FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/10/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Lee Mack
Kirsty Young talks to comedian Lee Mack. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Seamus Heaney - Beowulf, Episode 5
5/10 The warrior has to face a foe seeking revenge. (R)
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10:00
Woman's Hour—April Ashley; Wendy Holden; Born with a heart defect
Transgender icon April Ashley's new art exhibition in Liverpool. Sheila McClennon presents
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10:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 5
5/5 Yukinari hears that Shonagon has gone into early labour and rushes to her side.
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11:00
Young Devolutionaries—Episode 3
3/3 Young people from Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales share their vision of devolution.
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11:30
Start/Stop—Series 1, Two Parties
5/6 Two parties provide a particular challenge.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Help to Buy; Ivory trade; Highways Agency
Peter White looks at how the government's latest Help to Buy scheme will work.
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12:52
The Listening Project—Joan and Roger - Web and Wings
Fi Glover with a conversation about getting to grips with technology when you're over 80.
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12:57
Weather—04/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/10/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
Publishing Lives—Series 1, Geoffrey Faber
5/5 Robert McCrum explores the publishing life of Geoffrey Faber.
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14:00
The Archers—03/10/2013
Jill tries to be sensitive. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Nikolai Leskov - Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk
Leskov's searing classic Russian tale of passion and murder is an emotional rollercoaster.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—West Dean College and Gardens
Eric Robson and his GQT panel are at West Dean College and Gardens, near Chichester.
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15:45
Brazilian Bonanza—Lost Time
1/3 Tatiana Salem Levy's short story reflects on the legacy of Brazil's military regime.
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16:00
Last Word—A thriller writer, a musician, the Kabbalah Centre founder and a Hammer Horror producer
Matthew Bannister on Tom Clancy, Lindsay Cooper, Rabbi Philip Berg and Anthony Hinds.
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16:30
More or Less—An army of drunk children?
Are hundreds of young children visiting A&E because of alcohol? Tim Harford investigates.
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16:56
The Listening Project—Roger and Cal - Leaving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for the Circus
Fi Glover introduces a father and son talking about leaving home for the circus.
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17:00
PM—04/10/2013
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/10/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 41, Episode 2
2/6 Steve Punt and Jon Culshaw present topical stand-up, sketches and songs.
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19:00
The Archers—04/10/2013
Jazzer chances his arm.
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19:15
Front Row—Anoushka Shankar; TV drama Truckers; Frank Auerbach
Anoushka Shankar on her new album, TV's Truckers reviewed and Frank Auerbach painting.
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19:45
The Pillow Book—Series 6, Episode 5
5/5 Yukinari hears that Shonagon has gone into early labour and rushes to her side. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Patrick McLoughlin, Rachel Reeves, Lisa Holdsworth, John Kampfner
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Ilkley in West Yorkshire.
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20:50
A Point of View—Ethical Science
Lisa Jardine draws lessons from the career of Leo Szilard, who worked on the atom bomb.
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21:00
Saturday Drama—Bar Mitzvah Boy
Is 13-year-old Eliot Green ready to become a man in the Jewish faith? (R)
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21:58
Weather—04/10/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—04/10/2013
Will this be the Asian Century as many have predicted? News round-up with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—James Bond - Solo, Episode 5
5/10 Bond helps Kobus Breed win a deadly battle - so will he meet Solomon Adeka at last?
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23:00
Great Lives—Al Murray on Bernard Montgomery
Comedian Al Murray champions the life of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery.
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23:27
With Great Pleasure—Dame Joan Bakewell
The incomparable Joan Bakewell with some favourite pieces of prose and poetry. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Michael and Yvonne - Driving Lessons
Fi Glover with a conversation about the thrill and possibly fatal danger of driving fast.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2013
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 5
5/10 The warrior has to face a foe seeking revenge. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with George Craig.
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05:45
iPM—05/10/2013
A listener tells iPM, 'Don't start labelling our children as depressed.'.
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