FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Tales from the Casino, Three Before Eight
3/3 Saturday comes and Rob, a seasoned DJ at the casino, starts sorting through his records. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—13/10/2013
The bells of Howden Minster in East Yorkshire.
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05:45
Profile—Maajid Nawaz
Mark Coles presents a profile of the co-founder of counter-extremism think tank Quilliam. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—13/10/2013
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Peeling the Dragon Skin
John McCarthy considers the benefits and drawbacks of having a tough hide.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Feeding the Concrete Cow
Sybil Ruscoe is at a farm growing maize to produce electricity by anaerobic digestion.
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06:57
Weather—13/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—13/10/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Spiritual wellbeing; Quilliam; Haggadah
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Michael Palin presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Farm Africa.
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07:57
Weather—13/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—13/10/2013
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—13/10/2013
From St Margaret's Episcopal Church in Newlands, Glasgow, with the Rev Scott Robertson.
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08:48
A Point of View—Cross Border Science
Lisa Jardine reflects on the internationalism that underpins the progress of science. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Pink-Footed Goose
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Pink-Footed Goose. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—13/10/2013
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—13/10/2013
Joe's a bit more cheery, and Rob gets an important telephone call.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Chris Packham
Kirsty Young interviews Chris Packham, naturalist, TV presenter and author.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 6, Palmer, Sommer, O'Neill
2/6 John Lloyd and Humphrey Ker are joined by comedian Andrew O'Neill. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Great British Hop
Can there really be only 60 hop farmers left in the UK? Miles Warde finds out.
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12:57
Weather—13/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—13/10/2013
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
The National Theatre at 50—The Road to the National Theatre, Whose National Theatre?
2/2 The link between the founding of the NHS and the creation of the National Theatre.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Settle-Carlisle Railway
Eric Robson hosts a very special show recorded on board the Settle-Carlisle railway. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Edition
Fi Glover introduces four conversations about books, hugs, flowers and loss.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Evelyn Waugh - Sword of Honour, Officers and Gentlemen, part one
3/7 Sent home in disgrace following the Dakar raid, Guy is again looking for useful employment
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16:00
Open Book—Philip Pullman, Jung Chang, Alexander McCall Smith
Philip Pullman discusses children's books of the early Soviet era with Mariella Frostrup.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Canals, rivers, boats and lakes
Roger McGough presents a selection of poems on a watery theme.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—HS2: Winners and Losers
Who are the winners and losers from high-speed rail? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Maajid Nawaz
Mark Coles presents a profile of the co-founder of counter-extremism think tank Quilliam. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—13/10/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—13/10/2013
Hardeep Singh Kohli chooses the best of the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—13/10/2013
It's party night for Susan.
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19:15
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Series 1, Isy Suttie
3/4 Alex Horne is joined by his own five-piece jazz band for a new series of music and comedy. (R)
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19:45
Stories From the South Downs—Ashes to Ashes
1/3 By Sara Sarre. Julia struggles to let go of her father, amid worries over her husband.
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20:00
Feedback—11/10/2013
Is watching radio the future? And the Radio 3 film music season - blockbuster or flop? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Maria de Villota, General Vo Nguyen Giap, Dr Ruth Patrick, Kathleen Watkins, Phil Chevron
Matthew Bannister remembers Maria de Villota, General Vo Nguyen Giap and Dr Ruth Patrick. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Royal Mail shares; Water bill deal; Help to Buy 2
Sharing out Royal Mail, SmartSource Water customer anger, and Help to Buy 2. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Michael Palin presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Farm Africa. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Edward Snowden: Leaker, Saviour, Traitor, Spy?
Are state secrets doomed by an emerging alliance of the anti-state right and liberal left? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—13/10/2013
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—13/10/2013
Sarah Vine of the Daily Mail analyses how the papers covered the week's biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Le Week-End; The Fifth Estate; London Film Festival
Francine Stock talks to screenwriter Hanif Kureishi about Le Week-End. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Peeling the Dragon Skin
John McCarthy considers the benefits and drawbacks of having a tough hide. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/10/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Twitter; Elite University Admissions
Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—13/10/2013
The bells of Howden Minster in East Yorkshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/10/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/10/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/10/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Imam Monawar Hussain.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/10/2013
Tens of thousands of cattle are killed in snowstorms in the United States.
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05:56
Weather—14/10/2013
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Jack Snipe
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the jack snipe.
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