FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Matt Taylor on the Rosetta space mission
Matt Taylor talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Rosetta comet mission.
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09:30
One to One—Zubeida Malik meets Sister Christine Frost
Zubeida Malik speaks to Sister Christine Frost about her life and work in east London.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 2
2/5 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—Natural Childbirth Backlash, Gender-Neutral Clothing, Jill Leovy
A possible backlash against natural childbirth, plus author Jill Leovy. With Jenni Murray.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Ketchup on His French Fries
7/10 Delia Grinstead's new life and equilibrium are disturbed by an unexpected visitor to town.
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11:00
Restarting the Antibiotic Pipeline—Episode 1
1/2 Why are increasing numbers of antibiotics failing? Where are the new ones to replace them?
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11:30
Gareth Gwynn's Little Book of Welsh Rock
Satirist Gareth Gwynn has an identity crisis as he investigates Welsh-language rock.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—17 March 1915 - Cressida Marshall
Cressida hits the roof when she realises what her mother and aunt have kept from her.
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12:16
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Dog Control in the UK
Is enough being done to control dogs in the UK?
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12:57
Weather—17/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
When the People Say Not Sure—Episode 2
2/4 Peter Hennessy and guests discuss how a government is formed if there is a hung parliament
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14:00
The Archers—16/03/2015
Kenton and Jolene return. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 7, The Firebrand
1/4 Inspector James McLevy investigates the kidnap of a women's rights campaigner. (R)
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15:00
Making History—17/03/2015
Pirates, wolves and Manchester, the city that shaped world politics.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Lava: A Dangerous Game
Tom Heap meets the scientists trying to lessen the impact of volcanic eruptions.
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16:00
In Search of Moderate Muslims
Sarfraz Manzoor asks if moderate Muslims exist and, if not, where did they go?
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16:30
A Good Read—Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh
Claire Skinner and Louise Welsh discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—17/03/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Ayres on the Air—Series 5, Horses
2/4 Pam shares her love of horses. Poetry and sketches. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/03/2015
There is a surprise visitor in the village.
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19:16
Front Row—Samuel West, Bloodline, AD Miller, Spring in Verse
Samuel West on After Electra, Bloodline reviewed, author AD Miller and spring in verse.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Ketchup on His French Fries
7/10 Delia Grinstead's new life and equilibrium are disturbed by an unexpected visitor to town. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Sick of School
Why are so many teachers off work with stress? Jane Deith investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—Children's Disability Living Allowance, Bluffington Post
Laura Jolliffe on her fight to get Disability Living Allowance for her deafblind daughter.
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21:00
Inside Health—Avastin, Peanut Allergy, Bowel Bacteria and Faecal Transplants
Mark Porter visits a laboratory to find out how gut bacteria could be influencing weight.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Matt Taylor on the Rosetta space mission
Matt Taylor talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the Rosetta comet mission. (R)
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21:58
Weather—17/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—All-square in Israeli General Election
Exit polls suggest Likud party running neck and neck with centre-left Zionist Union.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 2
2/10 Magda's plan to escape to the west suffers a major setback.
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23:00
The Hot Kid—3. Teddy's on 18th and Central
3/4 Fed up Louly decides to make a fresh start, with a new job and name.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/03/2015
Susan Hulme and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ parliamentary team report from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2015
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 2
2/5 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—18/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural payments, Pig disease, Common land grazing
One farmer shares their experience accessing the new online system for farm subsidies.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Grasshopper Warbler
Kate Humble presents the grasshopper warbler. (R)
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