FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—At the Existentialist Cafe, Episode 5
5/5 Why existentialism matters more than ever in the 21st century. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/04/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Reverend Clair Jaquiss.
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05:45
iPM—The Mystery of the Unknown Children
'Who are the unknown children in my 1939 cine film?'.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—16/04/2016
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—16/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—The National Forest: 25 Years
Helen Mark visits the National Forest as it marks 25 years. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week: Agricultural Research
A look at some of the innovative research happening in the agricultural sector.
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06:57
Weather—16/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—16/04/2016
News, including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Michelle Collins
Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles are joined by Michelle Collins and Wayne Hemingway.
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10:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 3, The Tank and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Fires
2/3 1916: Tanks capture the public imagination, but the comforts of home are shattered by war.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—16/04/2016
George Parker of the Financial Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Drama for Dilma
Crunch time for Brazil's embattled president.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—The Big Benefits Freeze
Claimants face a benefits freeze - though not pensioners.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 90, Episode 1
1/9 Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Danny Finkelstein and Cariad Lloyd join host Miles Jupp. (R)
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12:57
Weather—16/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—16/04/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Edwina Currie, John Hilary, Tim Montgomerie, Leanne Wood
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Knutsford in Cheshire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Creating wealth, Tax avoidance, Brexit
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
John Galsworthy - The Forsyte Saga—The Forsytes Continues, Episode 1
1/7 Soames delights in spoiling his daughter, but can he stop her falling for the wrong man?
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour
Hibo Wardere on her fight against FGM in Britain.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—The Mystery of the Unknown Children
'Who are the unknown children in my 1939 cine film?'. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/04/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/04/2016 Pope returns to Vatican with 12 Syrians after visit to migrant camp in Greece
Pope takes 12 Syrian Muslim refugees back with him after visiting Greek island of Lesbos
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Arthur Smith, Lesley Sharp, Harlan Coben, Jeremy Hardy, Charles Bradley, Nick Harper
Clive Anderson presents an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Jamie Vardy
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Eye in the Sky, Hotels of North America, The Suicide, Flowers, Conceptual Art in Britain 1964-1979
Including a look at Eye in the Sky starring Helen Mirren, Alan Rickman and Aaron Paul.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Working Class Heroes and Poverty Porn
How the portrayal of the working class and poor in film and TV has changed over 70 years.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, Episode 1
1/2 Adapted by Jeanette Winterson from her acclaimed novel. Starring Lesley Sharp. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—16/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Agree to Differ—Series 2, Anglican Communion and Homosexuality
2/3 A discussion of same-sex marriage in the Anglican church. (R)
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23:00
Brain of Britain—Semi-Final 2, 2016
Russell Davies chairs the second semi-final in the 2016 series of the challenging quiz.
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23:30
The Poetic Spark
AL Kennedy asks what insights can be found in the poetry of Muriel Spark. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Shorts—Series 13, The Punch
3/4 An argument with his brother sets Ranald on the journey of a lifetime. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh
Church bells from the church of St Andrew's and St George's West, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Profile—Jamie Vardy
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of star footballer Jamie Vardy. (R)
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