FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, Changes of Fortune
2/5 A frightening encounter compels Anjan to redouble his efforts to find work as a reporter. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Beef prices; Salad crop; Artificial insemination
With a fall in farmgate beef prices, is it down to the farmer to become more efficient?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Puffin
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the puffin. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/05/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Hetain Patel, Daniel Antoine, Sue Swingler, Brendan King
Libby Purves meets artist Hetain Patel and British Museum curator Dr Daniel Antoine.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, A Journey on the River Congo
3/5 A journey along the River Congo leads to new insights for the journalist.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Inheritable conditions and having children; bobsleigh skeleton; female entrepreneurs
Looking at inheritable conditions and having children. Plus, trying skeleton bobsleigh.
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10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Wedding
3/10 Sent to a village outside Delhi, Sapna discovers a wedding about to take place.
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11:00
The Bronze Age Man of Jodrell Bank
His home's Bronze Age legacy and nearby Jodrell Bank inspire author Alan Garner to write.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 4, The Call of the Wild
2/6 Henry the dog takes up running away, and then granddaughter Calais runs away too.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Waiting for Broadband
New rules from Ofcom, the communications regulator, on fixing and installing broadband.
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13:00
World at One—21/05/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—Bedside Manners
Martin examines how thinking, emotions and mental events can affect our physical state.
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14:00
The Archers—20/05/2014
Lynda and Lilian go to Chelsea. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Original British Dramatists, The Shining Heart
8/10 New drama by Conor McCormack and Matt Haynes. Louis stops taking his meds.
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15:00
Money Box Live—Buying and Selling a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Paul Lewis answers questions on mortgages, conveyancing or estate agents.
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15:30
All in the Mind—20/05/2014
How to help friends, All in the Mind awards finalists, and mental health in the City. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism; Sociology of Sleep
Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Also, the sociology of sleep.
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16:30
The Media Show—TalkTalk TV's Dido Harding; being a female news editor; 'sex-swap' headlines
TalkTalk TV CEO Dido Harding; being a female news editor; 'sex-swap' headlines removed.
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17:00
PM—21/05/2014
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/05/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Isy Suttie's Love Letters—Series 2, George and Louise
4/5 The tale of George and Louise set against the backdrop of the Matlock Ceilidh.
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19:00
The Archers—21/05/2014
Brian can't sleep.
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19:15
Front Row—Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid; new Bill Viola installation at St Paul's Cathedral; St Vincent
Kirsty Lang talks to Kathleen Turner and Ian McDiarmid, starring in play Bakersfield Mist.
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19:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Wedding
3/10 Sent to a village outside Delhi, Sapna discovers a wedding about to take place. (R)
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20:00
Leader Conference—Series 4, Episode 4
4/4 Top journalists debate live with Andrew Rawnsley what leading opinion articles should say.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, SF Said
47/3 SF Said believes fiction can help to bridge the divide between 'us' and 'them'.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Britain's Overseas Wildlife
Britain's Overseas Territories are a treasure trove of wildlife. Tom Heap reports. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Hetain Patel, Daniel Antoine, Sue Swingler, Brendan King
Libby Purves meets artist Hetain Patel and British Museum curator Dr Daniel Antoine. (R)
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21:58
Weather—21/05/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—21/05/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fallout, She Does Hurt Me
8/10 While Luke's success grows, he struggles with having to share Nina with her husband.
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23:00
Elvis McGonagall Takes a Look on the Bright Side—Series 1, Go Wild in the Country
4/4 Elvis ponders what's so great about country life.
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23:15
I, Regress—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Matt Berry (The IT Crowd) plays a twisted regression therapist in this dark comedy. (R)
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23:30
Three Pounds in My Pocket—Series 1, Episode 3
3/3 Where do the pioneer generation call home now and how do they hold onto their own culture? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/05/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, A Journey on the River Congo
3/5 A journey along the River Congo leads to new insights for the journalist. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/05/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/05/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish timber, lamb in Northern Ireland and Yorkshire pigs in China
The Scottish timber industry fears a bleak future unless more trees are planted.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Razorbill
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill. (R)
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