FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/03/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Amanda Blanc, businesswoman
Amanda Blanc, businesswoman, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Breaking Mississippi—5. A Call to Arms
As armed segregationists head for Oxford, President JFK and the governor talk in secret.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Singer-songwriter Annie Lennox
Anita Rani talks to legendary singer-songwriter Annie Lennox.
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11:00
The Battle for Liberal Democracy—Security
Tom Fletcher examines the international contest between liberal democracy and its enemies.
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11:30
Lemn Sissay Is the One and Only—The Only Black Man in the Village
Lemn Sissay reflects on being the only black man in the village where he grew up.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Sex education and schools
Some school pupils are learning about pleasure, and parents think it’s too explicit.
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12:57
Weather—17/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/03/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On—5. No Way Out
As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out.
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14:00
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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14:15
Boswell's Lives—Series 3, Boswell's Life of de Beauvoir
Time-travelling biographer James Boswell meets Simone de Beauvoir.
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14:45
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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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—South Downs
Peter Gibbs hosts this week's horticultural programme from Ditchling, East Sussex.
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15:45
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide to Cryptocurrency—How to Become the Greatest NFT Artist
Comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel tries to take the crypto art space by storm.
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16:00
Last Word—Chaim Topol, Zandra Flemister, Bill Tidy MBE, Avis Fawcitt
Matthew Bannister on an actor, a special agent, a cartoonist and a music teacher.
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16:30
Feedback—17/03/2023
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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17:00
PM—17/03/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/03/2023 An international arrest warrant has been issued for the President Putin
The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for the Russian leader for war crimes
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 62, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt presents the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—17/03/2023
Paul helps Alistair and Jakob escape from it all, and Usha has a visitor.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 5, Anne Dudley and Ruairi Glasheen take us from Azerbaijan to Dover
Anne Dudley and Ruairi Glasheen explore a popular Bach classic
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20:00
Any Questions?—Victoria Atkins MP, Caroline Lucas MP, Theo Paphitis and Nick Thomas-Symonds MP
Alex Forsyth presents political debate and discussion from Danehill Memorial Hall.
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20:50
A Point of View—Amaryllis
Howard Jacobson on why a flower has suddenly trumped exotic chocolates in his affections.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Frankenstein Lives!
Christopher Frayling explores the rich and unsettling history of the Frankenstein myth.
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22:00
The World Tonight—ICC issues Putin arrest warrant
Moscow says the decision is β€outrageousβ€
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22:45
Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry—Episode 5
5/10 Tom visits his old police station to help the detectives with their investigation.
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23:00
Americast—"Marianne Williamson For President"
The self-help guru running for the White House, but facing claims she mistreated staff
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/03/2023
Mark D'Arcy reports as proposals to ban trophy hunting imports clear the House of Commons.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Breaking Mississippi—5. A Call to Arms
As armed segregationists head for Oxford, President JFK and the governor talk in secret.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/03/2023
Spiritual reflection with Lorna Farrell, a Christian author and disability activist.
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05:45
Lent Talks—The People's Prayer - On Earth as in Heaven
Six people well known in their fields reflect on the story of Jesus' ministry and Passion.
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