FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/10/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Money in Crisis
Neil MacGregor on the emergency money created to replace metal coins, and hyperinflation. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/10/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/10/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/10/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Pesticides, Bird crime, Trees as flood prevention
European scientists meet to discuss possible links between pesticides and chronic illness.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Greater Honeyguide
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the greater honeyguide of sub-Saharan Africa.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—30/10/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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08:57
DEC Ebola Crisis Appeal
Lenny Henry presents a DEC appeal on behalf of those affected by the Ebola virus.
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09:00
In Our Time—Nuclear Fusion
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and science of nuclear fusion.
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09:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Purging the Degenerate
Neil MacGregor focuses on how the Nazis attacked art they viewed as degenerate.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cook the perfect raspberry jam
Cook the perfect raspberry jam - top tips from preserves expert Thane Prince.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—My Life with Flu, Episode 4
4/5 It's the year 2000 and Jill's daughter Polly is getting ready to leave for university.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—The Most Dangerous Job in the World?
The Liberian ambulance woman dealing daily with Ebola patients, and other reports.
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11:30
In a Nutshell
Simon Armitage explores deadly dolls' houses, the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/10/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Across the Board—Series 2, Sol Campbell
4/5 Dominic Lawson takes on the former England footballer Sol Campbell.
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12:15
You and Yours—Free loft insulation; Fox damage; Disability rights
British Gas says millions are missing out on free loft insulation. With Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—30/10/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—30/10/2014
Analysis of current affairs reports, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Voices of the First World War—At Sea
The stories of those who witnessed the battles of the British and German Navies in 1914.
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14:00
The Archers—29/10/2014
It is the Hunt Ball at Lower Loxley. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Hancock's Ashes
Willie Rushton has trouble with Tony Hancock's ashes.
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15:00
Open Country—Elmley Nature Reserve
Helen Mark visits the marsh-swathed landscape of Elmley Nature Reserve in Kent.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Action Against Hunger
Mel Giedroyc presents an appeal for Action Against Hunger. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Sports Writing
Mariella Frostrup stands on the touchline to celebrate the very best writing about sport. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Mike Leigh, Korean classic cinema, Jurassic Park sound effects
Director Mike Leigh discusses art and movie-making in his latest film Mr Turner.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The Making of the Moon
Lucie Green investigates the past, present and future of the moon.
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17:00
PM—30/10/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Carolyn Quinn.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/10/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:27
DEC Ebola Crisis Appeal
Lenny Henry presents a DEC appeal on behalf of those affected by the Ebola virus.
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18:30
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme—Series 4, Episode 3
3/6 An awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a Canadian trip to impress daddy.
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19:00
The Archers—30/10/2014
Ian wants a holiday.
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19:15
Front Row—Elijah Wood, Angela Hewitt, Crowd-funding your novel, The Overnighters
Elijah Wood on his film Set Fire to the Stars, and is crowd-funding the future of fiction?
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19:45
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Purging the Degenerate
Neil MacGregor focuses on how the Nazis attacked art they viewed as degenerate. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—The Spywatcher
Are the UK's spy agencies breaking the law? We ask the man whose job it is to judge. (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Wearable Technology
Smartwatches, fitness bands and intelligent fabric: the latest gadgets to transform lives?
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—The Making of the Moon
Lucie Green investigates the past, present and future of the moon. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Nuclear Fusion
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the history and science of nuclear fusion. (R)
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21:58
Weather—30/10/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—30/10/2014
Two former addicts discuss whether drugs should be legalised in the UK.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Restoration of Otto Laird, Episode 4
4/10 Otto goes for a walk in Fitzrovia and revisits the scenes of former triumphs.
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23:00
52 First Impressions with David Quantick—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 David Quantick presents stories about Tom Jones, Morrissey and Mrs Phyllis Pearsall.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—30/10/2014
Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/10/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Germany: Memories of a Nation—Purging the Degenerate
Neil MacGregor focuses on how the Nazis attacked art they viewed as degenerate. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/10/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/10/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/10/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/10/2014
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with the Rev Laurence Twaddle.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fishery closures, Trees, Horse wormers
Some UK fishing grounds are closed as there is a risk of catching over the set quota.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Vampire Finch
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the blood sucking vampire finch.
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