FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/03/2020
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—The Peregrine in Flight
7/9 J. A. Baker witnesses the magnificence of the peregrine in flight.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—13/03/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/03/2020
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/03/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with journalist Vishva Samani.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/03/20 Coronavirus and food supplies; Welsh national forest; Environmental impact of sheep
We find out about emergency plans for food supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Turtle Dove
Actor and birdwatcher Samuel West laments the lost call of the turtle dove.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/03/2020
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Chris Riddell, illustrator, author and political cartoonist
Chris Riddell, illustrator and author, shares the soundtrack of his life.
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09:45
The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—A Bond Is Forged
9/9 It's springtime and J.A. Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Why black women struggle to discuss sexual violence; Self-isolating as a family
Why black women struggle to discuss sexual violence, and self-isolating as a family.
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10:45
The Leopard, by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa—The Leopard, Episode 10
10/10 Ten-part adaptation of Lampedusa's epic tale of politics and power, read by Alex Jennings.
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11:00
Forum Internum—Political Space
3/3 Exploring our right to freedom of thought in the digital age and the age of neuroscience.
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11:30
Teatime—Episode 4
4/4 Heart to hearts, painting and events spiralling out of control.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/03/2020
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 5
5/5 For the first time in his life, Buck experiences true love between dog and master.
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12:18
You and Yours—Cash for Ash, Sleep and Big Televisions
How do you sleep and what to do if have trouble dropping off.
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12:57
Weather—13/03/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—13/03/2020
News, analysis and comment from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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13:45
Living National Treasures—Episode 5
5/5 A combination of slow radio and the personal stories of practitioners of unusual crafts.
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14:00
The Archers—12/03/2020
Emotions run high for Lilian
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14:15
Body Horror—Episode 3
3/3 Transplant patient Caroline is at war with her new body and needs expert intervention.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Over Allotments, Cheshire
Kathy Clugston and the team are visiting the Over Allotments in Cheshire.
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15:45
Short Works—From Fact to Fiction: Lucky
An original short story inspired by this week's news, written by Allan Radcliffe.
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16:00
Last Word—Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Max von Sydow, Professor Hannah Steinberg, Charles Portis
Matthew Bannister on a diplomat, an actor, a psychopharmacologist, a writer.
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16:30
Feedback—13/03/2020
The programme that holds the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Nene and Adele – We just felt that connection
An asylum seeker and the director of a charity talk about how they became firm friends.
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17:00
PM—13/03/2020
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/03/2020 Coronavirus causes swathes of sports and cultural events to be cancelled
All professional football in the UK is postponed, as the impact of coronavirus extends.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 56, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—13/03/2020
Philip receives some worrying information
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19:15
Front Row—Kodo Drummers, Marina Lewycka, Arts affected by coronavirus
Kodo drummers perform in studio. Plus novelist Marina Lewycka.
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19:45
The Book of Strange New Things, by Michel Faber—Episode 10
10/10 Peter is horrified to find Jesus Lover 5 gravely ill in intensive care.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn, Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Professor Sian Griffith, Lord Lamont, Dr David Nabarro
Chris Mason presents political debate from London Broadcasting House.
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20:50
A Point of View—Empty-nesters and gangsters
Adam Gopnik on his children leaving home and becoming an "empty nester".
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21:00
Archive on 4—Asa Briggs: The Last Victorian Improver
Tristram Hunt tracks the life's work of the historian and university founder Asa Briggs.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Global deaths from coronavirus pass 5000 mark
World Health Organisation says Europe is now epicentre of outbreak
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22:45
The Call of the Wild, by Jack London—Episode 5
5/5 For the first time in his life, Buck experiences true love between dog and master.
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23:00
A Good Read—Henry Normal & Bobby Seagull
Harriett Gilbert talks to Henry Normal and Bobby Seagull about their favourite books.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/03/2020
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Brendan and Brenda - The value of giving back
Father and daughter they look back at the things that have shaped their lives.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/03/2020
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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00:30
The Peregrine, read by David Attenborough—A Bond Is Forged
9/9 It's springtime and J.A. Baker forges a deeper connection with the peregrine.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—14/03/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/03/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/03/2020
National and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/03/2020
Reflection and prayer with Sister Geraldine Smyth OP
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05:45
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Exotic Wormhole
What are wormholes and do they really exist?
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