FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/10/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Punishing the Poor
Sociologist Loic Wacquant discusses the consequences of a growing US prison system.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—11/10/2009
The sound of bells from St Nicholas' church, Sandhurst in Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/10/2009
Charlotte Smith hears the latest verbal exchanges in the row over organic produce.
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05:57
Weather—12/10/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/10/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—12/10/2009
Andrew Marr with novelist Audrey Niffenegger, historian Robert Service and Edward Carr.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Defence of the Realm, Episode 1
1/5 How myth gave rise to reality as the rumour mills of fiction created a climate of fear.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Model Lily Cole; Summer babies at school
Model Lily Cole on her acting career. Plus, the issues of summer-born children at school.
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11:00
Bluebird Over the White Cliffs of Dover
Ian Hislop discovers the chequered history of this musical mainstay of the British nation. (R)
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11:30
Beauty of Britain—Series 1, The Lord Lieutenant's Lady
2/6 Beauty has the hots for worship leader Wayne, but warring couples intervene.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—12/10/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—12/10/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/10/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Brain of Britain—12/10/2009
Russell Davies chairs the first heat of the perennial general knowledge contest.
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14:00
The Archers—11/10/2009
Post-fight analysis.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Legacy
By Cath Staincliffe. Two probate detectives seek the rightful heirs to an unclaimed estate
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15:00
Archive on 4—When Bailey Met Warhol
Jerry Hall talks to photographer David Bailey about his relationship with Andy Warhol.
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15:45
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Tea
11/30 Thanks to the introduction of tea, even people who were not rich could afford to entertain
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16:00
The Food Programme—Feasts
What function do feasts serve today? Sheila Dillon explores the role of social eating.
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16:30
Click On—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 Simon Cox looks into the future of GPS, with the help of a four-legged friend.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—12th October 1989
Nigel Lawson speaks at the Tory Party conference to defend the 15 per cent interest rate.
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17:00
PM—12/10/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/10/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 David Mitchell hosts, with Clive Anderson, Dom Joly, Fi Glover and Henning Wehn.
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19:00
The Archers—12/10/2009
Lynda takes a stand.
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19:15
Front Row—12/10/2009
Writer John Irving on his new novel, and a review of Tate Modern's tenth annual commission
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Degrees Of Separation, Empty Nest
1/5 A mother is distraught when her daughter leaves home for a gap year trip.
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20:00
Brighton: The Bomb That Changed Politics
Michael Dobbs explores the political legacy of the Brighton hotel bombing.
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20:30
Analysis—Small States
Bronwen Maddox of The Times asks if small nations can survive as independent states.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The Art of Protest
Tom Heap finds out if eco-activists are facing their toughest challenges yet.
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21:30
Start the Week—12/10/2009
Andrew Marr with novelist Audrey Niffenegger, historian Robert Service and Edward Carr.
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21:58
Weather—12/10/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—12/10/2009
News and analysis with Ritula Shah. MPs receive letters on their expenses.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—And Another Thing..., Episode 1
1/10 There is very nearly tea and biscuits.
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23:00
With Great Pleasure—Brian Patten
Poet Brian Patten chooses pieces of writing which have been inspirational to him. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—12/10/2009
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament with Sean Curran.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/10/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Defence of the Realm, Episode 1
1/5 How myth gave rise to reality as the rumour mills of fiction created a climate of fear.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/10/2009
As sales of organic food fall, two major supermarkets cut their organic ranges by a third.
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