FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Shorts—Series 13, Paint Fumes
1/4 A young footballer from a broken home seeks escape through Argentina's urban art scene. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—03/04/2016
The sound of church bells.
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05:45
Profile—Sophie Okonedo
Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama Undercover. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—03/04/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Reunions and Recognitions
Dr Rowan Williams reflects on reunions and recognitions and the meaning of Easter.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Marlborough Downs
Caz Graham visits the Marlborough Downs, home to a farmer-led conservation project.
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06:57
Weather—03/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—03/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Cathedral money makers, Donald Trump and the religious right, Managing Britain's mosques
Should cathedrals host pop concerts to raise money for the building?
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Toybox
The Reverend Richard Coles presents an appeal on behalf of Toybox.
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07:57
Weather—03/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—03/04/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Our Father, who art in heaven
Leslie Griffiths reflects on how the global Christian family can call God 'Father'.
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08:48
A Point of View—Virtual Violence
Will Self thinks people are as violent as ever, counting the virtual and online worlds. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellowhammer
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the yellowhammer. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—03/04/2016
Presented by Paddy O'Connell, and including Bridget Kendall's memories of Russia.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—03/04/2016
It's all the fun of the fair, and Helen uncovers some truths.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Nuclear Submarines
Sue MacGregor meets the pioneers of Britain's first nuclear submarines.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 74, Episode 6
6/6 Nicholas Parsons hosts, with Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Jenny Eclair and Nish Kumar. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food in Extreme Places: Antarctica (1/3)
What does it take to be a chef in the frozen South, the wildest place on Earth?
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12:57
Weather—03/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—03/04/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
In Search of Southern Hospitality
Comedian Rich Hall investigates the true meaning of American southern hospitality.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Prince Charles at Highgrove
Eric Robson hosts a special edition of the programme from Highgrove, Gloucestershire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Still Alive
Surviving cardiac arrests and climbing accidents, with the help of others.
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15:00
Drama on 4—John Fowles - The Magus, Episode 3
3/3 Conchis brings his masque at Bourani to an end but is the game really over?
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16:00
Bookclub—Elizabeth Strout on Olive Kitteridge
US author Elizabeth Strout discusses her novel Olive Kitteridge with James Naughtie.
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16:30
Murmur
Julia Blackburn reads her poem about the death of her husband and flocks of starlings.
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17:00
How to Turn Your Life Around
Succeeding against the odds. What does it take to turn your life around? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Sophie Okonedo
Mark Coles profiles the actress Sophie Okonedo, star of new Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ drama Undercover. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—03/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—03/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/04/2016 Possible buyer for steel plants
A tycoon is said to be interested in the possible purchase of TATA's UK steel business
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Sheila McClennon chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—03/04/2016
Rob asserts his viewpoint.
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19:15
The Rest is History—Series 2, Episode 1
1/6 Katy Brand and Pierre Novellie join Frank Skinner and historian Dr Kate Williams.
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19:45
Infinite Possibilities and Unlikely Probabilities—Vacant Possession
1/3 What is Grace's special gift that helps to sell difficult houses? (R)
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20:00
More or Less—The Great EU Cabbage Myth
Does the European Union dedicate 26,911 words to cabbage regulation? (R)
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20:30
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. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—How having a flutter is about to get less attractive
A look at why having a flutter is about to get less attractive. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Toybox
The Reverend Richard Coles presents an appeal on behalf of Toybox. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Economic Rebellion
Why is there so much dissatisfaction about how economics is taught at universities? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—03/04/2016
The political week ahead with Carolyn Quinn and guests Nick Herbert and Gisela Stuart.
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23:00
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. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Reunions and Recognitions
Dr Rowan Williams reflects on reunions and recognitions and the meaning of Easter. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Dance halls, Pick-up artists
Laurie Taylor discusses the social and cultural history of 'going to the Palais'. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—03/04/2016
The sound of church bells. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dogs shot on farms for worrying livestock
The programme reveals how dogs are being shot in England and Wales for worrying livestock.
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05:56
Weather—04/04/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Swallow
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the swallow. (R)
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