FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/10/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Keywords for Our Time—Afua Hirsch on 'Sovereignty'
Michael Rosen examines words and phrases in public debate to see how they influence us.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/10/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—23/10/2018
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/10/2018
Reflection and prayer with writer and broadcaster the Rev Dr Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Vets reject badger cull success, Shetland peat restoration, farmers prepare for winter with health checks
Vets say farming minister's claim that badger cull is 'delivering results' is wrong.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tara Robinson on the Oystercatcher
For Tara Robinson the sound of oystercatchers recalls her father taking her to Loch Fleet.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/10/2018
Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme; including Thought for the Day
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Jacqueline McGlade on monitoring the environment from space
Jacqueline McGlade on monitoring the environment from space.
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09:30
One to One—Inheritance: Who Gets the Farm?
Tricky? Bronwen Maddox hears how one brother and sister sorted out their farm inheritance.
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09:45
Keywords for Our Time—Isabel Hardman on 'Safe Space'
Michael Rosen examines words and phrases in public debate to see how they influence us.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Cyclist Jenny Graham, Michelle Diskin Bates, Power List: Emma Banks
Barry George was wrongly accused of the murder of Jill Dando. We speak to his sister.
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10:45
Life at Absolute Zero—Series 3, Waiting for JB
Retired university don Peter is waiting for a rare visit from his infuriating brother. (R)
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11:00
The Death of the Postwar Settlement—Out of the Ashes
Bridget Kendall asks why the international order built after 1945 is now in deep trouble.
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11:30
The Shuffle: London's New Jazz
Writer Tej Adeleye meets London’s new generation of jazz musicians.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/10/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—23 October 1918 - Adeline Lumley
Drama serial charting life on the home front during the First World War.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You & Yours: Have you changed your shopping habits to protect the environment?
Call You & Yours: Have you changed your shopping habits to protect the environment?
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12:57
Weather—23/10/2018
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—23/10/2018
Analysis of news and current affairs.
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13:45
Classified Britain—Series 1, Manchester Mercury, 17 August 1819
James Naughtie explores history through front page small ads.
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14:00
The Archers—22/10/2018
Pip offers an unusual solution. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Swans
A child is missing, smuggled onto a plane headed for Dublin. Will he simply disappear?
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 22, Senate House, London
Jay Rayner and the panel are at Senate House in North London.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Plasticphobia
Tom Heap asks if going plastic-free risks harming the environment.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Raymond Williams' Keywords
Michael Rosen talks to academic Colin MacCabe about Raymond Williams' book Keywords.
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16:30
A Good Read—Liz Carr and Kate Williams
Actor and comedian Liz Carr and Kate Williams select a favourite read.
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17:00
PM—23/10/2018
PM at 5pm: interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/10/2018 Turkey says Khashoggi murder planned in advance
Erdogan rejects Saudi Arabia's claim that the journalist was killed by rogue operatives
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18:30
Mark Watson Talks a Bit About Life—Series 2, Family
3/6 Mark Watson attempts to make sense of life, assisted by Sam Simmons and Will Adamsdale. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—23/10/2018
Elizabeth's hopes are raised
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19:15
Front Row—Mike Leigh on Peterloo, CJ Sansom, The rise of adult gaming
Mike Leigh discusses his latest film Peterloo, about the 1819 massacre in Manchester
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19:45
The Latvian Locum—Series 1, 2. Addict
2/5 Dace meets Jack, a young heroin addict from Birmingham. (R)
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Criminal Waste
The millions to be made from serious waste crime - the 'new narcotics' for organised gangs
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20:40
In Touch—Are Your Eyes Priceless?
Would you sell your eyes; Scotland's new approach to PIP assessments
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21:00
Inside Health—Epipens & Autoinjectors; Meningitis B Bedside Test; Age Related Macular Degeneration
Epipens are in short supply and under fire for their design. Dr Mark Porter investigates.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Jacqueline McGlade on monitoring the environment from space
Jacqueline McGlade on monitoring the environment from space.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ discovers new evidence of Chinese detention camps in Xinjiang.
Claims that as many as a million Muslims are being held indefinitely without trial
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22:45
Melmoth by Sarah Perry—Episode 2
2/10 Helen learns the strange story of Melmoth. (R)
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23:00
Josie Long: Romance and Adventure—Series 1, Episode 4
4/4 Comedy about a young woman trying to build a more fulfilling life for herself in Glasgow (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/10/2018
Susan Hulme reports on today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2018
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Keywords for Our Time—Isabel Hardman on 'Safe Space'
Michael Rosen examines words and phrases in public debate to see how they influence us.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2018
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/10/2018
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2018
The latest shipping forecast
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2018
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2018
Reflection and prayer with writer and broadcaster The Rev Dr Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—Brexit and Biosecurity, Pigs for Conservation Grazing, Ram Sales
A report from a House of Lords committee warns that Brexit could compromise biosecurity.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tiffany Francis on the Yellowhammer
Tiffany Francis recalls her encounters with yellowhammers. (R)
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