FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deaths of the Poets, The Burning of Some Idols
4/5 The lives - and reclusive deaths - of Emily Dickinson and Rosemary Tonks. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/02/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/02/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Alison Murdoch.
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05:45
Farming Today—German government meat ban, US animal welfare standards, New broccoli research
Why a meat-free diet is becoming a controversial issue in the German elections.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-Headed Gull
Martin Hughes-Games presents the black-headed gull. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/02/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Sir Antony Beevor
Sir Antony Beevor, historian, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deaths of the Poets, Episode 5
5/5 Michael Symmons Roberts and Paul Farley explore the life, and death, of poet WH Auden.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The Dresses of Diana, Princess of Wales; Caring for Your Spouse
What happens when your spouse becomes ill and you have to take care of them?
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10:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 4, Episode 5
5/5 Irene returns home bearing gifts, and Angus finds himself giving diplomatic advice.
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11:00
Graffiti: Paint and Protest
Aside from the physical landscape, what does graffiti and street art actually change? (R)
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11:30
Secrets and Lattes—Series 1, A Paler Shade of White
5/6 Trisha has an unexpected visitor, while Clare decorates with a vengeance. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Witness History—Chairman Mao's Red Guard
One boy's story of communist fervour in 1960s China.
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12:15
You and Yours—Poor quality new builds, Arthritis treatments, Whiplash claims
Peter White on changes for whiplash compensation claimants, and poor quality new houses.
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12:57
Weather—24/02/2017
Weather information.
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13:00
World at One—24/02/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Untold—Missing: Episode 5
Grace Dent tells the story of one woman's search to find her missing partner.
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14:00
The Archers—23/02/2017
Helen is told to stop worrying. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Control
By Adrian Penketh. Drama set in the high-pressure world of air traffic control.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Tittensor
Eric Robson and the panel are in Tittensor, Staffordshire.
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15:45
The Hitchhiker
Short story by Simon Van Booy. Hitchhiker Ben is picked up by the attractive Diane.
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16:00
Last Word—Stanley Bard, Norma McCorvey, Michael Ember, Peter Skellern
Kate Silverton on a hotelier, a campaigner, a radio producer and a singer-songwriter.
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16:30
Feedback—Radio 2 Schedule Changes
Answers to listeners' questions on Radio 2's new schedule and presenter shake-ups.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Ami and Gemma - Poets on the Hill
Benjamin Zephaniah came to Swansea and inspired them to write poetry for the first time.
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17:00
PM—24/02/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/02/2017 Corbyn won't stand down
The Labour leader to carry on, despite the party's defeat in the Copeland by-election.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 92, Episode 8
8/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—24/02/2017
Justin is over the moon, and Jennifer can't believe her eyes.
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19:15
Front Row—Sadiq Khan, Jake Arnott, The Tale of Januarie opera
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Jake Arnott on The Fatal Tree, The Tale of Januarie opera.
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19:45
44 Scotland Street—Series 4, Episode 5
5/5 Irene returns home bearing gifts, and Angus finds himself giving diplomatic advice. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Arron Banks, Ayesha Hazarika, Lord Lamont, John McDonnell MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Spectre of Populism
John Gray discusses what has fuelled 'populism' today.
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21:00
Against the Grain—Series 1, Omnibus, part one
Charlotte Smith explores the story of British farming and debates its post-Brexit future.
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21:58
Weather—24/02/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Labour take stock after by-election results
Corbyn rejects predictions of electoral calamity.
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22:45
The Underground Railroad—Episode 5
5/10 Cora flees, but where will the railroad take her on this occasion?
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Instinct
Lauren Laverne discusses instinct and intuition with guests including Hilary Devey.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/02/2017
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ruth and Noreen - Imagine Anything
A writer's ability to speak in any voice can take publishers by surprise.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/02/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deaths of the Poets, Episode 5
5/5 Michael Symmons Roberts and Paul Farley explore the life, and death, of poet WH Auden. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/02/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/02/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/02/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/02/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with Canon Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
iPM—The daughter
How class A drugs took over a young woman's life. ipm@bbc.co.uk.
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