FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fear, Episode 1
1/5 Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes reads from his new book about fear - particularly his own. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/11/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/11/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/11/2016
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
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05:45
Farming Today—Medics call for a ban on the mass use of antibiotics on farm, food crime, EU supermarket adjudicators
A group of medical professionals says farmers must stop routine mass use of antibiotics.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Fieldfare
Chris Packham presents the fieldfare. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/11/2016
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Lynne Boddy on Fungi
Lynne Boddy enthuses about fungi.
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09:30
One to One—Miranda Rae on the challenges of being a single parent
How do you bring up three children when your husband dies and you are left alone?
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09:45
Book of the Week—Fear, Episode 2
2/5 A highly accomplished mountaineer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes analyses his own fear of heights.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark, Alicia Glen, Magda Szubanski
Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark talks to Jane about becoming England's most capped rugby player.
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10:45
D for Dexter—Series 3, Episode 2
2/5 Skye is worried about Jak, and there's still no milk for Dex.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Fly Agaric
Brett Westwood seeks out the magical mushroom Fly Agaric with its red cap and white spots.
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11:30
The Sound of Soweto—1. The Sound of Defiance
1/2 Thabiso Mohare explores the musical life of Soweto, past and present.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
In Therapy—Series 2, Helen
7/10 Psychotherapist Susie Orbach meets high-achieving lawyer Helen.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Would you consider cosmetic surgery?
Consumer phone-in. More people are considering cosmetic surgery.
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12:57
Weather—15/11/2016
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/11/2016
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Voices of the First World War—Cowardice
The impact of a soldier's execution for cowardice in 1916 on his family.
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14:00
The Archers—14/11/2016
Lynda rolls up her sleeves. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Silk: The Clerks' Room, Episode 2
2/3 A rift at Shoe Lane causes prosecution to be pitted against defence. (R)
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15:00
Cinema's Secret History—The Script Supervisor
Antonia Quirke explores the pivotal role of the script supervisor.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Cruising: A Dirty Secret
Tom Heap investigates the link between cruise ships and poor air quality.
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16:00
The Law Show—Joint Enterprise and Homicide Law
Why did the Court of Appeal reject challenges to Joint Enterprise murder convictions?
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16:30
A Good Read—Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich
Michael Grade and Gia Milinovich talk to Harriett Gilbert about their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—15/11/2016
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Russia launches Syrian offensive from aircraft carrier
Russia launches Syrian offensive from aircraft carrier
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Series 11, Fight Them on the Beaches
1/6 Clare is in charge of organising a day out for some elderly Sparrowhawk residents.
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19:00
The Archers—15/11/2016
Shula surprises Elizabeth.
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19:15
Front Row—Rosamund Pike & David Oyelowo on A United Kingdom, Van Gogh controversy, Cape Town City Ballet
David Oyelowo on A United Kingdom, and the controversy of Van Gogh's lost sketchbook.
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19:45
D for Dexter—Series 3, Episode 2
2/5 Skye is worried about Jak, and there's still no milk for Dex. (R)
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20:00
After Cathy
The harrowing personal stories that lie behind today's homeless headlines.
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20:40
In Touch—Guide dog waiting lists, Watches, Blind parenting
We look at Guide Dog waiting lists, accessible watches and Joy Addo talks about parenting.
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21:00
All in the Mind—Time travelling in the human mind
Claudia Hammond and guests examine our ability to mentally time travel.
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21:30
The Anglo-Irish Century—It's Good to Talk
4/4 The final programme in Diarmaid Ferriter's look back at a turbulent Anglo-Irish century. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Obama warns Europe against nationalism
The World Tonight examines whether Europe's far right can take heart from Trump's victory.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Power, Episode 2
2/10 Tunde's phone-shot video goes viral, and chaos and panic spread.
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23:00
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar—Series 1, Pretending & Sandwiches
1/4 Alexei Sayle delivers stand-up, memoir and philosophy from his Imaginary Sandwich Bar.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—15/11/2016
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/11/2016
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Fear, Episode 2
2/5 A highly accomplished mountaineer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes analyses his own fear of heights. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/11/2016
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/11/2016
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/11/2016
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/11/2016
A short reflection and prayer with the Rev Cheryl Meban.
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05:45
Farming Today—National Trust criticised by tenant hill farmer, High Commissioner of New Zealand offers talks about British agriculture
A Lake District tenant farmer says the National Trust has little interest in hill farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Shore Lark
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Shore Lark. (R)
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