FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 4
4/5 Today we check out the Snake, the Octopus and the Goldfish.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—01/10/2021
Spiritual reflection to start the day with Rev Dr Alison Jack of New College, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—01/10/21 Shortage of daffodil pickers, warnings that fishing will lose Β£300 million, army veteran farmer
More worries about the lack of workers on farms - this time from flower growers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the wood sandpiper.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—01/10/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Tracey Ullman, actor and comedian
Tracey Ullman, actor and comedian, shares the soundtrack of her life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 5
5/5 Today we conclude the series with an examination of the Pink Pigeon and the Polar Bear.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Intergenerational friendships; Victims' Commissioner Vera Baird; Nikita Gill and Gnarly; Liz Fraser
The joy of friendships with an age gap.
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11:00
The Single Life
What happened to the musicians who poured their hopes and savings into a DIY 7" single?
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11:30
Charlotte and Lillian—Series 3, The Book
1/4 Self-absorbed Charlotte perseveres as a charity befriender to the irascible Lillian.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—01/10/2021
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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12:04
Meet Me at the Museum—Episode 10
10/10 A story of self discovery and second chances.
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12:18
You and Yours—Retro Gaming, Psychology of Panic Buying, How to Save on Energy
Dust off those Ataris, retro gaming is having a moment.
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12:57
Weather—01/10/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—01/10/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
Poison—Episode 5: A Toxic Aftertaste
5/5 Jacob Zuma’s conspiracy theories have taken on a dangerous life of their own.
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14:00
The Archers—30/09/2021
Robert fears he may have overstepped the mark.
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14:15
Nuremberg—Statues All Over Germany
6/8 Goering enters the witness box. He has a whole new defence planned - glorious martyrdom.
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14:45
A History of Ghosts—4. The Impossible Ghost
Kirsty Logan discovers how ghost lore survives, even when we are told they are impossible.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—GQT at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ: Autumn Trees and Miner Bees
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts, chaired by Kathy Clugston.
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15:45
New Frequencies—Part One
A showcase of work by writers between the ages of 16 and 21.
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16:00
Last Word—Lord Gowrie, Kamla Bhasin (pictured), Shirley Metherell MBE, Roger Hunt MBE
Matthew Bannister on a politician, a feminist, a charity founder, a footballer
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16:30
More or Less—Is it easy being green?
Expensive electricity, inadequate insulation, and a tale of tumbling trees.
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17:00
PM—01/10/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—01/10/2021 PM -- "Trust in the police"
Boris Johnson backs police after Sarah Everard's murder but says changes are needed.
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 106, Episode 5
5/8 Andy Zaltzman and a panel of comedians look back at the week's headlines.
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19:00
Front Row—No Time To Die, Soul Train, Karl Ove Knausgaard
Charlie Higson & Naima Khan review the new Bond film No Time To Die.
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19:45
Will Self Takes the Waters—What Goes Around
5/5 Will Self explores the environmental impact of the bottled water industry.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Jake Berry MP, Mary Bousted, Andy Burnham, Sonia Khan
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Bolton Parish Church.
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20:50
A Point of View—In Praise of Mathematics
Zia Haider Rahman on why he's introducing his 5-year-old godson to mathematics.
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21:00
Archive on 4—PE - A History of Violence
Was there a time when physical education did more harm than good?
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22:00
The World Tonight—Army drivers to deliver fuel to petrol stations from Monday
300 foreign tanker drivers allowed to start work in UK immediately
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 10
10/10 Can Eileen and Alice find happiness?
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23:00
Great Lives—Ruth Rogers on James Baldwin
Ruth Rogers chooses the life of writer James Baldwin.
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23:30
Museum Lates
Late night spin-off of The Museum of Curiosity, celebrating fascinating far-flung museums
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—02/10/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The History of the World in 100 Animals by Simon Barnes—Episode 5
5/5 Today we conclude the series with an examination of the Pink Pigeon and the Polar Bear.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—02/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/10/2021
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/10/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/10/2021
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—02/10/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Lynne Gibson.
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05:45
Four Thought—Leaving Your Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔland
Eva Hnizdo reflects on the impulses which drive people to emigrate - or not.
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