FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Opening Lines—Series 15, The Underwater Cathedral
1/3 By Martin Cathcart Froden. A young man pushes his body to extremes. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—04/10/2015
Bells from St Clement Danes, Strand, London.
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05:45
Profile—Gina Rinehart
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—04/10/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Art of Correspondence
Mark Tully investigates the art of correspondence, from beautiful letters to pithy emails.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Farming at Heathrow
Charlotte Smith meets the farmer who grows crops around the runways at Heathrow.
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06:57
Weather—04/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—04/10/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Birmingham Qur'an, Germany reunification, Cardinal Vincent Nicholls
One of the oldest Qur'an manuscripts goes on display in Birmingham.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Chance for Childhood
Milton Jones presents an appeal on behalf of the Chance for Childhood.
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07:57
Weather—04/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—04/10/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Raise the Song of Harvest Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
A traditional service for Harvest from Wallingford Parish Church in Oxfordshire.
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08:48
A Point of View—Will Self: What's in a Name
Will Self reflects on the significance of names, including his own. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Guira Cuckoo
Sir David Attenborough presents the guira cuckoo of central South America. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—04/10/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—04/10/2015
It is a crucial match for the cricket team, and Lynda looks forward to Christmas.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Alison Balsom
Kirsty Young talks to trumpeter Alison Balsom.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 15, Episode 6
6/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Bitterness
Dan Saladino on whether bitterness is disappearing from our food, and why it matters.
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12:57
Weather—04/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—04/10/2015
Mark Mardell looks at the Conservative conference, conflict in Syria and singing cavemen.
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13:30
Will Cameron Change Britain?
Janan Ganesh asks if the Conservatives, now free from coalition, will transform Britain.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Gartmore
Eric Robson and the GQT team are in Gartmore, Stirling. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Having Babies... or Not
Views from parents-to-be, fathers-to-be and friends who have not had children.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Germany: Look Who's Back, Episode 2
2/2 Hitler is mistaken for a comedy impersonator and becomes the star of a satirical show.
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16:00
Bookclub—Tessa Hadley - Married Love
Tessa Hadley talks about her short story collection Married Love, with James Naughtie.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Islands
Roger McGough presents a programme in celebration of the islands around the UK.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Missing Medicines
Allan Urry investigates why the NHS is running short of some life-saving medicines. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Gina Rinehart
Mark Coles profiles the controversial Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—04/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/10/15 David Cameron insists plans to cut tax credits won't be reviewed
David Cameron says planned cuts to tax credits will go ahead
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18:15
Pick of the Week—James Walton
James Walton chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—04/10/2015
Rob gets into character.
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19:15
Liam Mullone's Disappointing World
Liam celebrates heroically ill-conceived technology of land, sea, space and cyberspace.
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19:45
Funny Bones—Mary and the Fairy
1/3 Yasmine Akram performs a fairy tale with a twist.
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20:00
Feedback—Corbyn Coverage
Do we need a new style of political journalism? Plus opinions on the Corbyn coverage.
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20:30
Last Word—Brian Friel, General Mario Menendez, Tessa Ransford, John Guillermin, Ben Cauley
Matthew Bannister talks about a playwright, a general, a poet and a director. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—The solicitor defrauded out of Β£750k of clients' money
Karen Mackie was conned out of Β£750k of client funds by a gang posing as her bank. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Chance for Childhood
Milton Jones presents an appeal on behalf of the Chance for Childhood. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Can We Learn to Live with Nuclear Power?
Fukushima made many people oppose nuclear power. What it would take to change their minds? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—04/10/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—04/10/2015
Nosheen Iqbal of the Guardian looks at how the papers are analysing the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Macbeth, Robbie Ryan, Greensman, Shooting Stars in 1928
Justin Kurzel tells Francine Stock why he believes that Macbeth is suffering from PTSD. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—The Art of Correspondence
Mark Tully investigates the art of correspondence, from beautiful letters to pithy emails. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Russia's Red Web - Older Entrepreneurs
Laurie Taylor explores the Russian government's battle with the future of the internet. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—04/10/2015
Bells from St Clement Danes, Strand, London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop John Arnold.
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05:45
Farming Today—Plastic bags, Armagh apple harvest, Countryside classroom
New charges for carrier bags are introduced.
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05:56
Weather—05/10/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Hawk Cuckoo
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the common hawk cuckoo from the Bengal region. (R)
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