FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Gerald Scarfe, Greg Wise, Eimear O'Callaghan, Ben Moon
Libby Purves meets cartoonist Gerald Scarfe and actor Greg Wise.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Utopia Experiment, Episode 3
3/5 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—Nick Clegg, Marjane Satrapi
Nick Clegg on what the Liberal Democrats have to offer women voters. Jenni Murray presents
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Green Light, Green Light
8/10 Delia's encounter with Noah's mother proves to be fraught with injury and danger.
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10:56
The Listening Project—Memories: Willie and Alison
A conversation about the uncertainties of old age from Northern Ireland. (R)
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11:00
Sounds Up There
Sound designer Glenn Freemantle, who worked on Gravity, commemorates the first spacewalk.
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11:30
Dot—Pilot
Comedy in the Cabinet War Rooms, there's a spy on the loose. Starring Fenella Woolgar.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—18 March 1915 - Alan Lowther
Some particularly mean bullying on the factory floor reveals an extraordinary truth.
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12:15
Budget 2015
Live coverage of the chancellor's Budget speech with analysis and reaction.
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13:56
Weather—18/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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14:00
The Archers—17/03/2015
There is a surprise visitor in the village. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 7, Dead Reckoning
2/4 Inspector McLevy investigates a curious case of grave robbing. (R)
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15:00
Money Box Live—Saving and Investing
Paul Lewis and a panel of guests answer savings and investment queries.
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15:30
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. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Love, Money and HIV in Kenya, Microbreweries
Laurie Taylor explores the disproportionate rates of HIV infection in young African women.
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16:30
The Media Show—The Clarkson Row and Handling 'Difficult' stars, The Future for Netflix, The Green Party Media Policy
How the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ is handling the latest Jeremy Clarkson controversy. With Steve Hewlett.
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17:00
PM—18/03/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 10, Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan
5/6 Actress Olivia Colman talks to Sharon Horgan, writer and star of sitcom Pulling.
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19:00
The Archers—18/03/2015
It is time for the village to stand together.
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19:16
Front Row—Mommy, Maggi Hambling, Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
Kirsty Lang discusses Xavier Dolan's film Mommy. Plus artist Maggi Hambling on Cy Twombly.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Ladder of Years, Green Light, Green Light
8/10 Delia's encounter with Noah's mother proves to be fraught with injury and danger. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Sex Education
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—Quentin Letts
Theatre critic and parliamentary sketch writer Quentin Letts reflects on the Passion story
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Lava: A Dangerous Game
Tom Heap meets the scientists trying to lessen the impact of volcanic eruptions. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Gerald Scarfe, Greg Wise, Eimear O'Callaghan, Ben Moon
Libby Purves meets cartoonist Gerald Scarfe and actor Greg Wise. (R)
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21:58
Weather—18/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Chancellor announces Budget - 7 weeks before General Election
Osborne announces tax cuts for workers and savers as well as help for first-time buyers.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 3
3/10 Bob travels to Leipzig and Magda gives Marek some bad news.
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23:00
Hannah Gadsby: Arts Clown—3. Michelangelo's David
3/4 Hannah shares her affection for and knowledge of David, despite all its imperfections.
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23:15
Tim Key's Poetry Programme—Series 3, Sleep
Tim Key takes a comic look at the concept of sleep, through the medium of poetry.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/03/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2015
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 3
3/5 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—19/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/03/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev Dr Lesley Carroll.
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05:45
Farming Today—Budget response; Farm payment problems in EU; Pig exports
Budget reactions as farmers welcome the change in averaging farm income over five years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Grey Shrike
Kate Humble presents the great grey shrike. (R)
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