FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—3. Clones - The Bloody Pass
3/5 The author risks life and limb as he braves the narrow roads of County Fermanagh. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dog poo, biorational pesticides, hedgerow conservation, Scottish peatland
What to do with dog poo?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Song Thrush
David Attenborough presents the song thrush. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the highest global temperatures in the last 65m years.
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09:45
The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland
4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Nigerian writer Ayobami Adebayo, Tying the knot after 65, Japan's comfort women
More over 65s are getting married than ever before. What's behind this?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Going Straight by Melissa Murray, Episode 4
4/5 Emma's new boyfriend attempts to save her job, but Kirsty is set on doing the right thing.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Political Distractions
Pets and politics, football and narcotics, and building a country with a flag.
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11:30
The Life of Dental Losses
Ukrainian-born writer Vitali Vitaliev is going to Budapest to have all his teeth removed.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Astronomical Balloon
'How far up can a helium balloon go? Could it go out to space?' asks Juliet Gok, aged 9.
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12:15
You and Yours—Vehicle excise duty, Delivery apps, Jack Wills clothing
The impact of delivery apps on takeaways and changes to Vehicle Excise Duty on new cars.
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12:57
Weather—16/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Intrigue—Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel, Murder in the Lucky Holiday Hotel: Episode 4
A spectacular show trial exposes the lavish lifestyle of China’s elite.
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14:00
The Archers—15/03/2017
Justin looks to the future. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Inappropriate Relationships, Episode 4
4/5 On the point of giving up, Rachel takes a leap of faith and confides in her local MP.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 35, Hampshire Jane Austen
Clare Balding walks in the footsteps of Jane Austen, from Chawton to Farringdon near Alton
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15:30
Open Book—Helen Dunmore
Mariella Frostrup talks to Helen Dunmore. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Personal Shopper
Asghar Farhadi and Personal Shopper.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Boaty McBoatface in Antarctica, Aeroplane biofuels, Bakhshali manuscript, Goldilocks zones
Boaty McBoatface in Antarctica, aeroplane biofuels, Bakhshali manuscript, Goldilocks zones
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17:00
PM—16/03/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/03/2017 Theresa May rejects a Scottish independence referendum before Brexit
The Prime Minister said it was not the time for the country to be pulling apart
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Little Guy, The Ones That Got Away, Now Hiring Friendly People
4/6 Reflections on being small, and a question to his boyfriend leads to a surprising answer. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—16/03/2017
Brian puts his foot in it.
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19:15
Radio 4 Appeal—St Giles Trust
Jenny Agutter makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of St Giles Trust. (R)
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19:20
Front Row—Get Out, Lost Without Words, Compton Verney, Music Streaming
Get Out reviewed,Joan Bakewell on older actors,Compton Verney's Creating The Countryside
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19:45
Book of the Week—The Word Detective, Episode 4
4/5 John Simpson visits the USA and Japan for the launch of the Second Edition of the OED.
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20:00
The Law Show—Why Are We Short of Judges?
Vacancies for senior Judges and circuit Judges are now at an all-time high - why? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Fintech
Does financial services technology - fintech - pose a threat to traditional banking?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Boaty McBoatface in Antarctica, Aeroplane biofuels, Bakhshali manuscript, Goldilocks zones
Boaty McBoatface in Antarctica, aeroplane biofuels, Bakhshali manuscript, Goldilocks zones (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the highest global temperatures in the last 65m years. (R)
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21:58
Weather—16/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump proposes swingeing cuts to US budget
US president wants to reduce spending on foreign, UN and environment.
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22:45
Birdcage Walk by Helen Dunmore—Episode 9
9/10 Diner must escape his creditors, and he forces Lizzie to go with him.
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23:00
Jack Rooke: Good Grief
22-year-old comedian Jack Rooke looks at the impact of death in his debut Radio 4 show.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/03/2017
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rule of The Land by Garrett Carr—4. Lough Derg - Bogland
4/5 Memories rise to the surface against a backdrop of bogs, trees and standing stones. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/03/2017
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—Equine economy, dog poo bags, biosecurity post Brexit
The value of the equine economy, dog poo and biosecurity after Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Crossbill
David Attenborough presents the crossbill. (R)
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