FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 4
4/5 James Rebanks recalls the dark days of 2001, facing the horror of foot-and-mouth disease. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/04/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—Poldark's Scything Technique, Dog Attack on Cows, Grass Fires, Plaid Cymru Manifesto
Eight cows have been put down after a 'horrific' dog attack in Anglesey.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black Redstart
Bill Oddie presents the black redstart. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/04/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Fastnet Race Disaster
Sue MacGregor looks back at the deadliest disaster in the history of ocean racing. (R)
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09:45
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 5
5/5 Lake District shepherd James Rebanks prepares for lambing season.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Carey Mulligan, Julie Fowlis, Election Manifestos, Katherine Freese of Nordita, Revenge porn
Carey Mulligan on her leading role in the new film version of Far from the Madding Crowd.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 27 - The Journal of a Joskin, 1968: Man with a Scythe
5/5 Now nearly 78, Fred Kitchen is still writing.
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11:00
The Sunday Night Drop
A look at the lives of children from divorced parents who travel between parental homes.
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11:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, Virginia van Cleeve
5/10 A sinister shop in the East End may hold a vital clue for the suave sleuth. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Philosopher Barry Smith on Descartes and Consciousness
Philosopher Barry Smith explores ideas about consciousness.
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12:16
You and Yours—Smart Motorways and Greener Aviation Fuel
Concerns over the UK's smart motorways, plus greener fuels in the aviation industry.
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12:57
Weather—17/04/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/04/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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14:00
The Archers—16/04/2015
Tom and Helen have plans. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Carter Mysteries: The Incident of the Russian Visitors
By Jonathan Holloway. The Carter's storage warehouse contains an untold wealth of stories.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Stratford-upon-Avon
Eric Robson and the panel visit Warwickshire.
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15:45
Stories by Teffi—Heart of a Valkyrie
3/3 After some neglect, Teffi's popular tales set in Moscow and Paris are being re-published..
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16:00
Last Word—Guenter Grass, Sheila Kitzinger, Andrew Porter, Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott, Percy Sledge
Matthew Bannister on an author, a childbirth campaigner, a critic, a gambler and a singer.
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16:30
Feedback—17/04/2015
Radio 5 live listeners pin down politicians with their questions.
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16:56
The Listening Project—Kat and Shelby - Being an SMA Teenager
Friends with spinal muscular atrophy still manage to live life to the full.
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17:00
PM—17/04/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/04/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 14, Episode 2
2/5 Satire meets silliness in the comedy for hard-working families up and down the country.
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19:00
The Archers—17/04/2015
Pip's looking ahead.
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19:16
Front Row—Dark Horse, National Theatre changes, artist Luke Jerram, playwright Danai Gurira
Horse racing film Dark Horse, National Theatre changes, artist Luke Jerram, Danai Gurira.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century 27 - The Journal of a Joskin, 1968: Man with a Scythe
5/5 Now nearly 78, Fred Kitchen is still writing. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sadiq Khan, Mark Reckless, Liz Truss, Humza Yousaf
Jonathan Dimbleby presents debate and discussion from Eltham in South London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Ideology Versus Art
Howard Jacobson explains why he prefers art to ideology, especially at election time.
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21:00
A History of Ideas—Omnibus, What Does It Mean to Be Me?
Melvyn Braggs asks 'What does it mean to be me?', with the help of four guests.
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21:58
Weather—17/04/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Election - Foreign Policy Special
Ritula Shah and guests discuss Europe, the Middle East and China - from Chatham House
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Gorsky, Episode 5
5/10 Chelski: a London home for Russian wealth. Gorsky: a story about beauty, money and books.
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23:00
The Vote Now Show—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 The Now Show gang present their critique of the second of the leaders' debates.
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23:30
Great Lives—Rachel Johnson on Ottoline Morrell
Rachel Johnson author and journalist champions the life of Ottoline Morrell. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Celia and Julie - Coping with Loss
A mother and daughter find similarities in their losses from death and divorce.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/04/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Shepherd's Life—Episode 5
5/5 Lake District shepherd James Rebanks prepares for lambing season. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/04/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/04/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/04/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/04/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
iPM—18/04/2015
'These are moving sands, and it's getting very interesting.'.
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