FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 3
3/5 In 1926, Ingram speaks at the annual meeting of the Cherry Association of Japan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—21/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/03/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with PΓ΅draig Γ“ Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Water abstraction, Scottish land ownership, seaweed on beaches and scrubland for tree sparrows
Farmers fear abstracting water for irrigation could be restricted.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Garden Warbler
Ecologist Penny Anderson discovers a garden warbler singing in her garden. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—21/03/2019
News and current affairs, including Yesterday in Parliament and Thought for the Day.
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08:57
DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal
Lauren Laverne makes an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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09:00
In Our Time—Gerard Manley Hopkins
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 'the only influential poet of the Victorian age'.
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09:45
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 4
4/5 By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jacinda Ardern's leadership; W series; Talking to children about their disabilities
Jacinda Ardern's leadership; W series motor racing; talking to a child with a disability
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10:45
EM Forster - A Passage to India—9. Echo
9/10 The English close ranks and remain stiff and upper lipped. The Marabar echo still looms.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—No Longer a Place Apart
The bullets that shattered the image that New Zealand is a place apart.
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11:30
Sea Border
Author Jan Carson with stories from a changing sea between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A Terrible Country—Episode 9
As Andrei and his friends enjoy the Moscow summer of 2008, Russia slides into turmoil.
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12:18
You and Yours—Future Banks, Railway Retail and Car Security
What we really want from our banks and what they plan to give us.
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12:57
Weather—21/03/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—21/03/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Oliver Burkeman: Why Are We So Angry?—07/11/2018
Anger can be a destructive force, so Oliver Burkeman learns how it can be managed.
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14:00
The Archers—20/03/2019
Jolene receives an unexpected offer. (R)
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14:15
Give Dotty a Chance
Comedy about the camp iconic singer Dorothy Squires. Starring Ruth Madoc.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 41, Walking a Poem on The Malverns
Clare Balding and the newly appointed Troubadour of the Hills take a poem for a walk
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Red Nose Day
Bill Nighy makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Red Nose Day. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Max Porter, Folk resurgence in literature, Angie Thomas on Hip Hop
Max Porter discusses his new novel Lanny. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Ralph Fiennes, Patricia Clarkson
With Ralph Fiennes and Patricia Clarkson.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Where next World Wide Web? Space rocks and worms
Where next World Wide Web? Space rocks and worms
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17:00
PM—21/03/2019
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/03/2019 EU to agree to Brexit delay
The EU is expected to grant Britain an extension to the Brexit deadline.
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18:27
DEC Cyclone Idai Appeal
Lauren Laverne makes an appeal on behalf of the Disasters Emergency Committee.
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18:30
The Wilsons Save the World—Series 2, Live Forever
4/4 The Wilsons resume their efforts to live their best ethical life
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19:00
The Archers—21/03/2019
Helen lies catch up with her
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19:15
Front Row—David Bailey, Joseph Hillier Plymouth Sculpture
Photographer David Bailey looks back on his six-decade career.
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19:45
EM Forster - A Passage to India—9. Echo
9/10 The English close ranks and remain stiff and upper lipped. The Marabar echo still looms.
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20:00
The Law Show—Online Abuse and the Law
Is our legal system failing victims of online abuse?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Feedback frenzy
How do ratings and review sites alter the relationship between businesses and consumers?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Where next World Wide Web? Space rocks and worms
Where next World Wide Web? Space rocks and worms
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21:30
In Our Time—Gerard Manley Hopkins
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 'the only influential poet of the Victorian age'. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Brexit Delayed
EU leaders agree to a Brexit delay plan.
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22:45
A Terrible Country—Episode 9
As Andrei and his friends enjoy the Moscow summer of 2008, Russia slides into turmoil. (R)
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23:00
Where's the F in News—Series 2, Episode 3
A lively, topical show, with a female panel, hosted by Jo Bunting.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—21/03/2019
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/03/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
'Cherry' Ingram: The Englishman who saved Japan's Blossoms—Episode 4
4/5 By the 1930s, the link between cherries and national identity was undeniable in Japan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/03/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/03/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/03/2019
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—22/03/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/03/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with PΓ΅draig Γ“ Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Pine martens, Apple scab, Animal health and welfare, Kiplingcotes Derby
Could pine martens save the UK millions in woodland management costs?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Robin
David Rothenberg on the jazz artist of the bird world - the humble robin. (R)
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