FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 3
3/5 Cambridge University and meeting Vivien. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—Irish Dairy Technology Centre; Farm Suicides; Sheep Footrot
Why the Irish government is putting over 25 million euro in the country's dairy industry.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Magnificent Frigatebird
Michael Palin presents the magnificent frigatebird a true oceanic bird.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/02/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Ashoka the Great
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Indian ruler Ashoka the Great.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 4
4/5 Working at a bank and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sterilisation in Your Twenties
Women and Jobseeker's Allowance, sterilisation in your twenties and Joanne Mjadzelics.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 4
4/5 Winter seems to last forever. And then the team makes a shocking discovery.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Into the Line of Fire
Reports from journalists, with stories from Ukraine, Pakistan, India, Egypt and Mali.
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11:30
Virtual Stars
Hardeep Singh Kohli discovers and explores the world of internet personalities.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—5 February 1915 - Cressida Marshall
Six weeks after the birth of her third baby, Cressida is ready to get back in the saddle.
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12:15
You and Yours—Agency Work; Cavity Walls; Technology in Relationships
Consumer news, investigating the growing world of temporary and agency work.
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13:00
World at One—05/02/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Picture Power—Series 2, The Flooding of the Somerset Levels
4/5 How the photographers of South West News Service covered the Somerset floods.
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14:00
The Archers—04/02/2015
Charlie speaks his mind. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Men Who Sleep in Cars
By Michael Symmons Roberts. Following three men through one night in Manchester. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Shetland
Helen Mark finds out about the landscape and people of Shetland.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Women's Aid
Julie Walters presents the Radio 4 Appeal for Women's Aid. (R)
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15:30
Bookclub—Judith Kerr - When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
Judith Kerr discusses her classic novel for children When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Ava DuVernay on Selma; Eddie Marsan on Still Life; S&M in the Cinema
Ava DuVernay discusses Selma, Eddie Marsan talks about Still Life, plus S&M in films.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Goshawk, Cosmic Renaissance, Carl Djerassi and Charles Townes
Hunting tactics of goshawks and the men who invented the contraceptive pill and the laser.
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17:00
PM—05/02/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/02/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 1
1/6 Comedy panel game show in which British comedians compete against comics from overseas. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—05/02/2015
Lilian makes a move.
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19:15
Front Row—Alfred Molina, Rona Munro, Bookshops Turned Publishers
Alfred Molina, playwright Rona Munro and New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Beatrice Colin - The Ice Wife, Episode 4
4/5 Winter seems to last forever. And then the team makes a shocking discovery. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Magna Carta 800 Years On
How much of today's law really comes from Magna Carta? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Trading Places
Cars, cosmetics and convenience stores: What are the secrets to retailing success?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Goshawk, Cosmic Renaissance, Carl Djerassi and Charles Townes
Hunting tactics of goshawks and the men who invented the contraceptive pill and the laser. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Ashoka the Great
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Indian ruler Ashoka the Great. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Kerry, Obama to make decision "soon" on whether to arm Ukrainian forces.
Ukraine's president: new plan for ending conflict gives hope of ceasefire.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Illuminations, Episode 4
4/10 Anne's obsession with her ceramic rabbit has been noticed at the sheltered housing complex
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23:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Chamanoa
1/6 Brian relives his experiences in a land where genetics is pitted against education. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—05/02/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on energy bills and the TV licence fee.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/02/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Young Eliot, Episode 4
4/5 Working at a bank and The Waste Land. Robert Crawford's biography of poet TS Eliot. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/02/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/02/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/02/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/02/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Dairy, Upland Lambing, Bird Flu Research
An action plan for Scottish dairy farmers, but a further price cut for Muller suppliers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-nest Swiftlet
Michael Palin presents the black-nest swiftlet deep inside an Indonesian cavern
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