FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—04/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—2. On the Road
2/5 Recalling a US publicity tour where Martin Amis gets 'OJ'ed'. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—04/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—04/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—04/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—04/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Future farming, rare breeds, Scottish grapes and milk prices
Anna Hill hears how farmers could be paid on how well they protect the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Bittern
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls the first time he saw a bittern.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—04/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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08:57
DEC Rohingya Crisis Appeal
Aasmah Mir makes a Rohingya Crisis Appeal for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
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09:00
Choral History of Britain—Series 1, Singing for Praise and Profit
Roderick Williams looks at why Britain produces the world's best professional choirs.
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09:30
Owning Colour—Series 1, 4. Purple
4/5 Wayne Hemingway explores the artistic, commercial and cultural impact of colour: Purple. (R)
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09:45
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—3. Iris Murdoch: Age Will Win
3/5 Author Martin Amis muses on the life and work of acclaimed novelist Iris Murdoch.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sarah Millican, Doctor Foster, May Morris, Inspiring Women of Medicine
Comic Sarah Millican talks to Jenni Murray about her autobiography How to be Champion.
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10:41
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership inspired by the Icelandic sagas.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Carmel and Muire - Drama Queens
Sharing the drama and the humour of life on stage.
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11:00
Out of School, Out of Sight
Winifred Robinson examines provision for home schooling and if it lets children down.
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11:30
Mrs Sidhu Investigates—Murder With Masala, 1. Samosas, Suspicion and Stately Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs
1/4 Meera Syal stars as Slough's answer to Miss Marple, the nosey aunty fascinated by murder.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—04/10/2017
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, Limited Liability Company
How some legal creativity has created vast wealth down the centuries.
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12:13
You and Yours—Mental health at work, Affordable funerals, Playground closures
Mental health at work, affordable funerals and playground closures.
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12:57
Weather—04/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—04/10/2017
News with John Pienaar including Theresa May's speech to the Conservative Party conference
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13:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 1, Anthony Eden's Homburg Hat
3/5 David Cannadine explores the changing significance of Anthony Eden's Homburg hat. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—03/10/2017
Oliver decides to step down. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Slow Kapow
An unexpected event at school gives Ed special powers. Comic drama by Ed Harris.
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15:00
Money Box—Money Box Live: Tax then and now
Tax then and now. How has tax changed since Money Box first broadcast in 1977?
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15:30
Inside Health—Big baby birth trial, Uveitis, Telephone triage, Burns
The Bristol team behind a pioneering way to protect the vision of children with arthritis. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—Robots
Laurie Taylor takes a cool, non-dystopian look at future possibilities.
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16:30
The Media Show—Celebrities and interview copy control
Clare Balding has denied claims that she demanded approval of a Saga Magazine interview.
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17:00
PM—04/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—04/10/2017 Mishaps overshadow Theresa May's speech
A nagging cough, a prankster and falling sign interrupt final address to the conference.
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18:27
DEC Rohingya Crisis Appeal
Aasmah Mir makes a Rohingya Crisis Appeal for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). (R)
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18:30
John Shuttleworth's Lounge Music—Series 2, 3. Nick Heyward
3/4 John Shuttleworth invites Nick Heyward to sing one of his songs. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—04/10/2017
Jolene tries to be a voice of reason.
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19:15
Front Row—Kate Winslet, Sparks, Jenny Uglow on her book about Edward Lear
Kate Winslet interview, Sparks with a new album, Jenny Uglow on her book about Edward Lear
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19:45
Gudrun—Series 2, Episode 3
3/5 Viking epic of love, revenge and leadership inspired by the Icelandic sagas. (R)
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20:00
Unreliable Evidence—Sentencing
Clive Anderson and guests discuss whether sentencing law is fit for purpose.
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20:45
David Baddiel Tries to Understand—The Constitution
David Baddiel tries to understand the United Kingdom's constitution.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—Dare to Share
Could the sharing economy save the planet? Tom Heap finds out. (R)
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21:30
Choral History of Britain—Series 1, Singing for Praise and Profit
Roderick Williams looks at why Britain produces the world's best professional choirs. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—PM struggles through her conference speech
Theresa May's address is overshadowed by a persistent cough and a prankster.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, Episode 8
8/10 Adrian's interest in politics is heightened when war breaks out in the Falkland Islands.
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23:00
Charlotte and Lillian—Series 1, The Mirror
3/4 Charlotte spots a priceless vintage treasure as she helps Lillian clear out her garage.
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23:15
Before They Were Famous—Series 3, Episode 6
6/6 Hear Fay Weldon's illuminating quiz for Cosmopolitan Magazine. (R)
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23:30
World War One: The Cultural Front—Series 4, The Jazz Kings Go to War
The story of the Harlem Hellfighters and how jazz conquered France. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—05/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Rub of Time by Martin Amis—3. Iris Murdoch: Age Will Win
3/5 Author Martin Amis muses on the life and work of acclaimed novelist Iris Murdoch. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Rabbi YY Rubinstein.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy industry, Viticulture research, Community hop farm
New warnings that the dairy industry could face catastrophe - not from prices, but staff.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Stephen Moss on the Coot
Writer and wildlife programme-maker Stephen Moss recalls his first encounter with a coot.
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