FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Tales from the Casino, Ten Miles High
1/3 After being converted to northern soul, David plans to hitchhike to the casino in Wigan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—29/09/2013
The bells of St Helen's Parish Church, Sefton, Merseyside.
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05:45
Profile—Hassan Rouhani
Mary Ann Sieghart asks, is Hassan Rouhani a completely new kind of Iranian leader? (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—29/09/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Boundaries of Religion: Part 2
Mark Tully concludes his exploration of the relationship between reason and religion.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Damson Harvest
Caz Graham heads to Cumbria's Lyth Valley on a hunt for damsons at harvest time.
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06:57
Weather—29/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—29/09/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—29/09/2013
Modern slavery, halal food, and what's happened to the Big Society. With William Crawley.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—The Trussell Trust
Charlotte Sewell, a beneficiary, presents an appeal on behalf of the Trussell Trust.
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07:57
Weather—29/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—29/09/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Back to Church Sunday
For Back to Church Sunday, from Latimer Minster, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Horror of Love
Stephen King says, 'Love creates horror.' AL Kennedy agrees. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Bluethroat
Brett Westwood presents the bluethroat. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/09/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/09/2013
Brenda's catching up, and Kathy's been pushed too far.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Lee Mack
Kirsty Young talks to comedian Lee Mack.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 67, Episode 7
7/7 With Jenny Eclair, Julian Clary, Liza Tarbuck and Paul Merton. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The School Food Plan
Sheila Dillon investigates the new School Food Plan and asks if it can make real change.
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12:57
Weather—29/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/09/2013
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
Steve Richards Stands Up for Politics
The newspaper columnist Steve Richards goes on stage with 'pro-politics comedy'
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—North East London
Eric Robson and the panel are in north east London to answer audience questions. (R)
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14:45
Witness History—Re-education in China
In China 're-education' is still used as a form of punishment - hear one man's story.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Men at Arms
1/7 Guy Crouchback is searching for a purpose to live. Evelyn Waugh's satirical masterpiece.
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16:00
Open Book—Brazilian literary scene; Sathnam Sanghera; Harrogate History Festival
Sathnanm Sanghera on Marriage Material, and a look at Brazil's vast literary scene.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Charles Causley Anniversary
Roger McGough presents a selection of listeners' requests for poems by Charles Causley.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Secrecy and Surveillance
What rights do people have when they feel they've been unfairly put under surveillance? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Hassan Rouhani
Mary Ann Sieghart asks, is Hassan Rouhani a completely new kind of Iranian leader? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/09/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—29/09/2013
The best of the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio, chosen by Stuart Maconie.
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19:00
The Archers—29/09/2013
Elizabeth looks forward.
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19:15
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, With David O'Doherty
1/4 Comedian Alex Horne and his five-piece jazz band are joined by guest David O'Doherty. (R)
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19:45
Bloody Scotland—Waiting With the Body
2/3 By Malcolm Mackay. A professional hitman finds himself in an unexpected situation.
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20:00
More or Less—Are patients 45% more likely to die in NHS hospitals than US ones?
Tim Harford looks at the claim that there are more hospital deaths in England than the US. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—A Ghanaian poet, an addiction counsellor, a beat writers' muse and a special branch officer
Matthew Bannister remembers Kofi Awoonor, Peter Kay, Carolyn Cassady and Ferguson Smith. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Closed accounts, another banking divorce, flight compensation, Royal Mail shares
Personal finance news. Will the Royal Mail sell-off be a 1st or 2nd class investment? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Trussell Trust
Charlotte Sewell, a beneficiary, presents an appeal on behalf of the Trussell Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—China's Economic Crossroads
Peter Day travels to China to ask why so many graduates are having difficulty finding jobs (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/09/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—29/09/2013
A look at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Cate Blanchett on Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine; Michael Roemer on Nothing But a Man; Denis Villeneuve on Prisoners
Cate Blanchett talks to Francine Stock about her lead role in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Boundaries of Religion: Part 2
Mark Tully concludes his exploration of the relationship between reason and religion. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira
The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—29/09/2013
The bells of St Helen's Parish Church, Sefton, Merseyside. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—30/09/2013
Scotland targets Indian buyers to boost food exports.
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05:56
Weather—30/09/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Serin
Brett Westwood presents the serin.
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