FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Citizenship Ceremonies; Family Ties and Genetics
Laurie Taylor explores the way in which states use public rituals to create new citizens. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—05/04/2015
The bells of St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/04/2015
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Dr Ian Bradley of the University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Around the Farming World
Four farmers from four different continents tell Caz Graham about their work.
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05:56
Weather—06/04/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Swallow (Spring)
Kate Humble presents the swallow. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/04/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—The Amazons
Tom Sutcliffe with Sarah Hall, Adrienne Mayor and John Gray.
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09:45
The Story of Alice—Episode 1
1/5 On a river trip with the Liddells, Carroll makes up a story about a girl called Alice.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—A Celebration of Craft
The past, present and future of making. Presented by Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
1/5 Caterina is now head of the Riccardi clan, but her daughter is missing.
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11:00
The Faith of Children or Kumbayah and All That
Writers and comedians share personal stories of their first encounters with faith.
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11:30
When the Dog Dies—Series 3, Mammon and Other Demons
6/6 A moral tale in which Sandy and his family catch the gambling bug. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—What Is Justice?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss ideas about justice.
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12:16
You and Yours—Recycling
A look at recycling in the UK, including plastics and food recycling. With Melanie Abbott.
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12:57
Weather—06/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/04/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Codes that Changed the World—Fortran
1/5 Aleks Krotoski explores the language that helped put men on the moon and harness the atom.
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14:00
The Archers—05/04/2015
Easter dawns on Lakey Hill. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Neil Brand - A Year at the Races
Groucho Marx meets his comedy match in a young fast-talking fan.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 3, 2015
Russell Davies chairs the third semi-final of the 2015 series.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Joy of Eggs
Sheila Dillon asks if the humble egg is breaking free of a once-tarnished reputation. (R)
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16:00
Twin Peaks
Danny Leigh explains how Twin Peaks changed the television landscape forever.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Artificial Intelligence
Ernie Rea and guests discuss artificial intelligence.
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17:00
PM—06/04/2015
With the latest news interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/04/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Dilemma—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 Sue Perkins presents another series of the show that tackles the big moral problems.
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19:00
The Archers—06/04/2015
Glorious music fills St Stephens.
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19:16
Front Row—Peggy Seeger
John Wilson travels to Oxfordshire to meet the queen of folk, Peggy Seeger.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Le Donne, Episode 1
1/5 Caterina is now head of the Riccardi clan, but her daughter is missing. (R)
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20:00
AA: America's Gift to the World
On the 80th birthday of Alcoholics Anonymous, AL Kennedy tells its story and how it works.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Escaping Tanzania's Cutting Season
The story of a Tanzanian safe house where girls find refuge from female genital mutilation (R)
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21:00
The Lariam Legacy
An investigation into why the MOD still uses a drug that can cause serious side effects. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—The Amazons
Tom Sutcliffe with Sarah Hall, Adrienne Mayor and John Gray. (R)
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21:58
Weather—06/04/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UN says situation in Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria 'beyond inhumane'.
Security Council appeals for urgent humanitarian access - 18,000 believed trapped
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Ladies of the House, Episode 6
6/10 The story of Sal, Arthur's mistress and madam of the Primrose Hill brothel.
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23:00
The Sound of Space
Dr Lucie Green takes a sonic tour of the Universe, revealing the hidden sounds of space. (R)
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23:30
Good Omens—1. The Arrival
1/6 A rather special baby is delivered, initiating an apocalyptic chain of events. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Story of Alice—Episode 1
1/5 On a river trip with the Liddells, Carroll makes up a story about a girl called Alice. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/04/2015
Spiritual reflection with the Rev Dr Ian Bradley of the University of St Andrews.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy prices, Young farmers, Food tourism, Red squirrels
Another fall in the value of dairy commodities - just what farmers don't want to hear.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Meadow Pipit (Spring)
Kate Humble presents the meadow pipit. (R)
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