FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 3
3/5 On a prospecting trip with Tom, author Steve Boggan finds himself in very deep water. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/05/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm innovation, Lave net fishing, RPA deadlines
Do new rules threaten an ancient way of fishing on the River Severn? With Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Thrush Nightingale
Brett Westwood presents the thrush nightingale. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/05/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Josephus
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War.
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09:45
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 4
4/5 The author heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—21/05/2015
Reinventing Magna Carta through the eyes of artist Cornelia Parker.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 4
4/5 After the death of Abi Hudson, one of the investigating officers comes under suspicion.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Coup Crumbles
Apprehension and instability in Burundi after a coup attempt fails. Kate Adie presents.
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11:30
The Folk of the Pennines—Greenhead to Kirk Yetholm
3/3 Mark Radcliffe travels from Greenhead near Hadrian's Wall to the village of Kirk Yetholm.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Welcome to the Quiet Zone—Hunter and the Hunted
4/5 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔr Hunter - bears, bluegrass, and a daddy shot by the police, thinking he was black.
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12:15
You and Yours—Disability hate crime, Middle-aged renters, Dreamland
The justice system is rapped over how it records and investigates disability hate crime.
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12:57
Weather—21/05/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/05/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Rajaraja Chola: Cults of the Imagination
Sunil Khilnani on the life of Rajaraja Chola, cult figure and self-styled king of kings.
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14:00
The Archers—20/05/2015
Rob has a grievance. (R)
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14:15
Stone—Series 5, A Cut Above
3/5 A Cut Above by Marcia Layne. Third drama in Stone series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 30, Royal Greenwich Park
Clare Balding walks with a group of parents who each have children with special needs.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation
Paul O'Grady presents an appeal for David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Julian Barnes - Keeping an Eye Open
Mariella Frostrup talks to Julian Barnes about his book Keeping an Eye Open: Essays on Art (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Tomorrowland, Iranian Vampire Spaghetti Western, Abderrahmane Sissako, Cannes
Francine Stock talks to director Brad Bird about Tomorrowland starring George Clooney.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—El Nino, Echolocation, Seasons, Snakes
Studying human echolocation at the quietest place on earth.
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17:00
PM—21/05/2015
Carolyn Quinn with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/05/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Best Behaviour—Episode 3
Richard Herring, Helen Zaltzman and Lloyd Langford tackle the etiquette of travel.
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19:00
The Archers—21/05/2015
Will makes a decision.
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19:15
Front Row—Danny Boyle at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Simon Stephens, Lee Miller and Picasso
Danny Boyle discusses new arts centre Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, plus A Girl Walks Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Alone at Night reviewed
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Small Town Murder, Episode 4
4/5 After the death of Abi Hudson, one of the investigating officers comes under suspicion. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Aid to Nepal
Why aid money pouring into Nepal after the earthquake is likely to be corruptly diverted.
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20:30
In Business—Medellin Miracle
Peter Day reports from Medellin, Colombia, on the city's dramatic transformation.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—El Nino, Echolocation, Seasons, Snakes
Studying human echolocation at the quietest place on earth. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Josephus
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Flavius Josephus, author of The Jewish War. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Net migration to Britain last year reached its highest level for a decade.
The number of people settling in the UK estimated to be 318,000 higher than those leaving.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Sarah Hall - The Wolf Border, Episode 4
4/10 Hattie Morahan reads Sarah Hall's compelling new novel about power, love and family
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23:00
Two Episodes of Mash—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Diane, Joe and David go on the run around Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4. (R)
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23:30
Piano Pilgrimage—Episode 2
2/3 Jazz pianist Jamie Cullum visits some remarkable places pianos are found in the UK today. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/05/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Steve Boggan - Gold Fever—Episode 4
4/5 The author heads off along the North Yuba River to try his hand at prospecting alone. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/05/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/05/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/05/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/05/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Sister Gemma Simmonds CJ.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy Cooperative
The UK's first dairy-producer organisation is launched. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jay
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the jay. (R)
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