FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 1
1/5 A baby boy is born to a humble family in a remote Tuscan hilltown.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/10/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2011
Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/10/2011
Anna Hill hears the late hot spell could mean a vintage year for UK wine.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/10/2011
With John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
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09:00
Capitalism on Trial—Episode 2
2/2 Michael Portillo asks whether free-market capitalism is a broken system.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 2
2/5 Tenducci embarks on his operatic career but soon becomes embroiled in a public scandal.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—George Alagiah on mixed Britain; schools commissioner Liz Sidwell; Lauren Child
Jane Garvey talks to George Alagiah; Liz Sidwell, Schools Commissioner; Lauren Child.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Pepys celebrates the anniversary of an operation three years previously.
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11:00
Saving Species—Series 2, Episode 20
20/30 The Pika, a small mountain mammal, is blamed for the degradation of grassland.
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11:30
The Man with Many Names
Peter Day explores the wayward genius of Irish writer Flann O'Brien on his centenary
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—04/10/2011
Right to Buy: Should council tenants get extra help to buy their own homes?
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12:57
Weather—04/10/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/10/2011
With Martha Kearney. National and international news.
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13:30
The World in His Ear
Philip Sweeney finds out about the pioneering composer of African Sanctus David Fanshawe.
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14:00
The Archers—03/10/2011
Kenton makes his move.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Dinner in the Village
Caryl Phillips new play about the writers CLR James and Richard Wright and their marriages
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15:00
Making History—04/10/2011
Listeners share their ideas and questions with some of the world's leading historians.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Flann O' Brien - The Brother, Episode 1
1/3 Selections from Flann O' Brien's writings charting the exploits of the 'brother'.
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15:45
The Call—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Dominic Arkwright meets a man who took a distress call from a ship called Titanic.
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16:00
Tracing Your Roots—Series 6, What Happens Next: Part 1
4/5 Sally and Nick follow up on their favourite Tracing Your Roots stories.
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16:30
A Good Read—Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland
Michael Morpurgo and Sara Maitland talk to Harriett Gilbert about the books they love.
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17:00
PM—04/10/2011
Full 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—04/10/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 3, The Fall of Phallon and the Rise of Bugatox
6/6 Ramesh takes it upon himself to reunite a local couple who have split up. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—04/10/2011
Helen and Tom wait for news.
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19:15
Front Row—Johnny Mathis and David Bailey
John Wilson meets legendary singer Johnny Mathis; and photographer David Bailey.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys - Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Pepys celebrates the anniversary of an operation three years previously.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Energy Prices
Are households and businesses being overcharged for gas and electricity?
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20:40
In Touch—In Touch at 50 - looking back and looking forward. 04/10/11
As the programme turns 50, a look back at the past and a look forward to its future.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Antipsychotic Drugs - Breaking Habits - PTSD
Health risks of antipsychotic drugs, breaking habits, PTSD after recovering bodies in Iraq
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21:30
Capitalism on Trial—Episode 2
2/2 Michael Portillo asks whether free-market capitalism is a broken system.
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21:58
Weather—04/10/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—04/10/2011
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Catch 22 by Joseph Heller—7. The Decision
7/10 Orr crash-lands again and Yossarian refuses to fly with him. Will he regret it?
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23:00
Old Harry's Game—Series 7, Episode 6
6/6 Satan is ready to secretly return baby Patrick to Earth. But God has eyes in his back. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—04/10/2011
Susan Hulme with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Castrato and His Wife, Episode 2
2/5 Tenducci embarks on his operatic career but soon becomes embroiled in a public scandal.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/10/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2011
Presented by the Rev Neil Gardner, minister of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—05/10/2011
It will be harder to find organic chicken in shops in the future, says industry body.
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