FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 1
1/5 Queen Mary names Elizabeth as her successor and Walsingham is elected to parliament.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/09/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/09/2011
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/09/2011
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Anna Hill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/09/2011
Are some cancer drugs worth the cost? Plus the place of altruism in sport.
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09:00
Capitalism on Trial—Episode 1
1/2 In a new series, Michael Portillo weighs up the costs and benefits of global capitalism.
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09:45
Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 2
2/5 Walsingham is now focused on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth I.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Is fashion bad for chilren; Kanya King; sex the continental way
Jane Garvey asks if fashion is bad for children; Kanya King; sexual attitudes in France.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, Episode 2
2/5 Edie is to play the lead part in Ghosts, but will that help to ease her sense of loss?
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 19
19/30 Zoo vets talk about the role of conservation medicine in saving wildlife.
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11:30
Repainting Giverny
Irma Kurtz travels to Monet's Giverny garden to hear how losing his sight changed his work
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—27/09/2011
Should families help look after elderly patients in hospitals and care homes?
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12:57
Weather—27/09/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/09/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
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13:30
Page to Performance—Series 3, Billy The Kid
2/2 Musicians talk about performing Aaron Copland's musical portrait of Billy The Kid.
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14:00
The Archers—26/09/2011
Joe is in reflective mood.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Development
Doug Lucie's dark comedy about the credit crunch, set in Britain in 2008. (R)
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15:00
Making History—27/09/2011
Tom Holland with more stories that are Making History.
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15:30
One Hundred and Forty Characters—Between the Tweets
1/3 A star's career is at risk when gossip about him spreads on Twitter. Story by Jojo Moyes.
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15:45
A View Through a Lens—Series 3, Funky Chickens
2/5 Wildlife cameraman John Aitchison watches prairie chickens boom and dance.
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16:00
Tracing Your Roots—Series 6, Follow the Money
3/5 Where did money appear from, or disappear to in a family history?
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16:30
Great Lives—Gerald Durrell
Former footballer Graeme le Saux champions conservationist Gerald Durrell.
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17:00
PM—27/09/2011
Eddie Mair presents the day's top stories.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/09/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 3, Bacon Punctuation
5/6 The future of the shop's much-loved Wall of Crisps comes under threat from the EU. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—27/09/2011
Clarrie begs a favour.
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19:15
Front Row—Tim Pigott-Smith on King Lear, Fiona MacCarthy on Ford Madox Brown
Mark Lawson talks to actor Tim Pigott-Smith as he plays King Lear on stage in Leeds.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Second Honeymoon, Episode 2
2/5 Edie is to play the lead part in Ghosts, but will that help to ease her sense of loss?
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—NHS Procurement
Does the NHS spend too much on bandages and syringes? Jenny Cuffe investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—Concerns about eligibility for PIPs - 27/09/2011
Will Personal Independence Payments be open to everyone currently receiving DLA?
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21:00
The Philosopher's Arms—Series 1, Moral Disgust
4/4 Sitting in a pub, Matthew Sweet discovers how real life is full of philosophical problems.
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21:30
Capitalism on Trial—Episode 1
1/2 In a new series, Michael Portillo weighs up the costs and benefits of global capitalism.
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21:58
Weather—27/09/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/09/2011
With Ritula Shah. National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—2. Yossarian's Mission
2/10 Yossarian vows not to fly any more but comes up against the terrifying logic of Catch 22.
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 5
5/6 Satan has become a one-man adoption agency while his chief demon is reading Penelope Leach (R)
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23:30
Ford Madox Ford and France—Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee on The Good Soldier
2/2 Julian Barnes and Hermione Lee explore Ford Madox Ford's Provence and The Good Soldier. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/09/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—John Cooper - The Queen's Agent: Francis Walsingham at the Court of Elizabeth I, Episode 2
2/5 Walsingham is now focused on the marriage of Queen Elizabeth I.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/09/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/09/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/09/2011
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Dr Karen Smith.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/09/2011
British pig farmers say the price of pork needs to rise.
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