FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/10/2016
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 Heart, by Morwenna Banks
2/3 A mother waits nervously for news that could save her son's life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley
Church bells from All Saints Church, Allesley.
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05:45
Profile—Professor Alexis Jay
Mark Coles profiles the chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—23/10/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Holding On to Our Dreams
Mark Tully asks whether dreaming is a waste of our time or the root of our achievements.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Cheese Robots
Ruth Sanderson visits a dairy in Somerset to see their new cheese-turning robot.
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06:57
Weather—23/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—23/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—The Young Pope, Holiday hunger, Scientology
The new movie The Young Pope, plus hunger over the holidays and a new book on Scientology.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
Michael Morpurgo makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bag Books.
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07:57
Weather—23/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—23/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—From Genesis to Revelation
To mark Bible Sunday, manga artist Siku, recounts the story of the entire Bible.
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08:48
A Point of View—Shylock's Mock Appeal
Howard Jacobson applauds the granting of an appeal by Shylock in a mock trial in Venice. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Knot
David Attenborough presents the knot. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—23/10/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—23/10/2016
Rex is argumentative.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay, poet and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 3
3/6 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 2: A Global Food Gathering
From ancient Egyptian bread to Native American food, Dan Saladino reports from Terra Madre
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12:57
Weather—23/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—23/10/2016
Families waiting for a decision on Heathrow airport describe their lives 'in limbo'.
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13:30
Hardeep's Sunday Lunch—Series 5, Song of Voice
Hardeep hears the story of how a non-verbal boy's parents helped him find his voice.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Belfast 2
Eric Robson and the panel are in Belfast, Northern Ireland. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Dealing with crises in mental and physical health.
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15:00
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 3 - Money, 2. Massacre
2/9 Final season of Emile Zola novels starring Glenda Jackson.
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16:00
Open Book—Sebastian Barry; Margaret Atwood and Naomi Alderman; Helen Dunmore on Louis MacNeice; literary news from Sri Lanka
Sebastian Barry on his new novel Days Without End.
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16:30
Africa's Digital Poets—Another Kind of Stage
Poet Thabiso Mohare looks at the ways digital platforms are serving poets in Africa.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Changing Tides: Can the UK keep its renewable energy promises?
Holding back the tide: will the UK keep its renewable energy promises? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Professor Alexis Jay
Mark Coles profiles the chair of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—23/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Adrian Goldberg
Adrian Goldberg chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—23/10/2016
Alice has a job on her hands.
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19:15
Mark Thomas: The Manifesto—Series 5, Canterbury
3/6 Mark creates a People's Manifesto based on suggestions from his audience. (R)
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19:45
Snip-snip
Aboard a boat en route to England a young boy stumbles across a dark and terrifying secret
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20:00
Feedback—21/10/2016
Roger Bolton asks if Today has been guilty of sexism and goes behind the scenes at 5Live. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Jean Alexander, Trinh Thi Ngo, Ian Mercer, Joseph Harmatz, Joan Marie Johnson
Matthew Bannister on an actress, a broadcaster, a naturalist, an 'Avenger' and a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Annuity Selling and Mis-Selling
More than 90,000 savers may be due compensation due to the way they were sold annuities. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Bag Books
Michael Morpurgo makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Bag Books. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Brexit and Northern Ireland
Edward Stourton asks if the island of Ireland is where Brexit will matter most. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—23/10/2016
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the stories making the news at Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—David Oyelowo
Actor and producer David Oyelowo on his plans to revolutionise the British film industry. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Holding On to Our Dreams
Mark Tully asks whether dreaming is a waste of our time or the root of our achievements. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—House of Commons - Voting and Inequality
Laurie Taylor hears about the hidden workings of Parliament. Also, voting and inequality. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Allesley
Church bells from All Saints Church, Allesley. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2016
A reading and a reflection to start the day with Canon Jenny Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Young Farmers call for funding, Growing food for heart health, The case for Crop Science
Young farmers call for funding as a means of getting a foothold in the industry.
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05:56
Weather—24/10/2016
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin. (R)
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