FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/02/2016
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 5
5/5 It is 1775, and Franklin is no longer of any political use in London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/02/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/02/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson
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05:45
iPM—I write things I wouldn't tell anyone else
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—20/02/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—20/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
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. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Mental Health
David Gregory-Kumar explores the issues surrounding mental health in rural areas.
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06:57
Weather—20/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—20/02/2016
Morning news and current affairs. Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Laurence Fox
Actor and musician Laurence Fox joins Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles.
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10:30
And the Academy Award Goes To...—Series 6, The French Connection
Paul Gambaccini assesses the first R-rated movie to win the Best Picture Oscar.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—EU Special
Steve Richards and guests debate the implications of David Cameron's EU negotiation.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Man Dies Twice
The Bosnian town keen to forget its recent murderous past.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The East-West Energy Divide
Why do gas and electricity cost more in some parts of the UK?
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 89, Episode 7
7/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp. (R)
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12:57
Weather—20/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/02/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Any Answers?—Your Say on the European Referendum Deal
A special edition of the programme. Listeners have their say on the European referendum.
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14:30
Rebus—A Question of Blood, Episode 2
2/2 Rebus investigates the shooting of three pupils by an ex-SAS soldier at a private school.
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15:30
The Beat Women
Laura Barton travels to New York to meet the women writers of the Beat Generation. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Julianne Moore, Author KM Peyton, Musician and designer Beth Ditto
The actor Julianne Moore talks about her latest film Freeheld.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Data Privacy
How do businesses use customers' personal data to make money? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/02/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/02/2016 Cameron sets date for EU referendum
In-out vote to be held on June 23rd, several cabinet ministers to campaign to leave EU.
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18:30
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Phil Gayle, David Leon, Ian Hislop, Jenny Sealey, Yorkston Thorne Khan
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
From Fact to Fiction—Series 19, Popping Out
Following the EU summit, novelist Will Self responds to the UK's pitch for better terms.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Uncle Vanya, Triple 9, The Night Manager, Mend the Living, Delacroix
Including a look at Uncle Vanya at London's Almeida Theatre and heist movie Triple 9.
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20:00
Archive on 4—In the Bluff
Poet Paul Farley shows his hand in a celebration of bluffing, from poker to geo-politics.
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21:00
Friday Drama—The Testament of This Day
By Edward Bond. A young man embarks on two journeys. He is in control of only one. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—20/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Banning Boycotts
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 6, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the prestigious general knowledge quiz. (R)
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23:30
Poetry Please—Love and the Rest
Roger McGough with poetry of love, hate and everything in between on Poetry Please. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/02/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Stories—The Easter Lilies
Julia McKenzie reads Jane Gardam's story set in an impoverished suburban English church.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/02/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/02/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/02/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—21/02/2016
Bells from St Martin's Church Desford in Leicester.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The Wilderness
The Rev Dr Emma Loveridge takes listeners to her isolated retreat in east Devon. (R)
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