FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 1
1/5 In November 1724, Franklin is sent to London for the first time to buy printing equipment. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Organic food nutrition; Care farming; 4x4 damage
A new study claims organic food is nutritionally different from conventional produce.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush: Part One
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/02/2016
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Naomi Climer on engineering
Naomi Climer tells Jim Al-Khalili why engineers should be as famous as rock stars.
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09:30
One to One—Jan Ravens talks to Lyse Doucet
Actor and comedienne Jan Ravens talks to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent Lyse Doucet.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 2
2/5 Franklin returns to London from America - not as a printer, but as a leading politician.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cartoonist Jacky Fleming; Mother of Columbine killer; Fall in number of childminders
Iconic cartoonist Jacky Fleming talks about female genius and her first book in ten years.
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10:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil
7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed.
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11:00
Unhappy Child, Unhealthy Adult
How traumatic experiences in childhood contribute to poor health and shorter lives.
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11:30
The Beat Women
Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Phantom Jam
What makes traffic jam? Rutherford & Fry search for a solution.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: What Inspired You to Read?
As celebrations begin for Roald Dahl's centenary, listeners say which books inspired them.
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12:57
Weather—16/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/02/2016
Eastern Europe seeks to erode David Cameron's child benefit pledges.
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13:45
In Therapy—Series 1, Harriet
Susie Orbach meets school secretary Harriet, who is struggling since failed IVF.
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14:00
The Archers—15/02/2016
A helping hand for Helen? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Deliverers
A dark comedy about a disastrous school trip, starring Jonathan Bailey and Kate Fleetwood.
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15:00
Making History—16/02/2016
A date with Dan Snow, mummies in Wiltshire, and why the Cold War is hotting up.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Requiem for a King
Tom Heap tells the story of coal from the Industrial Revolution to its apparent demise.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Mouthpiece: Turning the Spoken Word into Songs
Michael Rosen hears about a project to turn interviews recorded in Parliament into songs.
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16:30
A Good Read—Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley
Samantha Bond and Jason Cowley join Harriett Gilbert to discuss three favourite novels
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17:00
PM—16/02/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/02/2016 MEP's won't rubber-stamp Cameron plans
David Cameron tries to drum up support for his EU plans. New cancer treatment welcomed.
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 10, One Man, Two Charlies
2/6 Ed finally finds himself homeless, but with a two-book deal! Stars Christopher Douglas. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—16/02/2016
Pat gets some reassurance.
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19:15
Front Row—Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, Steven Isserlis, Amalia Ulman
Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie discusses the band's new album. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—7. Vigil
7/10 Luke is keeping watch by his sister Nettie's hospital bed. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Sunni Shia Splits?
Are relations between Sunni and Shia Muslims in the UK being strained by tensions abroad?
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20:40
In Touch—Guide dogs in temples, Pips consultation
Why a guide dog wasn't let into a Hindu temple, and the lastest on the Pips consultation.
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21:00
Inside Health—E-cigarettes, Asherman's syndrome, Rugby
The UK's first licensed e-cigarette, owned by a tobacco company, is classed as a medicine.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Naomi Climer on engineering
Naomi Climer tells Jim Al-Khalili why engineers should be as famous as rock stars. (R)
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21:58
Weather—16/02/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—William caught up in EU referendum debate
Duke's controversial remarks, Syria allows aid to besieged areas and Poland holocaust row.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Unleashed, Episode 2
2/10 Struggling with his job, Jonathan looks forward to being joined by girlfriend Julie.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 13, Maths of Love and Sex
Brian Cox and Robin Ince get romantic as they discuss the mathematics of love. (R)
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23:30
America in Black and White—Segregation
Rajini Vaidyanathan examines segregation in the United States.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 2
2/5 Franklin returns to London from America - not as a printer, but as a leading politician. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—Flood update, Mental health awareness, Academic Archers conference
Caz Graham meets a Cumbrian farmer trying to get back on track after the floods of 2015.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker. (R)
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