FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
If I Only Had...—If I Only Had A Brain by Ian Sansom
1/3 A story of the repetitious life of a scientist, but what is it he hopes to discover? (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Leonard's Church, Shipham
Church bells from St Leonard's Church, Shipham.
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05:45
Profile—Lee Kun-Hee (Chairman, Samsung)
Mark Coles tells the story of one of the world's most enigmatic business leaders. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—16/10/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Peace of Mind
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts questions the appeal of having peace of mind.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Cornish Lobster
Ruth Sanderson joins a Cornish lobster fisherman as a busy summer season comes to an end.
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06:57
Weather—16/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—16/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Patriarch Kirill, The Nun from Aleppo, England's Cathedrals
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Amy Devereux makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society.
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07:57
Weather—16/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—16/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Aberfan
Roy Jenkins marks the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which killed 116 children.
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08:48
A Point of View—In Praise of Difficulty
Howard Jacobson applauds Tom Stoppard's attack on the ignorance of the average audience. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Ring-necked Parakeet
David Attenborough presents the ring-necked parakeet. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—16/10/2016
Andrew Pierce, Sigrid Rausing and Shelagh Fogarty review the papers.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—16/10/2016
Ian has got an offer to consider, and Alistair wants to make it work.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Dr Robert Langer
Dr Robert Langer, scientist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 2
2/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Terra Madre Part 1: A Global Food Gathering
A former child soldier from Sierra Leone tells Dan Saladino how food provided redemption.
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12:57
Weather—16/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—16/10/2016
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 5, Radicalised Sons
Hardeep meets poet Rashid El Sheikh, whose sons went to Syria with tragic consequences.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—East Ruston Old Vicarage Postbag
Peter Gibbs hosts a postbag edition of the show from East Ruston Old Vicarage. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - A Positive Outlook
The joy of life, romance and grandchildren in old age, and of gaining an adoptive family.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Graham Greene - The Confidential Agent, Episode 2
2/2 The Spanish civil war spills onto English soil in this tense thriller.
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16:00
Open Book—Graham Norton, Close reading Henry James, Michelle Paver on the Himalayas
Graham Norton talks to Mariella Frostrup about his debut novel, Holding.
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16:30
Conversations on a Bench—Series 1, Mumbles - Owen Sheers
Owen Sheers' poem reflects tales told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench facing Swansea Bay.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—How Safe Is Your Pension?
As the scandal over the collapse of BHS rumbles on, how safe is your pension? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Lee Kun-Hee (Chairman, Samsung)
Mark Coles tells the story of one of the world's most enigmatic business leaders. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Simon Parkes
Simon Parkes chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—16/10/2016
Rex is argumentative.
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19:15
Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Bridport
1/6 Comedian and activist Mark Thomas heads to Dorset for some suggestions. (R)
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19:45
Balm of Hurt Minds—Even in Good Men by MJ Hyland
3/3 MJ Hyland's story of a case of sleepwalking. Trystan Gravelle reads Even in Good Men.
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20:00
Feedback—14/10/2016
Jon Sopel on Trump v Clinton. Plus, the future of Radio 5 live. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Dario Fo, Jean Bloxam, Andrew Vicari, Don Buchla
Matthew Bannister on a king, a playwright, a racing driver, a painter, a musical inventor. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Fees charged even with no sale
Online estate agents, state pension age review, overdraft fee cap, and savings rates. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Amy Devereux makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Gentrification
David Baker asks if too much gentrification is a bad thing? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—16/10/2016
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss events at Westminster including the latest on Brexit.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Andrea Arnold
Oscar-winning director Andrea Arnold discusses her road movie American Honey. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Peace of Mind
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts questions the appeal of having peace of mind. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Rentier capitalism - Protest camps
Laurie Taylor asks if the economic system is rigged in favour of the owners of property. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Leonard's Church, Shipham
Church bells from St Leonard's Church, Shipham. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Tim Hughes.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit, Battery storage barns and Peasemeal
The next big thing for farm diversification - energy storage barns.
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05:56
Weather—17/10/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Knot
David Attenborough presents the knot. (R)
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