FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/10/2017
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, Recipe for My Very Favourite Cake
5/5 Sarah Millican's recipe for her favourite cake - aka a rescue plan for old, dead bananas. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/10/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/10/2017
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
iPM—The stranger who saved my son's life
Jenny meets the American man who helped cure her son's leukemia.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—21/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Ramblings—Series 37, Listeners' Walks: Stoke-on-Trent
Clare Balding joins five friends who are walking the Two Saints Way, Chester to Lichfield. (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Global Agriculture
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the world's farmers?
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06:57
Weather—21/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—21/10/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Rick Stein
Aasmah Mir and the Rev Richard Coles are joined by Rick Stein.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 18, Manchester
Jay Rayner and panel visit the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—21/10/2017
Sam Coates of the Times looks behind the scenes at Westminster.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—This Time it's Different
Twisted metal, smashed concrete and anger on the streets of Mogadishu.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—21/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—How well does Universal Credit 'Make Work Pay'?
Is Universal Credit a missed opportunity to make work pay?
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 94, 20/10/2017
Miles Jupp is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Desiree Burch, Jeremy Hardy and Suzi Ruffell. (R)
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12:57
Weather—21/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—21/10/2017
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Hilary Benn MP, Carolyn Fairbairn, Anna Soubry MP, Tim Stanley
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate from Brockenhurst College in Hampshire. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—21/10/2017
Listeners have their say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?
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14:30
Drama on 4—The Book of Dust
Philip Pullman returns to the world of His Dark Materials. Read by Simon Russell Beale.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
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. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—21/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/10/2017 Protests in Barcelona as Spanish government says it will impose direct rule on Catalonia
National Trust members in England and Wales vote against a ban on legal trail hunting.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Jenson Button, Frank Skinner, Rupert Goold, Reverend Billy, Brandy Clark, Trio Da Kali, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Martin Selmayr
Mark Coles profiles the man who some say really runs Europe, Martin Selmayr.
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19:15
Saturday Review—The Death of Stalin, Philip Pullman, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Albion, Gunpowder
The Death of Stalin, Philip Pullman, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Albion, Gunpowder on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ1.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Driven
A look back at the culture of cars as the driverless era approaches.
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21:00
Drama on 4—Reading Europe - Italy: The Story of a Lost Child, Episode 3
3/3 Elena Ferrante's story of a lifelong friendship between Lila and Lena comes to an end. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—21/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Moral Maze—Moral Complicity
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk. (R)
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone
Nigel Rees quizzes Sally Phillips, Matthew Parris, Kate Williams and Frog Stone. (R)
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23:30
Lines of Resistance
Poet Bridget Minamore explores how women have created their own literary narratives. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/10/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, Run
Short story by Ruth Thomas, read by Alexandra Mathie. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/10/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/10/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Church bells from All Saints, Stand, Whitefield, Greater Manchester.
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05:45
Profile—Martin Selmayr
Mark Coles profiles the man who some say really runs Europe, Martin Selmayr. (R)
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