FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Understand—The Economy, The Economy: 10. Inequality
11/16 Why are the rich, rich and the poor, poor, and was it always this way?
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00:30
Blackspot
With his parents gone for the week, Simon plans to make the most of his time alone.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Botolph in the village of Stoke Albany, Northamptonshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Botolph in the village of Stoke Albany.
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05:45
Profile—Rachel Reeves
Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—19/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The prince who walked out of his fairy tale
Samira Ahmed explores the story of Siddhartha, the prince who became the Buddha.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Hare
The hare - a creature that is both mysterious and magical, as Brett Westwood discovers.
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06:57
Weather—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—19/03/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—19/03/2023
Iraq war anniversary, the spirituality of sex workers, and a Latin mass crackdown.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
Emma Willis makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief.
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07:57
Weather—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—19/03/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Forgiveness
From Guildford Cathedral on Mothering Sunday.
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08:48
A Point of View—Amaryllis
Howard Jacobson on why a flower has suddenly trumped exotic chocolates in his affections.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Redstart
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common redstart.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—19/03/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—19/03/2023
Brian makes an important decision that worries his children, and Paul ponders his future.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Liz Carr, actor and activist
Liz Carr, actor and activist, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/03/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 17, Episode 4
4/6 John and Anna return with Alasdair Beckett-King, Dame Sarah Storey and Hannah Rose Thomas.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Hospital Food: Agents of Change?
Sheila Dillon visits a hospital food factory, and will new regulations improve food?
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12:57
Weather—19/03/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—19/03/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Desperate Calls
In Desperate Calls, Matthew tracks how his gambling addiction really took hold.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—South Downs
Peter Gibbs hosts this week's horticultural programme from Ditchling, East Sussex.
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14:45
Opening Lines—Confessions of a Justified Sinner
John Yorke considers Confessions of a Justified Sinner.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Confessions of a Justified Sinner
Psychological thriller about a young man radicalised by religious fervour.
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16:00
Open Book—Eleanor Catton
Chris Power speaks to Eleanor Catton about her new novel, Birnam Wood.
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16:30
The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed—Glyn Maxwell
Simon Armitage talks to fellow poet Glyn Maxwell in his writing shed in the Pennine Hills.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Punished for being mentally ill
People experiencing mental health crisis facing more harm from criminal justice system.
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17:40
Profile—Rachel Reeves
Shadow chancellor and former economist, who was a national chess champion aged 14.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—19/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/03/2023 Reports suggest new deal for Credit Suisse
A deal to rescue the troubled bank, Credit Suisse, looks likely to be confirmed
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Peter Curran
A selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio
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19:00
The Archers—19/03/2023
Adam and Debbie have lots to catch up on, and Justin keeps one ear to the ground.
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19:15
The Ultimate Choice—Series 1, Episode 6: Churchill v Teletubby
6/6 With Daliso Chaponda and Chris McCausland
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19:45
Funny Bones—Mary and the Fairy
1/3 Yasmine Akram performs a fairy tale with a twist.
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20:00
Feedback—17/03/2023
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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20:30
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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21:00
Money Box—Romance scam refund and prepayment meter penalty
A Β£150,000 refund for a romance fraud victim, and savings for prepayment meter customers.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Comic Relief
Emma Willis makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Comic Relief.
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21:30
Analysis—King Charles' Challenge
As the coronation approaches, we ask what the future holds for the monarchy and its king.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—19/03/2023
Nick Watt hosts Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
Loose Ends—Frank Skinner, Sophie Okonedo, Sam Brown, Gurdeep Loyal, Daoiri Farrell, Say She She, George Egg, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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23:30
Something Understood—The prince who walked out of his fairy tale
Samira Ahmed explores the story of Siddhartha, the prince who became the Buddha.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/03/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—43. Do I really sound like that?
Matthew Syed explores how our accents become part of our identity.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The church of St Botolph in the village of Stoke Albany, Northamptonshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the church of St Botolph in the village of Stoke Albany.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/03/2023
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/03/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/03/2023
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/03/2023
Spiritual reflection with Lorna Farrell, a Christian author and disability activist.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/03/23 Calls to re-open inquiry into shellfish deaths; shellfish industry; seasonal workers
Calls to re-open shellfish inquiry; shellfish industry; new seasonal worker task force.
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05:56
Weather—20/03/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Penny Anderson on the Garden Warbler
Ecologist Penny Anderson discovers a garden warbler singing in her garden.
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