FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/11/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Feminine Mystiques—What to Expect
2/3 By Aminatta Forna. Surreal and funny story in which a woman rebels against expectations. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/11/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/11/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/11/2015
Church bells from St Michael's, Angersleigh, in Somerset.
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05:45
Profile—Baroness Tina Stowell
Edward Stourton profiles the leader of the House of Lords Baroness Tina Stowell. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—01/11/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Embarrassment
Embarrassment teaches, amuses and can even kill us. Mark Tully studies its repercussions.
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06:35
Living World—Liverpool Brownfield
Lionel Kelleway is joined by Gary Clennan and Tony Bradshaw in Liverpool.
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06:57
Weather—01/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—01/11/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Religious art, Freedom of speech, Charlie Brown religion
Edward Stourton asks Aaron Rosen what contemporary artists want to say about religion.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—YoungMinds
Matt Lucas presents the Radio 4 Appeal for YoungMinds.
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07:57
Weather—01/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—01/11/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Called to Be Saints
A service for All Saints' Day from First Derry Presbyterian Church. Led by Susan Thomas.
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08:48
A Point of View—Lisa Jardine: The Power of Memory
As a tribute to the late Lisa Jardine, another chance to hear her reflections on memory. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Black-chinned Hummingbird
Liz Bonnin presents the North American black-chinned hummingbird. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—01/11/2015
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—The Archers Omnibus 01/11/2015
Ed considers his future as a farmer, and will they be queuing up to audition for Lynda?
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Marjorie Wallace
Kirsty Young talks to mental health campaigner and journalist Marjorie Wallace.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/11/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 73, Episode 4
4/8 Josh Widdicombe, Jenny Eclair, Sheila Hancock and Paul Merton join host Nicholas Parsons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—A Fat Lot of Good
With a growing array of oils on sale, Sheila Dillon cuts through the latest thinking.
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12:57
Weather—01/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—01/11/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
10 Days That Toppled Thatcher
James Landale examines why Margaret Thatcher was ousted from power 25 years ago.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Liverpool
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Liverpool. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Overcoming social anxiety and the importance of listening in friendship.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Dodie Smith - I Capture the Castle, Episode 1
1/2 The lives of 17 year old Cassandra Mortmain’s eccentric family in a rural 1930's Suffolk.
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16:00
Bookclub—China Mieville - The City & the City
Fantasy writer China Mieville talks about The City & the City. With James Naughtie.
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16:30
New Lyrical Ballads—Episode 1
1/2 A stellar cast of 26 leading poets read their own work inspired by the Lyrical Ballads.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Billion-Dollar Aid Question
The UK is giving a billion pounds of aid to Syrian refugees. But is it being well spent? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Baroness Tina Stowell
Edward Stourton profiles the leader of the House of Lords Baroness Tina Stowell. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—01/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—01/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/11/2015. Crashed plane broke up in sky.
Russian aviation official says crashed plane broke up in sky.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Liz Barclay chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—01/11/2015
Helen is in a world of her own.
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19:15
Shedtown—Series 2, Death in the Afternoon
4/4 Shedtown Mark II pulls the crowds in. Jimmy asks where hearts lie. (R)
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19:45
Nights of the Hunter—Crow Road
By Rebecca F John. Is it true that nothing survives in Crow Road?
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20:00
Feedback—30/10/2015
Spicy Woman's Hour chat, coverage of the Middle East, and local radio goes viral. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Professor Lisa Jardine, Philip French, Ronnie Massarella, Maureen O'Hara
Matthew Bannister on a polymath, a critic, a showjumping manager, a film star (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Pay day loan redress, Insurance premium tax
A look at the payday loan redress, insurance premium tax and foreign payment troubles. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—YoungMinds
Matt Lucas presents the Radio 4 Appeal for YoungMinds. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Killing Cows
Jo Fidgen asks if killing cows for food can be morally justified. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—01/11/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—01/11/2015
Andrew Gimson looks at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Brief Encounter
Francine Stock discusses Brief Encounter. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Embarrassment
Embarrassment teaches, amuses and can even kill us. Mark Tully studies its repercussions. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Ambivalent atheism; Neoliberalism and old age
Laurie Taylor explores forms of non-religious culture and identification. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—01/11/2015
Church bells from St Michael's, Angersleigh, in Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/11/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/11/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/11/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Tim Byron.
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05:45
Farming Today—Food waste, Turkeys, Rural help
There is a call for action to stop food wastage all along the supply chain.
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05:56
Weather—02/11/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Blue-Footed Booby
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the Galapagos Islands' blue-footed booby. (R)
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