FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—11/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Growing Up
1/5 Edmund Gordon's illuminating biography about the inventive writer. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fishing in British waters, Ash dieback disease, Olive harvesting
With a look at a new report into fishing in Britain's Exclusive Economic Zone.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mandarin Duck
Chris Packham presents the mandarin duck. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/10/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Ian Wilmut on Dolly the sheep
Jim Al-Khalili talks cloning with the creator of Dolly the sheep, Ian Wilmut.
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09:30
One to One—Trevor McDonald on Redemption
Sir Trevor meets Madeleine Black who struggled to forgive the men who raped her.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Bristol
2/5 Angela Carter is in a rebellious mood and starts to find her voice.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Andrea Riseborough, Maternity leave and premature babies, The secret lives of hair
Andrea Riseborough talks about the life of a female actor and her varied roles.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Dancing with Death
2/5 If Cath gets through the next ten days, her chances of survival will improve.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Chameleon
Brett Westwood tracks down nature's master of disguise - the chameleon. From 2016
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11:30
Soul Music—Series 23, A Change Is Gonna Come, by Sam Cooke
1/4 Sam Cooke's A Change Is Gonna Come is an anthem for civil rights in the USA.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Objects of Desire—Dream Catcher
Matthew Sweet explores how objects connect us to particular people and memories.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: What is your train journey like?
Rail strikes, delays, overcrowding and rising ticket prices. Listeners have their say.
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12:57
Weather—11/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/10/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Britain's Black Past—Dido Belle and Francis Barber
Gretchen Gerzina explores the lives of two black people in high English society.
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14:00
The Archers—10/10/2016
Susan doesn't feel like celebrating. (R)
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14:15
McLevy—Series 12, 2. A Man Of Honour
2/4 Victorian detective drama starring Brian Cox as Inspector James McLevy.
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 14, Pontefract
Jay Rayner and the culinary panel are in Pontefract. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Wildlife-Friendly Motorways
Can you build a motorway that does not wipe out wildlife? Tom Heap investigates.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Reading: The Science and the Pleasure
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ LovetoRead campaign: Michael Rosen on the pleasure of and the science behind reading.
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16:30
A Good Read—Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds
Bidisha and Gillian Reynolds choose favourite books to discuss with Harriett Gilbert.
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17:00
PM—11/10/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/10/2016
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Ed Reardon's Week—Series 11, All About Eve
2/6 Ed tries to stir up some dissent when he becomes editor of the student magazine.
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19:00
The Archers—11/10/2016
Ian has got an offer to consider.
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19:15
Front Row—Mira Nair and Lupita Nyong'o, Divorce, Great Exhibition of the North, Janet Plater, The Vulgar
Director Mira Nair and Oscar-winner Lupita Nyong'o discuss their film Queen of Katwe.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Intensive Care, Dancing with Death
2/5 If Cath gets through the next ten days, her chances of survival will improve. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—How Safe Is Your Pension?
As the scandal over the collapse of BHS rumbles on, how safe is your pension?
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20:40
In Touch—Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds
Guide dog owner refused hotel room - GDBA CEO Richard Leaman responds. Red Szell column.
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21:00
Inside Health—Meningitis ACWY vaccine, Testosterone for women, Allotments on prescription, Heart failure and iron
There is confusion about how teens should be getting the new Meningitis ACWY vaccine.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Ian Wilmut on Dolly the sheep
Jim Al-Khalili talks cloning with the creator of Dolly the sheep, Ian Wilmut. (R)
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21:58
Weather—11/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Boris Johnson - 'Russia may become a pariah over Syria'
What can be done to end the conflict in Syria? The programme talks to Hilary Benn.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Conrad and Eleanor, Episode 2
2/10 Conrad is alive but not well - spooked by a mysterious woman, he is on the run.
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23:00
Life: An Idiot's Guide—Series 3, Coming of Age
4/6 Stephen K Amos is joined by Mae Martin, Travis Jay and Dan Antopolski. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/10/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Invention of Angela Carter, Bristol
2/5 Angela Carter is in a rebellious mood and starts to find her voice. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Kate Bottley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Bananas, Willow for Electricity, Environment Post-Brexit, Block Calving
Scientists ask how vulnerable is Britain's favourite fruit - the banana.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great White Egret
David Attenborough presents the great white egret. (R)
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