FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Following Pappano—Episode 1
1/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Calls to abolish Scottish Agricultural Wages Board, National parks, Wine harvest, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards finalists
A Conservative MP is calling for the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board to be scrapped.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Mocking Bird
Mockingbirds do not mock but, as David Rothenberg explains, can copy over 1,000 bird songs
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/09/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics.
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09:30
One to One—Isabel Hardman on nature and depression
Can nature help our mental health? The Spectator's Isabel Hardman asks Dr Alan Kellas.
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09:45
Following Pappano—Episode 2
2/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Emeli Sande, Sigrid Rausing, Women, degrees and the STEM job market, Cilla the musical
Philanthropist Sigrid Rausing talks about the impact of addiction on her family's life.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 2
2/5 Amy is a typical modern teenager - who happens to be trans.
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11:00
Natural Histories—Baobab
Brett Westwood explores our relationship with the baobab or upside-down tree.
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11:30
Laverne in the Willows
Lauren Laverne celebrates Kenneth Grahame's classic tale, 'The Wind in the Willows'. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—19 September 1917 - Kitty Lumley
Epic drama series set in Great War Britain. Kitty Lumley feels trapped.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have you lost trust in our airlines?
Call You and Yours: Have you lost trust in our airlines? Email: youandyours@bbc.co.uk.
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12:57
Weather—19/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/09/2017
News with Martha Kearney including Hurricane Maria latest and Labour party rule changes.
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13:45
Join the Dots—2. Picture the Dot
2/5 Janet Ellis explores how this elemental mark has inspired great world art.
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14:00
The Archers—18/09/2017
Kate focuses on joy. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole for the Prosecution
Horace Rumpole's client asks him to do something he has always sworn he will not do.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 13, Lost in Translation
6/7 Josie Long presents documentaries about what falls through the cracks in translation.
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15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2017, The Edge of the Shoal
By Cynan Jones. The winning story of horror at sea. Can the protagonist survive? .
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Malorie Blackman on Language
Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts and Crosses, talks in depth to Michael Rosen.
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16:30
Great Lives—Andrea Catherwood on Constance Markievicz
Constance Markievicz, Irish rebel countess and the first woman elected to Parliament.
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17:00
PM—19/09/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/09/2017 Trump says US is ready to "totally destroy North Korea" if necessary
President Trump says the US is ready to "totally destroy North Korea" if necessary.
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18:30
The Tim Vine Chat Show—Series 2, Torquay
2/6 Tim visits Babbacombe Theatre in Torquay, where the seaside crowd sing a song about a box.
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19:00
The Archers—19/09/2017
Josh makes a loss.
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19:15
Front Row—Bill Murray and Jan Vogler; Oslo reviewed; Poet Yrsa Daley-Ward; Helen Oyeyemi, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award nominee
The Hollywood actor and cellist Jan Vogler discuss their new classical album.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 2
2/5 Amy is a typical modern teenager - who happens to be trans. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Paralympic Sport - Fair Play?
Are some countries cheating the paralympic classification system in the pursuit of medals?
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20:40
In Touch—AMD drugs and the new Β£10 note
Chris Thorley goes directly to his CCG to demand Eylea, we review the new ten pound note.
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21:00
Inside Health—Addiction services; Schizophrenia; Hearts and cancer
Inside Health reveals the poor state of addiction services in England.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna talks to Jim Al-Khalili about her research that is transforming genetics. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Trump: 'US can destroy North Korea'
President Trump condemns 'rogue nations'.
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22:45
Short Works—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2017, Bearded
By Ross Raisin. Someone is hogging the hair-dryers in the changing rooms.
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23:00
Spotlight Tonight with Nish Kumar—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Late-night topical comedy, hosted by award-winning satirist Nish Kumar.
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23:30
A Good Read—Rebecca Root and Jake Arnott
Jake Arnott and Rebecca Root nominate their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Following Pappano—Episode 2
2/5 Sir Antonio Pappano prepares for the Royal Opera's new production of Puccini's La Bohème. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Potato harvest safety; Rural housing; Food and Farming Awards
Anna Hill visits a potato farm during harvest time, as the safety inspectors arrive.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Superb Lyrebird
As David Rothenberg suggests, the superb lyrebird song has evolved to excess and craziness
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