FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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00:30
Short Works—Fairy by Julia Bell
Lost in the woods, a mother and son meet a stranger on the path.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/10/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
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05:45
Profile—Bridget Riley
We explore the life and career of British artist Bridget Riley.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—27/10/2019
The latest national and international news headlines.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Moon
Michael Symmons Roberts takes a trip to the Moon and explores its enduring poetic appeal.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Blessing the Cattle
For centuries the cattle of the west of Ireland have been led for the winter to the Burren
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06:57
Weather—27/10/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—27/10/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Uluru; Einstein; Amazon Synod
William Crawley presents religious news and current affairs from around the world.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Youth Business International
James Caan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Youth Business International
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07:57
Weather—27/10/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—27/10/2019
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Standing on the shoulders of Giants
A service for the Sunday before All Saints’ Day
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08:48
A Point of View—An evening at the Death Cafe
Sarah Dunant describes an evening talking with a group of strangers about death.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Kathy Hinde on the Common Crane
Audio-visual artist Kathy Hinde recalls being surrounded by dancing common cranes.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—27/10/2019
News with Paddy O'Connell including Brexit latest and tree of the year.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—27/10/2019
Tempers flare at Grange Farm and there’s a shock for Oliver.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Wendell Pierce, actor
Wendell Pierce, actor, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/10/2019
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Museum of Curiosity—Series 14, Episode 4
4/6 John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Jen Brister, Edward Brooke-Hitching & Jason Hazeley.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Brexit: The Tomato's Story. What can one food tell us about the future?
Dan Saladino picks the tomato to examine the impact of the new Brexit deal on future food.
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12:57
Weather—27/10/2019
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—27/10/2019
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
China and the World—Who Dares Wins?
1/3 Is China's engagement with the wider world a "win-win" or just a one-sided grab for power?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Bristol Botanic Gardens: Correspondence Edition
Kathy Clugston and the team are in Bristol Botanic Gardens.
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14:45
The Listening Project—The Sunday Omnibus - Community, Friendship and Family
The Sunday Omnibus edition with conversations about community, friendship and family.
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15:00
Inspector Chen—Series 2, 1. A Case of Two Cities
1/3 Inspector Chen investigates the murder of the former head of the anti-corruption squad
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16:00
Open Book—Andrew Michael Hurley, best novels of 1995, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan
Andrew Michael Hurley talks to Mariella Frostrup about his new novel Starve Acre.
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16:30
Poetry Please—Kathryn Simmonds
Kathryn Simmonds joins Roger McGough to choose her favourite poems from listener requests.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Crash Landing - The demise of Thomas Cook
File on 4 charts the rise and fall of travel firm Thomas Cook.
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17:40
Profile—Bridget Riley
We explore the life and career of British artist Bridget Riley.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—27/10/2019
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—27/10/2019
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/10/2019 US says Islamic State leader killed in special forces raid
President Trump said Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi blew himself up after being chased by dogs.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Phil Wang
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week with comedian Phil Wang.
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19:00
The Archers—27/10/2019
The Grundys are on a mission.
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19:15
Heidi Regan: Overthinker
Stand-up special from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 New Comedy Award 2017 winner Heidi Regan.
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19:45
Stillicide—Episode 12: Patrol
12/12 The final part of Cynan Jones' gripping series set in the very near future.
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20:00
Feedback—25/10/2019
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Alicia Alonso, Deborah Orr, Joyce Cansfield, Clora Bryant
Matthew Bannister on a ballerina, a journalist, a crossword setter, a trumpeter
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21:00
Money Box—What's next for QuickQuid borrowers?
Payday lender lender QuickQuid enters administration. Where does that leave its customers?
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Youth Business International
James Caan makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Youth Business International
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21:30
Analysis—The New Censorship
How censorship works in our information age.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—27/10/2019
Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the prospects for an early general election
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23:00
Radiolab—Series 2, Patient Zero
7/8 Radiolab explores how you find out who Patient Zero is - the heart of any kind of outbreak
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/10/2019
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Cool
The origins & meaning of 'cool'
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
Bells on Sunday comes from St Peter's Parish Church, South Petherton in Somerset
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2019
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/10/2019
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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