FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 1
1/5 Simon Armitage begins his walk along the South West Coast Path. First stop - Butlins. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/06/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/06/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—Permanent Pasture, Farm Drones, the Dairy Industry
A farmer ploughs up his hay field margins to avoid a 'permanent pasture' classification.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Rock Dove
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the rock dove. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/06/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Anil Seth on consciousness
Anil Seth discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili.
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09:30
One to One—Michael Grade talks to Kolbassia Haoussou
Michael Grade talks to Kolbassia Haoussou, who risked all to escape from Chad to Britain.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 2
2/5 The wandering poet Simon Armitage busks his way along Britain's south west coastal fringe.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Female-friendly Mosque; Justine Greening; the New Female Viagra
How close are we to launching a safe Viagra equivalent for women?
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10:45
Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2
2/5 The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Butterflies
Brett Westwood explores why we have eulogised the butterfly from time immemorial
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11:30
Minimal Impact—Jesus' Blood and Fluffy Clouds
2/2 The story of the musical aesthetic and the ubiquitous technique of minimalism.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—16 June 1915 - Josiah King
The new police constable is on a mission to clean up Folkestone and won't accept excuses.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours - Accents
Has your accent ever helped or hindered you in life?
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12:57
Weather—16/06/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/06/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Napoleon: The Man and the Myths—Episode 2
2/5 Did Napoleon turn France into a military dictatorship? Historian Andrew Roberts considers.
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14:00
The Archers—15/06/2015
Peggy offers a very decent proposal. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Aliyah
Rosa, with her elderly father, makes a journey to Jerusalem in search of her son.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 10, Exeter
5/7 Jay Rayner and the panel are at the Phoenix Theatre, Exeter. (R)
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15:30
Shared Experience—Series 3, Taken Hostage
4/4 Fi Glover's three guests share their experiences of being held hostage.
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16:00
The Law Show—Spies, Fifa, Fare Dodging
The proposal to give judges the power to authorise the interception of communications.
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16:30
A Good Read—Helen Baxendale & Helen Cross
Helen Baxendale and Helen Cross join Harriett Gilbert to discuss their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—16/06/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/06/2015
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 6, Paisley
5/6 Mark Steel visits the Renfrewshire town of Paisley and performs for the locals.
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19:00
The Archers—16/06/2015
Susan tickles the taste buds.
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19:15
Front Row—Jordskott; We Want You to Watch; Unfinished Art; Rebecca Dinerstein
Jordskott review, internet pornography play and unfinished art at the Courtauld Gallery.
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19:45
Cyrano de Bergerac—Episode 2
2/5 The poet secretly loves Roxanne, but new recruit Christian has captured her heart. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Treating Stroke: The Doctors' Dilemma
Does a leading stroke drug cause more harm than good?
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20:40
In Touch—Wet Macular Disease; PIPs; Backgammon
Delayed treatment for wet macular disease, DLA feedback and backgammon for the blind.
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21:00
Inside Health—Cervical Screening in Older Women; Hepatitis E in Nepal; Enlarged Prostate; Significance
Cervical screening in older women and concerns about a hepatitis E outbreak in Nepal.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Anil Seth on consciousness
Anil Seth discusses the hard problem of understanding consciousness with Jim Al-Khalili. (R)
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21:58
Weather—16/06/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—France v Italy - the migrants stand-off in Ventimiglia.
Talks aimed at reaching migrant burden sharing deal end in Luxembourg without agreement
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Saint Mazie, Episode 2
2/10 When Rosie loses another baby, Mazie takes over the ticket booth at the Venice theatre.
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23:00
Kevin Eldon Will See You Now—Series 1, Hooter
2/4 Comedy's best-kept secret ingredient, with a fly, a fruit bowl and the Hallelujah Chorus. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/06/2015
Joanna Shinn reports as the government sees off a Conservative rebellion on Europe.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/06/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Walking Away, Episode 2
2/5 The wandering poet Simon Armitage busks his way along Britain's south west coastal fringe. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/06/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/06/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/06/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/06/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—Country-of-Origin Labelling for Dairy Products, Quinoa Farm, Organic Cheese
Cheese labelled from the UK may not be made from UK milk - a minister argues for change.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Short-Eared Owl
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the short-eared owl. (R)
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