FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/09/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Mastertapes—Series 8, Don McLean (B-side)
Don McLean answers audience questions about his all-time classic album, 'American Pie'.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter’s in Curdridge, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter’s in Curdridge, Hampshire
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/09/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/09/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/09/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/09/2019 National Parks, Artificial reefs, Livestock marts
Will the money be available to fund radical plans for England's National Parks.
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05:56
Weather—23/09/2019
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Woodcock
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the curious roding flight of the woodcock.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/09/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Antony Gormley: challenging conventions
Tom Sutcliffe with Antony Gormley, Laura Wade, Charles Hazlewood and Daniel Rachel.
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09:45
Who Am I, Again?—Episode 1
Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sally Challen, with her son David: her first radio interview
Sally Challen's first radio interview; Fiona Benson and Autumn Equinox; Music and Dementia
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10:45
Just a Woman—Episode 1
Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
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11:00
The Deported
The stories of three people who have been removed or deported from the UK to Nigeria.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Jason Isaacs, Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Karla Crome, Cerys Matthews, Dizraeli, Vicente Garcia, Athena Kugblenu
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/09/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Testaments—Episode 6
Margaret Atwood’s powerful and long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.
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12:18
Four Seasons—Autumn Equinox: Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple by Clive James
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12:20
You and Yours—Ticketmaster, Gambling marketing, Hardly Ever Worn It
Former gambling addicts say they are being targeted by gambling ads on social media.
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12:57
Weather—23/09/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—23/09/2019
News, analysis and comment from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:43
Four Seasons—Autumn Equinox Sonnet 73
Paul McGann reads Shakespeare's Sonnet 73
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13:45
The Art of Innovation—The Scientific Sublime
Sir Ian Blatchford and Dr Tilly Blyth explore how art and science have inspired each other
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14:00
The Archers—22/09/2019
Jill attempts to avert a scandal
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14:15
The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency—The Colours of All the Cattle
Mma Ramotswe struggles to balance the personal and professional as polling day looms.
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 33, Heat 4, 2019
4/13 The wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz, with Paul Gambaccini
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15:30
The Food Programme—Food Additives, Part 1: Sherbet and other E number experiments
Exploring the world of additives, from fruity sherbert to ultra-processed-food flavourings
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16:00
Four Seasons—Autumn Equinox The Dewstones
Simon Russell Beale reads The Dewstones by Simon Armitage
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16:03
Street Cry Goodbyes
A celebration in music and sound of the disappearing cries of street vendors.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 20, Clever Creatures
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss intelligent creatures from clever crows to cunning squid.
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17:00
PM—23/09/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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17:58
Four Seasons—The Door by Miroslav Holub
Anton Lesser reads The Door by Miroslav Holub
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/09/2019 Repatriation of Thomas Cook holidaymakers begins
Repatriation of Thomas Cook holidaymakers begins
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 85, Episode 8
Stephen Fry, Jan Ravens, Pam Ayres and Paul Merton join Nicholas Parsons.
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19:00
The Archers—23/09/2019
It’s an emotional night for the Aldridge family.
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19:15
Front Row—Peter Bowker on World on Fire, The Emmys, Amina Atiq, New poetry releases
Writer Peter Bowker discusses his epic new TV drama World On Fire.
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19:45
Just a Woman—Episode 1
Amy is a typical modern 18-year-old – who happens to be trans.
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20:00
The Ballad of the Fix
The story of Scotland's deadly drug crisis narrated by the voice of the narcotic itself.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—The Bitter Song of the Hazelnut
Long hours and little pay for the workers who pick Turkey's hazelnuts.
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21:00
The Vet with a New Brain
How vet Adam Tjolle's life has changed since his brain tumour surgery.
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21:30
Start the Week—Antony Gormley: challenging conventions
Tom Sutcliffe with Antony Gormley, Laura Wade, Charles Hazlewood and Daniel Rachel.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Labour to remain neutral on Brexit until after a general election
Jeremy Corbyn strategy backed by delegates at Labour conference in Brighton
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22:45
The Testaments—Episode 6
Margaret Atwood’s powerful and long-awaited sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale.
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23:00
Paris Blue
When American modern jazz met the French New Wave in 1950s and 60s Paris.
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23:30
A Good Read—Jonathan Coe/Gemma Cairney
Jonathan Coe and Gemma Cairney join Harriett Gilbert to recommend favourite books.
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23:55
Four Seasons—Four Seasons poems for the autumn equinox
Poems for the autumn equinox
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/09/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Who Am I, Again?—Episode 1
Lenny Henry reads from the extraordinary story of his early years and sudden rise to fame.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/09/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/09/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/09/2019
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/09/19 Labour Party Conference, Pond Restoration, Melton Market
Can the Labour party promise farmers it will back them through Brexit?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tony Juniper on the Corn Bunting
Environmentalist Tony Juniper describes the joy of seeing and hearing corn buntings.
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