FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—02/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 3
3/5 Powell, now married, has three published novels to his name, but little else. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Elaine Storkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—Agricultural policy options post-Brexit; US trade and 'chlorinated chicken'; Northern Ireland potato crisis
What agricultural policy options are open to the UK once we leave the EU?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Evans on the Merlin
Writer Paul Evans reflects on the merlin.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—02/11/2017
Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Picasso's Guernica
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events behind and impact of Picasso's iconic work.
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09:45
Living with the Gods—Lines of Communication
Neil MacGregor focuses on prayer, an individual activity that is also profoundly communal.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sexminstergate, Refugees, 'Winnie', Nasty Women
Corridors of power; Resettling refugees; Pascale Lamche; The Spark; Hannah Jewell.
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10:45
The Citadel—Series 1, Episode 4
4/5 Denny persuades Manson to take action to rid Drineffy of the source of its typhoid problem
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—Something for the Pain
To fight and to forget - drug abuse in Nigeria.
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11:30
A Portrait Of...—Danielle de Niese
Follow artist Fiona Graham-Mackay as she paints and interviews soprano Danielle de Niese.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—02/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Five Green Bottles—Series 1, The Choicest Wine
Tim Atkin profiles Klein Constantia Vin de Constance, the New World's most historic wine.
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12:15
You and Yours—Care worker back pay; IVF price cap; Car fires
The care sector faces a huge bill for back pay and plans to cap the cost of IVF to the NHS
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12:57
Weather—02/11/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—02/11/2017
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 4
4/5 Wartime had meant little time to write - but now, The Dance begins to take shape.
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14:00
The Archers—01/11/2017
Lilian fears the worst. (R)
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14:15
Pilgrim by Sebastian Baczkiewicz—Series 3, Lindie Island
4/4 Pilgrim is asked to sacrifice a man he has kept safe for centuries. (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Climbing High Pike with Sir Chris Bonington
Mountaineer Chris Bonington takes Helen Mark to his favourite view in the Lake District.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Myotubular Trust
Nicholas Farrell makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Myotubular Trust. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Graeme Macrae Burnet
Graeme Macrae Burnet joins Alex Clark to discuss his novel The Accident on the A35. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Thriller
Antonia Quirke presents a special edition on the thriller.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Climate Change and Health; Moth Snow Storm Feedback; Whale Brain Evolution; Pharoah's Serpent
A major global study finds that climate change has already damaged the health of millions.
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17:00
PM—02/11/2017
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/11/2017 Interest rates rise
The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the first time in more than a decade
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18:30
Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories—4. The Dark Side
4/4 Lemn examines where he let himself do the wrong thing, and how he has tried to make amends (R)
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19:00
The Archers—02/11/2017
Harrison hits a brick wall.
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19:15
Front Row—Kenneth Branagh, Keeping TV secrets, Josie Lawrence, Parents in film
Kenneth Branagh is Poirot; Josie Lawrence is Mother Courage; Keeping TV secrets.
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19:45
Living with the Gods—Lines of Communication
Neil MacGregor focuses on prayer, an individual activity that is also profoundly communal. (R)
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20:00
The Law Show—The Lawyers Working for GCHQ
Joshua Rozenberg talks to the director for legal affairs at the intelligence agency GCHQ (R)
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Foreign Investment in the UK
What do foreign companies bring to the UK? Evan Davis and guests explore the issue.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Climate Change and Health; Moth Snow Storm Feedback; Whale Brain Evolution; Pharoah's Serpent
A major global study finds that climate change has already damaged the health of millions. (R)
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21:30
In Our Time—Picasso's Guernica
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the events behind and impact of Picasso's iconic work. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—May Faces Tory Backlash Over New Defence Secretary
The chief whip is promoted a day after Michael Fallon resigns.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Book of Dust, Episode 9
9/10 On a mysterious island, Malcolm and Alice must protect Lyra from an otherworldly stranger.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Stoneybridge, the Little Girl, Calum and Frank Hovis feature in the popular sketch show. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—02/11/2017
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/11/2017
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time, Episode 4
4/5 Wartime had meant little time to write - but now, The Dance begins to take shape. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/11/2017
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/11/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/11/2017
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/11/2017
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Dr Elaine Storkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—NFU Cymru 2017 Conference, Planning for Post-Brexit Trade, Tagging Skylarks
Farming businesses prepare for life outside the EU and Welsh warnings on a no-deal Brexit.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Paul Evans on the Raven
Paul Evans encounters a pair of ravens.
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