FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Gender Inequality in China; Smokestack Nostalgia
Chinese women and the resurgence of gender inequality. Also, 'smokestack nostalgia'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Michael, Huyton, Merseyside
The bells of the church of St Michael in Huyton, Merseyside.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/06/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Wool, voluntary dairy code
There is a call for a shake-up of the voluntary dairy code as milk prices drop.
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05:56
Weather—02/06/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Barn Owl
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the barn owl. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/06/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Rod Liddle on the selfish generation
Tom Sutcliffe with Rod Liddle, Neil Jameson, Xiaolu Guo and Ramin Gray.
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09:45
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 1
1/5 An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Mpho Tutu; Women and the Liberal Democrats; Louisa Young
The Reverend Mpho Tutu talks to Jane about how to forgive. Plus, women and the Lib Dems.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 1
1/5 Edith's scheme of shuttling between Aylmer and Bruce collapses, and she goes into hiding.
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11:00
D-Day Dames
Lyse Doucet recounts the stories of American women war correspondents in London for D-Day.
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11:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Redemption Song
3/6 Adam and Rudy are faced with the prospect of losing the lease on their Birmingham shop. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—What is really in your curry?
Hidden ingredients in takeaway meals. A new breed of taxi firms. Plus more consumer news.
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12:57
Weather—02/06/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/06/2014
National and international news.
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13:45
Britain at Sea—1. New Century
Admiral Lord West begins his history of the Royal Navy during the tumultous 20th century.
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14:00
The Archers—01/06/2014
David and Ruth face the future. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Blown Away
How does an ordinary family deal with the aftermath of a shocking and unexpected event?
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15:00
Round Britain Quiz—02/06/2014
Tom Sutcliffe chairs the game of lateral thinking and cryptic connections.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Knives
Sheila Dillon takes a look at that most coveted of kitchen tools: the knife. (R)
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16:00
Burrell's Bequest
Alvin Hall explores the controversial decision allowing the Burrell Collection to tour.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Last Rites
Ernie Rea and guests discuss Last Rites in some of the world's major faiths.
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17:00
PM—02/06/2014
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/06/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 69, Episode 3
3/6 Paul Merton, Kevin Eldon, Joe Lycett and Sheila Hancock take the 60-second challenge.
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19:00
The Archers—02/06/2014
David is seeking support.
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19:15
Front Row—Terry Gilliam and Edward Gardner, Joshua Ferris, Clean Bandit
Terry Gilliam and Edward Gardner, Joshua Ferris, Clean Bandit, Fruitvale Station reviewed.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Little Ottleys, Episode 1
1/5 Edith's scheme of shuttling between Aylmer and Bruce collapses, and she goes into hiding. (R)
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20:00
Women at War
Emma Barnett visits the Canadian army to explore life for women on the military frontline. (R)
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20:30
Analysis—Time to Rethink Asylum?
Tim Finch explores ideas for a radical rethink about the way we deal with asylum seekers.
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21:00
Is Journalism Healthy?
Can an NHS ethics code for medics, managers and public relations staff ever work? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Rod Liddle on the selfish generation
Tom Sutcliffe with Rod Liddle, Neil Jameson, Xiaolu Guo and Ramin Gray. (R)
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21:58
Weather—02/06/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—02/06/2014
Juan Carlos's abdication prompts demands in Spain for a referendum on becoming a republic.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jo Baker - Longbourn, Episode 6
6/10 The day after the Bingleys' ball, everyone is feeling unsettled, including Sarah.
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23:00
The Human Zoo—Series 3, The stories we use
2/4 Michael Blastland explores the stories we use to explain our world to ourselves. (R)
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23:30
Lives in a Landscape—Series 13, Rocking the Rails at Castle Cary
Idyllic Castle Cary Station is a sleepy one man show - until Glastonbury comes around! (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen's Secret Chord, Episode 1
1/5 An early loss for the passionate poet-turned-musician. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/06/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—Feather Pecking, Competitive Shearing, Beware the Blight
Preventing uncontrollable pecking among hens, and competitive sheep shearing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Manx Shearwater
The Manx shearwater - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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