FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/10/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Grave - Memorial Benches
Laurie Taylor explores the origins of the grave and the meaning of memorial benches.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden
Bells on Sunday, comes from the Minster Church of St Peter and St Paul, Howden
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/10/2023
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—23/10/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—23/10/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/10/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Seeta Lakhani.
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05:45
Farming Today—23/10/23 - Seasonal worker treatment, Hereford livestock mart, native oysters
Seasonal workers on farms inspected by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Office complain about their treatment.
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05:56
Weather—23/10/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Firecrest
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the firecrest.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—23/10/2023
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Infected blood - from scandal to inquiry
Tom Sutcliffe with Cara McGoogan, Jason Evans and Gabriel Scally.
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09:45
Behind These Doors by Alex South—Episode 1
1/5 Alex South spent ten years as a prison officer. This is her account of what it was like.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Ukrainian children in Russia, Fanny Mendelssohn, Men designing clothes for women
Film-maker Shahida Tulaganova, whose documentary Ukraine's Stolen Children airs tonight.
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11:00
Girl Stuck in Basketball Hoop
Stand-up comedian Ian Smith investigates a strange occurrence in his home town of Goole.
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11:30
The Bottom Line—Rebranding
The purpose and the pitfalls of transforming a company’s image
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—23/10/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
You and Yours—Scam Season: Heat Pumps and Travel Insurance
In our series on scams this week we examine what's known as The Spell.
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12:57
Weather—23/10/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—23/10/2023
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment.
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13:45
The Cows Are Mad—1. Zombie Apocalypse
Suspicion surrounds a meat rendering plant in Kent, sparking paranoia.
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14:00
The Archers—22/10/2023
Helen finds herself in an awkward situation.
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14:15
This Cultural Life—Bernie Taupin
Lyricist Bernie Taupin on his formative influences and inspirations.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 11, 2023
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies
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15:30
The Food Programme—Prescribing Fruit and Veg – A New Model for the NHS?
How healthcare is being brought out of GP surgeries and into communities in south London.
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16:00
How to Play—Fauré’s Requiem with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales
A musician’s-eye view of classical music’s best-loved works
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16:30
The Digital Human—Series 30, Subvert
Aleks Krotoski explores the digital world.
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17:00
PM—23/10/2023
Afternoon news and current affairs programme
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/10/2023 Israeli forces have continued their intense bombardment of Gaza
Israeli forces have continued their intense bombardment of Gaza.
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18:30
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 8 - Andover
8/10 Paul Sinha gives his Hampshire audience a quiz fit for a post-truth era. Or does he?
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19:00
The Archers—23/10/2023
Adam attempts to offer reassurance.
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19:15
Front Row—Aviva Studios, The Chemical Brothers, Rufus Norris on 60 years of the National Theatre, Danny Boyle's Free Your Mind
Aviva Studios, The Chemical Brothers, The National Theatre, Danny Boyle's Free Your Mind.
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20:00
A Wake for Lough Neagh
Author Nick Laird investigates the environmental crisis at Northern Ireland's Lough Neagh.
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20:30
Analysis—What on earth is the national interest?
Exploring the origins, evolution and current use of the politicians' favourite phrase.
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21:00
Young Again—3. Jamie Oliver
Entrepreneur Jamie Oliver and the advice he would give his younger self.
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21:30
Start the Week—Infected blood - from scandal to inquiry
Tom Sutcliffe with Cara McGoogan, Jason Evans and Gabriel Scally.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Two more hostages released by Hamas
What does their release mean for the fate of those still held in Gaza?
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22:45
The Midnight News by Jo Baker—Episode Six
6/10 By Jo Baker. Charlotte has a terrifying encounter as bombs fall around her.
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23:00
Lights Out—Series 6, Lithified
Laura Grace Simpkins reflects on modern society's dependency on lithium.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—23/10/2023
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Behind These Doors by Alex South—Episode 1
1/5 Alex South spent ten years as a prison officer. This is her account of what it was like.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2023
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—24/10/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Seeta Lakhani.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/10/2023
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Skua
The Great Skua - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
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