FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Changing Nature of Crime
The changing nature of crime and the impact of Covid on criminal opportunity.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester
Bells on Sunday comes from St Martin’s Church, Desford in Leicester.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—06/09/21 Report suggests less regulation for gene edited crops, livestock selective breeding
Light touch regulation for gene edited crops in England.
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05:56
Weather—06/09/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Asian Koel
Michael Palin presents the Asian koel's arrival to an Indian orchard.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
How to Play—Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the HallΓ© Orchestra
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give insiders' perspectives on preparing Elgar.
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09:30
The Age of Denial—A New Conversation
Will children of the digital revolution tackle denialism differently? With Isabel Hardman.
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09:45
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 1
1/5 The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Val McDermid on Miss Marple; Sarah Harding's death; Sam Quek; Japanese 'Womeneconomics'
The literary return of a much loved Agatha Christie creation - Miss Marple.
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11:00
My Name Is...—My Name Is Natalie
An individual with a story to tell, and some answers to find, in today's Britain.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Joan Bakewell, Rosamund Pike, Jenny Eclair, Lachlan Goudie, Roy Joseph Butler, Maja Lena, Southern Avenue, Athena Kugblenu
Anneka Rice and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/09/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 1
1/10 An ordinary London family in the 1930s prepares for a seaside holiday in Bognor Regis.
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12:18
You and Yours—EV Charging; Student Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔs Shortage; Green Gigs
Hundreds of first year students going to university have nowhere to live.
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12:57
Weather—06/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—06/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700), Shi'a Religious Parade Standard
1/5 Neil Macgregor with a powerful symbol from Shia Iran.
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14:00
The Archers—05/09/2021
Chris lends an ear to a friend in need.
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14:15
United Kingdoms—Sheltering
Short-form dramas, monologues and poetic reflections on contemporary life.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 8, 2021
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
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15:30
The Food Programme—Stirring Up Stories: The Business of Food PR
Leyla Kazim finds out how food PR is evolving to get us talking and eating.
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16:00
The Imperilled Adventures of the Adventure Playground
Josie Long celebrates the joy and power to change lives offered by adventure playgrounds.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Ganesha
Mobeen Azhar and guests talk about the Hindu god Ganesha.
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17:00
PM—06/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/09/2021 The Prime Minister is coming under pressure over plans to overhaul the funding of social care in England
Jean-Paul Belmond, the celebrated French actor, has died at the age of 88.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 1
1/6 Sue Perkins hosts the return of Radio 4’s longest-running panel show, Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—06/09/2021
Susan comes to a terrible realisation.
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19:15
Front Row—Cathy Brady, Mick Fleetwood, Jean Paul Belmondo
Cathy Brady's Wildfire, Mick Fleetwood on Peter Green, Jean Paul Belmondo obit.
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, The Duke of Wellington's Boots
David Cannadine explores how the Duke of Wellington's boots came to define his leadership.
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20:00
Power to Which People?
What does it take to run an effective local political campaign?
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Moria - After the Fire
Stories from people who survived the fire in the Greek refugee camp a year ago.
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21:00
China's Great Science Leap—Satellites and Space
2/2 Will China’s ambitions in space, quantum and biotech lead it to science superpower status?
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21:30
How to Play—Elgar's Enigma Variations with Sir Mark Elder and the HallΓ© Orchestra
Eavesdropping on rehearsals, musicians give insiders' perspectives on preparing Elgar.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Taliban claim to capture final Afghan province
Talib flag raised at governor's compound in Panjshir
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22:45
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 1
1/10 An ordinary London family in the 1930s prepares for a seaside holiday in Bognor Regis.
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23:00
Lights Out—Series 4, Fallout
1/4 Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—Today in Parliament
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 1
1/5 The extraordinary story of the women who took on the Islamic State and won.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—07/09/21 Farmers welcome E10 biofuel at the petrol pumps, Hebridean sheep
E10 biofuel at pumps - but can the balance between growing for fuel or food be maintained?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Atlantic (Island) Canary
Chris Packham presents the Atlantic canary, singing in the Tenerife treetops.
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