FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 3
3/5 Machiavelli watches the rise of the charismatic monk Savonarola. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—Livestock Markets, Farm Safety, Compost Tea
A look at why livestock markets are so important to rural areas. With Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Kestrel
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the kestrel. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/03/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Hokusai
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 4
4/5 Machiavelli visits Romagna on an assignment to meet the Countess Caterina Sforza.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Live music from folk duo Twelfth Day; The challenges of being a single mum; Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino.
Folk duo Twelfth Day play live. Playwright Lindsey Ferrentino. And being a single mum.
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10:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 9
9/10 Shardlake makes a breakthrough in the hunt for the killer. CJ Sansom's Tudor thriller.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Brazil's modern-day Captains of the Sands
A Brazilian novel about street children written 80 years ago still resonates today.
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11:30
My Dream Dinner Party—Ed Balls
The Strictly star and former MP in conversation with his heroes - brought back to life.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/03/2017
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, M-Pesa
Transferring money by text message is far safer and more convenient than cash.
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12:15
You and Yours—Fraud Figures, Poundland Clothing Range and Northern Ireland Film
Online bank Card Fraud is up, but will we even be using cards in five years time?
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12:57
Weather—30/03/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/03/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
The Uncommon Senses—Series 1, The Sense of Self
Barry Smith explores the sense of ownership, sense of agency, and the illusion of self.
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14:00
The Archers—29/03/2017
Lynda has to explain herself. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 5, Micky
A young man who is well known to the police has an unusual complaint.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 35, Mount Edgcumbe, Plymouth
Clare Balding joins a group of refugees and students who enjoy walking together.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
David Tennant makes an appeal on behalf of Comic Relief. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Balli Kaur Jaswal
Topical short stories and Balli Kaur Jaswal. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Arrival's Linguist
Francine Stock talks to Jessica Coon, the linguistic consultant on Arrival.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Climate change and extreme weather; Primate brain size; Earthquake forecasting; Planet 9
Climate change and extreme weather; primate brain size; earthquake forecasting; planet 9.
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17:00
PM—30/03/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/03/17 Brexit begins with Great Repeal Bill
Parliament hears plans for what the government is calling the Great Repeal Bill
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 5, Loggerheads
6/6 Including a tale about how turtles have featured in the writer's life since childhood. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—30/03/2017
Pip is on edge.
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19:15
Front Row—Hari Kunzru, Mica Levi, Patrick Marber, Turner Prize
Hari Kunzru, Mica Levi, Patrick Marber, Turner Prize changes.
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19:45
Shardlake—Revelation, Episode 9
9/10 Shardlake makes a breakthrough in the hunt for the killer. CJ Sansom's Tudor thriller. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—Joshua Goes to Prison
Are Scottish prisons doing better than those in England in Wales? (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Britain's nuclear future
Britain's multi-billion pound nuclear dream. Three nuclear rivals join Evan Davis.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Climate change and extreme weather; Primate brain size; Earthquake forecasting; Planet 9
Climate change and extreme weather; primate brain size; earthquake forecasting; planet 9. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Hokusai
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life and work of Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/03/2017
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK sets out plans to replace all EU laws
Brexit Secretary outlines plans to incorporate EU regulations into British law.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Behind Her Eyes, Episode 9
9/10 Louise sees Adele differently. But is it too late?
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23:00
Start/Stop—Series 2, Wedding
1/8 The prospect of attending a wedding pushes everyone to the limit. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—30/03/2017
Susan Hulme reports as the government sets out its plans for a Great Repeal Bill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/03/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Be Like the Fox, Episode 4
4/5 Machiavelli visits Romagna on an assignment to meet the Countess Caterina Sforza. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/03/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/03/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/03/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/03/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Prebendary Edward Mason.
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05:45
Farming Today—The Great Repeal Bill, Stonehenge, Farming bees
What does the Great Repeal Bill mean for the countryside? Plus farmland at Stonehenge.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Pigeon
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the wood pigeon. (R)
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