FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—19/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—How to Be Champion, Love Letter to My Knockers/Wearing Glasses/Married a Second Time
3/5 Sarah Millican waxes lyrical about her boobs, wearing glasses and marriage a second time. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—19/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—Africa's farming revolution, NFU plan for post-Brexit agriculture policy, Black Mountains grant
In Africa, an agricultural revolution is placing new emphasis on domestic food production.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Starling
Musician Joe Acheson recalls recording starling to use in his work as Hidden Orchestra.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—19/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—The Congress of Vienna
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Congress of Vienna, 1814-15.
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09:45
John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—9. Moscow
9/10 The revolutionaries' own bombardment has destroyed the Kremlin.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Natalie Dormer; Scarlett Moffatt; Women leaving prison
Natalie Dormer; women leaving prison; Scarlett Moffatt; Nagwa Ghorab, and online abuse.
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10:45
Book of the Week—How to Be Champion, I've Had Proper Jobs
4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WHSmith, audiobook producer and internationally famous comedian.
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—A Close Shave
Continued confusion has taken its toll on Catalonia since the disputed referendum.
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11:30
Pick a Sky and Name It
How did Momtaza Mehri go from net savvy sixth-former to successful millennial poet?
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—19/10/2017
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, Cold Chain
Refrigeration revolutionised the food industry, and other industries too.
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12:13
You and Yours—Mobile switching, Cheese tea, Speed awareness
How reforms by the regulator could make switching mobile phone companies easier.
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12:57
Weather—19/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—19/10/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
How to Have a Better Brain—Sleep
4/5 Sian Williams finds out why a good night's sleep will boost your brain power. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—18/10/2017
Robert has victory in mind. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Velvet Blackout
In 1942 a doctor and a policeman try to recover a vital memory from a woman with amnesia.
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15:00
Ramblings—Series 37, Listeners' Walks: Stoke-on-Trent
Clare Balding joins five friends who are walking the Two Saints Way, Chester to Lichfield.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Farm Africa
Michael Palin makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Farm Africa. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Omar El Akkad
Omar El Akkad talks to Mariella Frostrup about his novel American War. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—I Am Not a Witch
Francine Stock talks to Rungano Nyoni, director of I Am Not a Witch.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Colliding Neutron Stars, Krakatoa, Centigrade vs Celsius
Astronomy enters a new age as gravitational waves locate the collision of neutron stars.
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17:00
PM—19/10/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—19/10/2017 The number of crimes recorded by police in a year in England and Wales has passed the five million mark.
The number of crimes in a year in England and Wales passes the five million mark.
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18:30
Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—2. Mutatis Mutandis
2/4 Lemn looks at the children at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—19/10/2017
Toby battles with his feelings.
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19:15
Front Row—Daniel Radcliffe, I Am Not a Witch, Wim Wenders, Taj Mahal
Daniel Radcliffe on filming in the jungle.
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19:45
John Reed - Ten Days That Shook the World—9. Moscow
9/10 The revolutionaries' own bombardment has destroyed the Kremlin. (R)
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20:00
The Briefing Room—President Xi and the Chinese Dream
Is President Xi Jinping China's most powerful leader since Chairman Mao?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Is there a business case for having a diverse workforce?
What is the business case for having a diverse workforce? Evan Davis and guests discuss.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Colliding Neutron Stars, Krakatoa, Centigrade vs Celsius
Astronomy enters a new age as gravitational waves locate the collision of neutron stars. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—The Congress of Vienna
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Congress of Vienna, 1814-15. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—European leaders hear key speech from Theresa May at Brussels summit
PM admits there have been difficulties - but tells them 'firm progress' is now being made.
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22:45
The Deathwatch Journal by Ian Rankin—Episode 4
4/5 Scott and Gracie Cullen are convinced of Telfer's innocence.
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23:00
Liam Williams: Ladhood—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Liam looks for love in all the wrong places as he tries to impress the ladies.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—19/10/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—20/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—How to Be Champion, I've Had Proper Jobs
4/5 Sarah Millican's CV spans WHSmith, audiobook producer and internationally famous comedian. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—20/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/10/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
Farming Today—France and glyphosate, Slurry in Northern Ireland, Agricultural biodiversity
French farmers threaten legal action over the future of glyphosate.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Joe Acheson on the Corncrake
Musician Joe Acheson recalls hearing the scraping call of corncrake on Inishbofin island.
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