FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—22/05/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Stringer: A Reporter's Journey in the Congo, An Interview
4/5 Anjan Sundaram heads east towards the conflict and conducts an extraordinary interview.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nora Ephron; Sylvia Ann Hewlett; Monica Porter on dating
Jenni Murray talks to Monica Porter about her year of dating dangerously.
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10:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Ring
4/10 When a Bollywood actress's diamond ring goes missing, the suspicion falls on Sapna.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Walk Warily in Waziristan!
What's really happening? Correspondents tell all.
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11:30
Woolf in the Jungle
Nicholas Rankin explores Leonard Woolf's novel, 'The Village in the Jungle'.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—New advertising rules; Heating oil; Ebay passwords
ASA rules on adverts see two firms face trading standards; and falling heating oil prices.
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12:57
Weather—22/05/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—22/05/2014
News and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
In Search of Ourselves: A History of Psychology and the Mind—The Sex Factor
Martin looks at the public perception of psychology with the help of comedian Ruby Wax.
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14:00
The Archers—21/05/2014
Brian can't sleep. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Original British Dramatists, Lost or Stolen
9/10 Original British Dramatists: A love story about two people adrift in London.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 27, Thundersley, Essex
Clare Balding finds some hidden walking gems around Thundersley, near the Thames Estuary.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Anthony Nolan
Olivia Colman presents the Radio 4 Appeal for the charity Anthony Nolan. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—18/05/2014
Joseph O'Connor on his new novel The Thrill of It All. With Mariella Frostrup. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—John Turturro, Neil Brand on Godzilla, Cannes Film Festival
John Turturro on working with Woody Allen. Neil Brand on Godzilla. Cannes highlights.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Longitude Prize 2014; Dementia; Matter from light; Coastal deposition
Adam Rutherford discusses the launch of the Longitude Prize 2014.
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17:00
PM—22/05/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—22/05/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Simon Evans Goes to Market—Series 1, Grain
2/4 Simon asks how moral it is to trade in food. And what is the future of food?
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19:00
The Archers—22/05/2014
David and Ruth have some questions.
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19:15
Front Row—Chrissie Hynde; Mondrian season; Miss Saigon
Chrissie Hynde; Mondrian exhibitions in Margate and Liverpool; Miss Saigon reviewed.
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19:45
The Seventh Test by Vikas Swarup—The Ring
4/10 When a Bollywood actress's diamond ring goes missing, the suspicion falls on Sapna. (R)
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20:00
The Report—The Unsolved Murder of Daniel Morgan
The unsolved murder of Daniel Morgan and claims of police corruption in the case.
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20:30
In Business—Packaging in a Pickle
Peter Day investigates the modern-day packaging which wraps up the products we all buy.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Longitude Prize 2014; Dementia; Matter from light; Coastal deposition
Adam Rutherford discusses the launch of the Longitude Prize 2014. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. (R)
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21:58
Weather—22/05/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—22/05/2014
Thailand coup, Italy migration debate, Scotland's beavers, with Philippa Thomas.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Fallout, Is there anything I can do to change your mind?
9/10 As interest gathers for his next play, Luke makes the ultimate sacrifice.
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23:00
'Desert Storm in a Teacup'
Sitcom set in a parallel world where women are unquestionably in charge. By Arthur Mathews
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23:30
Podcasting - The First Ten Years—Episode 1
1/2 Helen Zaltzman and Olly Mann, meet Ben Hammersley, who coined the term 'podcast' in 2004. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Vote 2014
Coverage of the 2014 UK local elections.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/05/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/05/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/05/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
Farming Today—Flood recovery fund; Livestock breeding
Why has only 5% of the government's Farming Flood Recovery Fund has been paid out?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Goldfinch
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the goldfinch. (R)
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