FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2020
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Shakespeare in a Divided America, by James Shapiro—Episode 4
4/5 Many film versions of Shakespeare are a disappointment. But one film bucks that trend.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/03/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2020
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2020
Reflection and prayer with Sister Geraldine Smyth OP
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05:45
Farming Today—20/03/20 Coronavirus and agricultural labour; Veg box demand; Payment for soil health.
Agricultural worker shortage due to Covid-19; Veg box increase; Paying for healthy soil
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ruff
Bill Oddie presents the ruff.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/03/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Daniel Radcliffe, actor
Daniel Radcliffe, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne
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09:45
Shakespeare in a Divided America, by James Shapiro—Episode 5
5/5 Protest and controversy in New York at The Delacorte's 2017 production of Julius Caesar.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Children's Tantrums: why they happen and how to cope
Tantrums; Women, decision-making and Covid-19; Poet Menna Elfyn; Others Day.
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10:45
Your Blue-Eyed Boy, by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
5/5 A tense mystery dramatisation of Helen Dunmore's thriller about a female district judge.
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11:00
Faith on the Move
A journey with the chaplains who support travellers on Britain’s rail network.
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11:30
Help! My Head's in Wookey Hole
Anneka Rice goes on the hilarious hunt for her Madame Tussaud's waxwork head.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/03/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel—Episode 5: Fighting Fires
5/15 Anton Lesser reads the finale of Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series.
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12:18
Four Seasons—City Lilacs by Helen Dunmore read by Tanya Moodie
Poetry to mark the Spring Equinox
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12:20
You and Yours—20/03/2020
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
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12:57
Weather—20/03/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/03/2020
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:43
Four Seasons—Late March by Richard Schiffman
Richard Harrington reads Late March by Richard Schiffman
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13:45
Girl Taken—5. Dangerous Journeys
5/10 The authorities draw a blank in the search for the child and police say they can't act.
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14:00
The Archers—19/03/2020
There’s a near miss for Ed
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14:15
Drama on 4—Elizabeth Lewis - Becoming Betty
Based on Elizabeth Lewis's real-life unforgettable summer working as an au pair in Italy.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Wrest Park: Postbag Edition
Peter Gibbs and the team answer horticultural questions sent in by listeners.
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15:45
Aunt Mirrie and the Child
A short story by Kate Clanchy.
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16:00
Last Word—Michel Roux, Sammy McCarthy, Lilian Mohin, Roy Hudd
Matthew Bannister on a chef, a boxer, a publisher, an entertainer
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16:30
PM—20/03/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/03/2020 Government's virus wage pledge
The government is to help pay wages for people hit by the coronavirus epidemic.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 3
3/6 The Now Show must go on!
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19:00
The Archers—20/03/2020
The stress rises for Philip
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19:15
Front Row—Gareth Malone, Contraltos, Louise Wallwein
Gareth Malone, Contraltos, Creative Industries Federation, Louise Wallwein
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19:45
Your Blue-Eyed Boy, by Helen Dunmore—Episode 5
5/5 A tense mystery dramatisation of Helen Dunmore's thriller about a female district judge.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Bim Afolami, Nick Chater, Tina McKenzie, Emily Thornberry
Chris Mason presents political debate from Broadcasting House in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Cause for Hope
Michael Morpurgo on hunkering down in his cottage... waiting for coronavirus to pass.
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21:00
Girl Taken—Omnibus (1-5)
Girl Taken is a powerful and unsettling journey into the dark heart of the migrant crisis.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Coronavirus: wages to be paid & entertainment venues shut
The government has announced that it will pay up to 80% of employees' wages
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22:45
The Mirror and the Light, by Hilary Mantel—Episode 5: Fighting Fires
5/15 Anton Lesser reads the finale of Hilary Mantel's Booker-winning Thomas Cromwell series.
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23:00
A Good Read—Sharleen Spiteri & Hugh Dennis
Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri and actor Hugh Dennis choose favourite books
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/03/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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23:55
Four Seasons—Poems for the Spring Equinox
Final poems to mark the coming of Spring
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/03/2020
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Shakespeare in a Divided America, by James Shapiro—Episode 5
5/5 Protest and controversy in New York at The Delacorte's 2017 production of Julius Caesar.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/03/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/03/2020
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/03/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Father Jim O'Keefe
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05:45
Profile—Andrew Bailey
The Bank of England's new governor starts his job amid economic chaos. How will he do?
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