FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Unknown
A year after her husband's death, Evelyn learns a stranger has been posing as his widow. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Dunstan, Stepney
Church bells from St Dunstan, Stepney, in Greater London.
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05:45
Profile—Jake Wood
Jake Wood, founder of Team Rubicon, the disaster relief group staffed by veterans. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—17/09/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Man's Best Friend
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts celebrates our relationship with dogs.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Future Food: The Seed Co-operative
Dan Saladino meets a community-owned company thinking big about seeds and our food future.
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06:57
Weather—17/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—17/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Religious education; Ahmad Nawaz; Sikhs on the census
Religious news and current affairs with Edward Stourton.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Practical Action
Simon Reeve makes an appeal on behalf of Practical Action.
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07:57
Weather—17/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—17/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Constance Coltman: Called to Serve
Constance Coltman: Called to Serve.
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08:48
A Point of View—On authenticity
Monica Ali reflects on the 'cult of authenticity'. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Common Tern
Tara Robinson on the common tern and her grandfather's passion for birdwatching. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—17/09/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—17/09/2017
Adam and Ian have a memorable encounter, and Jennifer hears more than she bargained for.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass, film director, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Compilation, Episode 6
6/7 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Rufus Hound, Jenny Eclair and Zoe Lyons. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Future Food
Dan Saladino meets the Future Food finalists in the 2017 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards.
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12:57
Weather—17/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—17/09/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
From Our Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Correspondent—17/09/2017
Ilkley's Hendrix experience, one family's struggle with sepsis and Welsh coracle fishing.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Tresco Abbey Garden: Correspondence Edition
Eric Robson hosts a correspondence edition of the programme from Tresco Abbey Garden. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Health Matters
Life-changing accidents, kidney donation and life as a junior doctor.
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15:00
Midnight's Children—Omnibus, 5. The Shadow of the Mosque
5/5 Saleem is reunited with the other Midnight's Children in terrifying circumstances.
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16:00
Open Book—Helen Sedgwick
Helen Sedgwick talks to Mariella Frostrup about The Growing Season.
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16:30
Make It Real
The poet Ross Sutherland takes a visceral look at the art of professional wrestling.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Secrets of Smyllum Park
An investigation into the treatment of children at Smyllum Park orphanage in Scotland. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Jake Wood
Jake Wood, founder of Team Rubicon, the disaster relief group staffed by veterans. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—17/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—17/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/09/2017 Cabinet row over Boris Johnson's Brexit article
Two senior cabinet ministers accuse the Foreign Secretary of "backseat driving" on Brexit
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Liz Barclay
Liz Barclay chooses her Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—17/09/2017
Ian wants to forge ahead.
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19:15
Mr Muzak—Series 1, 1. We've Only Just Begun
1/2 Musical comedy starring Richie Webb as performance shy cocktail pianist Nigel Penny.
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19:45
Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 14
14/15 Natalie has escaped from the cottage, but will Vic let her go so easily?
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20:00
More or Less—Are natural disasters on the rise?
Has the number of natural disasters really quadrupled in the last forty years? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Sir Peter Hall, Kate Millett, Sir Edward du Cann, JP Donleavy
Matthew Bannister on a theatre director, a radical feminist, an MP, a writer. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Convictions, insurance and the law
Equifax data breach: spent convictions & insurance; old age housing losses & care. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Practical Action
Simon Reeve makes an appeal on behalf of Practical Action. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Crossing the Line
What red lines need to be crossed before companies retreat from foreign markets? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—17/09/2017
With George Freeman MP, Conservative, Barry Gardiner MP and Layla Moran MP.
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23:00
The Film Programme—The Work
Francine Stock talks to the makers of The Work. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Man's Best Friend
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts celebrates our relationship with dogs. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:17
Thinking Allowed—Management Jargon
Management speech - what's behind this empty talk? (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Dunstan, Stepney
Church bells from St Dunstan, Stepney, in Greater London. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Fisheries, Badger culling, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Young Farmer Award
Can Britain's coastal ports and fishing industry thrive after Brexit?
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05:56
Weather—18/09/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Brown Thrasher
David Rothenberg, best known for his interest in animal sounds, on the brown thrasher.
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