FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 4
4/5 Having crossed into China, the author experiences a different perspective on history.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/09/21 - George Eustice on labour and food prices, slurry bags and farming succulents
George Eustice says increased fuel costs and labour shortages mean food prices will rise.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Razorbill
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the razorbill.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Baroness Hale of Richmond, former judge
Baroness Hale of Richmond shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 5
5/5 Colin Thubron reaches the end of his journey – where the Amur flows in to the sea.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Daytimers - South Asian ravers from the '80s, Sabina Nessa, School absence & mental health, Folic acid & Afghan refugees
Daytimers, Sabina Nessa, school absence & mental health, folic acid, Afghan refugees.
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11:00
The Digital Human—Series 18, Faceless
Aleks Krotoski asks whether we still have the option to remain faceless.
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11:30
A Charles Paris Mystery—A Deadly Habit, Episode 4
4/4 Bill Nighy stars as the loveably louche actor cum amateur sleuth.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/09/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 5
5/10 A story of self-discovery and second chances.
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12:18
You and Yours—Student Money Mules, Gin Bottles, Refillable Food Packaging
Have you thought about selling your empty gin bottles?
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12:57
Weather—24/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—24/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Could Do Better—Lessons Learnt
Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
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14:00
The Archers—23/09/2021
The Aldridges are in shock.
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14:15
Nuremberg—By Their Fruits, We Know Them
5/8 The Accused Men seem untroubled until they’re shown footage from the camps. Silence.
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14:45
A History of Ghosts—3. The Pregnant Ghost
Kirsty Logan discovers how, and why, a ghost woman would give birth to a living child.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Kathy Clugston and the panel are at Chelsea Flower Show answering your gardening queries.
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15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award—Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award 2021, Maykopsky District, Adyghe Oblast by Richard Smyth
5/5 The final story in this year's Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award. Read by Blake Ritson.
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16:00
Last Word—Jimmy Greaves (pictured), Sir Clive Sinclair, Olivia Jordan, Carolyn Shoemaker
Julian Worricker on a footballer, an inventor, a translator and an astrophysicist.
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16:30
More or Less—Covid trends, face mask use, and the universal credit cut
Coronavirus checked, mask use measured, and a minister's claim questioned.
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17:00
PM—24/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/09/2021 supply problems at some petrol stations
efforts to resolve supply problems at petrol stations. Olly Stephens' killers sentenced
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 4
4/8 Andy Zaltzman presents a look back at the week's headlines
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19:00
Front Row—Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, Megan Swann, Richard Smyth, The Story of Looking.
Dame Elizabeth Blackadder celebrated.
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19:45
Naturebang—Parasites and Personality
Who controls your thoughts and actions? You? Or the things that live inside you?
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20:00
Any Questions?—Dorothy Byrne, Greg Hands MP, Peter Kyle MP, Dame Rachel de Souza
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from The Shoreham Centre, Sussex.
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20:50
A Point of View—Little Amal
Michael Morpurgo tells the story of one child refugee, heading our way.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Teen Spirit: Nevermind at 30
Douglas Coupland examines how Nirvana’s Nevermind changed the outlook of a generation.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Last main rallies ahead of German election
Candidates vying to become Angela Merkel's successor as Chancellor
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 5
5/10 In Rome, Eileen gets closer to Felix.
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23:00
Great Lives—Yanis Varoufakis on Hypatia
The life and brutal death of a gifted mathematician and philosopher from the ancient world
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/09/2021
Mark D'Arcy looks back at the parliamentary week.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 5
5/5 Colin Thubron reaches the end of his journey – where the Amur flows in to the sea.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/09/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/09/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/09/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Four Thought—Freedom Is a Must
Robyn Travis believes that labelling children as criminals is counter-productive.
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