FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Breaking Mississippi—3. Rules of Engagement
The civil rights movement is shaking up the south as Meredith begins a fierce legal battle
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/03/23 Budget response: from a farming and environmental perspective; Plant Atlas.
What's in the budget for farming and the environment? Plant Atlas and biodiversity loss.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on the Guillemot Chick
British zoologist Professor Tim Birkhead recounts a guillemot chick in Tweet of the Day.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/03/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Mercantilism
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea which dominated European economies for 300 years.
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09:45
Breaking Mississippi—4. Blocked
The Supreme Court order to admit Meredith to the university is openly defied.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Paris Hilton, Anneka Rice, Gas & Air, Budget 2023
Paris Hilton, the original influencer on America's 'troubled teen industry'.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Protests in Georgia
Georgians express anger over a draft law, which many see as a sign of Russian influence.
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11:30
Talking of Michelangelo - the Poet
Andrew McMillan explores a little-known aspect of Michelangelo's art - his poetry
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Gap Finders - Avon: Angela Cretu
Winifred Robinson talks to Angela Cretu, chief executive of Avon.
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12:32
Sliced Bread—Toothpaste
Do toothpastes promising to repair enamel and help with sensitive teeth really work?
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12:57
Weather—16/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—16/03/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—4. The Inspectors
UN inspectors hunt for weapons of mass destruction and find… nothing.
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14:00
The Archers—15/03/2023
What are Eddie and Neil plotting? There’s something familiar about Sykesy.
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14:15
Passenger List—8. The Black Pill
8/12 A psychiatric assessment, off the grid, the passenger swap.
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15:00
Ramblings—To the Ring of Brodgar
Clare discovers Orkney's standing stones are as impressive and mysterious as Stonehenge.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Renewable World
Amita Suman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Renewable World.
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15:30
Open Book—Margaret Atwood, Sam Selvon
Johny Pitts explores the work of two writers who have combined comedy with tragedy.
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16:00
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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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Sweet Science
The unexpected medical uses of artificial sweeteners.
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17:00
PM—16/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/03/2023 Health unions are recommending that their members accept a new pay offer from the Government
Health unions recommend that their members accept a new pay offer from the Government
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 9, 4. Eat The Rich!
4/6 Eat the Rich, A Speech to the Graduates and Best Wishes are this week's essays.
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19:00
The Archers—16/03/2023
Alice and Adam wonder what’s for the best, and why is Susan in need of a top hat?
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19:15
Front Row—Richard Eyre on his film Allelujah, and climate change TV drama Extrapolations reviewed
Richard Eyre on his film Allelujah, TV series Extrapolations, southern US black artists.
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20:00
The Law Show—Strikes Minimum Service Levels
A law to minimise strike impacts; legal advisors helping patients' families; AI copyright.
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20:30
Taiwan: Hyper-democracy
Can Taiwan's hyper-democracy provide lessons for the world's older democracies?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Sweet Science
The unexpected medical uses of artificial sweeteners.
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21:30
In Our Time—Mercantilism
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the idea which dominated European economies for 300 years.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Breakthrough in NHS pay dispute
Most unions recommend their members accept the deal
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22:45
Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry—Episode 4
4/10 A surprise visitor derails Tom’s plan to follow up with his old boss in Dublin.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 3, Episode 4
4/4 Series finale with Stoneybridge Town Council, Little Girl, Frank Hovis, Denzil and Calum.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/03/2023
Susan Hulme reports on how MPs react to the decision to ban TikTok from government devices
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Breaking Mississippi—4. Blocked
The Supreme Court order to admit Meredith to the university is openly defied.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/03/2023
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/03/23 Sheep numbers on Dartmoor to be drastically reduced: Private finance carbon capture
Sheep numbers on Dartmoor to reduce dramatically. Private finance and carbon capture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-backed Shrike
Steve Backshall presents the red-backed shrike.
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