FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/10/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Gender and Alcohol
Gender and alcohol - the craft drink scene and what constitutes a 'proper night out'?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Abbey Church, Crowland in Lincolnshire.
Bells on Sunday comes from the Abbey Church, Crowland in Lincolnshire.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/10/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/10/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/10/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ruth Yimika Afolabi.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/10/22 Avian flu in wild birds, lab grown meat, agricultural colleges
Should the government be doing more on bird flu in wild birds?
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05:56
Weather—17/10/2022
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Nightingale
Actor Samuel West describes gathering with his family at dusk to listen for nightingales.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/10/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Black Britain and beyond
Adam Rutherford with Christine Checinska, Miranda Kaufmann, Yomi αΉΆode and Peter Frankopan.
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09:45
Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang—Garlic
1/5 Read by Arthur Lee. Today, Garlic, and how the stinky bulb establishes Korea.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Choreographer Jasmin Vardimon, Behind the Rage with Deeyah Khan, Met Police report, Motorcycling
The acclaimed choreographer on her new production inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
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11:00
The Untold—Lions, Lemurs and Lindsay
Lindsay McKenna grapples with the mounting costs of running an animal rescue centre.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Changing Tack
What do you do when your business vision isn't working? Evan Davis and guests discuss
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—17/10/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Energy Bills, Student Accommodation, India Travel Visas
Energy bills, student accommodation, India travel visas.
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12:57
Weather—17/10/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—17/10/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Wild Bond—The Spy
1/5 Emily Knight celebrates 60 years of James Bond, with some help from the animal kingdom.
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14:00
The Archers—16/10/2022
Life gets more complicated for Alan.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Ken Loach
Film-maker Ken Loach reveals his most important cultural influences and inspirations.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 12, 2022
The prestigious nationwide general knowledge contest, chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Food Innovators
Dan Saladino explore three big ideas set to influence the future of our food and farming.
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16:00
Raiders of the Lost Archive
Keith Wickham hunts for lost Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio shows and finds some true classics.
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 26, Paradigm
Aleks Krotoski explores how we deal with technological paradigm shifts.
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17:00
PM—17/10/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—17/10/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
It's a Fair Cop—Series 7, Vulnerable Adult
3/6 Policeman turned stand-up Alfie Moore with tales of theft from the coppering front line.
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19:00
The Archers—17/10/2022
George needs a favour.
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19:15
Start the Week—Black Britain and beyond
Adam Rutherford with Christine Checinska, Miranda Kaufmann, Yomi αΉΆode and Peter Frankopan.
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20:00
The Boy in the Woods—The Boy in the Woods: The Discussion
Winifred Robinson investigates how vulnerable children are dealt with.
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20:30
Analysis—How Xi Jinping did it
How China’s Xi Jinping took control of his party and his country.
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21:00
What Really Happened in the Nineties?—4. Internet
The internet: from Utopian ideal to every parent's nightmare.
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21:15
Front Row—The Booker Prize for Fiction 2022
Samira Ahmed hosts the ceremony live from the Roundhouse in London.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Jeremy Hunt shreds the mini-budget
Liz Truss insists she will lead Tories into next election
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22:45
Dance Move by Wendy Erskine—Episode 1 - Mrs Dallesandro
1/5 On her 23rd wedding anniversary, Mrs Dallesandro treats herself to a secret indulgence.
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23:00
The Witch Farm—Episode 1: Heol Fanog
The true story behind "Britain’s most-haunted house". A brand-new paranormal cold case.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—17/10/2022
Susan Hulme reports on the new Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's emergency statement to parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/10/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang—Garlic
1/5 Read by Arthur Lee. Today, Garlic, and how the stinky bulb establishes Korea.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/10/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/10/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/10/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ruth Yimika Afolabi
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05:45
Farming Today—18/10/22 - Avian flu, Christmas turkeys and teaching kids about farming
3.5 million birds culled because of avian flu - farmers want more action on vaccination.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Amy Liptrot on the Corncrake
Writer Amy Liptrot recalls her work as the RSPB corncrake officer on Orkney.
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