FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Under the Skin—Eyebrows, by Kavita Bhanot
3/3 Three generations of women come to terms with one another. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/09/2013
The bells of Exeter Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—John Kerry
Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—01/09/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Mending Cracks with Gold
Celebrating damage - learning from kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery.
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06:35
On Your Farm—01/09/2013
Caz Graham joins the Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust vaccinating badgers.
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06:57
Weather—01/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—01/09/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—01/09/2013
Mary McAleese discusses the spirituality in the work of Seamus Heaney.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Core, The Digestive Disorders Foundation
Dr Phil Hammond presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Core.
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07:57
Weather—01/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—01/09/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—01/09/2013
Service of worship from St Patrick's Church of Ireland Cathedral, Armagh.
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08:48
A Point of View—Of the People, By the People 4/4
Roger Scruton concludes his series of talks on the nature and limits of democracy. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/09/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—01/09/2013
There's a hiccup in Brian's schedule, and Alan makes a grand gesture.
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11:15
The Reunion—The Kennedy Assassination
In the 100th edition from Dallas, Sue MacGregor and guests recall the JFK assassination
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 3
3/7 Sue Perkins, Russell Kane and Paul Merton are joined by new player Henry Blofeld. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—DIY Food
Tim Hayward meets the people taking ambitious food production into their own hands.
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12:57
Weather—01/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/09/2013
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
I Have a Dream
Global figures celebrate Dr Martin Luther King's legacy by reading "I Have a Dream". (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—The Roof Gardens, Kensington
GQT reaches new heights at the Roof Gardens in Kensington, London, with Eric Robson. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Edinburgh Special
Fi Glover presents a selection of surprising conversations from the Edinburgh Festival.
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15:00
British New Wave—Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning - Episode 1
1/2 Robert Rigby's dramatisation of Alan Sillitoe's seething novel set in 1958 Nottingham.
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16:00
Bookclub—Paul Theroux - Dark Star Safari
Paul Theroux discusses his travel book Dark Star Safari with James Naughtie.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Seamus Heaney
Roger McGough presents a selection of Seamus Heaney's poems read by the author himself.
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17:00
Before the Mugshot
Sarah O'Connell tells the story behind a mugshot - the life history that led to crime. (R)
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17:40
Profile—John Kerry
Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—01/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—01/09/2013
Featuring Pink Floyd fan Tom Stoppard's dramatic tribute to Dark Side of the Moon.
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19:00
The Archers—01/09/2013
Ray starts as he means to go on.
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19:15
Paul Sinha's Citizenship Test—1. History Syllabus
1/4 Paul Sinha tests his audience and himself on what they know about British history.
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19:45
Tales from the East—Blow-Ins
1/3 By DJ Taylor. The rural idyll turns sour when winter hits a north Norfolk coastal town.
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20:00
More or Less—What price the life of a badger?
Tim Harford queries the numbers of the badger cull, plus NHS deaths and climate migrants. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—An Irish poet, a woman stockbroker, a Roma King and a Welsh rugby player
Matthew Bannister remembers Seamus Heaney, Muriel Siebert, Florin Cioaba and Cliff Morgan. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Low interest rates; How a minor car scrape can still hurt you
Low interest rates are here to stay. So how will that affect you personally? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Core, The Digestive Disorders Foundation
Dr Phil Hammond presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Core. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Kit of Life
Peter Day reports on an entrepreneur using ideas from soft drinks to distribute medicine. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/09/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—01/09/2013
A look at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Shane Carruth, Gravity, film schools
Francine Stock talks to director Shane Carruth about his new film Upstream Colour. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Mending Cracks with Gold
Celebrating damage - learning from kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—01/09/2013
The bells of Exeter Cathedral. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/09/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
Farming Today—02/09/2013
UK lamb and mutton exports to China are up 93 per cent on last year.
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05:56
Weather—02/09/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Robin
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin.
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