FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/09/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Nadine Gordimer - A Flash of Fireflies—A Chip of Glass Ruby
3/3 A bewildered husband struggles to cope with his wife's political activism. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/09/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/09/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—14/09/2014
The bells of Merton College, Oxford.
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05:45
Profile—Jack Ma
How did Jack Ma become one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs? (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—14/09/2014
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Grandparents
Mark Tully explores the relationships between grandparents and grandchildren.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Urbanites in the countryside
Two urbanites swap the glitz of the city for the hard work of the farm.
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06:57
Weather—14/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—14/09/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Ian Paisley, Scottish Referendum, Sami Yusuf
The legacy of Ian Paisley, the Scottish referendum and British Muslim singer Sami Yusuf.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners Education Trust
Susan Hill presents an appeal on behalf of Prisoners Education Trust.
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07:57
Weather—14/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—14/09/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—14/09/2014
From St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh at the start of referendum week.
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08:48
A Point of View—The Horror of War
Lisa Jardine says commemorating a war should not mean losing sight of its horror. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—White-Bearded Manakin
David Attenborough presents the white-bearded manakin of tropical South America. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—14/09/2014
Sunday morning magazine programme.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—14/09/2014
Contemporary drama in a rural setting.
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11:15
The Reunion—New Labour
Sue MacGregor reunites some of the key people behind the creation of New Labour.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/09/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 70, Episode 5
5/8 900th edition of the show, with Paul Merton, Holly Walsh, Sheila Hancock and Russell Kane. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Ethiopian Teff - An Ancient Grain
Sheila Dillon tells the story of teff, an ancient grain for modern times.
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12:57
Weather—14/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—14/09/2014
National and international news with Edward Stourton.
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13:30
Power in the Blood: The Life of Ian Paisley
William Crawley looks at the life of former Northern Ireland first minister Ian Paisley.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Postbag at Barnsdale
Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition of the horticultural panel show. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Adoption, being a Jamaican in Cardiff, and coming to terms with the impact of sexual abuse
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15:00
The Barchester Chronicles—Anthony Trollope's Framley Parsonage, A Gift of Fire
3/3 Miss Dunstable holds a party while Lord Lufton finally returns from his fishing trip.
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16:00
Open Book—Ali Smith on How to Be Both
Booker-shortlisted novelist Ali Smith and the art of the short story.
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16:30
Poetry Extra—Poetry Please - Poets Laureate
Daljit Nagra chooses memorable programmes from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's poetry archive.
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17:00
High St Fashion: Weaving New Threads
Sarah Butler asks, can the Bangladesh garment industry become ethical and profitable? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Jack Ma
How did Jack Ma become one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs? (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—14/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—14/09/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—14/09/2014
Andy Kershaw chooses his highlights from the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—14/09/2014
Tony has plans for Johnny.
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19:15
Gossip from the Garden Pond—The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle
2/3 The Water Boatman and Great Diving Beetle reveal the truth about life between the ripples.
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19:45
Jessie Kesson Short Stories—Cold in Coventry
2/3 A young woman fears for her future when she is dismissed from her first job in service.
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20:00
More or Less—Understanding the Scottish referendum polls
Tim Harford talks to YouGov and ICM about trying to gauge the political mood in Scotland. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Rev Ian Paisley, Sir Donald Sinden, Caroline Gooding, Anthony Smith, Andrew McLaglen
Matthew Bannister on a politician, an actor, an adventurer, a disability rights campaigner (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Scotland decides; Jewellery insurance heist; Pensions freedom
What would independence mean for our money in Scotland or the rest of the UK? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners Education Trust
Susan Hill presents an appeal on behalf of Prisoners Education Trust. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Which way now for Scottish businesses?
Peter Day asks Scottish business leaders to assess the mood ahead of the referendum. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—14/09/2014
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—14/09/2014
Mary Riddell of the Telegraph analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories
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23:00
The Film Programme—Pride; Anton Corbijn on Philip Seymour Hoffman; screenwriters secrets
The producer of Pride, David Livingstone, on the film's evolution from script to screen. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Grandparents
Mark Tully explores the relationships between grandparents and grandchildren. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/09/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Educators—Paul Howard-Jones
Do we become more effective learners when there's a chance of winning something? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—14/09/2014
The bells of Merton College, Oxford. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/09/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/09/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/09/2014
Spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with writer and broadcaster Anna Magnusson.
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05:45
Farming Today—Equine welfare crisis, EU-US trade deal, Irish beef, Strawberries
Is the UK facing the worst equine welfare crisis in modern times?
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05:56
Weather—15/09/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Guira Cuckoo
Sir David Attenborough presents the guira cuckoo of central South America.
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