FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Travellers to Unimaginable Lands: Dementia, Carers and the Hidden Workings of the Mind by Dasha Kiper—Episode 5
5/5 Dementia disorder illuminated through science and lived experience, by Dasha Kiper.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/03/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - Thy Will Be Done
Six people well-known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—11/03/2023
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—High Winds & Hail on Orkney
Clare explores the wild and stormy west coast of mainland Orkney.
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06:30
Farming Today—11/03/2023 Farming Today This Week: food fraud, imported beef sold as British; upland farm incomes; drought
Imported beef sold as British; hill farm incomes fall, but minister defends ELMS; drought.
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06:57
Weather—11/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
Today—11/03/2023
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Lang Lang
TikTok's Francis Bourgeois, rugby player Zainab Alema and presenter George Webster's ITs.
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10:30
Rewinder—Stand By Your Ham
Greg James, proud radio nerd, rummages through the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's vast archives.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—11/03/2023
Ben Riley-Smith of The Daily Telegraph reviews the political week.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—South Africa's Rolling Blackouts
South Africa's economy is shrinking as the government struggles to keep the lights on.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—HMRC National Insurance deadline extended
HMRC extend the National Insurance top up deadline after a surge in calls.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 110, Episode 11
11/11 Andy Zaltzman quizzes the week's news.
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12:57
Weather—11/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News and Weather—11/03/2023
The latest national and international news and weather reports from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Alison McGovern MP, Chris Philp MP, Enver Solomon, Richard Tice
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the University of Birmingham School.
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14:00
Any Answers?—11/03/2023
Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:45
Opening Lines—Porgy - Episode 1
John Yorke looks into the novel Porgy and its creator Edwin DuBose Heyward.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Bess Loves Porgy (Part 1)
A musical love story for today, inspired by Edwin DuBose Heyward's iconic Porgy.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Malala Yousafzai, Grassroots sport, Talking about not having children
What happens if you and your partner disagree on whether or not to have children?
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17:00
PM—11/03/2023
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson—The Suella Braverman One
The home secretary on how her parents came to Britain & her plans for policing UK borders.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—11/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—11/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/03/2023 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sport presenters and pundits walk out
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ sport presenters and pundits refuse to take part in programmes throughout the day.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Gordon Buchanan, Soweto Kinch, Juliet Cowan, Shamim Sarif, Enny, Athena Kugblenu, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Lesley Paterson
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
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19:15
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 26, How to Commit the Perfect Murder
Brian Cox and Robin Ince invent Infinite Monkey Cluedo and try to plot the perfect crime.
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20:00
Archive on 4—The Wheeler Century
Shirin Wheeler reflects on the legacy of her father, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ journalist Charles Wheeler.
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21:00
Stone—Series 7, Episode 10
10/10 Stone series finale by Vivienne Harvey. Detective series created by Danny Brocklehurst.
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21:45
The Skewer—Series 8, Episode 5
5/8 Jon Holmes's The Skewer twists itself into current affairs. This week - Refugee Regatta.
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22:00
News—11/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Breach of Trust
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 36, Heat 9, 2023
9/13 The wide-ranging music quiz chaired by Paul Gambaccini
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23:30
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed—Loyle Carner
Loyle Carner, Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated musician, talks to Simon Armitage
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 9. International Trade and Currency Markets
10/16 The reason we can eat pineapples and sell aeroplane parts.
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00:30
Bottle Man
One morning, a man moves into a bottle.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer in Devon
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Mary and St Benedict, Buckland Brewer in Devon
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05:45
Profile—Lesley Paterson
Triathlete and screenwriter whose debut film is nominated for nine Oscars.
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