FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time by Craig Brown—2. She Loves You
2/5 Paul McCartney is welcomed into his girlfriend’s family.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/03/2021
Reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/03/21: Weeds winning over crops, the future of the AHDB, direct lobster sales
New research shows weeds are winning over crops.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mark Cocker on the Meadow Pipit
Nature writer Mark Cocker revels in the windblown melancholy of the meadow pipit's song.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/03/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Positive Thinking—Future Proofing Our Schools
Can a school with no teachers or classes provide a model for the future?
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09:30
Chinese Characters—Wu Zetian: The Female Emperor
Rana Mitter tells the story of China's first and only female emperor.
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09:45
One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time by Craig Brown—3. Magical Mystery Tour
3/5 The Beatles embark on their American adventure.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Endometriosis, NI Abortion, Portraits
New hope for women with endometriosis?
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10:45
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 3
3/10 A story of self-discovery and second chances.
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11:00
The Jump—HIV
3/3 Chris van Tulleken on the human behaviours that make viruses jump from animals to people.
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11:30
Alexei Sayle's The Absence of Normal—Series 2, The Nameless Park
A series of dark comic plays from Alexei Sayle.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:03
Shipping Forecast—24/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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12:06
White Fang by Jack London—Episode 3
3/5 White Fang is sold by Grey Beaver to the unlovely and violent Beauty.
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12:20
You and Yours—Switching Suppliers, Streaming Passwords, Bike Repair Scheme.
Problems switching suppliers. Clampdown on password sharing. Bike repair vouchers.
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12:57
Weather—24/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—24/03/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
Outsiders—By The Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
3/5 Writers on how lockdown has changed their relationship with the nature on their doorstep.
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14:00
The Archers—23/03/2021
There’s surprising news for the Carters.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Endless Second
Unflinching drama. One drunken evening changes everything for two students in love.
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15:00
Money Box—Debt during the pandemic
How are people coping with debt in the pandemic?
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15:30
Inside Health—Recovery Trial
One clinical trial set up in nine days has saved hundreds of thousands of lives globally.
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16:00
Sideways—7. Top of the Pops
Matthew Syed asks what a Swedish pop music maestro can teach us about collaboration.
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16:30
The Media Show—Fighting the Covid infodemic
Global perspectives on fake news and misinformation from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service listeners.
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17:00
PM—24/03/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/03/2021 The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports after a row about supplies.
The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports.
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18:30
Future Empire-fect—Episode 1
1/2 Andy Zaltzman and Anuvab Pal explore the future of the UK-India relationship.
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19:00
The Archers—24/03/2021
Susan hatches a plan.
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19:15
Front Row—Playwright Mark Ravenhill, The Future of Festivals, 2021 Rathbones Folio Prize.
Playwright Mark Ravenhill, The Future of Festivals, 2021 Rathbones Folio Prize.
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19:45
The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 8
8/15 Does Henry Akeley hold all the answers?
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20:00
Moral Maze—Moral certainty in a pandemic
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20:45
Lent Talks—No Greater Love
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Lockdown Planet
How has one year of lockdown changed our environment in the UK and around the world?
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21:30
The Media Show—Fighting the Covid infodemic
Global perspectives on fake news and misinformation from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service listeners.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK-EU joint statement pledging further dialogue over covid
Two sides aiming to resolve differences over vaccine supplies
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22:45
White Fang by Jack London—Episode 3
3/5 White Fang is sold by Grey Beaver to the unlovely and violent Beauty.
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23:00
Tom Mayhew Is Benefit Scum—Series 1, Fit to Work
4/4 Sharing life stories, comedian Tom talks about growing up in a working class family.
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23:15
The Skewer—Series 3, Episode 11
11/12 A twisted comedy treat. The news remixed. Jon Holmes presents The Skewer. Headphones on.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/03/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
One Two Three Four - The Beatles In Time by Craig Brown—3. Magical Mystery Tour
3/5 The Beatles embark on their American adventure.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/03/2021
Reflection to start the day with the Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/03/21 Plans to ban lead shot; escape to the country and the impact on rural services
The government plans to ban lead shot to protect nature.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Coal Tit
Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the coal tit.
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