FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 1
1/5 How the novelist's remarkable father, Ronnie, cast a long shadow over the family. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/10/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—Ash Dieback, Cultured Beef, Studley Agricultural College Reunion, Abattoir Apprentices
The latest on ash dieback research as some trees appear to be resilient.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red-billed Quelea
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the world's most numerous bird: red-billed quelea. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/10/2015
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Robert Plomin on the genetics of intelligence
Professor Robert Plomin talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the genetics of intelligence.
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09:30
One to One—Bel Mooney on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Bel Mooney explores whether home is as much an idea as a place.
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09:45
Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 2
2/5 The future writer meets a man with a route into the spying game.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔlessness, Best of the Best, Women's Equality Party, Autism and Relationships
The Women's Equality Party on the morning of their first party conference.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7
7/10 A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele
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11:00
Natural Histories—Oak
Brett Westwood explores how oak tree has influenced society, art and druidism.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Series 12, Janacek - Glagolitic Mass
Frances Fyfield and team explore Leos Janacek's dazzling Glagolitic Mass.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—20 October 1915 - Alice Macknade
Germany announces an assault on Riga, and Alice Macknade reluctantly hosts a dinner party.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Is love better second time around?
Is love better second time around?
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12:57
Weather—20/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/10/2015
Martha Kearney presents news analyis, including the latest on the UK steel industry.
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13:45
Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Hermione Eyre
Writer Hermoine Eyre takes Peter to the 'frow' of a 23rd-century fashion show.
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14:00
The Archers—19/10/2015
Adam feels the need to help. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Mermaid of Zennor
A re-imagining of the Cornish folk tale.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 8, The Clock
2/6 Josie Long with stories about time and timing.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Coast: 50 Years of Change
A new report reveals how the UK's coast has changed over the last 50 years.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Gorilla gorilla gorilla: Latin names for animals and plants
Michael Rosen explores the wonderful Latin names used to describe animals and plants.
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16:30
A Good Read—Fraser Nelson and Adam Mars-Jones
Journalist Fraser Nelson and critic Adam Mars-Jones talk books with Harriett Gilbert
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17:00
PM—20/10/2015
PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/10/15 Xi Jinping becomes the first Chinese president to address both houses of parliament
Tata steel company confirmed nearly 1,200 job losses at two UK plants
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18:30
There Is No Escape—Episode 2
2/4 Andrew hatches a plan to avoid spending Saturday lunchtime with his girlfriend's parents.
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19:00
The Archers—20/10/2015
Does Toby have the gift of the gab?
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19:15
Front Row—Eames exhibition, Marlon Brando documentary, Janet Suzman
Samira Ahmed explores the enduring appeal of designers Charles and Ray Eames.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 7
7/10 A Nazi officer arrives at the farmhouse where Chiara is hiding a small Jewish boy, Daniele (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Can Rotherham Recover?
A lasting legacy? Have the sexual abuse revelations blighted Rotherham in the longer-term?
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20:40
In Touch—RNIB ad campaign, Stephen Kennedy
The controversy over the RNIB's latest campaign, and Peter talks to writer Stephen Kennedy
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21:00
The Letters of Ada Lovelace—Thinking Machines
2/2 Georgina Ferry presents the letters of Ada Lovelace, dramatized by an all -star cast. (R)
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Robert Plomin on the genetics of intelligence
Professor Robert Plomin talks to Jim Al-Khalili about the genetics of intelligence. (R)
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21:58
Weather—20/10/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—President Xi Jinping addresses Parliament.
The Queen has been hosting a state banquet at Buckingham Palace tonight
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - Austria: A Whole Life, Episode 2
2/5 Egger is ready to settle down, he has built a house and knows love.
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23:00
A Charles Paris Mystery—An Amateur Corpse, Episode 2
2/4 The actor-cum-sleuth critique of a production of Marat Sade leads to a sinister discovery. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/10/2015
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—John le Carre: The Biography, Episode 2
2/5 The future writer meets a man with a route into the spying game. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/10/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/10/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—Maize Debate, Knotweed, Biofuels
Is the maize harvest damaging soils as well as providing sustainable energy?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Crow
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the house crow, native of southern Asia. (R)
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