FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/09/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Telling the World, The Glamoury Ointment
4/5 Hugh Lupton tells a story from English folklore featuring the powerful magic of the fair. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/09/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/09/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—20/09/2009
The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat in Somerset.
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05:45
Profile—Christopher Bailey
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles fashion designer Christopher Bailey.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—20/09/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Reinventing Ritual
Mark Tully asks how our deep need for rituals and rites of passage is being expressed.
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06:35
On Your Farm—20/09/2009
Charlotte Smith visits Belvoir Castle to hear how young farmers are being encouraged.
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06:57
Weather—20/09/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—20/09/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—20/09/2009
Roger Bolton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Elizabeth Finn Care
Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of Elizabeth Finn Care.
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07:58
Weather—20/09/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—20/09/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A Fiery Light
Michael Ford travels to Germany to explore the life of Hildegard of Bingen.
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08:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Bird's Nest Soup
The naturalist recalls the challenge of filming the birds of Borneo.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—20/09/2009
We hear from an illegal immigrant about why he chose to come to the UK.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—20/09/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
The Reunion—Stonewall
The men and women who founded the gay rights campaign group, Stonewall.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 8
8/10 Nicholas Parsons is joined by Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Paul Merton and Suki Webster
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food Myths
Sheila Dillon delves into food myths and misconceptions about some traditional dishes.
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12:57
Weather—20/09/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—20/09/2009
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
If You're Reading This
A look at letters written by soldiers only to be opened in the event of their death. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—18/09/2009
Eric Robson chairs. With Bunny Guinness, Chris Beardshaw and Bob Flowerdew.
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14:45
Food for Thought—Series 1, Erwin James
2/5 Nina Myskow talks porridge, prison and stealing school dinners with lifer Erwin James.
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15:00
Classic Serial—The Complete Smiley - The Looking Glass War, Episode 1
1/2 Word reaches The Department that missiles are being installed near the West German border.
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16:00
Open Book—John Banville, Malcolm Lowry and a New Biography of Charles Dickens
Mariella Frostrup talks to John Banville about his latest novel, The Infinities.
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16:30
Poetry Please—20/09/2009
Roger McGough presents listeners' requests for works with an environmental theme.
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17:00
Persuading Us to Be Good
How social psychology and behavioural economics can be exploited to make us behave better.
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17:40
Profile—Christopher Bailey
Mary Ann Sieghart profiles fashion designer Christopher Bailey.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—20/09/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/09/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—20/09/2009
Sheila McClennon introduces her selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—20/09/2009
Show hopes tumble.
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19:15
Americana—20/09/2009
Matt Frei talks to Tom Friedman about President Obama's busy media schedule.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Granta Stories, Cary Grant's Suit
2/5 Todd McEwan contemplates the suit worn by the star of North By North West. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—18/09/2009
Roger Bolton is joined by Bob Shennan, the controller of Radio 2.
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20:30
Last Word—18/09/2009
The obituary series includes tributes to Brian Barron and Keith Floyd.
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21:00
Money Box—19/09/2009
Paul Lewis with the latest news from the world of personal finance.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Elizabeth Finn Care
Jenni Murray appeals on behalf of Elizabeth Finn Care.
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21:30
In Business—Hard to Credit
Smaller businesses are still struggling to cope with the impact of the credit crunch.
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21:58
Weather—20/09/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—20/09/2009
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—18/09/2009
Actor Paul Bettany and director Sam Mendes discuss their latest projects.
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23:30
Something Understood—Reinventing Ritual
Mark Tully asks how our deep need for rituals and rites of passage is being expressed.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/09/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Restorative Justice in N.I - RG Collingwood
The life of philosopher RG Collingwood, and restorative justice in Northern Ireland.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—20/09/2009
The sound of bells from St Mary Magdalene, Ditcheat in Somerset.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/09/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Dr Janet Wootton.
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05:45
Farming Today—21/09/2009
The English coastline could soon be open to all, despite objections from some landowners.
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05:57
Weather—21/09/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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