FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus, The Bauhaus
4/5 Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—08/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Sister Gemma Simmonds
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05:45
Farming Today—Farmers and activists, peatland restoration and rural services
Protests against farms: what's the impact and how should they be handled?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Whimbrel
David Attenborough presents the whimbrel. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/03/2019
News and current affairs including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Trevor Sorbie, hairdresser
Trevor Sorbie, hairdresser, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus, Exile
5/5 Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—The first all-women-of-colour cast and crew production of Richard II
The star and co-director of Richard II, Adjoa Andoh. Women and leadership. Parental leave
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10:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 5
5/5 Jimmy Reid's murderer is revealed, along with a secret that Peter has kept for years.
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11:00
Remorse: A Sorry Story
Vikram Dodd investigates the role remorse plays in criminal sentencing.
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11:30
What Does the K Stand For?—Series 3, The Riot
2/4 The Amos household are caught up in the Brixton riot. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—08/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father
10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul?
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12:18
You and Yours—Vet ownership, Antibiotic warnings, Online movie reviews
The big companies buying out vet practices. And antibiotic safety warnings.
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12:57
Weather—08/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:45
The Secret History of a School—The Secret History of a School, Episode 10
Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
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14:00
The Archers—07/03/2019
Roy expresses concern and Alice struggles to manage a social situation. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—First Do No Harm, 2. Rhys
2/2 By Al Smith. The NHS in crisis. A man is dead. Who is to blame in a broken system?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Dunvant, Swansea
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Dunvant near Swansea.
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15:45
Short Works—The Girl in the Painting
In Stephanie Victoire's story, 13-year-old Eli falls for the image of a girl.
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16:00
Last Word—France-Albert Rene, Simon Norton, Belle Tutaev, Dr Ian Adamson OBE, Keith Flint
Matthew Bannister on a President, a mathematician, a campaigner, a historian, a singer
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16:30
Feedback—How do you solve a problem like Korea?
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Seoul Correspondent Laura Bicker and behind the scenes at Beyond Today.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Joel and Jenny: Fighting For Survival
On holiday in Kenya, a gunshot wound left Joel fighting for his life.
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17:00
PM—08/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/03/2019 Shoreham pilot cleared
A pilot is cleared of manslaughter over the deaths of 11 men at the Shoreham Airshow.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 54, Episode 3
3/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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19:00
The Archers—08/03/2019
It's a big day for Tom and there's bad news at Brookfield.
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19:15
Front Row—Waitress, Sadie Jones, Internet at 30
Waitress, the first Broadway musical with an all-female creative team, reviewed
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19:45
A Small Town Murder—Series 13, Episode 5
5/5 Jimmy Reid's murderer is revealed, along with a secret that Peter has kept for years. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Kirsty Blackman MP, Lord Forsyth, Merryn Somerset Webb
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Madras College in St Andrews, Scotland.
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20:50
A Point of View—A Sense of Chaos
AL Kennedy on why we can’t afford to despair.
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21:00
The Secret History of a School—Omnibus (Part 2)
Alan Johnson on 140 years of education through the prism of one school in Camberwell.
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22:00
The World Tonight—08/03/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Golden Child by Claire Adam—10. A Good Father
10/10 Will Clyde be able to pay the ransom demanded for Paul? (R)
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23:00
A Good Read—Lemn Sissay and Mick Herron
Harriett Gilbert talks about books with poet Lemn Sissay and novelist Mick Herron.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/03/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Dan and Harriet: On Not Being Inspirational
Dan has survived a terrible accident but he has no desire to be 'inspirational'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Walter Gropius: Visionary Founder of the Bauhaus, Exile
5/5 Eleanor Bron reads Fiona McCarthy’s biography of the Bauhaus founder, Walter Gropius. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—09/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Dr Calvin T Samuel
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05:45
iPM—My relationship with social media
A listener on mental health in the digital age.
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