FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—A Balloon Ascent
4/5 Peter Moore's account of the quest to understand the weather takes to the skies. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/05/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/05/2015
A short reflection and prayer with Father Eugene O'Neill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bog asphodel toxicity; Basic Payment scheme in Wales; New TB research
Sybil Ruscoe investigates an increase in sheep deaths after eating bog asphodel.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cuckoo - Female
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the female cuckoo. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Bradley Wiggins
Kirsty Young interviews cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins. (R)
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09:45
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Prognostications and Forecasts
5/5 Peter Moore relates the weather forecast's controversial beginnings.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Garden Designer Jo Thompson
A look ahead to 2015's RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Presented by Jenni Murray.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, What a Swell Party
5/5 Following Bill's party, he is keen to know if Bella thinks his wife is having an affair.
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11:00
Teatime at Peggy's
The Alice in Wonderland world of the Anglo-Indians, focusing on a remarkable 92-year-old.
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11:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, Millgate Steps
9/10 Temple and Sir Graham take to the river in the hunt for the missing girl. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Thought Chamber—June Brown
A room devoid of light and sound where a guest is left alone to reveal their thoughts.
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12:15
You and Yours—Holiday Refunds, The Art Of Good Manners, Leaseholds
Holiday refunds if someone dies and the art of good manners. With Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—15/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/05/2015
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Ashoka: Power and Persuasion
Sunil Khilnani explores the life and legacy of Ashoka, ruler of a great Indian empire.
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14:00
The Archers—14/05/2015
David makes an offer. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Mysterious Case of Maria
Romantic comedy noir from a team of five young writers. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Garden Show Ireland
Eric Robson and the team are at Garden Show Ireland at Antrim Castle Gardens.
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15:45
Wish You Weren't Here...—No Mountain High Enough
1/3 Paula's romantic weekend break in the Lakes is derailed by a fellow hotel guest.
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16:00
Last Word—BB King, Kenan Evren, Sir Maurice Flanagan, Maya Plisetskaya, Wally Kahn
Matthew Bannister on a bluesman, a general, an airline boss, a dancer and a glider pilot.
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16:30
More or Less—Strokes, Teachers, Confused Computers
Are strokes among working-age people on the rise? Presented by Tim Harford.
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16:56
The Listening Project—Jodie and Rebekah - Fathers in the Forces
The pain and anxiety suffered by the children of those serving in the armed forces.
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17:00
PM—15/05/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/05/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 87, Episode 1
1/7 Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Samira Ahmed and Elis James.
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19:00
The Archers—15/05/2015
Pip is on tenterhooks.
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19:15
Front Row—U2's Set Design, Hepworth in Yorkshire, Cannes Film Festival, BB King
The set design for U2's new show and the legacy of BB King. Kirsty Lang presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Lunch, What a Swell Party
5/5 Following Bill's party, he is keen to know if Bella thinks his wife is having an affair. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Ben Bradshaw MP, Tim Montgomerie, Joan Smith, Sarah Wollaston MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Filleigh Village Hall in North Devon.
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20:50
A Point of View—Presidents as Monarchs
David Cannadine says Barack Obama is not the first American president to act like a king.
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21:00
Voices of the First World War—Omnibus 2
Dan Snow presents the story of World War I through the voices of those who were there.
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21:58
Weather—15/05/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Boston marathon bomber, sentenced to death by a jury.
3 people were killed in attack - former student convicted last month of 30 charges.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Green Road, Episode 10
10/10 Family members, neighbours and the local police are out in search of Rosaleen.
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23:00
Great Lives—Antonia Quirke on Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando - greatest actor of the twentieth century? (R)
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23:27
Out of the Ordinary—Series 3, Brain Hacking
3/3 Jolyon Jenkins meets the people zapping their brains with DIY electrical devices. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Jeanne and Stu - Getting Checked Out
A much-loved husband and friend's diagnosis with prostate cancer led to the first ProstAid
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Peter Moore - The Weather Experiment—Prognostications and Forecasts
5/5 Peter Moore relates the weather forecast's controversial beginnings. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/05/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
iPM—16/05/2015
'Who can make decisions about a pacemaker once it's in my body?' - iPM explores UK law.
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