FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Chris Paling - Words and Music—Darkness in Degrees
3/3 Will the war in Syria come between a father and daughter? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/09/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—27/09/2015
Bells from the church of St Mary and St Benedict in Buckland Brewer, Devon.
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05:45
Profile—Lord Ashcroft
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/09/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Lump in the Throat
Laura Barton reflects on how feeling finds its way into words.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Suffolk Succession
Anna Hill meets the McVeigh family, giving control of their Suffolk farm to their children
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06:57
Weather—27/09/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/09/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Pope Francis in the USA
Edward Stourton presents from Philadelphia as Pope Francis concludes his trip to the US.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Brittle Bone Society
The actor Brian Cox presents an appeal on behalf of the Brittle Bone Society.
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07:57
Weather—27/09/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/09/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—27/09/2015
Mass from St Aloysius' RC Church, Glasgow, marking the Pope's visit to the United States.
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08:48
A Point of View—Will Self: A Life of Habit
Will Self sees a love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Andean Cock-of-the-Rock
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Andean cock-of-the-rock from Peru. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/09/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/09/2015
At Grey Gables it's the time and place to remember. Will the truth ever be understood?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran
Kirsty Young talks to comedy writing partners Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/09/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 5
5/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food Stories from Syria 1
From losing daily bread to an ancient food culture - what conflict has meant for Syrians.
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12:57
Weather—27/09/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/09/2015
Labour conference analysis, plus David Gilmour on music and politics.
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13:30
Oil: A Crude History of Britain—Episode 3
3/3 James Naughtie asks if Britain made the most of its North Sea oil rush. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Eden Project
Eric Robson chairs the programme from the Eden Project. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Conversations about riding ponies and tandems, and buying Marmite in bulk for gorillas.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Germany: Look Who's Back, Episode 1
1/2 By Timur Vermes. What would happen if Adolf Hitler woke up in modern-day Berlin?
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16:00
Open Book—Orhan Pamuk on A Strangeness in My Mind
Mariella Frostrup talks with Orhan Pamuk about A Strangeness in My Mind.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Colours
Roger McGough brings poetry of love and of colours - blue, green, crimson, silver, gold...
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Working in the Shadows
Simon Cox meets migrants working in Britain illegally. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Lord Ashcroft
Series of profiles of people who are currently making headlines. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/09/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/09/2015 Labour MPs to get a free vote on Trident
Jeremy Corbyn will "try to persuade" his shadow cabinet to oppose the nuclear deterrent
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
Sheila McClennon chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—27/09/2015
It is a crucial match for the Ambridge cricket team.
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19:15
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Stoneybridge, Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in The Absolutely Radio Show.
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19:45
Jellyfish—Fine Day
3/3 A troubled relationship dissolves to the strains of Puccini.
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20:00
More or Less—Dementia, Psychology science, John Conway, Red cards, Decimate
Tim Harford asks whether one in three people born in the UK this year will get dementia. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Brian Sewell, Jackie Collins, Ted Smith CBE, PJ Kavanagh, Yogi Berra
Matthew Bannister on an art critic, a novelist, a naturalist, a poet and a baseball player (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Interview with Pensions Minister Ros Altmann
Ros Altmann has her first interview for Money Box since becoming pensions minister. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Brittle Bone Society
The actor Brian Cox presents an appeal on behalf of the Brittle Bone Society. (R)
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21:30
In Business—What Makes a Company Last?
Peter Day asks what makes a company last and whether longevity still matters. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—27/09/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—27/09/2015
Andrew Grice of the Independent analyses how the newspapers are covering the big stories.
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23:00
TED Radio Hour—Series 2, Press Play
Guy Raz investigates whether something serious happens when we play.
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23:50
A Point of View—Will Self: A Life of Habit
Will Self sees a love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/09/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Cross-Class Marriage, The social history of women-only train carriages
Laurie Taylor explores marriages between people from different class backgrounds. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—27/09/2015
Bells from the church of St Mary and St Benedict in Buckland Brewer, Devon. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/09/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/09/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/09/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/09/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—Reduced honey harvest, UKIP on EU withdrawl, Kiwi berries
A reduced honey harvest is reported by Alan Hart of the Bee Farmers' Association.
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05:56
Weather—28/09/2015
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. (R)
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