FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 3
3/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek.
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05:45
Farming Today—Poultry Welfare - Concern over changes to welfare guidance, Hillfarming on stage in Keswick
Concern at changes in the poultry industry as producers are put in charge of guidance.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—31/03/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Agrippina the Younger
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Roman empress Agrippina the Younger.
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09:45
This Orient Isle—Episode 4
4/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Pregnancy discrimination, Anita Brookner
Discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace and sexual violence as a war crime.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 4
4/5 Kim tries to appease the increasingly paranoid Danica - with worrying results.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Thai Buddhism - Monks, Mercs and Women
Linda Pressly on the rifts and sexual politics challenging Thai Buddhism and its devotees.
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11:30
UK Confidential—The Nazi Persecution Files
Newly declassified documents tell the stories of Britons persecuted by Nazi Germany.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—31/03/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—Siege of Sarajevo
The siege of Sarajevo lasted for almost four years. Witness Vedrana Seksan tells her story
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12:15
You and Yours—Bye bye buy-to-let?
Consumer affairs programme. Is buy-to-let still a good investment?
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12:57
Weather—31/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—31/03/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—4. The Strandline
4/5 Hunting for whelk egg cases which resemble bubble wrap and finding a mermaid's purse.
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14:00
The Archers—30/03/2016
Clarrie has something on her mind. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Deep Swimmer
Factually-based story of the unmasking of undercover police officer Mark Kennedy.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 32, Isle of Dogs
An unusual urban walk to finish the series as Clare Balding rambles on the Isle of Dogs.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—BRAC
Jonathan Pryce presents an appeal on behalf of BRAC. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Stories inspired by Jane Eyre
Mariella Frostrup discusses a new collection of short stories inspired by Jane Eyre. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Terence Davies on Doris Day, Aidan Moffat on folk music
Aidan Moffat discusses Scottish folk music, and Terence Davies talks about Doris Day.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Solar farm, Gravity machine, Kakapo
As Europe's largest floating solar farm goes online, Adam Rutherford discusses solar power
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17:00
PM—31/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/03/2016 Steel crisis talks
David Cameron has chaired talks about Tata Steel's decision to sell its UK business
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18:30
Hal—Series 1, Crime
3/4 Stay-at-home Hal becomes the victim of car crime and gets some unwanted security help. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—31/03/2016
Kirsty is walking a tightrope.
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19:15
Front Row—Zaha Hadid, Ronnie Corbett, Jeremy Irons
Ronnie Corbett and Zaha Hadid remembered, and Jeremy Irons talks about his latest film.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 4
4/5 Kim tries to appease the increasingly paranoid Danica - with worrying results. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Gay Cake
Joshua Rozenberg travels to Belfast to untangle the legal layers of the 'gay cake' story. (R)
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20:30
In Business—Economic Rebellion
Why is there so much dissatisfaction about how economics is taught at universities?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Solar farm, Gravity machine, Kakapo
As Europe's largest floating solar farm goes online, Adam Rutherford discusses solar power (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Agrippina the Younger
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Roman empress Agrippina the Younger. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—The threat of nuclear terrorism
World leaders gather, aiming to prevent nuclear terrorism. But how big is the threat?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Hot Milk, Episode 9
9/10 Rose files a complaint about Dr Gomez's clinic, Go-METH.
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23:00
Down the Line—Series 5, Food and Music
1/4 Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show, starring Rhys Thomas. (R)
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 8, Afterlife
4/6 Josie Long presents stories of what follows after the main event. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 4
4/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Right Reverend Rachel Treweek.
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05:45
Farming Today—Rat Poison Controls
Tougher rules on the use of industrial rat poison come into effect.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon. (R)
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