FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Swim
Short story by Emma Flint, author of acclaimed debut novel Little Deaths. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Austell, Cornwall
Church bells from St Austell, Cornwall.
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05:45
Profile—Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley - why the US ambassador to the UN is such an intriguing figure. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—10/09/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Signs of Life
Writer and priest Malcolm Doney examines the sacred power of the objects we hold dear.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Future Food: Growing Underground
Dan Saladino goes far below the London streets, to a farm in a forgotten tunnel complex.
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06:57
Weather—10/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—10/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Disestablishment, Rohingyas and Detention Centres
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by William Crawley.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Maytree Respite Centre
Trevor McDonald makes an appeal on behalf of Maytree Respite Centre.
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07:57
Weather—10/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—10/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Deiniol - a Radical Man
The 6th century saint Deiniol provides inspiration for live worship from Bangor Cathedral.
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08:48
A Point of View—Tackling the moped menace
Monica Ali reflects on the recent surge in moped crime after her son was attacked. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Nightingale
Actor Samuel West describes gathering with his family at dusk to listen for nightingales. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/09/2017
The Sunday morning magazine programme with Britain's best newspaper review.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/09/2017
Tony's offer isn't enough, and Lexi learns more about Ambridge.
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11:15
The Reunion—Northern Rock
Sue MacGregor's guests remember the 2007 collapse of Newcastle-based bank, Northern Rock.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 5
5/7 Nicholas Parsons challenges Sue Perkins, Gyles Brandreth, Andy Hamilton and Paul Merton. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Zero Compromise: A (Georgian) Natural Wine Story.
Dan Saladino travels into the Caucasus in search of zero-compromise natural wine makers.
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12:57
Weather—10/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/09/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
Tough Love: Boys, Books and Romance
Author Steven Camden investigates why there are so few love stories for teenage boys. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Brockley, South East London
Peter Gibbs and his panel are hosted by Brockley's Street Trees for Living project. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Together and Apart
Starting at uni, dealing with the empty nest, and long-distance love.
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15:00
Midnight's Children—Omnibus, 4. How Saleem Achieved Purity
4/5 The Indo-Pakistani war of 1965 changes Saleem's life forever.
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16:00
Open Book—Daryl Gregory
Mariella Frostrup talks to Daryl Gregory.
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16:30
Ian Sansom Is Falling
Ian Sansom reaches diminuendo as he explores the meaning of falling in literature and art.
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17:00
Macquarie: The Tale of the River Bank
Are profits polluting the UK water industry? Michael Robinson investigates. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Nikki Haley
Nikki Haley - why the US ambassador to the UN is such an intriguing figure. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—10/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/09/2017 Public sector pay cap to be lifted for some
One per cent pay cap to be lifted for police and prison officers.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Peter Curran
Peter Curran chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—10/09/2017
Ian seeks out advice.
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19:15
Dave Podmore—Dave Podmore's Toughest Test
It's Ashes time - again. Is Dave Podmore's reign as England's anti-hero finally over? (R)
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19:45
Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 13
13/15 Vic reveals his master plan to Natalie.
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20:00
More or Less—Electric cars, school-ready and feedback
Will we need more power stations? Plus, are children in Manchester ready for school? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir David Tang, Professor Dame Margaret Turner-Warwick, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Walter Becker
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a doctor, a cardinal, a musician. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—HSBC says 'sorry'
HSBC 'sorry', is the Bank of England fuelling the debt crisis & retirement housing losses. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Maytree Respite Centre
Trevor McDonald makes an appeal on behalf of Maytree Respite Centre. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Forecasting: How to Map the Future
Why do so many economic and business forecasts fail to correctly map the future? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/09/2017
Carolyn Quinn previews the week in politics with MPs and commentators.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Vivien Leigh's Wig, The Art of Foley
Antonia Quirke raids the storeroom of foley artist Sue Harding. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Signs of Life
Writer and priest Malcolm Doney examines the sacred power of the objects we hold dear. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:17
A Good Read—Adam Hills and Steven Pinker
Adam Hills and Steven Pinker discuss their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Austell, Cornwall
Church bells from St Austell, Cornwall. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—Abattoirs, Welsh livestock rules and Scottish 'super-honey'.
How compulsory CCTV in English abattoirs will be 'extra eyes' on animal welfare.
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05:56
Weather—11/09/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Common Tern
Tara Robinson on the common tern and her grandfather's passion for birdwatching.
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