FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, The Theatre
1/5 In 1606, Shakespeare was writing for a royal family hungry for new entertainment. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/10/2015
A spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—End of 2015's badger cull, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Harvest, UN Expo on food waste
This week marks the end of this year's badger cull in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Dorset
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-breasted Goose
Chris Packham presents the red breasted goose in Siberia. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/10/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Danielle George on electronics
Engineer Danielle George tells Jim about her passion for getting children into electronics
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09:30
One to One—Steve Backshall meets Leo Houlding
Steve Backshall speaks to professional rock climber Leo Houlding.
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09:45
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, The Gunpowder Plot
2/5 The impact of the Gunpowder Plot of late 1605 has implications for playwrights.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Laurie Anderson; Bee Rowlatt on Mary Wollstonecraft; Gizzi Erskine; Dinah Jefferies
Laurie Anderson, musician, performance artist and film-maker, talks to Emma Barnett.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 2
2/10 Chiara and Daniele flee Rome in Virginia Baily's new novel, adapted by Miranda Emmerson
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11:00
Natural Histories—Hornbill
Brett Westwood explores how hornbills have influenced art, religion and feminism.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 12, Dvorak's New World Symphony
Frances Fyfield and her guests explore the fascinating evolution of Dvorak's Symphony No 9
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—13 October 1915 - Kitty Lumley
Kitty is shocked to discover a whole world she knew nothing about.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: In your experience, does gaming undermine academic achievement?
Does playing video games undermine academic achievement?
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12:57
Weather—13/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/10/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock boards Peter Snow's time-travelling DeLorean.
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14:00
The Archers—12/10/2015
Ed has reason to be gloomy. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Life and Times of Arthur Miller, The Lure
2/4 After the success of Death of a Salesman, Hollywood beckons to Arthur.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 8, The Other
1/6 Josie Long hears stories about 'others' and outsiders.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Paying For Our Parks
The National Parks are exploring new commercial opportunities. How far should they go?
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16:00
Word of Mouth—The Alphabet
Michael Rosen and Dr Laura Wright take us through the A-Z of the alphabet.
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16:30
A Good Read—David Morrissey & Julia Blackburn
David Morrissey and Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books.
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17:00
PM—13/10/2015
News interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/10/2015 Official report says Flight MH-17 downed by Russian built missile
Govt withdraws bid to run Saudi jails. John McDonnell says changed tactics not policy.
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18:30
There Is No Escape—Episode 1
1/4 An argument with his girlfriend about cleaning escalates, and Andrew storms out.
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19:00
The Archers—13/10/2015
Eddie's ready for his close-up.
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19:15
Front Row—Marlon James, Stephen Frears's The Program, Fiona Banner
Marlon James talks about his Man Booker Prize-shortlisted novel. John Wilson presents.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 2
2/10 Chiara and Daniele flee Rome in Virginia Baily's new novel, adapted by Miranda Emmerson (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Colleges in Crisis
With millions of new apprenticeships promised, how will cash-strapped FE colleges deliver?
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20:40
In Touch—RNIB's library catalogue issues, Young VIP campaigners, Tony Shearman's column
Discussion on why the RNIB's library catalogue is partly inaccessible.
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21:00
The Letters of Ada Lovelace—The Poetry of Mathematics
1/2 Georgina Ferry presents the dramatised correspondence of Ada Lovelace. (R)
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Danielle George on electronics
Engineer Danielle George tells Jim about her passion for getting children into electronics (R)
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21:58
Weather—13/10/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Government confirms withdrawal from Saudi prison contract.
Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, says decision reflected a focus on domestic priorities
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - The Truth and Other Lies, You scare me, Henry
6/9 Henry tells his mistress what he thinks happened on the cliffs that night.
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23:00
A Charles Paris Mystery—An Amateur Corpse, Episode 1
1/4 The actor-cum-sleuth is drawn into the murky world of a friend's marriage. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/10/2015
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, The Gunpowder Plot
2/5 The impact of the Gunpowder Plot of late 1605 has implications for playwrights. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/10/2015
A spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Lord Krebs on Badger Cull; Insect Farming; Copa-Cogeca New President
Lord Krebs says any success claims following the pilot badger culls is misleading farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—North Island Kokako
Chris Packham presents the North Island kokako from New Zealand. (R)
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