FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/03/2021
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—5. Strawberry Fields Forever
5/5 The Beatles hair became a trademark. Locks of it are still available to buy, at a price.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/03/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rev Dr. Joel Edwards
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05:45
Profile—Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca's CEO faces scrutiny as his company's vaccine comes under fire.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—27/03/2021
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Stained Glass in Minsmere with Arabella Marshall
Glass artist Arabella Marshall takes Clare for a walk at Minsmere in Suffolk.
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06:30
Farming Today—27/03/21 Farming Today This Week: plans to ban lead shot, weeds are winning, pandemic and the food chain
The government is to phase out the use of lead shot, to protect wildlife and nature.
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06:57
Weather—27/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
Today—27/03/2021
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Nitin Sawhney
Yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates, chef Ravinder Bhogal and author and author Melissa Rice.
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10:30
Mitchell on Meetings—The Brainstorm
3/3 David Mitchell started the series as a meetings sceptic. Has he been converted?
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—27/03/2021
Anushka Asthana presents a review of the political week.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—The EU and The Vaccine
Brussels tightens export controls due to a shortage of jabs - what lies ahead?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Number spoofing facilitating fraud
Fraudsters spoofing numbers, clampdown on car parking operators and Amigo loans update.
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12:30
The Now Show—Series 58, Episode 5
5/7 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches
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12:57
Weather—27/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—27/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Robert Buckland QC MP, Madeline Grant, Fiona Hyslop, Jo Stevens MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion.
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14:00
Any Answers?—Vaccine Passports and Flags
Is flying our flag the way to show our patriotism?
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14:45
Lent Talks—No Greater Love
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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15:00
Drama on 4—The Margins
A family is forced to reappraise their sense of charity in Al Smith’s prescient play
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour - Lockdown anniversary, Cryptocurrencies & Portraits of women
Lockdown anniversary, Cryptocurrencies & Portraits of women.
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17:00
PM—27/03/2021
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
The Bottom Line—Billionaires
Should we be relying on tech billionaires to lead the way where governments leave a gap?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—27/03/2021
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/03/2021 More than 100 killed in Myanmar 'day of terror'
UK describes deadliest day of violence in Myanmar since military coup as "senseless".
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18:15
Loose Ends—Richard Thompson, Neil Morrissey, Rebecca Hall, Jack Steadman, Bombay Bicycle Club, Tune-Yards, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca's CEO faces scrutiny as his company's vaccine comes under fire.
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19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 23, Neanderthals
Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the extraordinary lives of the Neanderthals.
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19:45
The Hauntening—Series 1, Soulmaits
1/2 Tom Neenan discovers what horrors lurk in our apps and gadgets in this modern ghost story.
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20:00
Archive on 4—A Year on the NHS Frontline
Dr John Wright shares recordings made over the last year on the covid wards in Bradford.
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21:00
Tumanbay—Series 1, A Head Start
1/10 Epic historical saga set in the richest, most powerful city on earth.
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21:45
The Why Factor—Why do so many men wear a tie?
Why do men wear strips of silk around their necks? Mike Williams on the tie.
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22:00
News—27/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
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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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—Programme 3, 2021
The game of cultural knowledge and cryptic connections, with Tom Sutcliffe
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23:30
Ways to Weather the Storm
Poet Clare Shaw explores how artists in Calderdale respond to extreme flooding.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/03/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The New Anatomy of Melancholy—Terrors and affrights
4/12 A 400-year-old guide to melancholy. What can it teach us today?
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00:30
Eoin McNamee - The Limekiln Road
Victor befriends the elderly Lily in Eoin McNamee’s story of memory and loss.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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02:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/03/2021
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/03/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/03/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St James’s Church in Castle Acre in Norfolk
Bells on Sunday comes from St James’s Church in Castle Acre in Norfolk
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05:45
Lent Talks—No Greater Love
A personal, hopeful reflection inspired by an aspect of the story leading up to Easter.
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06:00
News—28/03/2021
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Philosophy of the Mind
The Dalai Lama considers the philosophy of the mind.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Birds Eggs
Brett Westwood explores the role birds' eggs have played in religion, art and literature.
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06:57
Weather—28/03/2021
The latest weather forecast
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