FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 2
2/5 Henning Mankell recalls bunking off school and heading for Paris. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish land reform, Sheep farming ambassadors, In praise of pigswill, Tick-borne disease
The latest on Scottish land reform, which is to be voted on by MSPs at Holyrood.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Treecreeper
Bill Oddie presents the treecreeper. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/03/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Fay Weldon, Richard Hines, John Hessler, Ed Zephyr
Libby Purves meets Richard Hines, whose story inspired the novel A Kestral for a Knave.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 3
3/5 The author recalls a trip to a restaurant in Spain.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—What do you do if your baby is crying and won't sleep
What do you do if your baby's crying and won't sleep?
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10:41
Charlotte BrontΓ« in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 3
3/5 Drama charting momentous visits Charlotte BrontΓ« made to London as a published author.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Callum and Adam – The Guilty Pleasure of Computer Gaming
Two men admit to guilt about the time they spend gaming, but they are unlikely to change
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11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 4, Mindfulness and Madness
2/3 Jolyon Jenkins investigates whether meditation could do more harm than good.
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 2
Charles suspects foul play when the TV reality star playing Hamlet is severely injured.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Syrian Voices—16/03/2016
Lyse Doucet talks to those whose lives have been changed by the Syrian conflict.
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12:15
Budget 2016
Live coverage of the chancellor's Budget speech, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:56
Weather—16/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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14:00
The Archers—15/03/2016
Lynda hits the rehearsal room. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Positive Affect
A look at the Wonderland world of living with unemployment. A satire by Daniel Davies.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: The Budget 2016
Paul Lewis and guests look at how the Budget will affect people's personal finances.
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15:30
The Listening Project—Women and Community
Conversations between women about active community involvement in retirement. (R)
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15:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Sheikh Abdullah: Chains of Gold
Sunil Khilnani explores the life of Sheikh Abdullah, the Lion of Kashmir.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Philanthropy - Charity
Philanthropy and charitable giving: who do they benefit, and is there a price?
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16:30
The Media Show—Maria Eagle, Sir Joseph Pilling, Balancing journalism and security services
Andrea Catherwood is joined by Maria Eagle, shadow secretary for culture, media and sport.
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17:00
PM—16/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Osborne delivers gloomy Budget forecast
The Chancellor warns of 'storm clouds gathering' in his Budget for 'next generation'
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 11, 4. Victoria Coren-Mitchell interviews Sandi Toksvig
4/6 The last episode's interviewee Victoria Coren-Mitchell puts questions to Sandi Toksvig.
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19:00
The Archers—16/03/2016
Helen is vulnerable and out of the loop.
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19:15
Front Row—Jane Horrocks, High-Rise, Russia and the Arts, Remembering Sylvia Anderson
In a new show Jane Horrocks sings a selection of new wave hits. Plus a review of High-Rise
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19:45
Charlotte BrontΓ« in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 3
3/5 Drama charting momentous visits Charlotte BrontΓ« made to London as a published author. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Morality and the EU Referendum
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The Execution - The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, at the Tower of London
Catholic writer and director of the Centre for Character and Values, Cristina Odone.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The Environment after Exit
Tom Heap examines the potential impact of an exit from the EU on the environment. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Fay Weldon, Richard Hines, John Hessler, Ed Zephyr
Libby Purves meets Richard Hines, whose story inspired the novel A Kestral for a Knave. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Latest on the Budget
The latest on the Budget, and Ritula Shah reports from Germany.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Trading Futures, Episode 3
3/5 Matthew continues to pretend that he has not lost his job. He takes a trip to Somerset.
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23:00
The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 2
2/4 Sketch show from award-winning duo Croft and Pearce, rising stars of UK comedy.
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23:15
History Retweeted—The Great Pyramid
3/4 How did Pharaoh Khufu build such a feat of engineering while maintaining a hashtag game? (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/03/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as the chancellor unveils a sugar tax on Budget day.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 3
3/5 The author recalls a trip to a restaurant in Spain. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/03/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sugar Beet Farmer Responds to the Sugar Levy, Growing Veg on Martian Soil, Sprouting Seeds for Chickens
Not such sweet news for sugar beet farmers as George Osborne taxes sugary soft drinks.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Pheasant
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the common pheasant. (R)
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