 5 sold; Sunday Herald says 'yes'
Chris Patten's resignation; Jeremy Paxman's departure; sale of Channel 5; Sunday Herald.
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17:00
PM—07/05/2014
Carolyn Quinn presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/05/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, Rosa and Matthew
2/5 Isy Suttie recounts funny and moving love stories, much of which are told through song.
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19:00
The Archers—07/05/2014
Brian despairs.
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19:15
Front Row—Antony Gormley & Simon Starling; Alice Hoffman; David Henry Hwang
Anthony Gormley and Simon Starling on Henry Moore; Alice Hoffman; Turner Prize shortlist.
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19:45
Highlites—HighLites - Wash and Blow, 3. The Pressure is On
3/5 The business, money, the talent contest and a missing pastry are troubling Bev and Shirl. (R)
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20:00
Leader Conference—Series 4, Episode 2
2/4 Top journalists debate live with Andrew Rawnsley what leading opinion articles should say.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Rebecca Mott
45/3 Rebecca Mott calls for the abolition of prostitution.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The Future of Our Food
Where will our food come from in the future? Tom Heap chairs the debate. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Gruff Rhys, Brigid Keenan, Richard Kerridge, Corey Baker
Libby Purves is joined by singer Gruff Rhys and nature writer Richard Kerridge. (R)
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21:58
Weather—07/05/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—07/05/2014
Syrian rebels leave Homs, South Africa votes and India election violence. With Ritula Shah
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Lovely Way to Burn, Episode 8
8/10 Stevie talks to the wife of a journalist who died while investigating Simon's company.
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23:00
Elvis McGonagall Takes a Look on the Bright Side—Series 1, The Winner Takes It All
2/4 Elvis is persuaded, against his will, to engage with society's mania for competitions.
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23:15
I, Regress—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Karen House-Water finds that the cure for her fear of water is worse than the disease. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—07/05/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/05/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Eleanor Marx: A Life, Free Love
3/5 Rachel Holmes's new and engaging biography of Karl Marx's remarkable daughter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/05/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/05/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/05/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farmer manslaughter trial, Leatherjacket plague
A farmer is cleared of manslaughter after a walker was killed by cattle on his land.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Whimbrel
David Attenborough presents the whimbrel.
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