FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/10/2016
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 the Nerve, by Colin Carberry
3/3 Brendan is stuck in a rut. If only he could find the courage to escape. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/10/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall
Church bells from St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall.
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05:45
Profile—Glenda Jackson
Mark Coles profiles actor and former politician Glenda Jackson. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—30/10/2016
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Loneliness
Mark Tully asks if we can draw anything positive from that most human problem, loneliness.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Squash Harvest
Sybil Ruscoe joins beef farmer Luke Hasell who wanted more people to enjoy his land.
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06:57
Weather—30/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—30/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Archbishop Vincent Nichols; Muslim Lifestyle Expo; Church of the Ragamuffins
Archbishop Vincent Nichols discusses the Santa Marta anti-trafficking conference.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The Stroke Association
Miriam Margoyles makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Stroke Association.
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07:57
Weather—30/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—30/10/2016
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A Declaration of Freedom
Marking the work of Thomas Helwys, one of the earliest campaigners for religious freedom.
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08:48
A Point of View—In Praise of Prophets of Doom
Howard Jacobson argues that dissatisfaction with life is essential. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Hoatzin
Sir David Attenborough presents the South American hoatzin. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—30/10/2016
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—30/10/2016
Shula wants Alistair to reconsider, and Rex delivers a final blow.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Michael BublΓ©
Michael BublΓ©, singer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 17, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's comedy game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Pumpkins and Winter Squash
Sheila Dillon and special guests discover a delicious world of pumpkins and winter squash.
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12:57
Weather—30/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—30/10/2016
A look at the impact of Brexit on the Northern Ireland peace process and the economy.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—30/10/2016
Faith and politics, Hebridean Brexit, drag kings and gypsies and God feature this month.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Woburn Abbey
Eric Robson and the panel visit Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus - Passion
Beekeeping, football and a marriage proposal.
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15:00
Blood, Sex and Money by Emile Zola—Season 3 - Money, Episode 9
9/9 Aunt Dide finally escapes the asylum. Starring Glenda Jackson, dramatised by Dan Rebellato
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16:00
Open Book—Brit Bennett, Emma Chichester Clark, Sir Quentin Blake
Sir Quentin Blake and Emma Chichester Clark on their collaboration, Three Little Monkeys.
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16:30
Africa's Digital Poets—Breaking the Window with a Poem
Thabiso Mohare talks to poets who write to agitate.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Behind Closed Doors
Are foreign domestic workers the forgotten victims of modern slavery in Britain? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Glenda Jackson
Mark Coles profiles actor and former politician Glenda Jackson. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—30/10/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Catherine Bott
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with Catherine Bott.
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19:00
The Archers—30/10/2016
There is a visitor at the Stables.
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19:15
Alan Bennett - Keeping On Keeping On—2006
2/10 Alan Bennett reads extracts from his diaries. (R)
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19:30
Alan Bennett - Keeping On Keeping On—2011
7/10 Alan Bennett reads extracts from his diaries.
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19:45
Natural Histories: Short Stories—Series 2, Something That Seems Simple but Has a Million Eyes by Evie Wyld
Evie Wyld's original story inspired by the Natural History Museum. Reader: Hermione Norris
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20:00
Feedback—28/10/2016
Roger Bolton looks into the demise of James McLevy and the return of Michael Gove. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Raine, Countess Spencer, James "Jimmy" Perry, Stylianos Pattakos, Howard Davies, Bobby Vee
Matthew Bannister on a countess, a comedy writer, a Greek general, a director, a singer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Interest-only mortgages
What options exist for interest only-mortgage borrowers who can't repay the loan in full? (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Stroke Association
Miriam Margoyles makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of The Stroke Association. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—The Myth of Mobs
David Edmonds asks social psychologists about the psychology of crowds. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—30/10/2016
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the issues making the news at Westminster.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Jacqueline Bisset
Jacqueline Bisset looks back at Day For Night, Francois Truffaut's Oscar-winning movie. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Loneliness
Mark Tully asks if we can draw anything positive from that most human problem, loneliness. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—31/10/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Hoods - Construction Blacklist
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural history and many meanings of the hood. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall
Church bells from St Stephen in Brannel, Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/10/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/10/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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