FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—25/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
A British History in Weather—7. Rain
7/10 Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
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00:30
Short Works—Angela's Mother
A surprise visitor ignites a sense of hope for a woman living alone.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/10/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—25/10/2020
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire.
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05:45
Profile—Sir Edward Lister
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.
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Morning
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06:00
News—25/10/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Trains
'Trains are made for meditation' - Mark Tully celebrates the beauty of rail travel.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Mint revival
Anna Jones visits a farm in Hampshire where mint is proving a successful crop.
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06:57
Weather—25/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—25/10/2020
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—COVID reflections; Pope Francis and civil partnerships; Bakery for refugees
Edward Stourton takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Shine
Beneficiary Maria Wall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shine
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07:57
Weather—25/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—25/10/2020
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Bible Sunday
Reading the Bible and letting the Bible read you, from St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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08:48
A Point of View—Brief Encounters
Will Self advocates a novel practice for our times.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Little Grebe
Kate Humble presents the little grebe.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—25/10/2020
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—25/10/2020
Elizabeth makes an impression and Harrison faces a life changing decision
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10:54
Tweet of the Day—Tweet Take 5 : Capercaillie
An extended version of Tweet of the Day featuring the cork popping sounds of capercaillie
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11:00
Desert Island Discs—Chris Boardman, cyclist
Chris Boardman, cyclist, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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11:45
Let's Talk About Rama and Sita—A Good Woman?
3/5 Daljit Nagra asks if Sita is a valuable role model for women today.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—25/10/2020
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Just a Minute—Series 56, Episode 6
6/12 Nicholas Parsons challenges Paul Merton, Graham Norton, Sue Perkins and Liza Tarbuck.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Eat Your Way to Power: Food and Politics on the Campaign Trail
Sheila Dillon investigates the tricky world of eating on the campaign trail.
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12:57
Weather—25/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—25/10/2020
Global news and analysis, presented by Mark Mardell.
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13:30
The Listening Project—25/10/2020
Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Episode Twenty-Nine
Kathy Clugston presents this week's horticultural panel show.
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14:45
Legacy of War—Episode 8
8/10 Sean Bean presents a series exploring how war experiences filter down the generations
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15:00
Electric Decade—USA by John Dos Passos, Episode Two
2/3 USA is John Dos Passos’s masterpiece, an epic saga of American life from boom to bust.
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16:00
Open Book—Hilary Mantel, Lee Child and Andrew Grant, Editor's Pick
Sara Collins talks to Hilary Mantel about her essay collection.
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16:30
Terrifying Verse
Caroline Bird on the often underrated art of poetry that speaks to our deepest fears.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Taxing Situations
COVID workers targeted with tax avoidance schemes that HMRC warns against signing up to.
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17:40
Profile—Sir Edward Lister
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—25/10/2020
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—25/10/2020 Hamilton wins record 92nd Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his place as one of the greats of Formula One
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Sheila McClennon
The best of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio this week.
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19:00
The Whisperer In Darkness—Episode 13
13/15 Kennedy investigates April Marston, Thomas Marston’s daughter.
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19:15
Love in Recovery—Series 3, Cupboard
3/6 Andy thinks everyone’s forgotten his birthday but doesn't know a surprise is awaiting him.
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19:45
The Hotel—6: The Wedding
The next in The Hotel, Daisy Johnson's deliciously spine-chilling series of ghost stories
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20:00
Feedback—23/10/2020
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience
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20:30
Last Word—Herbert Kretzmer, James Nash, Tom Maschler, Sister Chiara Hatton Hall
Matthew Bannister on a lyricist, an adventurer, a publisher, a nun.
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21:00
Money Box—Tier 3: The last shift
As Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions expand, we look at the support in place for workers.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Shine
Beneficiary Maria Wall makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Shine
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21:30
Analysis—The Rise and Fall of the Bond Market Traders
Governments are borrowing more than ever, but does it matter?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—25/10/2020
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Shirley
Shirley and Relic: women and horror.
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23:30
Something Understood—Trains
'Trains are made for meditation' - Mark Tully celebrates the beauty of rail travel.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—26/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Fashion & VIP Parties
Fashion & VIP parties - the hidden stories behind the glamour and wealth.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Bells on Sunday comes from St Mary with St Faith and St Francis in Alverstoke, Hampshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—26/10/2020
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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