FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fathers and Sons, Episode 3
3/5 Becoming a father is now within the author's sights, but it brings great responsibility. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Princess Anne on food and farming post-Brexit
The Princess Royal outlines her vision for the rural economy post-Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Sandpiper
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the common sandpiper. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Battle of Salamis
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the significance of The Battle of Salamis, 480BC.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Fathers and Sons, Episode 4
4/5 The trials of family life are very real, and the family battles for ​Jay to be accepted​.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Woman's Hour Craft Prize: Spotlight on ceramics
Discussion of ceramics, NSPCC statistics on child sexual abuse, and young women & housing.
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10:45
Soundstage—The River Crossing
Sound recordist Chris Watson joins the annual migration of wildebeest. (R)
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Russia's Extreme Selfie Daredevils
Lucy Ash meets the young Russians taking death-defying photos to gain internet fame.
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11:30
The Stately Pleasure Dome
Michael Symmons Roberts gives a poet's perspective on Manchester's Intu Trafford Centre.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Concrete
It's improved health, school attendance, agricultural productivity and farm worker wages.
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12:15
You and Yours—Medical records, Renting on benefits, Black pets.
Medical records, renting on benefits, black pets.
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12:57
Weather—23/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/03/2017
The Prime Minister says the man who attacked parliament was known to security services.
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13:45
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, Dinnertime: A Multisensory Extravaganza!
How do our senses work together to shape the experience of eating? Barry Smith explores.
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14:00
The Archers—22/03/2017
Alice expresses her thanks. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Inappropriate Relationships, Episode 5
5/5 Psychological drama series about a probation officer investigating institutional abuse.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 35, Isaac's Tea Trail, Allendale
Clare Balding follows the footsteps of a 19th-century itinerant tea seller.
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15:27
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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15:30
Open Book—George Saunders, Kathleen Collins
Mariella Frostrup talks to George Saunders about his long-awaited first novel. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Paul Laverty
Paul Laverty, writer of I, Daniel Blake, discusses his parallel career in Spain.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Comet 67P images; Etna eruption; Brain navigation; Octopus intelligence
Comet 67P images, Etna eruption, brain navigation, octopus intelligence.
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17:00
PM—23/03/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/03/2017 Police name the man who carried out the attack in Westminster
Khalid Masood, from the West Midlands, has a number of previous convictions
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Calypso; Follow Me
5/6 Including a reflection on selfie culture and a final extract from David's diaries. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—23/03/2017
Toby hopes he meets the measure.
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19:15
Front Row—23/03/2017
Charlotte Rampling, Moira Buffini, The Clearing, and the politics of Eurovision.
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19:45
One to One—Bridget Kendall with Alexander McCall Smith
Bridget Kendall talks to author Alexander McCall Smith about his work as an academic. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Fake News and the Law
Is current legislation adequate to deal with the phenomenon of fake news? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Migrant Entrepreneurs
Migrants create one in seven businesses in the UK. Evan Davis meets three of them.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Comet 67P images; Etna eruption; Brain navigation; Octopus intelligence
Comet 67P images, Etna eruption, brain navigation, octopus intelligence. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Battle of Salamis
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the significance of The Battle of Salamis, 480BC. (R)
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21:58
Weather—23/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Westminster attack claims fourth victim
Eight suspects are arrested in relation to the Westminster attack.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 4
4/10 Despite her better judgement, Louise's relationship with David progresses.
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23:00
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown - 60 Days of Trump
Rich Hall's call-in show returns to Radio 4 to reflect on 60 days of a Trump presidency. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/03/2017
News from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fathers and Sons, Episode 4
4/5 The trials of family life are very real, and the family battles for ​Jay to be accepted​. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Richard Littledale.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food critic and author Jay Rayner on his ideas for a post-Brexit rural economy
Author and food critic Jay Rayner on his ideas for a post-Brexit rural economy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blackcap
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the blackcap. (R)
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