FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔcoming by Colin Grant—3. Culture of Racism
3/5 The impact of the dominant British culture of racism on Caribbean migrants.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/10/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—24/10/19: The Brexit deal and fishing, Maize and cover crops, Apple agroforestry
Richard Barnes tells Caz Graham how the Brexit deal might help Northern Ireland fishermen.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Redshank
David Attenborough presents the sounds and story of the redshank.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/10/2019
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
In Our Time—Robert Burns
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poetry, ideas and life of Robert Burns (1759-1796).
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09:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔcoming by Colin Grant—4. Relationships New and Old
4/5 The voices of the 'Windrush generation' recall stories of relationships both new and old.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—PHONE-IN. Jenni Murray takes your calls on your experience of being fat
What’s your experience of being fat? Call 03700 100 444. Lines open at 0800.
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10:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 9. Heartbreak
9/10 Baba fears she is pregnant and Kate’s relationship with the married Eugene begins to crack
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11:00
From Our Own Correspondent—The Basketball Row
Basketball - the latest front in the fallout between China and the United States.
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11:30
Tales from the Stave—Robert Schumann - Frauenliebe und Leben
Clemency Burton Hill presents the series celebrating priceless music manuscripts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/10/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Sweetness and Desire: A Short History of Sugar—Sugar Wars
4/5 Bee Wilson explores sugar's role as a cause of conflict.
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12:18
You and Yours—24/10/2019
News and discussion of consumer affairs.
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12:57
Weather—24/10/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—24/10/2019
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Intrigue—Tunnel 29, Tunnel 29: 4. The Death Strip
The diggers reach the terrifying death strip.
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14:00
The Archers—23/10/2019
Elizabeth has concerns about the latest Ambridge rumour.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Red Earth, Red Sky
Based on a true story. Paul is 70 years old when he is kidnapped at gunpoint in Nigeria.
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15:00
Open Country—Rick Stein's Cornwall
For Rick Stein why Padstow remains old fashioned and that little bit different.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Royal Osteoporosis Society
Christine Sharp makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the Royal Osteoporosis Society.
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15:30
Open Book—Literary Norwich Special
A visit to Norwich, England's first Unesco City of Literature
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16:00
The Film Programme—Francois Ozon
Francois Ozon on By The Grace Of God.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Organic farming emissions; Staring at seagulls; Salt and dementia
Agriculture and greenhouse gases: We answer your questions
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17:00
PM—24/10/2019
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/10/2019 PM's election offer
Boris Johnson offers MPs a December general election.
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18:30
Alone—Series 2, A Few Loose Ends
3/6 Mitch and Will are at loggerheads when an old female friend appears.
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19:00
The Archers—24/10/2019
There’s a shock for Oliver
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19:15
Front Row—24/10/2019
Jack Thorne's new drama The Accident, about the aftershocks of an industrial disaster.
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19:45
Edna O'Brien - The Country Girls Trilogy—The Lonely Girl, 9. Heartbreak
9/10 Baba fears she is pregnant and Kate’s relationship with the married Eugene begins to crack
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Brexit: a pivotal week?
Where have this week's events in Westminster left the UK's efforts to leave the EU?
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Insolvency
What happens when a company goes in to administration? With Evan Davis and guests.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Organic farming emissions; Staring at seagulls; Salt and dementia
Agriculture and greenhouse gases: We answer your questions
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21:30
In Our Time—Robert Burns
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poetry, ideas and life of Robert Burns (1759-1796).
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22:00
The World Tonight—Boris Johnson will give MPs more time to scrutinise Brexit bill
PM's offer dependent on Commons agreeing to hold December 12 General Election
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22:45
Rabbit Remembered—Episode 4
4/5 After the disastrous Thanksgiving dinner, Nelson has decided to move out.
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23:00
The Nether Regions
Sketches dredged from the Nether Regions of Grant and Marshall’s fermented brains.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/10/2019
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔcoming by Colin Grant—4. Relationships New and Old
4/5 The voices of the 'Windrush generation' recall stories of relationships both new and old.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/10/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/10/2019
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh
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05:45
Farming Today—25/10/19: Handsworth Grammar School does Farming Today, Invasive species, Cider apples
Mary Creagh tells Charlotte Smith what the government must do to tackle invasive species.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Crake
David Attenborough presents the spotted crake.
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