FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/09/2021
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 4
4/5 The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—10/09/21 The Geronimo phenomenon, Limousin cattle, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future finalist
Thousands of cattle killed to stop bovine TB. Why so much fuss about one alpaca?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—10/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Trial of the Mangrove Nine
Kirsty Wark reunites those involved in the trial of the Mangrove Nine in 1971.
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09:45
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 5
5/5 The battle for Raqqa has reached its exhausted end - but Isis ideology is hard to conquer.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Comedian Sophie Willan, Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert, Emma Raducanu, the Unofficial Bridgerton the Musical Afghanistan update
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
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11:00
The Digital Human—Series 18, Devotion
Aleks Krotoski tells a story of where divinity, technology and mental illness all collide.
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Deadly Habit, Episode 2
2/4 Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor-cum-amateur sleuth.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/09/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 5
5/10 The family decide to treat themselves and splash out on a beach hut.
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12:18
You and Yours—Bioethanol Fires; Future of Rail; Messaging Scam
As more people return to commuting, why are some avoiding going by train?
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12:57
Weather—10/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—10/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Edward Stourton
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700), Reformation Centenary Broadsheet
5/5 Neil MacGregor with a souvenir of the 100th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.
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14:00
The Archers—09/09/2021
The Aldridge family struggle with where to go next.
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14:15
Nuremberg—Will There Be Rabbit Tonight?
3/8 What’s it like to hear about gas chambers for the first time? Investigators start work.
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14:45
A History of Ghosts—1. Ancient Ghosts
Kirsty Logan explores the evolution of ghost lore.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Drying Flowers and Acer Bowers
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts, hosted by Peter Gibbs.
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15:45
Short Works—Every Second Saturday
A hard-hitting new short story from Rachael Fulton.
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16:00
Last Word—Sergei Kovalev (pictured), Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Abebech Gobena, Ed Asner
Matthew Bannister on a dissident, a reggae pioneer, a humanitarian, an actor
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16:30
More or Less—Vaccine waning, hot dogs and Afghanistan
How worried should we be about antibodies? Plus food that shortens life.
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17:00
PM—10/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/09/2021 MI5 warning about renewed terror threat
MI5 says Taliban success in Afghanistan will have emboldened extremists
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 2
2/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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19:00
Front Row—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award Shortlist, tenor Stuart Skelton, Shang-Chi film review, Girl Bands now
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award shortlist announced, tenor Stuart Skelton, Shang-Chi film.
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Margaret Thatcher's Handbag
David Cannadine explores how Mrs Thatcher's handbag became a visual symbol of her power.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Ed Davey MP, Andrea Jenkyns MP, Bridget Phillipson MP, Peter Hitchens
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from the University of York.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Limits of Reason
John Gray reflects on doubt, faith and love... through the life of Arthur Balfour.
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21:00
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700)
17/20 Neil MacGregor retells humanity's history through the objects it has made.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Scottish covid infection rate reaches highest level
Westminster govt to make decision on vaccine passports soon
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22:45
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 5
5/10 The family decide to treat themselves and splash out on a beach hut.
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23:00
Great Lives—Peggy Seeger on her husband Ewan MacColl
Ewan MacColl - folk singer and labour activist - was born Jimmy Miller in Salford in 1915.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—10/09/2021
Mark D'Arcy reports on one MP's efforts to stop the menace of rogue cabbies.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/09/2021
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 5
5/5 The battle for Raqqa has reached its exhausted end - but Isis ideology is hard to conquer.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/09/2021
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg
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05:45
Four Thought—Mum... again
Angela Frazer-Wicks tells her extraordinary story of being a mother.
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