FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/09/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Choral History of Britain—Series 1, Singing for Solidarity
Roderick Williams explores how singing together gets to the heart of being human.
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09:30
Owning Colour—Series 1, 2. Blue
2/5 Wayne Hemingway explores the artistic, commercial and cultural impact of colour: Blue. (R)
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09:45
Following Pappano—Episode 3
3/5 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—The Politics of the Best Place to be a Woman: Jo Swinson MP, Rona Mackay MSP, Emily Thornberry MP
The Politics of the Best Place; Victoria Derbyshire; Allison Pearson;.
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10:41
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 3
3/5 As press interest grows, Amy decides to renounce musical theatre and become an activist.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Alan and Jack - An Epidemic of Selfishness
Selfie-culture is anathema to this pair.
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11:00
The Frontline Prince
Edward VIII, the king who abdicated, was deeply marked by the Great War. (R)
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11:30
Relativity—Series 1, Episode 3
3/4 A Christmas visit to Doris in her care home is simultaneously poignant and hilarious.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—20 September 1917 - Adeline Lumley
A traumatised soldier shares a day of small joys with Adeline Lumley.
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12:15
You and Yours—NHS continuing care; Older drivers; Swedish tourism
NHS continuing care, Older drivers. Tourism in Sweden.
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12:57
Weather—20/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—20/09/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Join the Dots—3. The Language of Dots
3/5 Janet Ellis looks at how the dot has helped us communicate.
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14:00
The Archers—19/09/2017
Josh makes a loss. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Rumpole, Rumpole and The Quacks
It is 1966, and Rumpole meets an admirable doctor who unexpectedly needs his help.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Later Life Living
Retirement living options with Louise Cooper.
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15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2017, if a book is locked there's probably a good reason for that, don't you think?
By Helen Oyeyemi. Office politics turn dark when a newcomer's handbag is upturned.
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The Mafia - organised crime
The Mafia and organised crime.
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16:30
The Media Show—Is Twitter turning journalists into vultures?
Amol Rajan hears how social media has created new ethical dilemmas for reporters.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Kieran and Katie - Put the Biscuit Down
Going to the gym means more than just keeping fit.
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17:00
PM—20/09/2017
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/09/2017 Search for survivors after deadly Mexico earthquake
Rescuers search for survivors of a tremor that's killed more than 200 people in Mexico.
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18:30
John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 John welcomes Chris Difford from Squeeze - but not before he has ejected Ken. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—20/09/2017
Susan's hopes are shattered.
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19:15
Front Row—Benedict Cumberbatch, Giles Coren, Borg vs McEnroe, Will Eaves
Benedict Cumberbatch talks about bringing Ian McEwan's novel The Child in Time to TV.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Just a Girl: Series 3, Episode 3
3/5 As press interest grows, Amy decides to renounce musical theatre and become an activist. (R)
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Youth Justice
Clive Anderson and guests discuss the treatment of young offenders in the courts.
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20:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—Bitcoin
David Baddiel tries to make sense of Bitcoin. What is it, and how does it work?
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Fight the Power
How to become the world's most powerful environmentalist.
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21:30
Choral History of Britain—Series 1, Singing for Solidarity
Roderick Williams explores how singing together gets to the heart of being human. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Mexico: search for earthquake survivors
How people in Mexico have been rushing to help in the worst earthquake for 30 years.
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22:45
Short Works—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2017, Dear Mister Burke
By Tea Obreht. Mrs Mary Winters determines to get to the bottom of a mystery.
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23:00
Charlotte and Lillian—Series 1, The Introduction
1/4 A young charity volunteer meets the old lady she has been paired with for the first time.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 4
4/6 Chuck Palahniuk began by doling out questionable advice as editor of a letters page. (R)
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23:30
A Good Read—Ian Rankin and Joe Boyd
Harriett Gilbert talks about favourite books with Ian Rankin and Joe Boyd. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Donald and Chris - A Peace-loving Household
Brought up to keep the sixth commandment.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Following Pappano—Episode 3
3/5 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—21/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2017
Spiritual reflection to start the day, with Padraig O Tuama.
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05:45
Farming Today—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards, Bee hive theft, Farm administration
The winner of this year's Farming Today Future Food Producer is revealed.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the White-crested Laughingthrush
For David Rothenberg, the white-crested laughingthrush is a superb clarinet accompanist.
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