FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—26/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 1
1/5 Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—26/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—26/09/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—26/09/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—26/09/23 Dairy haulier in administration; Biodiversity audit of coastline; Nature writing
Dairy haulier in administration. Coastal bio-diversity audit. Nature writing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Australian Magpie
Sir David Attenborough presents the Australian magpie.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—26/09/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—Plutocrats Playing Politics
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of plutocrats playing politics.
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09:30
How to Win a Campaign—Episode 1: Building a Strategy
Ex-Downing Street strategist Cleo Watson examines the dark art of political campaigning.
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09:45
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 2
2/5 Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Sexism in football, Mum rage, China's MeToo
A football club boss has resigned over sexist comments about a female colleague.
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11:00
The Archbishop Interviews—Cressida Dick
Archbishop Justin Welby has conversations with public figures about their inner lives.
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11:30
Three Faces of WH Auden—Episode 3
The final part of the series looks at WH Auden the love poet.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—26/09/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Have your food shopping habits changed?
Have your food shopping habits changed?
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12:57
Weather—26/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—26/09/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
Uncharted with Hannah Fry—2. The Hockey Stick
A climate scientist who shocked the world and provoked a scandal.
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14:00
The Archers—25/09/2023
Eddie’s fears escalate.
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14:15
This Thing of Darkness—Series 2, Part 7
7/7 Sometimes love can be traumatic. Sometimes it can be fatal.
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15:00
Short Cuts—Series 36, The Tipping Point
Josie Long presents short documentaries about situations tumbling out of control.
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15:30
Bacteria: The Tiny Giants—Forests, Pharma and Phages
Tim Hayward re-enters the bacterial realm and comes face-to-face with a phage.
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16:00
Crossing the Cuillin Mountains—The Inaccessible Pinnacle Before Breakfast
Robert Macfarlane crosses the iconic Cuillin Ridge on the Isle of Skye
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16:30
Great Lives—Ken Loach on Gerrard Winstanley
Ken Loach on Gerrard Winstanley.
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17:00
PM—26/09/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—26/09/2023 Suella Braverman says uncontrolled migration is "existential challenge" to Western nations
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary was addressing an American right-wing think tank
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18:30
Suggs: Love Letters to London—Camden
A side of London you’ve never heard before, seen through the eyes of a national treasure.
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19:00
The Archers—26/09/2023
Chelsea is on a mission.
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19:15
Front Row—Front Row hosts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award Ceremony
We announce the winners of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Short Story Award and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Young Writers' Award
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20:00
Today—The Today Debate: Drug deaths in Scotland - is decriminalisation the answer?
Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests in Glasgow.
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20:40
In Touch—Inclusive Farm
The Inclusive Farm was co-founded by blind farmer Mike Duxbury. In Touch pays a visit.
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21:00
Inside Health—When does sitting become bad for health?
James Gallagher visits the lab to explore how much sitting is too much.
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21:30
The Long View—Plutocrats Playing Politics
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of plutocrats playing politics.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Braverman: refugee speech sparks UN human rights criticism
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
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22:45
The Secret Hours by Mick Herron—Episode 7
7/10 As the Monochrome Inquiry winds up, Shelley and Max have a lead on his attackers.
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23:00
Call Jonathan Pie—Call Jonathan Pie Series 1, Episode 6: Women
Pie takes on 'women's issues' and loses. Badly.
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23:30
'Whatever Next?' with Miles Jupp—Series 1, Episode 1
1/4 Whimsical comedy sketch show starring Miles Jupp and guests.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—27/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Great-Uncle Harry: A Tale of War and Empire by Michael Palin—Episode 2
2/5 Michael Palin tells the tale of his great-uncle, who was killed in the First World War.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—World Service
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—27/09/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/09/2023
Spiritual reflection with Fiona Stewart, a writer who runs a Christian arts charity.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/09/2023 Agri centres that support innovation in farming merge; Nature writing
Three of the UK's agri-tech centres are to merge. Nature writing.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Tim Birkhead on Guillemot Senses
Zoologist Tim Birkhead dispels the myth of a foolish guillemot for Tweet of the Day.
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