FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Running Hare by John Lewis-Stempel—Episode 4
4/5 It's harvest time - but no traditional farmer would dream of using a combine harvester. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Tim Hughes.
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05:45
Farming Today—New plan for bovine TB in Wales, the future of farm subsidies, Groceries Code Adjudicator, Museum of English Rural Life
A 'refreshed' approach to bovine TB is announced in Wales. Will it mean culling?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Waxwing
John Aitchison presents the waxwing. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/10/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Midweek—Rory Stewart, Zucchero, Nina Plapp, Efrem Brynin
Politician and writer Rory Stewart and Italian musician Zucchero join Libby Purves.
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09:45
Book of the Week—The Good Immigrant, A Guide to Being Black, by Varaidzo
Varaidzo examines the duality of being black and also being mixed race.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Plus master blender Joy Spence on the joys of rum.
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10:41
Incredible Women—Series 5, Nessa Blackwater
Jeremy Front meets design guru Nessa Blackwater. With Wayne Hemingway and Rebecca Front.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Joyce and Romy - Back from the Brink
A mother and daughter remember the daughter's desperate battle with cerebral malaria.
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11:00
Man at the Helm—Episode 3
3/4 Nina Stibbe’s comic novel. The kids wonder if Charlie Bates is man at the helm material
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11:30
Green Cities from Bricks and Mortar
Historian Dan Cruickshank asks if new garden cities are the answer to our housing crisis. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Listening Project—The Listening Project: Referendum Tales, Germany Calling
Three conversations about the impact of the referendum in the UK and Europe.
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12:15
You and Yours—Fur Farms and Sexist Salespeople
Will new welfare checks on fur farms persuade more consumers to wear fur?
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12:57
Weather—19/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/10/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
The Robber Barons—Andrew Carnegie
3/5 Adam Smith tells the story of steel tycoon, philanthropist and unionbuster Andrew Carnegie
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14:00
The Archers—18/10/2016
Jill catches a thief. (R)
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14:15
The Interrogation—Series 1, Rod
1/3 Premier League footballer Rod finds that wealth and fame make no odds in a police station. (R)
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Road Charges
Are additional taxes on car users an effective way to improve transport infrastructure?
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15:30
Inside Health—Dying at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia FH, Delirium
Dying at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ; Familial Hypercholesterolaemia FH; Delirium. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—House of Commons - Voting and Inequality
Laurie Taylor hears about the hidden workings of Parliament. Also, voting and inequality.
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16:30
The Media Show—Caitlin Moran on Raised By Wolves, John Whittingdale on James Purnell, What Is Twitter Worth?
Steve Hewlett talks to Caitlin Moran about crowdfunding her sitcom Raised By Wolves.
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17:00
PM—19/10/2016
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/10/2016 Additional checks for Calais child migrants
Government rules out dental checks to establish if migrants entering the UK are adults
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18:30
Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown—Rich Hall's (US Election) Breakdown, 19/10/2016
Rich Hall follows the closing stages of the US presidential race.
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19:00
The Archers—19/10/2016
Lilian lends a hand.
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19:15
Front Row—Ali Smith, Osmo VΓ¤nskΓ¤, the Nicholas Brothers, Islamic Art & the Supernatural, A Martian Sends a Postcard Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Ali Smith discusses her Brexit-era novel, Autumn, with Samira Ahmed.
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19:45
Incredible Women—Series 5, Nessa Blackwater
Jeremy Front meets design guru Nessa Blackwater. With Wayne Hemingway and Rebecca Front. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—Authors of Our Own Misfortune?
Combative, provocative and engaging debate, presented by Michael Buerk.
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20:45
Four Thought—Other People's Stories
Anna Derrig asks who has the right to tell someone else's story.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The British Countryside after Brexit
Tom Heap hears four visions for the future of the British countryside after Brexit. (R)
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21:30
Midweek—Rory Stewart, Zucchero, Nina Plapp, Efrem Brynin
Politician and writer Rory Stewart and Italian musician Zucchero join Libby Purves. (R)
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21:58
Weather—19/10/2016
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Latest from Mosul
Latest on the battle for Mosul. Should sex offenders be chemically castrated?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Conrad and Eleanor, Episode 8
8/10 Conrad gets lost in Bologna and finds an unlikely rescuer.
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23:00
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 3, Mothers and Daughters
3/4 Frances Barber stars as an ageing actress behaving badly at an audition.
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23:15
Mae Martin's Guide to 21st Century Sexuality—2. What Should We Call Ourselves?
2/4 Canadian stand-up Mae Martin wonders whether labels help or hinder people?
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/10/2016
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on a tough PMQs for Theresa May.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—The Good Immigrant, A Guide to Being Black, by Varaidzo
Varaidzo examines the duality of being black and also being mixed race. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/10/2016
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Reverend Tim Hughes.
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05:45
Farming Today—Environment Secretary, Water regulations, Rural crime, Bernard Matthews sale
Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom is questioned on post-Brexit agricultural policy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Long-Eared Owl
John Aitchison presents the long-eared owl. (R)
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