FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/10/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—3. The Pioneer
3/5 Nancy embarks on a political career as the only female MP in the Commons.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/10/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/10/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/10/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/10/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/10/2012
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/10/2012
Sainsbury's is dropping the Food Quality Red Tractor logo. It's 'simpler' for consumers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—18/10/2012
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Caxton and the Printing Press
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Caxton and the influence of the printing press.
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09:45
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
4/5 The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Amanda Palmer; Gary McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp
Amanda Palmer plays live in the studio. Gary McKinnon's mother, Janis Sharp.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
4/5 Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Lederhosen Fashion
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's foreign correspondents take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines.
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11:30
Hollywood on the Tiber
Mukti Jain Campion looks back at the heyday of Rome's most famous film studios.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—'Seal Friendly' salmon, football prices and the staff sacked because of bad reviews online
Can Scottish salmon ever be 'seal friendly'? And the rising cost of watching football.
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12:57
Weather—18/10/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—18/10/2012
News, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
China: As History Is My Witness—Hong Xiuquan - The Rebel
9/10 The empire builder who thought he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ.
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14:00
The Archers—17/10/2012
Susan wants to help.
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14:15
Stone—Series 2, The Bridge
3/4 When a student falls to his death from a bridge DCI Stone begins a murder investigation. (R)
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 22, Simon Evans of the Wye and Usk Foundation
Clare Balding walks with Simon Evans, fisherman and river conservationist.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners Abroad
Harriet Walter presents an appeal for Prisoners Abroad.
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15:30
Open Book—Michael Chabon on his latest novel Telegraph Avenue
Mariella Frostrup interviews Michael Chabon about his latest novel, Telegraph Avenue.
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16:00
The Film Programme—18/10/2012
With Benh Zeitlin's film Beasts of the Southern Wild and Sally Potter's Ginger and Rosa.
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16:30
Material World—18/10/2012
What is the scientific evidence behind the badger cull?
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17:00
PM—18/10/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/10/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 2, Episode 6
6/6 A show that starts by going to the dogs, ending with perhaps the oldest hymn in the world.
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19:00
The Archers—18/10/2012
Lilian is pushed to the limit.
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19:15
Front Row—Rod Stewart, The Lost Prince, Hebburn
Rod Stewart on his career, the prince who was nearly Henry IX and sitcom Hebburn reviewed.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Heinrich Boll - The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum, Episode 4
4/5 Politician Alois loves Katharina, but is terrified that Ludwig is hiding out at his home.
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20:00
The Law Show—Where Next for the Hillsborough Families?
Joshua Rozenberg asks where next for the families of those who died at Hillsborough.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Overcrowded markets
Evan Davis and guests discuss overcapacity and how to ensure positive product placement.
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21:00
Saving Species—Series 3, Episode 7
7/24 Brett Westwood asks if film-makers put anything back in terms of wildlife conservation.
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21:30
In Our Time—Caxton and the Printing Press
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss William Caxton and the influence of the printing press.
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21:58
Weather—18/10/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—18/10/2012
EU leaders seek a banking deal, China slowdown concerns and Ugandan gay rights on trial.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Patricia Ferguson - The Midwife's Daughter, Episode 4
4/10 Grace is accepted as part of the Silkhampton community.
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23:00
Bigipedia—Series 2, BigiBuzz!
3/4 Find out what is popular, so you can be too! Plus, visiting Britain's least-haunted house. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—18/10/2012
Alicia McCarthy with the day's top news stories from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/10/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Nancy: The Story of Lady Astor by Adrian Fort—4. A Blitz and a Blow
4/5 The first female MP helps to steer Plymouth through the horrors of the Blitz.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/10/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/10/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/10/2012
A reading and a reflection to start the day on Radio 4 with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—19/10/2012
The RSPCA denies it is intimidating farmers over the badger cull.
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