FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:17
Thinking Allowed—Sectarianisation - The Middle East
Sectarianisation - a new explanation for conflict across the Arab Islamic world. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peters Cathedral, South Australia
Church bells from St Peters Cathedral, South Australia. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Operation Bo-Peep; Wine production; Scottish oyster fishery
A police operation is using new technology to mark sheep, helping to deter thieves.
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05:56
Weather—02/10/2017
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Song Thrush
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss is inspired by the song thrush.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/10/2017
News and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Power, the People and the Party
Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond.
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09:45
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
1/5 Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Domestic abuse, Dressmakers of Auschwitz, Cardi B
New guidance for judges protecting children from violent parents.
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10:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic.
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11:00
In the Criminologist's Chair
Criminologist David Wilson talks to former criminal-turned-journalist Erwin James. (R)
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11:30
The Allotment
Quirky comedy on an allotment where people lose their worries amongst the birds and bees.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Things That Made the Modern Economy—Series 1, Leaded Petrol
When lead was added to petrol, it made cars more powerful - but it also poisoned people.
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12:13
You and Yours—Red squirrel conservation; Viagogo; AncestryDNA
How some people who bought tickets from Viagogo are able to get refunds from their banks.
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12:57
Weather—02/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
1/5 Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—01/10/2017
Adam tries not to seem ungrateful. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Singles Going Steady
1961, Liverpool. A love affair conducted through record-your-own singles. By Paul Farley.
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal
Nigel Rees quizzes Simon Brett, Vanessa Feltz, Michele Hanson and Henry Normal.
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15:30
The Food Programme—How We Eat: 1. Eating Alone
Sheila Dillon explores the guilty pleasures of eating alone.
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16:00
My Muse—Series 2, The Young'uns on Graeme Miles
Award-winning folk group The Young'uns discuss the north-east songwriter Graeme Miles.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 12, Sin-eaters
Aleks Krotoski uncovers the harm that comes to those keeping the internet safe.
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17:00
PM—02/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/10/2017 At least 58 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Las Vegas
A lone gunman opened fire on a country music festival.
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18:30
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 1
1/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game.
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19:00
The Archers—02/10/2017
Alistair and Anisha need to work together.
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19:15
Front Row—Matt Lucas on his memoir, Tamsin Greig and Martin Freeman on Labour of Love
Matt Lucas talks to Stig Abell about his memoir. Plus Martin Freeman and Tamsin Greig.
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 Kate Phillips returns as Icelandic heroine Gudrun in Lucy Catherine's Viking epic. (R)
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20:00
Journey of a Lifetime—2017: Nicole Bennet Fite. Finding the Woman of Stone
Nicole Bennet Fite treks into the valleys of Tajikistan to find a shrine devoted to women.
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20:30
Analysis—The Fintech Revolution
Will technology radically reshape the highly profitable world of finance?
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21:00
Natural Histories—Moth
Brett Westwood steps into the world of a creature charged with the lore of the night. (R)
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21:30
Start the Week—Power, the People and the Party
Power and the people with David Cannadine, Hilary Spurling, Jane Green and Phillip Blond. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—Las Vegas mass shooting prompts calls for tighter gun laws
President Trump condemns the Las Vegas attack as 'pure evil'.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 6
6/10 Class Four D go on a school trip to the British Museum. Adrian has his tonsils out.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Are we all speaking football?
Lifelong Arsenal supporter Michael Rosen talks football cliches with Adam Hurrey. (R)
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23:30
From Rags to Riches—Series 1, Episode 1
1/2 Amber Butchart charts the journey of charity shop clothes to vintage mainstream fashion. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—1. You Ask the Questions
1/5 Martin Amis on father Kingsley, his early film acting, smoking roll-ups and other things. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Michael Gove, Grazing, Slurry and organic wine
Anna Hill hears how Michael Gove has declared war on the Common Agriculture Policy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Cetti's Warbler
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss goes in search of Cetti's warbler.
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