FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - The Luddites set their sights on Rawfolds Mill
4/5 The Luddite movement gathers pace in the West Riding and attention turns to Rawfolds Mill.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—15/03/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—Spring
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Kate Wharton.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/03/24 - Welfare labelling, badger culling, cat gut strings and winter planting
The UK's Chief Vet discusses plans for more badger culling in England
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-throated Diver
John Aitchison presents the black-throated diver.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/03/2024
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—James Graham, playwright
James Graham, playwright, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - Autumn 1812 - Luddism is on trial
5/5 Autumn 1812 - events at Rawfolds Mill have far-reaching consequences for Luddism.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Men & porn, Women's Diaries, South Korea birth rate
We continue our Woman's Hour series looking at porn. Today we hear from three men.
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11:00
The Perfect Sikh Wedding
Shay Kaur Grewal on the cultural tensions faced by those wanting the perfect Sikh wedding.
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11:30
Room 101 with Paul Merton—Series 1, Mark Steel
Paul Merton interviews Mark Steel about his pet hates and worst nightmares.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/03/2024
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
AntiSocial—Does Britain need a Muslim war memorial?
Plans for a Muslim war memorial have sparked debate about history, identity, and monuments
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12:57
Weather—15/03/2024
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—15/03/2024
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Strike Boy—10. Legacy
'Some of the mindset from the past is gone. It's smaller - my family comes first.'
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14:00
The Archers—14/03/2024
Brian explores his options.
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14:15
Limelight—Love and Other Lies, Love and Other Lies - 5. Long Life
5/5 Josie is closing in on her catfisher in Sarah Cartwright's comedy thriller.
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14:45
Child—Series 1, 10. Due Date
When the due date is so hard to predict, what are they for and how are they calculated?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Solihull
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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15:45
Natural Histories: Short Stories—Series 2, Face to Face with the Real Me by Fay Weldon
3/3 Fay Weldon's story is about a beauty queen coming face to face with her true self.
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16:00
Last Word—Audrey Adams, Nicola Trahan, Edward Bond, Eric Carmen
Matthew Bannister on a campaigner, a resistance fighter, a playwright and a musician.
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16:30
Feedback—Radio 4 Controller Answers Your Questions About Schedule Change
The Controller of Radio 4 on the schedule revamp and Ladykillers in the Vox Box.
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17:00
PM—15/03/2024
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/03/2024 US warns synthetic opioids are spreading worldwide
America says powerful synthetic drugs such as fentanyl are spreading around the world.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 64, Episode 1
1/6 Marcus Brigstocke and Ria Lina join Punt and Dennis for first episode of the final series.
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19:00
The Archers—15/03/2024
Tony is left disappointed.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 8, Anne Dudley and Emily Sun are on a Mission
Anne Dudley and Emily Sun add the next five tracks to the playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Simon Bird, Louise Haigh MP, Mark Spencer MP, Danny Sriskandarajah
Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Hougham & Marston Village Hall in Lincolnshire
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20:50
A Point of View—Michael & Tony & Me
Adam Gopnik warns of our tendency to normalise evil behaviour.
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21:00
Strike Boy—Omnibus 2
Mark was ten when the miners’ strike took over his life. Forty years on, he goes back.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US says fentanyl crisis is spreading to other countries
US's top diplomat calls for action against a wave of synthetic opioid drugs
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22:45
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier—Episode 10
10/10 A classic story of love, daring and a painted pirate ship in a hidden Cornish creek
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23:00
Americast—Fentanyl: War on Drugs 2.0?
America’s overdose crisis has affected every corner of the country.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/03/2024
Sean Curran reports from Westminster on planned new legislation to stop pet smuggling.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/03/2024
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - Autumn 1812 - Luddism is on trial
5/5 Autumn 1812 - events at Rawfolds Mill have far-reaching consequences for Luddism.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/03/2024
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—16/03/2024
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/03/2024
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Abbot Mark-Ephrem Nolan OSB.
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05:45
Lent Talks—Mary's Pain
Mary's Pain - Lent Talk by Dr Selina Stone.
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