FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
A Dalmatian Trilogy—The Lompic Cape
1/3 An eccentric writer-explorer and his bemused amanuensis explore the island. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/02/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/02/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—10/02/2013
The bells of All Saints Church, Harpole, Northamptonshire.
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05:45
Profile—John Brennan
President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—10/02/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Philosophy of the Mind
The Dalai Lama considers the philosophy of the mind.
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06:35
Living World—Tree Sparrows
Trai Anfield heads to RSPB Old Moor reserve to seek out the once-common tree sparrow.
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06:57
Weather—10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—10/02/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—10/02/2013
A report from the world's biggest religious festival, Kumbh Mela, in India.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—APT Action on Poverty
Margaret Sentamu presents an appeal for APT Action on Poverty.
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07:57
Weather—10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—10/02/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—The Beauty of Holiness
From Worcester College Chapel, Oxford with the Rev Dr Jonathan Arnold and Prof Ben Quash.
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08:50
A Point of View—Grand Central celebration
David Cannadine celebrates the saving of New York's century-old Grand Central station.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/02/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme, presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/02/2013
Peggy is lost for words, and there's a fleeting meeting for Lilian and Paul.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Julie Burchill
Kirsty Young interviews columnist and author Julie Burchill.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 10, Episode 6
6/6 David Mitchell hosts. With John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Holly Walsh and Arthur Smith.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Horsemeat Scandal: A Food Programme Special
Sheila Dillon reports on the latest developments in the horsemeat scandal.
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12:57
Weather—10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/02/2013
Global news and analysis presented by Norman Smith.
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13:30
Lyrical Journey—Series 2, Sunshine on Leith
1/3 How the Proclaimers song 'Sunshine on Leith' became a cherished anthem for a changing city
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kirton-in-Lindsey
Eric Robson and the team visit gardeners in Kirton-in-Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
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14:45
Witness History—The plot against Franco
In 1964 a young Scot joined a plot to assassinate the Spanish dictator, General Franco.
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15:00
George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four—Episode 1
1/2 Ministry of Truth employee Winston Smith finds love. But Big Brother is watching.
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16:00
Open Book—Ali Smith on the 50th anniversary of The Bell Jar; Alex Preston on innovation in the novel
Mariella Frostrup talks to Ali Smith about Sylvia Plath's celebrated novel The Bell Jar.
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16:30
Poetry Please—10/02/2013
Listeners' poetry requests presented by Roger McGough.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Russian Riches
London is home for many rich Russians. But how much are they vetted on arrival?
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17:40
Profile—John Brennan
President Obama's choice to head the CIA is John Brennan. Is he the right man for the job?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—10/02/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—10/02/2013
Liz Barclay makes her selection of the best of this week's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—10/02/2013
Clarrie plays peacemaker.
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19:15
Valentine's Day
Another beautiful story of everyday life from John Osborne, creator of John Peel's Shed.
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19:45
Shorts—Series 11, Light Moves Like Water
1/3 By Carol Farrelly. A young woman reflects on a summer of love affairs in Venice.
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20:00
Feedback—08/02/2013
The art of Whispering Bob, iPlayer queries addressed, and is Radio 4 barmy for McCartney?
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20:30
Last Word—A New York mayor, a Navy Seal, an anti-apartheid activist, a toymaker, a rock musician and an English king
Matthew Bannister on Amina Cachalia, Reg Presley, Chris Kyle, Andre Cassagnes, Richard III
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21:00
Money Box—09/02/2013
Pension 'liberation' dangers, fraud refunds, water bills and continuing care costs.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—APT Action on Poverty
Margaret Sentamu presents an appeal for APT Action on Poverty.
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21:30
Analysis—The Alawis
Owen Bennett Jones looks at Syria's Alawis, the sect to which President Assad belongs.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/02/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—10/02/2013
George Parker of the FT analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Bafta results special with new Fellow Alan Parker
A full round-up and analysis of the Bafta awards with Francine Stock and guests.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Philosophy of the Mind
The Dalai Lama considers the philosophy of the mind.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/02/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Organised crime in the UK
Organised crime in the UK - how has it changed? Also, the Italian Camorra.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/02/2013
The bells of All Saints Church, Harpole, Northamptonshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/02/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/02/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/02/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/02/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Paul Mathole.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/02/2013
The racket in illegal horsemeat in Ireland is continuing. Charlotte Smith reports.
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05:57
Weather—11/02/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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