FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
2/5 Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lambing Night Shift
Anna Hill goes on the lambing night shift. Plus criticism of the Rural Payments Agency.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Starling
David Attenborough presents the starling. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/03/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—James Rebanks, Helen Scott, Carl Tanner, Caitriona Palmer
Libby Purves meets shepherd James Rebanks and Helen Scott from the Three Degrees.
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09:45
The Real Henry James—Modern Women
3/5 Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Emma Bridgewater, New female politicians in Iran, Are you turning into your mother?
Emma Bridgewater discusses her use of pattern.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 3
3/10 When Jane returns to Thornfield Hall, she discovers the identity of the tall dark stranger
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10:55
The Listening Project—Ulrich and Anna – A European Family
Is it where you're born or where you live that provides your national identity?
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11:00
An Eton Experience
Each year disadvantaged pupils get the opportunity to enter the hallowed corridors of Eton
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11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, Vorsprung Durch Technik
4/4 The team try to overcome their greatest challenge - exiting a lift. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Museum of Lost Objects—Tell Qarqur, Hama Province
The ancient hill in western Syria that became a modern battleground
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12:15
You and Yours—New-build homes, Holiday money, Pets on Prozac
An investigation into complaints about workmanship and finishing of newly built homes.
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12:57
Weather—02/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/03/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Visvesvaraya: Extracting Moonbeams from Cucumbers
Sunil Khilnani explores the life and work of engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
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14:00
The Archers—01/03/2016
Rob enjoys acting as a mentor. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 7, Shoulder Hill
3/5 A dark fantasy adventure starring Paul Hilton as the troubled immortal William Palmer
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Personalised Budgets
How well do personal budgets work?
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15:30
Inside Health—Ovarian cancer, PBC, Treating severe head injury
Talc use and ovarian cancer. PBC causes fatigue and itching but is often missed. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The debt collection industry, Spousal job loss
Laurie Taylor explores what happens when everyday forms of borrowing go bad.
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16:30
The Media Show—Race and TV viewing, The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ impact on the market, Should Ofcom replace the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust?
Race and TV viewing, should Ofcom replace the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Trust, and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ impact on the market.
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17:00
PM—02/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/03/2016 EC Announces Migrant Aid Spending
Campaigners accused of not explaining 'Brexit' plans / Coronation Street creator dies
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 11, 2. Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop
2/6 Al Murray, the Pub Landlord creator, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop.
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19:00
The Archers—02/03/2016
Henry is playing up.
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19:15
Front Row—Botticelli, Gillian Slovo, Tony Warren remembered, Dr Thorne
Gillian Slovo's new novel, Botticelli Reimagined, Tony Warren obituary, Dr Thorne review.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 3
3/10 When Jane returns to Thornfield Hall, she discovers the identity of the tall dark stranger (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Historical Sex Abuse
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The Dining Room
Dr Michael Banner visits the dining hall at Trinity College to reflect on the Last Supper.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Acoustic Ecology
Can the sound of the Amazon help to save it? Peter Gibbs reports. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—James Rebanks, Helen Scott, Carl Tanner, Caitriona Palmer
Libby Purves meets shepherd James Rebanks and Helen Scott from the Three Degrees. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sanctions on North Korea 'the toughest for 20 years'
Interview with the UK's UN ambassador and Greece receives 'humanitarian aid'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Episode 3
3/5 A stranger comes to the house, bringing with him change.
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23:00
The Literary Adventures of Mr Brown—Episode 2
2/2 Imagine if London's genteel literary scene had a bit more swag and a gangsta's lean.
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23:15
History Retweeted—The Moon Landing
1/4 From launch to landing, we follow the crew of Apollo 11 as they cruise to the Moon. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/03/2016
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster on differing views among Conservatives on the EU.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Modern Women
3/5 Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheep farming and the environment
On a sheep farm in the Brecons, Charlotte learns how the farmer is helping local wildlife.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Collared Dove
David Attenborough presents the collared dove. (R)
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