FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Annika Strandhed—Series 1, Deep Six
2/3 After a witness tip-off, the police find a mysterious crate in the depths of the Oslofjord (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/03/2015
The bells of Exeter Cathedral.
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05:45
Lent Talks—James Runcie
Writer and director James Runcie looks at the Passion through the prism of mystery drama. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—01/03/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Divinity of Monkeys
Mark Tully discusses the veneration accorded to the monkey in many cultures.
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06:35
Living World—Dabbling Ducks
Chris Sperring visits Gloucestershire to find out why ducks 'dabble'.
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06:57
Weather—01/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—01/03/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Sikh Regiment; God and Thatcher; Cardinal Vincent Nichols
The idea of a Sikh regiment, plus Cardinal Vincent Nichols on the general election.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
Mariella Frostrup presents an appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.
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07:57
Weather—01/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—01/03/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—In God's Hands: We Are Created for Togetherness
Second in a Lent series exploring what it means to be made in God's image.
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08:48
A Point of View—Post-Image
A weekly reflection on a topical issue. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sanderling
David Attenborough presents the sanderling. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/03/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/03/2015
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Julia Samuel
Psychotherapist Julia Samuel is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 3
3/8 With panellists Gyles Brandreth, Marcus Brigstocke, Jenny Eclair and Shappi Khorsandi. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The 'Clean Label' Question
Sheila Dillon asks how food manufacturing has changed to create more 'natural' ingredients
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12:57
Weather—01/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/03/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
The Business of Film with Mark Kermode—Getting to the Screen
2/3 Film critic Mark Kermode examines how films get financed and distributed.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Preston
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Preston. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Adoption, being a Jamaican in Cardiff, and coming to terms with the impact of sexual abuse (R)
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Spain: Tomorrow in the Battle Think on Me, Episode 2
2/2 Eduardo, Marta's husband, wants a word with Victor.
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16:00
Bookclub—Wilbur Smith - When the Lion Feeds
Wilbur Smith discusses his novel When the Lion Feeds with James Naughtie.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Journeys
Roger McGough presents listeners' requests for poetry about journeys.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Insurance and Child Abuse
Have local authority insurers too much influence on the way sex abuse cases are handled? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Natalie Bennett
Mark Coles profiles the Green leader Natalie Bennett after her rocky campaign launch. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—01/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Simon Parkes
Simon Parkes chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—01/03/2015
Ruth is implacable.
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19:15
Gloomsbury—Series 1, He's Got to Be Stopped
6/6 Vera braces herself for Henry's departure on a Foreign Office posting to Romania. (R)
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19:45
Shorts—New Writing from Africa, Jagged Edges of a Disappearing Woman
2/3 The second of three stories by new radio writers from Africa.
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20:00
Feedback—27/02/2015
Coverage of Natalie Bennett's 'brain fade', and listeners bid farewell to Face the Facts. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Dan Topolski, Lady Villiers, John Davies, Tim Lusty, Clark Terry
A rower, a resistance fighter, a historian, a historian and a jazz musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Misleading pension websites; Care fees shake-up in England; HMRC Letters cause concern
The danger of unofficial pensions advice online, plus care fees shake-up in England. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
Mariella Frostrup presents an appeal on behalf of African Initiatives. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Artificial Intelligence
As top scientists warn of the risks of AI, should we fear super-intelligent machines? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/03/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—01/03/2015
Sarfraz Manzoor analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Stephanie Beacham on Marlon Brando, Catch Me Daddy, Hinterland, When Animals Attack
Stephanie Beacham on Marlon Brando, Catch Me Daddy, Hinterland and When Animals Attack. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Divinity of Monkeys
Mark Tully discusses the veneration accorded to the monkey in many cultures. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The British in South Africa - Romanian Economic Migrants in London
Laurie Taylor explores migration in contrasting contexts. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—01/03/2015
The bells of Exeter Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—Gangmasters, Predators, Badgers
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority holds its first national conference.
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05:56
Weather—02/03/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Chaffinch
John Aitchison presents the chaffinch. (R)
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