FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 3
3/10 The great warrior battles the evil demon Grendel. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/10/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/10/2013
Charlotte Smith reports from the Dairy Show 2013 in Somerset.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Eider
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Eider.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/10/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Exoplanets
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss planets outside our solar system, known as exoplanets.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 4
4/10 The warrior celebrates his victory over the demon. (R)
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Shelina Permalloo; Charlotte Raven
National minimum staffing levels in maternity units? And the launch of Feminist Times.
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 4
4/5 Unsolicited truths begin to emerge between Shonagon and her friend Saisho.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Sibelius, Saunas and Salmiakki
The crisis over Golden Dawn in Greece, and other stories from around the world.
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11:30
Nobody's N-Word
Poet Dean Atta considers his response to one of the most controversial of words.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—The lasting effect of the horsemeat scandal
How has the horsemeat scandal changed attitudes and what we buy? With Winifred Robinson.
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12:57
Weather—03/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—03/10/2013
News and current affairs presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Publishing Lives—Series 1, George Weidenfeld
4/5 Robert McCrum meets George Weidenfeld to talk about his extraordinary publishing life.
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14:00
The Archers—02/10/2013
Rosa has an unwelcome visitor. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Imaginary Boys
By Paul Magrs. A fantastical tale of teenage love and close encounters.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 25, Durham with Maggie and Keith Bell
Clare Balding walks around the city of Durham with Maggie and Keith Bell.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—The Trussell Trust
Charlotte Sewell, a beneficiary, presents an appeal on behalf of the Trussell Trust. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Brazilian literary scene; Sathnam Sanghera; Harrogate History Festival
Sathnanm Sanghera on Marriage Material, and a look at Brazil's vast literary scene. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—James McAvoy on Filth; Kevin MacDonald on How I Live Now; Dexter Fletcher on Sunshine on Leith
James McAvoy talks to Francine Stock about new film Filth, based on Irvine Welsh's novel.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Menopause; IPCC; Fracking feedback; Particle accelerator; Zombie chemicals
Adam Rutherford explores the science behind the menopause and the uncertainty of science.
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17:00
PM—03/10/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/10/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 5, Turn Around Dave Eyes
5/6 Dave embraces internet dating while Ramesh has a wobble over his Meat Loaf date. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—03/10/2013
Jill tries to be sensitive.
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19:15
Front Row—James McAvoy in Filth; Dizzee Rascal; director Lucy Walker; young Poets Laureate
Arts news with John Wilson, including the verdict on James McAvoy in Filth.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 4
4/5 Unsolicited truths begin to emerge between Shonagon and her friend Saisho. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Help to Buy
Are the warnings that the new Help to Buy scheme will cause a price bubble justified?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Big Data
The money-making world of big data is discussed by Evan Davis and guests.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Menopause; IPCC; Fracking feedback; Particle accelerator; Zombie chemicals
Adam Rutherford explores the science behind the menopause and the uncertainty of science. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Exoplanets
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss planets outside our solar system, known as exoplanets. (R)
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21:58
Weather—03/10/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—03/10/2013
African migrants die in boat; newspaper says sorry to Ed Miliband. With Philippa Thomas.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 4
4/10 Blessing has gone, but Bond must reach Port Dunbar to learn more about the civil war.
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23:00
Seekers—Series 1, The New Seeker
1/6 Stuart is made redundant from his post at the job centre.
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Kwame Kwei-Armah
Kwame Kwei-Armah presents his favourite pieces of writing and song lyrics to an audience. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 4
4/10 The warrior celebrates his victory over the demon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/10/2013
Nearly a quarter of Wales' largest ancient forest is being felled because of disease.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Ortolan Bunting
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Ortolan Bunting.
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