FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Respectable, Snakes and Ladders
4/5 Lynsey Hanley explores how class affects students' university choices and future potential (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/04/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Kirsty Thorpe.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food and Farming Awards, Farm borrowing, Neonicotinoids, Share farming
The Food and Farming Awards, farm borrowing, neonicotinoids and share farming.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Gannet
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the gannet. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/04/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—Maastricht Treaty
Sue MacGregor's guests reflect on the dramas of the Maastricht Treaty negotiations. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Respectable, Who's Respectable Now?
5/5 Journalist Lynsey Hanley examines the divisive notion that we are all middle class now.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kim Cattrall On Insomnia
Kim Cattrall reveals her private struggle with insomnia, and how it changed her life.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—A Girl Called Jack, Episode 5
5/5 Jack is nominated for the Food and Drink Awards and invites her grandma to be her guest.
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11:00
The Anglo-Irish Century—Shadow Language and Shape Shifting
2/4 Historian Diarmaid Ferriter explores the Irish civil war, the Free State and neutrality.
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11:30
Barry's Lunch Club—Travel
1/4 Alex Lowe is 82 year-old Barry in a comedy combining sitcom and stand-up.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—29 April 1916 - Alexander Gidley
In Deanscombe Quarry, Alexander gets his first taste of being foreman.
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12:15
You and Yours—BHS suppliers - what next?
BHS suppliers, Checkatrade, NPower billing.
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12:57
Weather—29/04/2016
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—29/04/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Scenes from Student Life—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and Away
10/10 Ellie Cawthorne explores the changing experiences of those studying abroad.
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14:00
The Archers—28/04/2016
Jim needs to make up his mind. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Great British Bridge Scandal
Deborah Davis takes us back to 1965, when British bridge players are accused of cheating. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—York
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from York.
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15:45
Tips for the Barmaid, by Claire Powell
A smile from across the bar at a sports club turns into something more.
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16:00
Last Word—Lord Peston, Ruth Prideaux, Patricio Aylwin, Professor Sir David Mackay, Gareth Thomas
Matthew Bannister on an economist, a cricketer, a Chilean President, a physicist, an actor
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16:30
More or Less—EU Migration
What will happen to migration if the UK leaves the EU?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Joyce and Bill - We're Really Alright
A couple reflect on the reality of life in retirement.
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17:00
PM—29/04/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/04/2016 Labour promises to tackle anti-Semitism
Tom Watson, has promised that the party will "get a grip" on anti-Semitism.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 90, Episode 3
3/9 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—29/04/2016
Helen wants to be alone.
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19:15
Front Row—Ricky Gervais, The Secret, Mark Elder, The return of the repertory company
Ricky Gervais discusses his latest projects including his film Special Correspondents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—A Girl Called Jack, Episode 5
5/5 Jack is nominated for the Food and Drink Awards and invites her grandma to be her guest. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jon Ashworth MP, Claire Fox, Chris Grayling MP, John Nicolson MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Corby in Northamptonshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Power of the Pen
Sarah Dunant reflects on the demise of handwriting.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—25-29 April 1916
There are calls to courage throughout the social scale in Ashburton.
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21:58
Weather—29/04/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—MSF: US hospital attack was "a war crime"
MSF reject US Kunduz report into a hospital bombing, insisting attack was a 'war crime'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—10 Days, Episode 10
10/10 The London riots and the storm are over, and order has been restored. But at what cost?
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour - Clothes
Lauren Laverne and guests discuss clothes - what we wear and what it means.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—29/04/2016
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Russ and Louise - What's in a Name?
A couple work through the process of naming the baby they are expecting.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/04/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Respectable, Who's Respectable Now?
5/5 Journalist Lynsey Hanley examines the divisive notion that we are all middle class now. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/04/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/04/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/04/2016
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/04/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Stephen Wigley.
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05:45
iPM—Maternity leave: Why don't dads get it?
A listener explains how he challenged the amount he was paid for Shared Parental Leave.
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