FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Month of Madness, The French in St. Petersburg
4/5 Christopher Clark on the impact of the extension of the Franco-Russian alliance in 1914. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/06/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/06/2014
Prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
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05:45
Farming Today—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Rural Affairs coverage; Cattle and rare butterflies; The value of woodlands
Planting more woods could bring the UK millions of pounds in economic and social benefits.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Buzzard
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the common buzzard. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/06/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Judy Murray
Judy Murray, tennis coach and mother of Andy and Jamie, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Month of Madness, London
5/5 Christopher Clark explores how British decision-makers reacted in the July Crisis of 1914.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sham marriages; Feeling lonely when you no longer work; Insects for eating
Cricket cookies or ants for breakfast? Could they be the answer to food sustainability?
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10:45
An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 We learn whether Sardar Aka has that longed-for son or another daughter.
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11:00
The New Viking Invasion
Why is there such an increasing demand for Danish sperm donors? Kate Brian investigates.
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11:30
Polyoaks—Series 3, Who's Afraid of the CQC?
4/4 The staff at Polyoaks are being assessed by the Care Quality Commission.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—The rising costs of charging electric cars
Peter White on electric car drivers unhappy at having to pay to top up their batteries.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Andrew and Stephen - Getting Married
A vicar and his partner plan their wedding in spite of the Church's ban on gay marriage.
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12:57
Weather—27/06/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/06/2014
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:45
Just So Science—Series 2, The Elephant's Child
5/5 Vivienne Parry asks if science understands how the Elephant's trunk evolved
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14:00
The Archers—26/06/2014
Rob gives Helen a hand. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—A Time To Dance
1518. Strasbourg. Plague strikes. Many dead. 2011. London. Is it happening again? (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stottesdon, Shropshire
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Stottesdon, Shropshire.
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15:45
Food Chains—Chocolate for Later
1/3 By Helen Dunmore. Marion is used to long-haul flights, but never gets used to the food.
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16:00
Last Word—Felix Dennis, Norman Willis, Josephine Pullein-Thompson, Gerry Conlon, Eli Wallach
Matthew Bannister on a publisher, a TUC leader, an author and one of the Guildford Four.
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16:30
Feedback—27/06/2014
Why did Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio ignore a 50,000-strong protest, and should the 'N-word' be banned?
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—27th June
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand is visiting Bosnia for military manoeuvres.
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17:00
PM—27/06/2014
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—27/06/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 84, Episode 4
4/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—27/06/2014
David is determined.
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19:15
Front Row—Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie; Arcade Fire; Richard Wilson
Arts news with Matthew d'Ancona, including a review of the Mrs Brown's Boys movie.
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19:45
An Everyday story of Afghan Folk—An Everyday Story of Afghan Folk: Series 3, Episode 5
5/5 We learn whether Sardar Aka has that longed-for son or another daughter. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Chris Bryant MP, Andrew RT Davies AM, Leanne Wood AM, Simon Jenkins
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff.
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20:50
A Point of View—Battling the Botnets
AL Kennedy asks if it is time for us to rethink our devotion to computers.
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21:00
Dangerous Visions—Dark Minds
A dangerous obsession with immersive virtual reality games has deadly consequences.
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21:58
Weather—27/06/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/06/2014
David Cameron cannot stop Jean-Claude Juncker's nomination as EC chief. With David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Remember Me Like This, Episode 5
5/10 As Justin's 'away life' is declared off-limits, his younger brother encounters first love.
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23:00
A Good Read—India Knight and Alvin Hall
Journalist India Knight and financial adviser Alvin Hall talk books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—27/06/2014
Mark D'Arcy with the news from Westminster and a look back at the parliamentary week.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Floyd and Tommy - Losing the Beautiful Game
Two footballers find the thought of life without the game a frightening prospect.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/06/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Month of Madness, London
5/5 Christopher Clark explores how British decision-makers reacted in the July Crisis of 1914. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/06/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/06/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/06/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/06/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sheikh Michael Mumisa.
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05:45
iPM—28/06/2014
'The eyes of the world are on Nigeria, and yet they have the boldness to attack again'.
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