FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Opening Lines—Series 16, Baker, Emily and Me by Claire Fuller
1/3 A young girl is elated to be part of a plan to steal a chicken from the Snatchers. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas, Leeds, Kent
Church bells from St Nicholas, Leeds, Kent.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Oliver McTernan - Destiny and Faith
Oliver McTernan talks about how his decision to leave the church shaped his destiny. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—19/03/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Piety
In the season of Lent, Mark Tully debates the achievability of religious piety.
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06:35
Living World—Booming Bitterns
Brett Westwood travels to Suffolk to hear a booming bittern. Recorded in 2004.
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06:57
Weather—19/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—19/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Tuam babies, European workplace ruling, Jainism manuscripts
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Martin Bashir.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Women and Children First (UK)
Juliet Stevenson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First (UK).
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07:57
Weather—19/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—19/03/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Pearl of Great Value
The Priests lead and sing at the fourth of Radio 4's special services for Lent.
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08:48
A Point of View—Sic transit
Tom Shakespeare on why we shouldn't wallow in the past. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Skylark
John Aitchison presents the skylark. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—19/03/2017
News with Paddy O'Connell including politics, a Chuck Berry tribute and a huge statue.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/03/2017
Lilian has some news, and Alice spots an opportunity.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Amanda Levete
Amanda Levete, architect, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 77, Episode 4
4/6 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence, Zoe Lyons and Graham Norton. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food & Farming Awards 2017: The Finalists
The finalists of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards 2017 are revealed.
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12:57
Weather—19/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—19/03/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Tim Samuels' Sleepover: Inside the Israeli Hospital
Tim Samuels meets Israeli doctors treating Syrians smuggled over the border.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Fife
Eric Robson and his horticultural panel are in Fife. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Coming Out
Acknowledging your sexuality, your eating disorder and your relationship problems.
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15:00
Jules Verne—Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Episode 1
1/2 Three intrepid explorers venture into an Icelandic volcano.
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16:00
Open Book—George Saunders, Kathleen Collins
Mariella Frostrup talks to George Saunders about his long-awaited first novel.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Spring
Roger McGough explores the archives to find the most evocative poems of spring.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Prison Contraband Crisis
Claims corrupt staff are behind the bulk of drugs and phones causing chaos in prisons. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Philip Hammond
Mark Coles profiles the chancellor, Philip Hammond. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—19/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/03/2017 Review on second jobs for MPs
Rules will be reviewed after George Osborne's appointment as a newspaper editor
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sarfraz Manzoor
Sarfraz Manzoor makes his pick of the week from the best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—19/03/2017
Lilian seeks another point of view.
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19:15
Boswell's Lives—Series 1, Boswell's Life of Callas
2/4 Boswell meets Maria Callas and her poodle and finds himself in an opera of his own making. (R)
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19:45
I, The Flock
A father learns that his son has died for the eighth time.
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20:00
Feedback—Is it time to re-think the Official Chart show?
Radio 4's forum for audience comment. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—John Surtees, Gordon Thomas, Sir Howard Hodgkin, H. Boyd Woodruff, Joni Sledge
Matthew Bannister on a racing driver, a writer, an artist, a microbiologist, a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Backlog builds ahead of probate changes
Changes to probate see a backlog building due to a massive fee hike from May. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Women and Children First (UK)
Juliet Stevenson makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Women and Children First (UK). (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Holland's Challenge to Tolerance
Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to a major anti-immigration, anti-Islamic party? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/03/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest on Brexit and a second "indyref" in Scotland.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Personal Shopper
Asghar Farhadi and Personal Shopper. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Piety
In the season of Lent, Mark Tully debates the achievability of religious piety. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Teen bedrooms - Skydivers
Teen bedrooms. Also, skydivers. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Nicholas, Leeds, Kent
Church bells from St Nicholas, Leeds, Kent. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Germaine Greer on post-Brexit agriculture
Author Germaine Greer talks wildlife and habitat protection in a post-Brexit landscape.
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05:56
Weather—20/03/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Willow Warbler
Kate Humble presents the willow warbler. (R)
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