FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—03/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Higher Education - Crisis or Change?
Higher education - crisis or change? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St. Helen's Sefton
Church bells from St. Helen's Sefton. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Steve Chalke.
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05:45
Farming Today—Is a pilot project involving 'pulse fishing' operated by Dutch fishermen 'annihilating' fish stocks?
Electronic pulse fishing by Dutch boats raises concerns over fish stocks.
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05:56
Weather—03/10/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Whooper Swan
Chris Packham presents the whooper swan. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—03/10/2016
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Soldiering on: the British Army, Lenin and Putin
Tom Sutcliffe with Richard Dannatt, Ben Macintyre, Catherine Merridale and John Lough.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Return, Episode 1
1/5 Powerful memoir of hope and loss by the Booker Prize-nominated Libyan author Hisham Matar.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jo Malone, Bella Younger
Entrepreneur Jo Malone, women in Colombia, comedian Bella Younger, and group texting.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Stannington, Episode 1
1/5 Suffering from TB, 12-year-old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium.
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11:00
A Casual Clearance
Clare Jenkins explores the emotional challenges faced when clearing out her parents' home.
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11:30
Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—1. The Bed under the Stairs
1/4 Lemn discusses his experiences as a foster child and draws comparisons with Harry Potter.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—03/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Curious Cases—Rutherford and Fry, The Sinister Hand Part 1
What makes people left-handed?
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12:15
You and Yours—Classic car investment, Acupuncture and fertility
Can acupuncture help to improve fertility?
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12:57
Weather—03/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—03/10/2016
News from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham with Martha Kearney.
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13:45
Britain's Black Past—The Invisible Presence
Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of black people in Britain during a time of slavery.
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14:00
The Archers—02/10/2016
Kaz has a visitor. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Euston to Whitechapel
A taxi driver and a paramedic make real-time life-and-death journeys across London. (R)
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang & John Sergeant
Nigel Rees quizzes Dan Antopolski, Janet Ellis, Kirsty Lang and John Sergeant.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Diet and Dementia
Dementia turns lives upside down, but where does food fit? Sheila Dillon investigates. (R)
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16:00
Moving Pictures—Series 1, A Flower Painting by Rachel Ruysch
What is hiding in the undergrowth of Rachel Ruysch's brilliant, beautiful flower painting?
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Children's Literature
Ernie Rea and guests discuss religion in children's literature.
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17:00
PM—03/10/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—03/10/2016 Hammond warns of "daunting challenge" during Brexit
Chancellor abandons plans to eliminate the deficit.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game.
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19:00
The Archers—03/10/2016
Jill puts her foot down.
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19:15
Front Row—Tom Stoppard, The Girl on the Train, Suzanne Lacy, Feminist art, Neville Marriner remembered
Tom Stoppard discusses his play Travesties and Brexit plus The Girl on the Train reviewed.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: Stannington, Episode 1
1/5 Suffering from TB, 12-year-old Alan is admitted to Stannington Sanatorium. (R)
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20:00
Too Many Helping Hands
Peter White asks if blind children who go to mainstream schools get too much support.
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20:30
Analysis—Breaking Promises
Paul Johnson asks if the government should break pledges made to pensioners.
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21:00
Natural Histories—Elephant
Brett Westwood follows the elephant through human history, from battlefield to big top. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Soldiering on: the British Army, Lenin and Putin
Tom Sutcliffe with Richard Dannatt, Ben Macintyre, Catherine Merridale and John Lough. (R)
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21:58
Weather—03/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—US breaks off Syria talks with Russia
US announces suspension of talks with Russia over Syria.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Wonder, Episode 6
6/10 As Anna's health deteriorates, Nurse Wright seeks out potential allies.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Small Talk
Michael Rosen talks to psychotherapist Philippa Perry about the importance of small talk. (R)
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23:30
Wireless Nights—Series 1, Behind Closed Doors
3/4 Jarvis Cocker goes on a city night walk to find out what goes on behind closed doors. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Return, Episode 1
1/5 Powerful memoir of hope and loss by the Booker Prize-nominated Libyan author Hisham Matar. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Steve Chalke.
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05:45
Farming Today—04/10/2016
Andrea Leadsom addresses the Tory Party Conference on the future of agriculture.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-tailed Duck
Chris Packham presents the long-tailed duck. (R)
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