FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/10/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Jonathan Franzen
Tom Sutcliffe with Jonathan Franzen, Gillian Tett, Tacita Dean and Helen Margetts.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: Everything She Wants, Episode 1
1/5 Margaret Thatcher tackles the problem of Hong Kong.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sari fashion, Conservative Party Conference, The mental pressures of starting university
Two students talk about the psychological pressures of starting university.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—30 Eggs, Episode 1
1/5 Blind Modeste convinces his 7-year-old companion Innocent to journey across Rwanda.
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11:00
Hell Is Other People: A Self-Help Guide to Social Anxiety
Performer Byron Vincent tries to overcome his paralysing fear of social situations.
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11:30
All Those Women—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Maggie's 60th birthday brings a surprise present and some unwelcome revelations.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—05/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—5 October 1915 - Alice Macknade
Roy takes a surprising step to avoid being identified as a deserter.
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12:15
You and Yours—VW used-car sales, Plastic bag charge, National Lottery changes
Used Volkswagens sell for less after emissions scandal, plus Lotto adds more numbers.
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12:57
Weather—05/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/10/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Natural History Heroes—Franz Baron Nopcsa von Felso-SzilvΓ΅s
6/10 Paul Barrett's Natural History Hero is paleontologist Franz Baron Nopcsa von Felso-SzilvΓ΅s
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14:00
The Archers—04/10/2015
Rob gets into character. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Frankie Goes to Flensburg
Based on the true story of a Royal Artillery major sent to Flensburg on a mission in 1945.
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—05/10/2015
Nigel Rees hosts with Norman Lovett, Nicolette Jones, Jeremy Front and Sarah Kendall.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Bitterness
Dan Saladino on whether bitterness is disappearing from our food, and why it matters. (R)
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16:00
The Manchester Ballads
Folk singer Eliza Carthy discovers Manchester's 19th-century broadside ballads.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—The Family
Ernie Rea and guests explore the changing nature of the family.
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17:00
PM—05/10/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—05/10/2015 Chancellor announces more powers for councils in England
George Osborne says councils will be able to set business rates and keep the revenue
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 1
1/8 Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Joe Lycett play at the Edinburgh Festival.
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19:00
The Archers—05/10/2015
Lynda looks for inspiration.
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19:15
Front Row—Jeanette Winterson, Henning Mankell remembered, Goya, Rod Stewart
A look back at the life of author Henning Mankell, who has died. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—30 Eggs, Episode 1
1/5 Blind Modeste convinces his 7-year-old companion Innocent to journey across Rwanda. (R)
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20:00
Spain's Battle for the Bull
Neal Razzell reports on Spain's economic crisis, which has hit bullfighting hard.
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20:30
Analysis—The Iran-Iraq War's Legacy
How far is the Middle East today defined by the legacy of the Iran-Iraq war?
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21:00
Natural Histories—Crocodiles
From a revered god in ancient Egypt to a comic character in Peter Pan, crocs fascinate us. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Jonathan Franzen
Tom Sutcliffe with Jonathan Franzen, Gillian Tett, Tacita Dean and Helen Margetts. (R)
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21:58
Weather—05/10/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—America says Russian incursion into Turkish airspace was reckless.
NATO has accused Russia of irresponsible and extremely dangerous behaviour.
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22:45
Letters from Europe—Henning Mankell
5/6 Swedish novelist Henning Mankell reflects from his home in France on the state of Europe. (R)
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Romance and Romanticism
Michael Rosen and Professor John Mullan talk romance, Romantic poets and romanticism. (R)
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23:30
The Digital Human—Series 3, Isolation
Are our connected modern lives making us lonelier than ever? (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Margaret Thatcher: Everything She Wants, Episode 1
1/5 Margaret Thatcher tackles the problem of Hong Kong. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/10/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop John Arnold.
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05:45
Farming Today—EU referendum, Liz Truss at Conservative Party Conference, Fishing apprenticeships
In or out of the EU: which is better for UK farming? We hear both sides of the debate.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Galapagos Mockingbird
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents a bird which intrigued Darwin, the Galapagos mockingbird. (R)
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