FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—30/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Wounds by Fergal Keane—5. The Legacy of War
5/5 Fergal Keane reflects on how the wounds of the past shaped the island on which he grew up. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/09/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/09/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/09/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
iPM—I have no urge to have sex with another human being
In iPM's second programme on asexuality, one listener on finding his identity.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—30/09/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 37, Overton Hill, The Ridgeway
Clare Balding joins Jo Fielder, who has MS and is planning to walk the Ridgeway in 7 days. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week - Food Waste
Charlotte Smith finds out how a major supermarket is tackling food waste in its food chain
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06:57
Weather—30/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—30/09/2017
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Monty Don
TV gardener Monty Don joins presenters Aasmah Mir and Shaun Keaveny.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 18, Bletchley Park
Jay Rayner and the team visit Bletchley Park near Milton Keynes.
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11:00
The Forum—The One Thousand and One Nights
Rajan Datar and guests explore the power of storytelling.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Raqqa In Ruins
It's as if doomsday had arrived early in Raqqa as bats swoop over the remains of the city.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—30/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Money Box at 40
Comparison website deals push up price of insurance, plus the costs of autoenrolment.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 94, 29/09/2017
Miles Jupp is joined by Holly Walsh, Andrew Maxwell, Fern Brady and Isabel Hardman. (R)
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12:57
Weather—30/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—30/09/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Richard Burgon MP, Soumaya Keynes, Rory Stewart MP, Gisela Stuart.
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Penwortham in Lancashire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Universal Credit and Free Market
Is the economy safe in Jeremy Corbyn's hands? Any Answers with Anita Anand.
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14:30
Drama on 4—Stardust by Ray Connolly
Story charting the rise and fall of pop musician Jim Maclaine. Based on the 1974 film.
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15:30
Hull 2017: The Spirit of Hessle Road
An array of colourful characters summon the ghosts of Hull's past. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Bananarama look back on their 80s heyday
What kind of role models were Bananarama in the 80s? Julie Bindel on the myth of sex work.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—I have no urge to have sex with another human being
In iPM's second programme on asexuality, one listener on finding his identity. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—30/09/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—30/09/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—30/09/2017 Spanish government steps up efforts to prevent independence referendum for Catalonia
Spanish police seal off polling stations to try to stop the ballot.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Vince Cable, John Thomson, Simon Amstell, Sudha Bhuchar, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, Josh Ritter, Emma Freud, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Gavin Williamson
Mark Coles on the life and career of Gavin Williamson, chief whip of the House of Commons.
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19:15
Saturday Review—30/09/2017
Daphne, Jane Eyre, Ken Burns's Vietnam on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ4, Nicola Lagioia's Ferocity, Jasper Johns.
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20:00
Hull 2017: Contains Strong Language
Jeremy Irons and Julie Hesmondhalgh perform poetry live in Hull. With Lindsey Chapman.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, Episode 3
3/3 From one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, the continued story of a lifetime friendship. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—30/09/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Unreliable Evidence—The Law and Climate Change
Clive Anderson and guests discuss the role the law can play in reducing climate change. (R)
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23:00
Counterpoint—Series 31, The Final, 2017
13/13 The 2017 final of the wide-ranging music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini. (R)
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23:30
The Landscapes of Don McCullin
Don McCullin, photographer and 'sky stalker', on the landscape round his house. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, My Chemo Brain
By Susmita Bhattacharya. The author's life after breast cancer and chemotherapy. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peters Cathedral, South Australia
Church bells from St Peters Cathedral, South Australia.
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05:45
Profile—Gavin Williamson
Mark Coles on the life and career of Gavin Williamson, chief whip of the House of Commons. (R)
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