FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/04/2016
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—John Timpson
Kirsty Young interviews businessman John Timpson. (R)
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09:45
This Orient Isle—Episode 5
5/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Childcare deposit guarantees, Zaha Hadid, Social business, Pauline Lynch, The Mother's Blessing
Single parents priced out of jobs; New novel Armadillos; Good Loaf cafe; Dorothy Leigh.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 5
5/5 Kim and Boyd fear they will never escape the attentions of their new friend.
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11:00
The Lost Art of the TV Theme
Comedian and musician Richard Morton recalls the heyday of the classic TV theme. (R)
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11:30
Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Sitcom about a young woman trying to build a more fulfilling life for herself in Glasgow.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—Nigeria's War on Indiscipline
In 1984, General Buhari's military regime launched an unusual campaign to clean up Nigeria
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12:15
You and Yours—The Care Act, The National Living Wage, Butlins at 80
Peter White looks at the Care Act one year on and Butlins as it turns 80.
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12:57
Weather—01/04/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—01/04/2016
Mark Mardell asks if Britain should stand up to China over steel imports.
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13:45
A Guide to Coastal Wildlife—5. Mudflats and Salt Marshes
5/5 Wading birds and shelducks find their favourite snacks along the Northumberland coastline.
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14:00
The Archers—31/03/2016
Kirsty is walking a tightrope. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Tempting Faith
When Faith's car is stolen, she press-gangs onlooker Martin into a high-speed chase. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Prince Charles at Highgrove
Eric Robson hosts a special edition of the programme from Highgrove, Gloucestershire.
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15:45
Cyprus Avenue
Lucy Caldwell’s story of a chance meeting on a delayed flight to Belfast.
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16:00
Last Word—Dame Zaha Hadid, Ronnie Corbett, General Meir Dagan, Joan Loraine, Gary Shandling
Matthew Bannister on an architect, two comedians, a Mossad chief, a gardener.
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16:30
More or Less—The Great EU Cabbage Myth
Does the European Union dedicate 26,911 words to cabbage regulation?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Lyndon and Martin - Breaking Point
Memories of a dramatic mountain rescue in the Cumbrian Fells.
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17:00
PM—01/04/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/04/2016 Man guilty of IS-inspired plot
A man from Luton has been convicted of plotting to kill US servicemen in East Anglia.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 48, Episode 5
5/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—01/04/2016
Bert is no fool.
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19:15
Front Row—Adrian Lester on Undercover, National Poetry Competition, Victoria, James Shapiro
Kirsty Lang talks to Adrian Lester and Peter Moffat about new TV drama Undercover.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Hollywood Endings - Doubles, Episode 5
5/5 Kim and Boyd fear they will never escape the attentions of their new friend. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Tim Farron MP, Andrea Jenkyns MP, Jess Phillips MP, John Timpson
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from the University of Worcester.
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20:50
A Point of View—Virtual Violence
Will Self thinks people are as violent as ever, counting the virtual and online worlds.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—Blasphemy and the Governor of Punjab
Gripping account of the murder of Pakistani politician and businessman Salmaan Taseer. (R)
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21:58
Weather—01/04/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Steel workers weigh up job options
Sajid Javid visits Port Talbot; Labour and anti-Semitism; Estonia's DJ president.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Hot Milk, Episode 10
10/10 Sofia's relationship with her mother Rose has to endure one final test.
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23:00
A Good Read—Russell Kane and Peter Lord
Russell Kane and Peter Lord talk about their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.
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23:27
Short Cuts—Series 8, Inheritance
5/6 Josie Long hears stories of what one generation passes on to another. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Barbara and David - We Thank Our Lucky Stars
When you have your third heart attack, you can no longer avoid changing your life.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
This Orient Isle—Episode 5
5/5 Derek Jacobi reads a captivating account of Britain's first contact with the Muslim world. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/04/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
iPM—'I was stalked for ten years'
One listener's story of how a normal friendship turned into something she never expected.
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