FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—13/09/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre, Episode 1
1/5 Denis Healey makes a claim, plus lunch with Alec Guinness. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/09/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/09/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/09/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farming and wildlife, ploughing championships and crofting in Scotland
Yorkshire has been hosting the World Ploughing Championships.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cormorant
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the cormorant. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/09/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Anatomy of Rest—The Quest for Rest
Claudia Hammond asks: Is rest the absence of work? Does it have to mean doing nothing?
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre, Episode 2
2/5 John le Carre casts his mind back to meeting the fearless Yvette Pierpaoli.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Older workers, Sexual violence in schools, Imogen Stubbs
How can older workers improve their employment chances?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 The continued adventures of Amy, a transgender pre-teen, about to start senior school.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Wandering Albatross
Brett Westwood examines our complex relations with an ocean icon, the wandering albatross.
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11:30
The Voices of...—Series 1, Ian Partridge
A portrait of the English lyric tenor Ian Partridge, in his own words and recordings.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—13/09/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—13 September 1916 - Hugh Cavendish
Lieutenant Cavendish faces Dr Argent at the Grand Hotel.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Sexual Harassment In Our Schools
Have you, or has anyone you know, been sexually harassed at school?
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12:57
Weather—13/09/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/09/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Oliver Burkeman Is Busy—Fetishising Busyness
Oliver Burkeman asks if we are talking ourselves into feeling overwhelmed with busyness.
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14:00
The Archers—12/09/2016
Kirsty supports the Bridge Farm Archers. (R)
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14:15
Tracks—Series 1: Origin, Origin: Episode Six
6/9 Sixth in a nine-part conspiracy thriller by Matthew Broughton. Starring Romola Garai.
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15:00
Making History—13/09/2016
Tom Holland discusses revolution, fire and a secret war.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Cities Without Cars
Keeping cars out of the city: Chris Ledgard explores new plans in Paris and Barcelona.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Lost Words and Secret Connections
Michael Rosen on discovering lost words and finding hidden linguistic connections.
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16:30
Great Lives—Eliza Carthy on Caroline Norton
Eliza Carthy chooses Caroline Norton who campaigned for women in the 19th-century.
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17:00
PM—13/09/2016
Carolyn Quinn with coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/09/2016 Russia to guard aid convoys to Aleppo
Moscow deploys troops along a key route into besieged areas of the city.
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18:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Spirituality
4/6 Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale.
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19:00
The Archers—13/09/2016
Joe's spirits will not be lifted.
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19:15
Front Row—Man Booker shortlist, Amos Oz, Wifredo Lam exhibition, and Blair Witch
Man Booker shortlist, Amos Oz, Wilfredo Lam exhibition, and Blair Witch.
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19:45
Letters from Inside—Ai Weiwei
4/5 Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei writes a letter to his son about his time in prison.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs Not Hospitals
Has care for people with learning disabilities improved since Winterbourne View?
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20:40
In Touch—Paralympic Special from Rio
Peter White presents from the Paralympic Games in Rio and meets visually-impaired athletes
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21:00
Inside Health—Obesity and smoking, Blood pressure, ADHD
Obesity and smoking, should blood pressure targets get lower? And medicating ADHD.
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21:30
The Anatomy of Rest—The Quest for Rest
Claudia Hammond asks: Is rest the absence of work? Does it have to mean doing nothing? (R)
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21:58
Weather—13/09/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Lords reform 'should follow' MP seats review
Lord Fowler, the new Lords speaker, says that the peers should be reduced to 600.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Anatomy of a Soldier, Episode 2
2/5 Written by Harry Parker and based on a true story of what it really means to be at war.
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23:00
Couples—Episode 4
4/4 Character comedy series in which Julia Davis and Marc Wootton play couples in therapy.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—13/09/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster as David Davis is questioned by MPs.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/09/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Pigeon Tunnel: Stories from My Life by John le Carre, Episode 2
2/5 John le Carre casts his mind back to meeting the fearless Yvette Pierpaoli. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/09/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/09/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/09/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/09/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaykh Ibrahim Mogra.
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05:45
Farming Today—The State of Nature report, edible insects and Back British Farming Day
The future of farming and conservation in light of the State of Nature report 2016.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Egret
The Little Egret - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound. (R)
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