FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/10/2009
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 3
3/5 Spy recruitment owed much to the clubbable atmosphere of Oxbridge and public schools.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/10/2009
Hundreds of millions has been spent managing the system which pays English farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/10/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day; Yesterday in Parliament.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Death of Elizabeth I
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth I.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Defence of the Realm, Episode 4
4/5 The most public disagreements between spies and politicians occurred under Harold Wilson.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Handel's Women; Why philosophy matters
Handel's Women discussed. Plus, Dr Angie Hobbs on making philosophy accessible.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—15/10/2009
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
My Yiddisher Mother Tongue
David Schneider goes on a personal journey through Yiddish culture and language.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—15/10/2009
Consumer news and issues with Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—15/10/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/10/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Costing the Earth—The Art of Protest
Tom Heap finds out if eco-activists are facing their toughest challenges yet.
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14:00
The Archers—14/10/2009
Three's a crowd.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Dropping Bombs
Comedy by Paul Cotter. A former RAF pilot makes a trip to Germany to deliver an apology. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 13, Northumberland - St Oswald's Way: Warkworth
Clare continues her journey in the company of a group of local walkers, led by Jon Monks.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—APT Enterprise Development
Kate Humble appeals on behalf of APT Enterprise Development.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Lyrical Ballads, Tintern Abbey and Love
3/3 A selection of poems from Wordsworth and Coleridge's revolutionary 1798 collaboration.
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15:45
Amanda Vickery - A History of Private Life—Illicit Guests
14/30 Stories from adultery cases involving women sneaking lovers into the house.
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16:00
Open Book—Robert Harris, Clarice Lispector, and The Masterpieces That Never Were
Mariella Frostrup talks to thriller writer Robert Harris about his novel Lustrum.
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16:30
Material World—15/10/2009
Arctic ice loss; an inflating universe; conserving the world's plants at Kew Seed Bank.
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16:56
1989: Day by Day—15th October 1989
ANC leader Walter Sisulu is released from prison, sparking nationwide celebrations.
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17:00
PM—15/10/2009
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/10/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!—Series 4, Pub Quiz
3/6 Promoting himself to team captain, Arthur wants to win the pub quiz Β£50 rollover. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—15/10/2009
Jazzer has it coming.
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19:15
Front Row—15/10/2009
Peter Hook, co-founder of Joy Division, on the impact and legacy of the Hacienda nightclub
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Degrees Of Separation, Twins
4/5 A young mother of two boys is overjoyed to be expecting a girl with her next twins.
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20:00
The Report—Bloody Sunday Inquiry
Rob Walker investigates the Bloody Sunday Inquiry.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—15/10/2009
Evan Davis presents a special edition of the programme from the University of Derby.
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21:00
Leading Edge—The 2009 Science Book Prize Winner and The Evolution of Technology
Geoff Watts discusses science books, biography, brains and the evolution of technology.
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21:30
In Our Time—The Death of Elizabeth I
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth I.
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21:58
Weather—15/10/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/10/2009
National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—And Another Thing..., Episode 4
4/10 A far-off planetoid is in need of a presiding god, as are some hitchhikers.
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23:00
Pick Ups—Series 2, Little Grey Cells
1/6 Dave's marriage proposal is temporarily postponed by an omelette.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/10/2009
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—15/10/2009
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 4
4/5 The most public disagreements between spies and politicians occurred under Harold Wilson.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/10/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/10/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with the Right Rev Chris Edmondson, Bishop of Bolton.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/10/2009
Charlotte Smith hears why it's good news for English wine and organic farming.
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