FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/02/2016
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 3
3/5 Franklin's achievements in the field of physics have won him an international reputation. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—HS2 update, Coastal erosion in Sussex, 'Tractor Selfie' campaign
The latest on how the route of the contested HS2 rail link affects farms and villages.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Oystercatcher
Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/02/2016
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Robert Hooke
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 17th-century scientist Robert Hooke.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Benjamin Franklin in London, Episode 4
4/5 Franklin's opponents are preparing poisonous attacks to greet him on his return to America
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Beth Ditto, Syrian hospital bombings, Fetishising motherhood, Sharon D Clarke, The Button Box
Beth Ditto, Sharon D Clarke on playing Ma Rainey, The Button Box, fetishising motherhood.
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10:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support
9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—The Showdown Summit
Countdown to a crucial EU meeting for prime minister David Cameron and for Britain.
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11:30
JD Salinger: Made in England
How 3 months in rural Devon influenced one of the greatest chroniclers of urban New York
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—18/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Squeamish Swoon
Why do we faint, and does it serve any useful purpose?
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12:15
You and Yours—Payment errors, Energy prices, Train performance, Fat pets
The new promise to rescue money sent in error to the wrong bank accounts.
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12:57
Weather—18/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/02/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
In Therapy—Series 1, Helen
Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets Helen, a high-achieving corporate lawyer.
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14:00
The Archers—17/02/2016
Bert gets a proposition. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon
A new two-part dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's latest book. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 32, Walking with a Purpose: The Surrey Hills
Clare Balding walks in the Surrey Hills with Jenni Williams and her disabled daughter Eve.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Tender Education and Arts
Olivia Colman presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Tender Education and Arts. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Elizabeth Strout - My Name Is Lucy Barton
Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout talks to Mariella Frostrup about her new novel. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—John Lasseter
Francine Stock talks to the American animator and film-maker John Lasseter.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Gravitational Waves, UK Spaceport, Big Brains and Extinction Risk, Conservation in Papua New Guinea
Adam Rutherford puts listeners' gravitational wave queries to cosmologist Andrew Pontzen.
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17:00
PM—18/02/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/02/2016 Campaigners say hundreds of murder convictions could be challenged following a Supreme Court ruling
Judges rule the law on joint enterprise has been misinterpreted for more than 30 years.
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18:30
Susan Calman - Keep Calman Carry On—Series 1, Cricket with Andy Zaltzman
2/4 Susan Calman tries to unwind by watching cricket with Andy Zaltzman.
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19:00
The Archers—18/02/2016
It is a big day for Brookfield.
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19:15
Front Row—David McCallum, Marjorie Owens as Norma, Ashvin Kumar
Presented by Samira Ahmed. David McCallum looks back at his career.
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19:45
Lucy Catherine - Halfway Here—9. Life Support
9/10 Nettie is still being kept on life support as her pregnancy continues. (R)
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20:00
The Report—7-Day NHS
What would a seven-day NHS look like, and can the government afford to pay for it?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Data Privacy
How do businesses use customers' personal data to make money?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Gravitational Waves, UK Spaceport, Big Brains and Extinction Risk, Conservation in Papua New Guinea
Adam Rutherford puts listeners' gravitational wave queries to cosmologist Andrew Pontzen. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Robert Hooke
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 17th-century scientist Robert Hooke. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Brexit overshadows migration talks at EU summit
Will the Brexit issue overshadow talks on the migration crisis in the EU council?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Jonathan Unleashed, Episode 4
4/10 Jonathan visits his parents and is surprised by their reaction to his big news.
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23:00
Talking to Strangers—Episode 3
3/4 Comic monologues written and performed by Sally Phillips and Lily Bevan with star guests.
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23:30
Minimal Impact—Tailfins and Burgers
1/2 The story of the musical aesthetic and the ubiquitous technique of minimalism. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/02/2016
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 4
4/5 Franklin's opponents are preparing poisonous attacks to greet him on his return to America (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Tibetan Buddhist Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—15 years since foot-and-mouth, Dementia among farmers, Food provenance passport scheme
Caz Graham marks the 15th anniversary of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Robin
David Attenborough presents a seasonal reflection of the robin. (R)
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