FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Tale of Love and Darkness, Episode 2
Amos Oz recalls the horrendous events that brought his parents from Europe to Jerusalem.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit withdrawal agreement vote; organic farming inputs; starting out in farming; Cheltenham Festival.
Parliament's voted on the withdrawal agreement: but what does it mean for British farmers?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/03/2019
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Only Artists—Series 7, Debbie Wiseman meets Peter Kosminsky
Composer Debbie Wiseman meets film director Peter Kosminsky.
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09:30
Hotspot—Loneliness
Jenny Kleeman explores places at the extremes of UK society. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—A Tale of Love and Darkness, Episode 3
Writer Amos Oz is struck by a physical memory from his childhood in 1940s Jerusalem.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Margaret Busby on New Daughters of Africa, sponsorship of women's football
New Daughters of Africa, sponsorship of women's football, helping children make friends
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10:41
EM Forster - A Passage to India—3. Mr Fielding's
3/10 Adela and Mrs Moore look forward to the visit to Mr Fielding's.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Rossie and Sally: Out of the Box
Rossie and his mother Sally discuss dyslexia, drawing and boxes, both real and imagined.
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11:00
When to Break Up the Party
Steven Fielding draws on past party splits to assess what's happening in our politics now.
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—Star Trap, 2. Break
2/4 Charles has got a better part in a musical after one of the other actors had an accident.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A Terrible Country—Episode 3
Andrei learns how to navigate Moscow as he tries to care for his elderly grandmother.
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12:18
You and Yours—Care staff crisis, Smart glasses, Energy tariffs
Shortage of care staff. Smart glasses at the theatre. Energy tariffs and the price cap.
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12:57
Weather—13/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
The Age of Denial—Knowing and Not Knowing
We deceive ourselves all the time. Why? Isabel Hardman explores the roots of denial.
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14:00
The Archers—12/03/2019
Susan tries to get to the bottom of things. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Ferryhill Philosophers, Thought Experiments and A Little Scrap of a Thing
Joe's daughter is pregnant and heading for University. Will she take Joe's tough advice?
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15:00
Money Box—Spring Statement 2019
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, gives a an update on the health of the UK economy.
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15:30
Inside Health—CBD oil, Dental phobia, Gout
Dr Mark Porter investigates CBD oil, visits a dental phobia clinic and talks gout.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Spectacular Cities
Spectacular cities - from Kazakhstan to the United Arab Emirates.
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16:30
The Media Show—Who cares what the papers say?
The Herald in Scotland has ended daily leader columns - will other papers follow suit?
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17:00
PM—13/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/03/2019 MPs are debating whether Britain should leave the EU without a deal, ahead of a vote this evening.
MPs are debating whether to rule out a no deal Brexit
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18:30
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Addiction—What Makes a Habit an Addiction?
Stand-up Mae Martin draws connections between her obsessive patterns of behaviour. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—13/03/2019
Adam makes a surprising discovery
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19:15
Front Row—Girl reviewed, Long Lost Likely Lads, Winners of a $165,000 literature prize, News from the London Book Fair
A review of the film, Girl, the story of a teenage trans girl training to be a ballerina.
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19:45
EM Forster - A Passage to India—3. Mr Fielding's
3/10 Adela and Mrs Moore look forward to the visit to Mr Fielding's.
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20:00
Moral Maze—Moral Panics
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The Uncertainty of Thomas
Mark Vernon on Doubting Thomas and the value of uncertainty.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Tread Lightly
Tyres have an enormous impact on the environment. What can be done to make them better? (R)
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21:30
Only Artists—Series 7, Debbie Wiseman meets Peter Kosminsky
Composer Debbie Wiseman meets film director Peter Kosminsky.
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22:00
The World Tonight—13/03/2019
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
A Terrible Country—Episode 3
Andrei learns how to navigate Moscow as he tries to care for his elderly grandmother.
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23:00
Life on Egg—Series 2, Self-destruct
A self-destruct button is found on The Egg. Prison-based sitcom starring Harry Hill
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23:15
Tom Parry's Fancy Dressed Life—Series 1, Rules
1/4 Tom Parry has a theory that fancy dress can change your life. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/03/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—A Tale of Love and Darkness, Episode 3
Writer Amos Oz is struck by a physical memory from his childhood in 1940s Jerusalem.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—14/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/03/2019
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Krish Kandiah.
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05:45
Farming Today—Delaying Brexit vote, no-deal vote, tariff plan, land-managing goats, agricultural careers
MPs have said no to a no-deal Brexit, but should farmers still prepare?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Andy Clements on the Golden Plover
Andy Clements is entranced by the mournful spirit-rising sound of the golden plover. (R)
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