FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
My Mother's Visit
A mother forces a visit on her son, and a clash of attitudes ensues.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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02:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—29/03/2015
The bells of St Olave's, Hart Street in London.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Sarah Perry
Author Sarah Perry reflects on the Passion story. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—29/03/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Confession
Mark Tully considers the political and religious value of confession.
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06:35
On Your Farm—The Severn Project
Second chance salad. How farming in the industrial heart of Bristol is changing lives.
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06:57
Weather—29/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—29/03/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Germanwings Crash, Women Bishops, Child Soldiers
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Independent Age
Anne Reid presents an appeal on behalf of Independent Age.
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07:57
Weather—29/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—29/03/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—In God's Hands
Sixth service in a series for Lent, exploring what it means to be made in God's image.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Price of Independence
Tom Shakespeare says that disabled people's right to independent living is under threat. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Rook
Bill Oddie presents the rook. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/03/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/03/2015
It is a difficult week for Bert, and Rob has a confession to make.
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11:16
Desert Island Discs—Paul Hollywood
Kirsty Young talks to Paul Hollywood, baker and co-presenter of The Great British Bake Off
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 7
7/8 With Sheila Hancock, Robin Ince, Paul Merton and Graham Norton. Nicholas Parsons hosts. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Sweet Britain
Sheila Dillon asks what is still driving British people's love affair with sweets.
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12:57
Weather—29/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/03/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
The Moment That Made Putin
How Vladimir Putin's experience as KGB agent in Germany shaped his career and behaviour.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Buckingham Palace
Eric Robson chairs the horticultural panel programme from Buckingham Palace. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Marriage, illegitimacy, families, food and death all feature in this round-up of the week.
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15:00
Drama on 4—A Fine Balance, Episode 2
2/3 Four strangers form a bond that takes them through one of India's most turbulent periods.
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16:00
Open Book—Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor on her novel Dust
Author Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor talks to Mariella Frostrup about her debut novel Dust.
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16:30
Landmark Poetics
Lemn Sissay explores the increasing amount of poetry in Britain's outdoors.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Gun Control: Europe's Flooded Market
After terrorist shootings in Europe, how vulnerable is the UK to a similar attack? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Leanne Wood
Mark Coles profiles the Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Hardeep Singh Kohli
Hardeep Singh Kohli chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—29/03/2015
Shula has a donkey at the ready.
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19:16
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 4
4/6 Sitcom characters feel trapped, and a good point about security numbers on credit cards. (R)
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19:45
Copenhagen Curios—The Music Box
3/3 Verner requires one last prize acquisition to complete his antique music box collection.
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20:00
Feedback—27/03/2015
Behind the scenes at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Westminster and a nostalgic look back at the Sunday chart show. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Lee Kuan Yew, Derek Chinnery, Eugenie Clark, Mal Peet, Jackie Trent
Matthew Bannister on a prime minister, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ executive, an ichthyologist and an author. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Pension Freedom Special
Paul Lewis presents a special programme on pension liberalisation. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Independent Age
Anne Reid presents an appeal on behalf of Independent Age. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Two-Nation Britain
Is Britain's real political divide between the cosmopolitans and the rest? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/03/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—29/03/2015
George Parker of the Financial Times analyses how the newspapers are covering the news.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Kenneth Branagh, Noah Baumbach, Wild Tales, Blind
Kenneth Branagh talks about Cinderella, and Noah Baumbach discusses While We're Young. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Confession
Mark Tully considers the political and religious value of confession. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Global Clothing and Poverty; Fur Inheritance in Poland
Laurie Taylor explores the commodity chains in high fashion and second-hand clothing. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—29/03/2015
The bells of St Olave's, Hart Street in London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Venerable Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fishermen's online fears
Fishermen in England fear a new online-only logging system could spell chaos.
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05:56
Weather—30/03/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Canada Goose
John Aitchison presents the Canada goose. (R)
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06:00
Today—30/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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