FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/03/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Lewis Carroll and the Story of Alice.
Andrew Marr with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, Gillian Beer, Katherine Rundell, Damien Kempf.
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09:45
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1
1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—One Direction; Life at a Food Bank; General Election 2015
Self-harming and social media, and life at a food bank. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 1
1/5 Shop assistant Hanna does a little bit of wealth redistribution.
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11:00
Minecraft: More than a Game
Jolyon Jenkins asks why UK children are hooked on the computer game Minecraft.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 3, It's That Song Again
5/6 Sandy is haunted by the song Green Grow the Rushes, Oh. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—How Do I Live a Good Life?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how to live a good life.
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12:16
You and Yours—Gay tourism, Land sales in the Lake District, The cost of a phone mast
The value of the pink pound, and land sales in the Lake District.
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12:57
Weather—30/03/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/03/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Healthy Visions—Do I Need the Doctor?
1/5 Dr Michael Dixon argues healthcare needs to be less reliant on patients seeing a doctor.
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14:00
The Archers—29/03/2015
Shula has a donkey at the ready. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Sean Grundy - Far Side of the Moore
Tom Hollander as eccentric amateur Patrick Moore, battling to be the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's astronomer.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 2, 2015
Russell Davies chairs the second semi-final of the 2015 series.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Sweet Britain
Sheila Dillon asks what is still driving British people's love affair with sweets. (R)
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16:00
Saffron Censorship: India's Culture Wars
Zareer Masani asks if censorship and religious fanaticism are threatening India's freedom.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Scapegoat
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the religious role of the scapegoat.
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17:00
PM—30/03/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/03/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 71, Episode 8
8/8 Stephen Fry and David Tennant join regulars on this long-running comedy panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—30/03/2015
Susan is alarmed.
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19:16
Front Row—Tracey Emin, Blade Runner, Stan Tracey, Museum Sale Controversy
John Wilson talks to Tracey Emin as her infamous artwork My Bed returns to public display.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Mike Bartlett - A Steal, Episode 1
1/5 Shop assistant Hanna does a little bit of wealth redistribution. (R)
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20:00
Company vs Country
Inside the booming and lucrative business of multinational companies suing governments.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Saving Gaza's Grand Piano
Gaza's only grand piano is lovingly restored as music offers hope to troubled children. (R)
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21:00
Restarting the Antibiotic Pipeline—Episode 2
2/2 The world needs new antibiotics, but drug companies do not want to make them. What to do? (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Lewis Carroll and the Story of Alice.
Andrew Marr with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, Gillian Beer, Katherine Rundell, Damien Kempf. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/03/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—General Election 2017: campaign officially begins
Cameron says voters have a "stark choice" between him and Miliband in Downing Street
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ladies of the House, Episode 1
1/10 Molly McGrann's novel about the discovery of a dead man's double life and its dark secrets
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23:00
Sleepy Tigers
The care given to a new mum by two bossy maternity nurses is somewhat unconventional.
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Sanjeev Bhaskar
Sanjeev Bhaskar presents his favourite pieces of writing to the Radio Theatre audience. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Landmarks, by Robert Macfarlane—Episode 1
1/5 Robert Macfarlane describes some vivid places and the words they conjure up. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer with the Venerable Sheila Watson, Archdeacon of Canterbury.
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05:45
Farming Today—Neospora, Rural Transport, Free-Range Hen Habitats
New measures are being put in place to tackle the most common cause of abortion in cattle.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Skylark
John Aitchison presents the skylark. (R)
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