FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Love, Money and HIV in Kenya, Microbreweries
Laurie Taylor explores the disproportionate rates of HIV infection in young African women. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—22/03/2015
The bells of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wambrook, Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Steve Clifford.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rural Political Agenda, RPA
Calls for honesty from the government over the Rural Payments Agency computer problems.
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05:56
Weather—23/03/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Susan Pinker on the benefits of face-to-face contact
Anne McElvoy with Susan Pinker, Nicholas Lovell, Sam Riviere and Daniel Dennett.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 1
1/5 A journey through the Northwest Passage.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alexander McQueen, Gender Pay Reporting, Stylish Maternity Dressing
Fashion designer Alexander McQueen through the eyes of his sister Janet. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 1
1/5 Therapist Martha braces herself for the arrival of a distraught Richard Fallon MP.
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11:00
The 'Gay Cake' Affair
William Crawley tells the story of Northern Ireland's so-called 'Gay Cake' row.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 3, Full Fathom Five
4/6 Son-in-law Blake secretly fits Sandy's new wristwatch with a tiny transponder. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—23 March 1915 - Luke Lyle
Joyce confronts two of her demons.
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12:16
You and Yours—118 numbers, Cuts to Trading Standards, Richard III
The whopping bill run up by civil servants for a service that is free online.
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12:57
Weather—23/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Soundstage—1. Midnight at the Oasis
Chris Watson’s audio postcards from around the world capturing natural sound spectacles.
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14:00
The Archers—22/03/2015
Kenton is determined. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Recent Events at Collington House, Episode 2
2/2 The school governors struggle to reconcile their religious and cultural differences.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 1, 2015
The first semi-final in the current season of the quiz, with Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Food Waste Pioneers
Dan Saladino hears how three individuals are reimagining the potential of food waste. (R)
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16:00
Snow White and the Seven Signs of Ageing
Cathy FitzGerald tries to rescue the Wicked Queen from the mirror's spell.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Confucianism
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the revival of Confucianism in China.
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17:00
PM—23/03/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 7
7/8 With Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince, Paul Merton and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts.
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19:00
The Archers—23/03/2015
It is a difficult day for Bert.
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19:16
Front Row—Cinderella; 2015 Folio Prize Winner; Documentary-maker Nick Broomfield
The Folio Prize winner live, a review of Kenneth Branagh's Cinderella and Nick Broomfield.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How Does That Make You Feel?, Episode 1
1/5 Therapist Martha braces herself for the arrival of a distraught Richard Fallon MP. (R)
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20:00
California: Paradise Lost
Adam Smith travels through California to discover why being a paradise is so much trouble.
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20:30
Analysis—Two-Nation Britain
Is Britain's real political divide between the cosmopolitans and the rest?
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21:00
Restarting the Antibiotic Pipeline—Episode 1
1/2 Why are increasing numbers of antibiotics failing? Where are the new ones to replace them? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Susan Pinker on the benefits of face-to-face contact
Anne McElvoy with Susan Pinker, Nicholas Lovell, Sam Riviere and Daniel Dennett. (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—David Cameron rules out a third term as Prime Minister
PM tells Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ he will stand for full 2nd term but then "fresh leadership" would be good
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Leipzig Affair, Episode 6
6/10 Bob uncovers more of Magda's past, but she is still keeping secrets from him.
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23:00
Couples—Episode 1
1/4 Character comedy in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/03/2015
David Cameron and Ed Miliband trade words over their record on Europe.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Boundless, Episode 1
1/5 A journey through the Northwest Passage. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Steve Clifford.
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05:45
Farming Today—Horsemeat Scandal Sentencing, Politics and Lupins
Two men are sentenced in the first cases connected to the horsemeat scandal in 2013.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Peregrine
Bill Oddie presents the peregrine. (R)
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