FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/09/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The English Fix—Series 2, George Orwell
Patrick Wright examines the long history of anxiety over threats to English identity.
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09:30
Oliver Burkeman Is Busy—In Praise of Idleness
Is the solution to busyness not to work harder but to indulge in a little idleness? (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 1
1/5 New Orleans' oppressive atmosphere stirs memories of childhood visits and an ex-lover.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Best Place to be a Woman: phone-in
Listeners tell us what makes a place a great one to be a woman.
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10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 1
1/5 Drama of a young married couple with learning disabilities who have now become parents.
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11:00
The Race to Fingerprint the Human Voice
Impressionist Rory Bremner explores the role of the human voice in forensic phonetics. (R)
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11:30
Fags, Mags and Bags—Series 7, Cumulus Nimbus
3/4 Alok's famous former school friend returns to Lenzie for a visit.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—11/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—11 September 1917 - Howard Argent
In Folkestone, Howard's day is brighter than usual.
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12:15
You and Yours—ATM Deserts, Food Testing and Cheerleaders
Pay-to-use ATM machines, food standards tests and why cheerleading is becoming so popular
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12:57
Weather—11/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/09/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Off airProgrammes will resume at 14:00
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14:00
The Archers—10/09/2017
Ian seeks out advice. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Prime Cut, Episode 1
1/2 Adaptation of Alan Carter's detective novel. Disgraced DSC Kwong is back.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, Semi-Final 2, 2017
11/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—Zero Compromise: A (Georgian) Natural Wine Story.
Dan Saladino travels into the Caucasus in search of zero-compromise natural wine makers. (R)
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16:00
Printing a Nation—Series 1, Nationhood
Anindita Ghosh explores how the printing press promoted the rise of nationalism in India. (R)
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Khadijah
Ernie Rea discusses the life of Khadijah, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
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17:00
PM—11/09/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—11/09/2017 UN warning about "ethnic cleansing" in Myanmar
Burmese military operation criticised; 300,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled into Bangladesh
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18:30
Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 6
6/7 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Jenny Eclair and Zoe Lyons.
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19:00
The Archers—11/09/2017
Tony needs to let go.
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19:15
Front Row—Stephen Frears and Ali Fazal, Pears' Cyclopaedia final edition, Jeff Pope on Cilla
Victoria and Abdul, the last edition of Pears' Cyclopaedia, and Cilla The Musical.
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19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 9, Episode 1
1/5 Drama of a young married couple with learning disabilities who have now become parents. (R)
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20:00
The DUP Deal
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Ireland correspondent Chris Page examines the deal between the Tories and the DUP.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Bulgaria on a Cliff Edge
What's it like to live in the country with the fastest-shrinking population in the world? (R)
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21:00
Natural Histories—Snail
Brett Westwood explores our complex relationship with the snail. (R)
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21:30
The English Fix—Series 2, George Orwell
Patrick Wright examines the long history of anxiety over threats to English identity. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—MPs vote on Brexit bill
Government set to win the Brexit vote, but how difficult could MPs make other legislation?
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22:45
Crime Down Under: The Dry by Jane Harper—Episode 6
6/10 Lies, alibis and a confrontation muddy the investigation.
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23:00
Blast—Embarrassing Bodies
The best new poetry and spoken word, chosen by Radio 4 poet-in-residence Daljit Nagra.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—11/09/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster as MPs conclude debate on the EU Withdrawal Bill.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—12/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—South and West, Episode 1
1/5 New Orleans' oppressive atmosphere stirs memories of childhood visits and an ex-lover. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Bishop David Chillingworth.
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05:45
Farming Today—New badger cull licenses issued, on-farm slaughter
Defra extends the badger cull and grants 11 new licenses for four years.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Barn Owl
Tara Robinson describes an unexpected barn owl encounter in her own back garden.
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