FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—CΓ©dric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Breakthroughs and Set-backs
3/5 Rock-star mathematician CΓ©dric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Preb Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural Payments, Solar Energy, 'Green' Jobs
Farmers complain about the rural payment online system, as it is defended in Parliament.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Lapwing
Bill Oddie presents the lapwing. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Dark Matter
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss dark matter, the 'missing mass' of the universe.
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09:45
Book of the Week—CΓ©dric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Eureka
4/5 Rock-star mathematician CΓ©dric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kristin Scott Thomas, Landmark Divorce Ruling, Housing
Kristin Scott Thomas discusses her latest film, Suite Francaise, with Jenni Murray.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, The Executive Secretary
4/10 Delia Grinstead starts a new life alone in the small town of Bay Borough.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Dreams Deferred, Hope On Hold
Immigrants in limbo as their US court hearings are put on hold.
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11:30
Inconspicuous Consumption—Series 1, Framing Device
Sarah Cuddon looks at, and through, a diversity of frames to understand what they are for.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—12 March 1915 - Phyllis Marshall
Collingwood Park is prepared for a homecoming.
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12:16
You and Yours—Financial Abuse, Roaming Charges, Florists, Council Tax Debt; Financial Ombudsman
How people in abusive relationships are trapped by debts forced on them by their partners.
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12:57
Weather—12/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Promises, Promises: A History of Debt—The International Politics of Debt
David Graeber examines the rise of virtual money since the 1970s.
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14:00
The Archers—11/03/2015
Lynda is desolate. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Handsome Man's Deluxe Cafe
1/2 New mother Mma Makutsi expands her business portfolio in an unexpected direction.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 29, Hertfordshire - Bell-Ringers
Clare Balding walks with a group who share a passion for bell-ringing.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Environmental Justice Foundation
Benedict Allen presents an appeal on behalf of Environmental Justice Foundation. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Robert Macfarlane on his new book Landmarks
Robert Macfarlane on his latest book, which celebrates the language of the landscape. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Terence Stamp, Joanna Hogg, Benshi
Joanna Hogg on Chantal Akerman and Terence Stamp on Far from the Madding Crowd.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Large Hadron Collider Run Two, Flooding, Nasa's Biggest Rocket, Violin Evolution
Large Hadron Collider opportunities and the acoustics of the violin. With Adam Rutherford.
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17:00
PM—12/03/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Britain Versus the World—Series 1, Episode 6
6/6 Hal Cruttenden and Roisin Conaty take on Henning Wehn and Christian Schulte-Loh. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—12/03/2015
Phoebe knows her own mind.
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19:16
Front Row—Michael Flatley, Suite Francaise, Terry Pratchett Remembered, Wellington at the National Portrait Gallery
Michael Flatley farewell tour and a remembrance of Terry Pratchett. With Kirsty Lang.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, The Executive Secretary
4/10 Delia Grinstead starts a new life alone in the small town of Bay Borough. (R)
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20:00
The Report—The Truth About Fat
Low-fat diets are often recommended, but is this based on solid science?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Going Global
Evan Davis and guests discuss the ups and downs of trading overseas.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Large Hadron Collider Run Two, Flooding, Nasa's Biggest Rocket, Violin Evolution
Large Hadron Collider opportunities and the acoustics of the violin. With Adam Rutherford. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Dark Matter
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss dark matter, the 'missing mass' of the universe. (R)
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21:58
Weather—12/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Best-selling fantasy author, Sir Terry Pratchett, dies.
He was diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease 8 years ago.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Kazuo Ishiguro - The Buried Giant, Episode 9
9/10 David Suchet reads Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel The Buried Giant.
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23:00
Brian Gulliver's Travels—Series 2, Kognitia
6/6 Strange tales from Brian's undiscovered continent. Starring Neil Pearson. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/03/2015
Sean Curran follows the debate as MPs argue over the level of defence spending.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—CΓ©dric Villani - Birth of a Theorem, Eureka
4/5 Rock-star mathematician CΓ©dric Villani's magical mystery tour through the world of maths (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Preb Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Transatlantic trade negotiations, Renewable energy
Are British food and farming standards in danger of being diluted by trade negotiations?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Nuthatch
Bill Oddie presents the nuthatch. (R)
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