FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—But You Did Not Come Back, The Return
2/5 Marceline recalls the return home from the concentration camps without her beloved father. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Rev Marcus Stock.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit farming manifesto, Coastal farming, Farming at school, Glyphosate decision
The Brexit supporters launch their manifesto for farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Goldfinch
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the goldfinch. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/03/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Meera Syal, James Runcie, Elliot Ackerman, Philip Hoare
Libby Purves meets actor Meera Syal and writer James Runcie.
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09:45
Book of the Week—But You Did Not Come Back, The Final Days
3/5 Marceline Loridan-Ivens recalls her final and terrible days of the concentration camps.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Oscar winning costume designer Jenny Beavan talks about her career.
Oscar-winning costume designer Jenny Beavan talks about her career.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings, Episode 3
3/5 Caceres is sure there is a connection between an airline exec's murder and a crashed plane
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10:55
The Listening Project—Mel and Andy – The University of Life
Friends muse on what comes after university when it's no longer a sure start to a career
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11:00
Out of the Ordinary—Series 4, A Better Mousetrap
3/3 Jolyon Jenkins investigates the world of mousetrap inventors. Can there be a better trap?
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Decent Interval, Episode 3
With the cast dropping like flies, Charles wonders if there's a murderer in the company?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—The Death of Jan Palach
In 1969, a student set himself alight in protest at the crushing of the Prague Spring.
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12:15
You and Yours—Flooding insurance, Holiday childcare, Rent rises
School's shortly out for Easter - what are working parents doing for childcare?
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12:57
Weather—23/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/03/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Charan Singh: A Common Cause
A profile of Charan Singh, champion of the cause of India's farmers
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14:00
The Archers—22/03/2016
Bert is indulging in some garden therapy. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Blake in Lambeth
Poet and Visionary William Blake finds himself in present-day Lambeth.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Living Wage
How will the new national living wage affect businesses and employees?
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15:30
Inside Health—Preventive HIV therapy, Sugar tax, Bowel cancer, Surgery
Dr Mark Porter explores preventive HIV therapy, the sugar tax, bowel cancer and surgery. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Eviction, Self-build
Laurie Taylor looks at the rising number of people losing their homes in the US and UK.
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16:30
The Media Show—Twitter's impact on journalism, Mail on Sunday editor Geordie Greig, Ashley Highfield of Johnston Press
Including a look at the impact of Twitter on journalism.
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17:00
PM—23/03/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/03/2016 Brussels attackers were brothers
Belgian police confirm that two brothers were among the bombers who attacked Brussels.
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 11, 5. Sandi Toksvig interviews Roy Hudd
5/6 Writer and broadcaster Sandi Toksvig talks to actor and comedian Roy Hudd.
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19:00
The Archers—23/03/2016
It is all getting a bit much for Lynda.
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19:15
Front Row—The RSC's Hamlet, Culture Minister Ed Vaizey, Batman v Superman, Underworld
The RSC's Hamlet, Ed Vaizey on the Culture White Paper, Batman v Superman, Underworld.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings, Episode 3
3/5 Caceres is sure there is a connection between an airline exec's murder and a crashed plane (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Brussels Bombing
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The Tomb
Dr Julian Litten takes listeners to Kensal Green Cemetery in north-west London.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Litter
How do you persuade a throwaway society to use a bin? Chris Ledgard on litter campaigns. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Meera Syal, James Runcie, Elliot Ackerman, Philip Hoare
Libby Purves meets actor Meera Syal and writer James Runcie. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Latest from terror scenes in Brussels
Latest on Brussels terror attacks; aid agencies boycott Greek migrant centres.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Hot Milk, Episode 3
3/10 Dr Gomez takes Rose and Sofia out for lunch, and graffiti appears on the clinic walls.
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23:00
The Croft & Pearce Show—Episode 3
3/4 Sketch show from award-winning duo Croft & Pearce, rising stars of UK comedy.
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23:15
History Retweeted—The Fall of the Berlin Wall
4/4 East meets West in the field of online dating and Tim Berners-Lee tweets. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/03/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as the Brussels attacks dominate the day.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—But You Did Not Come Back, The Final Days
3/5 Marceline Loridan-Ivens recalls her final and terrible days of the concentration camps. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Rev Marcus Stock.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm Demo in London, Labour's Kerry McCarthy on Bremain, Tesco's fictional farms
'No Farmers No Food' was the cry as UK farmers protested on the streets of London.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Sandpiper
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the common sandpiper. (R)
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