FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
There Is No-one in the Lab But Mice, by Tania Hershman
What happens when scientists around the world suddenly go on strike? By Tania Hershman. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—East Pennard, Somerset
Church bells from All Saints Church, East Pennard in Somerset.
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05:45
Profile—Antonio Guterres
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Antonio Guterres, UN secretary general. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/09/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Preparation
Mark Tully examines the much-vaunted precept that preparation is the key to success.
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06:35
Living World—Waxcap Grasslands
Paul Evans joins Gareth Griffiths and Bruce Langridge in Wales, looking for waxcap fungi.
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06:57
Weather—24/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Yazidis call for justice, Traditionalist bishops, 'Rolls-Royce of Jewish cemeteries'
A look at the aims of this weekend's Freedom Sunday church campaign.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
Colin Freeman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Mines Advisory Group (MAG).
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07:57
Weather—24/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Love Must Win Out
A service to mark the centenary of the birth of Catholic martyr Archbishop Oscar Romero.
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08:48
A Point of View—Talking of Empire
Monica Ali on why she thinks the history of the British Empire must be taught in schools. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—David Rothenberg on the Brown Thrasher
David Rothenberg, best known for his interest in animal sounds, on the brown thrasher. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/09/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/09/2017
Ian wants to forge ahead, and Lexi has to make plans.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Professor Dame Jane Francis
Professor Dame Jane Francis is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 79, Episode 7
7/7 Nicholas Parsons challenges Sheila Hancock, Tony Hawks, Phill Jupitus and Jenny Eclair. (R)
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12:32
Food and Farming Awards—Food and Farming Awards 2017, First Course
1/2 Giorgio Locatelli and Sheila Dillon present the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food & Farming Awards 2017 in Bristol.
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12:57
Weather—24/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/09/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
When Greeks Flew Kites—IOU
Sarah Dunant's look at events from a historical perspective plunges into personal debt.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—70th Anniversary Garden Party at Ness Botanic Gardens: Part One
Eric Robson hosts a very special edition from Ness Botanic Gardens. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - Principles That Guide Us
Lives affected by political or religious belief or social pressure.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Penelope Fitzgerald - Human Voices
Penelope Fitzgerald's comic novel set in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ in 1940. With Helen George and Toby Jones (R)
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16:00
Open Book—Claire Messud
Claire Messud talks to Mariella Frostrup.
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16:30
Four Seasons—Autumn Poems
Autumn poems old and new read by actors and poets to mark the turning of the year.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Paralympic Sport - Fair Play?
Are some countries cheating the paralympic classification system in the pursuit of medals? (R)
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17:40
Profile—Antonio Guterres
Mark Coles looks at the life and career of Antonio Guterres, UN secretary general. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Hardeep Singh Kohli
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Archers—24/09/2017
Pip urgently needs help.
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19:15
Mr Muzak—Series 1, 2. Rock the Boat
2/2 Cocktail pianist Nigel Penny is booked to perform afloat. Stars Richie Webb.
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19:45
Hiding Out—Series 1, Episode 15
15/15 Dr Bewick reveals the shocking outcome of the podcast.
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20:00
More or Less—Statistics abuse, Tuition fees, Beer in 1887
Foreign secretary Boris Johnson is accused of misusing official statistics. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—David Shepherd, Nancy Hatch Dupree, Gordon Williams, Pat Albeck, Harry Dean Stanton
Matthew Bannister on an artist, an archivist, a writer, a designer, an actor. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—Banks to check for illegal immigrants
Bank immigration checks; mortgage legal action; Ryanair fallout payouts. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Mines Advisory Group (MAG)
Colin Freeman makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Mines Advisory Group (MAG). (R)
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21:30
In Business—Playing the Market
Andrew Dickson examines fictional depictions of the worlds of finance and banking. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—24/09/2017
Carolyn Quinn and guests preview the Labour party conference in Brighton.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Bertrand Tavernier
Director Bertrand Tavernier takes Francine Stock on a journey through French cinema. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Preparation
Mark Tully examines the much-vaunted precept that preparation is the key to success. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Mafia - organised crime
The Mafia and organised crime. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—East Pennard, Somerset
Church bells from All Saints Church, East Pennard in Somerset. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/09/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/09/2017
A reading and a reflection to start the day, with the Rev Canon Jenny Wigley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit and agriculture, Food waste, Ploughing with horses
Nick von Westenholz of the National Farmers Union reacts to Theresa May's Brexit speech.
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05:56
Weather—25/09/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Melissa Harrison on the Tawny Owl
Nature writer Melissa Harrison describes how a tawny owl call evokes memories of lost days
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