FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Biologising Parenthood - A Lost Avant-Garde,
Laurie Taylor examines the tension between art and money. Also, biologising parenthood. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—15/03/2015
The bells of the Church of St Petroc, South Brent, Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—UK Pig Industry, Essex Fishermen, Stone Curlews
Why there is a pork glut in the EU, and why it is cheaper on the continent than UK pork.
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05:56
Weather—16/03/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Curlew (Spring)
Kate Humble presents the curlew. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Shame, with Jon Ronson
Tom Sutcliffe with Jennifer Jacquet, Jon Ronson, Peter Stanford and Michael Buffong.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 1
1/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Caitlin and Caz Moran; Kim Gordon; Feminism and Economics
Caitlin and Caz Moran on the new TV sitcom they have written together. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Penny Soup
6/10 Delia Grinstead's new job draws her into the business of another fractured family.
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11:00
Voices From Our Industrial Past: Women
Emma Griffin examines the lives of working women during the industrial revolution.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 3, The Secret of Youth
3/6 Sandy determines to discover the truth behind his neighbour Ken's winning ways. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—16 March 1915 - Kitty Lumley
Kitty's life feels like a gothic novel, complete with footprints in the snow.
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12:16
You and Yours—Uninsured dentists, Top Tips for Chips, Broadband Interference
Insult to injury: the dentists working without insurance. With Andrea Catherwood.
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12:57
Weather—16/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
When the People Say Not Sure—Episode 1
1/4 Peter Hennessy talks to Gus O'Donnell about the implications of a hung parliament.
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14:00
The Archers—15/03/2015
Kate is out of sorts. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Now, Love
Recently divorced Denise falls for an older Polish man. But is he who he says he is?
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 12, 2015
Russell Davies chairs the twelfth and last of the 2015 heats.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards 2015: The Finalists
Sheila Dillon reveals the finalists for the 2015 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards. (R)
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16:00
Giving Up Music for Lent
Will Trevor Cox, a professor of acoustic engineering, be able to give up music for Lent?
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Religious Literacy
Ernie Rea and guests discuss what makes a religiously literate society.
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17:00
PM—16/03/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 6
6/8 Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—16/03/2015
Kenton and Jolene return.
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19:16
Front Row—Coalition, Sweeney Todd, The Tale of Princess Kaguya, Spring in Art
Arts news, interviews and reviews.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Penny Soup
6/10 Delia Grinstead's new job draws her into the business of another fractured family. (R)
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20:00
Saudi Arabia: Sands of Time—The Saudi Arabian Spring
3/3 Tarek Osman considers how the impact of the 2011 Arab uprisings was felt in Saudi Arabia.
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20:30
Analysis—Caring in the New Old Age
Is it time to rethink how older people are cared for to enable fulfilling lives?
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21:00
Martha: An Endling's Tale
A century ago the last passenger pigeon died. What drove billions of birds to extinction? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Shame, with Jon Ronson
Tom Sutcliffe with Jennifer Jacquet, Jon Ronson, Peter Stanford and Michael Buffong. (R)
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21:58
Weather—16/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Ed Miliband rules out a coalition deal with the SNP
Conservatives accuse Labour of trying to get into power on Sturgeon's "coat tails"
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 1
1/10 Magda trains to be an interpreter, as a way to escape from East Germany.
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23:00
The Human Zoo—Series 1, Episode 3
3/6 Michael Blastland looks at humans' insatiable desire for change and the new. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/03/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 1
1/5 One man's attempt to survive a global catastrophe by setting up a commune in Scotland. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/03/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—Halal Slaughter, Bees, Hedgehogs
New research is published that could inform the debate over halal meat.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Bittern
Kate Humble presents the bittern. (R)
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