FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Exploding Library—The Unfortunates, by BS Johnson
Comedian and poet Rob Auton shuffles through BS Johnson's 1969 novel, The Unfortunates.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/11/2023
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—12/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—12/11/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Probus and Saint Grace in Probus, Cornwall
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Probus and Saint Grace in Probus, Cornwall
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05:45
Profile—Antony Blinken
US secretary of state Antony Blinken, who is facing huge challenges in the Middle East.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—12/11/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—Lest We Forget
For Remembrance Day, Mike Wooldridge discovers why is it so important to remember.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Loch Ryan's Wild Native Oysters
What's the key to success in farming Scotland's last native oyster beds in Loch Ryan?
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06:57
Weather—12/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—12/11/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Interfaith relations and Israel-Hamas war; The Bard and the Bible; Hindu ante-natal rituals
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Music in Hospitals & Care
Mark Radcliffe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Music in Hospitals & Care.
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07:57
Weather—12/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—12/11/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Remembering then, remembering now
A series of reflections, spoken-word poetry and hymns on the theme of remembrance.
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08:48
A Point of View—Material World
Zoe Strimpel discusses her new-found fascination with infrastructure.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Monty Don's Fieldfare Season
Writer, gardener and TV presenter Monty Don recalls the fieldfare arrival heralding winter
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09:00
News and Papers—12/11/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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09:15
The Archers Omnibus—12/11/2023
Relationships are tested at Grange Farm and Helen makes a shocking decision
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10:30
Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph
Live coverage of the solemn Ceremony of Remembrance from the Cenotaph, Whitehall.
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11:45
Short Works—Daphne by Lucy Caldwell
The starlings have disappeared from Belfast's sky.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—12/11/2023
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 10 - Bridgwater
10/10 Paul Sinha tests a Bridgwater audience on the theme of 2023.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Mezcal: A Beginners Guide
Dan Saladino explores the Mexican spirit mezcal and the diverse world of agave spirits.
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12:57
Weather—12/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—12/11/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Gangster—Killing Death Row, Killing Death Row: 4. Who Cares if it Hurts?
5/7 How pain can be a problem for the US death penalty.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—House of Lords
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Betrothed - Episode 2
John Yorke explores the Italian 19th century classic novel The Betrothed.
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15:00
Love Stories—The Betrothed: Episode Two
Prevented from marrying, the young lovers have been forced to go their separate ways.
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16:00
Open Book—Teju Cole
Chris Power speaks to Teju Cole about his new novel, Tremor.
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16:30
The Exploding Library—Parable of the Sower, by Octavia E. Butler
Comedian Desiree Burch unravels Octavia Butler's dystopian novel Parable of the Sower.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Disability and the Adult Industry
Is porn featuring disabled adults exploitative or empowering?
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17:40
Profile—Antony Blinken
US secretary of state Antony Blinken, who is facing huge challenges in the Middle East.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—12/11/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/11/2023 Braverman condemns pro-Palestinian marches
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary says London is "being polluted by hate, violence, and antisemitism."
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Tessa Dunlop and Betty Webb
Tessa Dunlop and Betty Webb choose audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—12/11/2023
Alan finally sees the light.
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19:15
Who Runs the World?—Independent Women
Catherine Bohart channels her inner Mel Gibson and asks 'What do women want?'.
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19:45
The State of the Art—3: A Lens-Based Artist
3/5 The next in William Boyd's savagely funny series set in the contemporary art world.
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20:00
Feedback—The Today Podcast
The programme that holds the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ to account on behalf of the radio audience.
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20:30
Last Word—Ken Mattingly, Anne Wright, Mary Gallacher, David Kirke
Matthew Bannister on an astronaut, a conservationist, an Ibrox legend and a sports pioneer
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21:00
Money Box—Help for people in mortgage arrears and deferring your state pension.
As the number of homeowners in mortgage arrears jumps we look at a scheme trying to help.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—Music in Hospitals & Care
Mark Radcliffe makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Music in Hospitals & Care.
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21:30
Loose Ends—Alfie Boe, Andi Osho, Paul Rhys, Sabrina Bartlett, Passenger, Gaby Moreno, Sara Cox, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—12/11/2023
Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the Armistice Day protests and the home secretary's future
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23:00
Moral Maze—How should we remember the dead and the living?
Live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/11/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Sideways—52. First Loves
Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The Church of Saint Probus and Saint Grace in Probus, Cornwall
Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of Saint Probus and Saint Grace in Probus, Cornwall
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/11/2023
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—13/11/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—13/11/2023
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/11/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/11/23 Sewage sludge on farmland, cauliflowers, dam removal
Campaigners challenge the government on rules for sewage sludge on farms.
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05:56
Weather—13/11/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—House Sparrow
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the house sparrow.
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