FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/03/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Bedlam
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early history of Bethlehem Hospital, known as Bedlam.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Henning Mankell - Quicksand, Episode 4
4/5 The author explains his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Exercise fads, Syrian refugees, Sophie Sabbage, Marian Clayden
What form of exercise will work for you? With Jenni Murray.
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10:45
Charlotte BrontΓ« in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 4
4/5 Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte BrontΓ« made to London as a published author
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—No Way to Macedonia
Refugees keep trying to cross into Macedonia even though the border is now closed.
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11:30
Setting the Past Free—Part I, Mark Lawson explores the retellings of one of the most controversial stories to emerge from the Holocaust
1/2 Mark Lawson on how the story of Rudolf Kastner has been retold outside Israel.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Syrian Voices—17/03/2016
Lyse Doucet talks to those whose lives have been changed by the Syrian conflict.
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12:15
You and Yours—Palliative care, Used rings, Older apprentices
A look at a pioneering new scheme which helps communities to care for dying people at home
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12:57
Weather—17/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/03/2016
With Martha Kearney, including news on benefits, academies and the death of Paul Daniels.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Krishna Menon: Sombre Porcupine
A profile of the abrasive Indian diplomat and statesman Krishna Menon
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14:00
The Archers—16/03/2016
Helen is vulnerable and out of the loop. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Strange Vanishing of Julian Quark
Toby Jones and Doon Mackichan star in Tom Wainwright's surreal political comedy.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 32, Oxfordshire: In Memory of Catherine
Clare Balding joins a group of women who walk each year to remember their friend Catherine
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—KIDS
Author David Mitchell presents an appeal on behalf of the charity KIDS. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Javier Marias on Thus Bad Begins
Mariella Frostrup talks to acclaimed Spanish novelist Javier Marias. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Ben Wheatley on High-Rise
Director Ben Wheatley discusses his adaptation of JG Ballard's dystopian satire High-Rise.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Recovering lost memories, Storks eat junk food, Oldest pine fossil, Spring flowering
Lost memories can be recovered in mice. Are there implications for Alzheimer's patients?
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17:00
PM—17/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/03/2016 IFS says wage growth to slow
IFS think tank says Chancellor's budget will lead to lower wages and living standards.
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18:30
Hal—Series 1, Career
1/4 Hal has planned a getaway, but has to act as a stand-in speaker at his daughter's school. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/03/2016
Rob is thinking about the future.
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19:15
Front Row—The Painkiller, Follow the Money, Maylis de Kerangal, The Gloaming
Including a look at the Painkiller, starring Kenneth Branagh and Rob Brydon.
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19:45
Charlotte BrontΓ« in Babylon by Charlotte Cory—Episode 4
4/5 Drama charting five momentous visits Charlotte BrontΓ« made to London as a published author (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—The End of Legal Highs?
Will new legislation deal effectively with the problem of so-called legal highs? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Lonely at the Top?
What goes on between a manager and his or her coach? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Recovering lost memories, Storks eat junk food, Oldest pine fossil, Spring flowering
Lost memories can be recovered in mice. Are there implications for Alzheimer's patients? (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Bedlam
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early history of Bethlehem Hospital, known as Bedlam. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Referendum Views from Twinned Towns
Ritula Shah in Freiburg and Carolyn Quinn in Guildford
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Trading Futures, Episode 4
4/5 Matthew's West Country trip hasn't gone according to plan. His wife is expecting him home.
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23:00
Small Scenes—Series 3, Episode 3
3/4 Sketch show with Daniel Rigby, Jess Ransom, Mike Wozniak, Cariad Lloyd and Henry Paker.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/03/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2016
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 4
4/5 The author explains his interest in cave paintings and what they reveal. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2016
A short reflection and prayer with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish Land Reform
Historic land reform is voted through in Scotland - but not everyone's happy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Crossbill
David Attenborough presents the crossbill. (R)
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