FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—28/10/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg—Book of the Week: Ep 4 - Action Taken
4/5 Our selected essays explore what the world has done about global warming so far.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/10/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/10/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/10/2022
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya
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05:45
Farming Today—28/10/22 Red Tractor scheme 'a farce', growing hemp, agroforestry
The Red Tractor farm assurance scheme dismissed as 'a farce'.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tawny Owl (Winter)
David Attenborough presents the Tawny Owl.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—28/10/2022
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Rick Rubin, music producer
Rick Rubin, music producer, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
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09:45
The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - What Next?
5/5 Selected essays on climate change and doing the seemingly impossible.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Childcare in the UK: does it need an overhaul?
How can an accessible, affordable, high quality childcare system be developed in the UK?
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11:00
Fallout: Living in the Shadow of the Bomb—Episode 3: Secrets of Maralinga
An examination of the fallout from Britain's atomic testing programme which began in 1952.
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11:30
Beta Female—Series 2, The Psychic
2/4 A visit to a psychic goes predictably well for Amna, Nora and Sunnah.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—28/10/2022
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Archive on 4—The Battle of the Brows
Philip Hensher looks at how debates over culture have played out at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ and beyond.
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12:57
Weather—28/10/2022
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—28/10/2022
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Jonny Dymond.
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13:45
How to Raise a Trillion—Economic Growth
Martha Kearney and Dharshini David go back to the economic basics.
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14:00
The Archers—27/10/2022
Mia has a cunning idea.
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14:15
Limelight—Harland - Series 2, Harland - 1. MΕnandΓ¦g
1/5 Welcome back to Harland, the new town haunted by old secrets. A supernatural thriller.
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14:45
Why Do We Do That?—Why Is Heartbreak So Painful?
Is the pain of a broken heart much more than a romantic trope?
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—From the Archives: Autumn Advice
We dig into the GQT archives for an autumn and winter advice special.
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15:45
The Poet and the Echo—Dawn
Mara Menzies' exploration of power is inspired by Gladys Casely-Hayford's poem.
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16:00
Last Word—Dame Carmen Callil, Ivy Jo Hunter, Kathleen Booth, Dietrich Mateschitz
Matthew Bannister on a publisher, a songwriter, a computer pioneer and a billionaire.
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16:30
Feedback—28/10/2022
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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17:00
PM—28/10/2022
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—28/10/2022 Elon Musk takes over Twitter
Elon Musk has completed his multi billion pound takeover of Twitter.
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 61, Episode 1
1/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—28/10/2022
Beth tries to make her feelings known.
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19:15
Add to Playlist—Series 4, From the Bald Mountain to Puerto Rico with Anne Dudley and Patrick Rimes
Composer Anne Dudley and musician Patrick Rimes add five more tracks to the playlist.
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20:00
Any Questions?—Dame Angela Eagle MP, Helen Morgan MP, Adam Price MS, Sam Rowlands MS
Ben Wright presents political debate and discussion from FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Betws-y-Coed.
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20:50
A Point of View—Darkness Made Visible
Rebecca Stott reflects on our relationship with darkness, past and present.
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21:00
Archive on 4—Dear Adolf - Letters to the FΓΌhrer
Christopher Cook explores how the power of radio was used to define America's war effort.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK - India trade deal
UK Foreign Secretary in Delhi for talks
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22:45
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley—Sleep Well - with Michael Mosley, Sleep Well - Ep 5: Listen to your body
Let go and unwind with Dr Michael Mosley, as he asks how much sleep we really need.
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23:00
Americast—How crime is shaping the US elections
Republicans are seizing on crime with less than two weeks to go to the midterms.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—28/10/2022
All the news from today's sitting at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—29/10/2022
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Climate Book created by Greta Thunberg—Book of the Week: Ep 5 - What Next?
5/5 Selected essays on climate change and doing the seemingly impossible.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/10/2022
A selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2022
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/10/2022
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/10/2022
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Revd Dr Mark Clavier.
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05:45
One to One—The Beat of Change: Faranak Amidi and Dr Martha Newson
The World Service's Faranak Amidi talks to anthropologist of rave Dr Martha Newson.
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