FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/03/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Dining Out in English Society
2/5 Henry James's enthusiastic entry into English society, as revealed by entertaining letters (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—02/03/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/03/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lambing Night Shift
Anna Hill goes on the lambing night shift. Plus criticism of the Rural Payments Agency.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Starling
David Attenborough presents the starling. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/03/2016
Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—James Rebanks, Helen Scott, Carl Tanner, Caitriona Palmer
Libby Purves meets shepherd James Rebanks and Helen Scott from the Three Degrees.
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09:45
The Real Henry James—Modern Women
3/5 Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Emma Bridgewater, New female politicians in Iran, Are you turning into your mother?
Emma Bridgewater discusses her use of pattern.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 3
3/10 When Jane returns to Thornfield Hall, she discovers the identity of the tall dark stranger
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10:55
The Listening Project—Ulrich and Anna – A European Family
Is it where you're born or where you live that provides your national identity?
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11:00
An Eton Experience
Each year disadvantaged pupils get the opportunity to enter the hallowed corridors of Eton
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11:30
Reluctant Persuaders—Series 1, Vorsprung Durch Technik
4/4 The team try to overcome their greatest challenge - exiting a lift. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/03/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Museum of Lost Objects—Tell Qarqur, Hama Province
The ancient hill in western Syria that became a modern battleground
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12:15
You and Yours—New-build homes, Holiday money, Pets on Prozac
An investigation into complaints about workmanship and finishing of newly built homes.
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12:57
Weather—02/03/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/03/2016
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Incarnations: India in 50 Lives—Visvesvaraya: Extracting Moonbeams from Cucumbers
Sunil Khilnani explores the life and work of engineer Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
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14:00
The Archers—01/03/2016
Rob enjoys acting as a mentor. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 7, Shoulder Hill
3/5 A dark fantasy adventure starring Paul Hilton as the troubled immortal William Palmer
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Personalised Budgets
How well do personal budgets work?
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15:30
Inside Health—Ovarian cancer, PBC, Treating severe head injury
Talc use and ovarian cancer. PBC causes fatigue and itching but is often missed. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The debt collection industry, Spousal job loss
Laurie Taylor explores what happens when everyday forms of borrowing go bad.
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16:30
The Media Show—Race and TV viewing, The ´óÏó´«Ã½ impact on the market, Should Ofcom replace the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Trust?
Race and TV viewing, should Ofcom replace the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Trust, and the ´óÏó´«Ã½ impact on the market.
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17:00
PM—02/03/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/03/2016 EC Announces Migrant Aid Spending
Campaigners accused of not explaining 'Brexit' plans / Coronation Street creator dies
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18:30
Chain Reaction—Series 11, 2. Al Murray interviews Ian Hislop
2/6 Al Murray, the Pub Landlord creator, passes the baton to comedian and satirist Ian Hislop.
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19:00
The Archers—02/03/2016
Henry is playing up.
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19:15
Front Row—Botticelli, Gillian Slovo, Tony Warren remembered, Dr Thorne
Gillian Slovo's new novel, Botticelli Reimagined, Tony Warren obituary, Dr Thorne review.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Jane Eyre, Episode 3
3/10 When Jane returns to Thornfield Hall, she discovers the identity of the tall dark stranger (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Historical Sex Abuse
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Lent Talks—The Dining Room
Dr Michael Banner visits the dining hall at Trinity College to reflect on the Last Supper.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Acoustic Ecology
Can the sound of the Amazon help to save it? Peter Gibbs reports. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—James Rebanks, Helen Scott, Carl Tanner, Caitriona Palmer
Libby Purves meets shepherd James Rebanks and Helen Scott from the Three Degrees. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Sanctions on North Korea 'the toughest for 20 years'
Interview with the UK's UN ambassador and Greece receives 'humanitarian aid'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Episode 3
3/5 A stranger comes to the house, bringing with him change.
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23:00
The Literary Adventures of Mr Brown—Episode 2
2/2 Imagine if London's genteel literary scene had a bit more swag and a gangsta's lean.
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23:15
History Retweeted—The Moon Landing
1/4 From launch to landing, we follow the crew of Apollo 11 as they cruise to the Moon. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/03/2016
Rachel Byrne reports from Westminster on differing views among Conservatives on the EU.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/03/2016
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Real Henry James—Modern Women
3/5 Henry James on feminism, female suffrage and how his friendships with women inspired him. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—03/03/2016
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/03/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/03/2016
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/03/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.
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05:45
Farming Today—Sheep farming and the environment
On a sheep farm in the Brecons, Charlotte learns how the farmer is helping local wildlife.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Collared Dove
David Attenborough presents the collared dove. (R)
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