FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—06/11/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Being Published
4/5 The Bronte sisters set about the business of bringing out their best-known books. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—06/11/2015
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/11/2015
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/11/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Father Tim Byron.
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05:45
Farming Today—Game fairs, the Gay Farmer Helpline, taste tourism in Scotland and the question of UK farming in or out of the EU
Game fairs, Gay Farmer Helpline, taste tourism and the question of UK farming and the EU.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Vegetarian Tree Finch
Chris Packham presents the vegetarian tree finch on the Galapagos Islands. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—06/11/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Marjorie Wallace
Kirsty Young talks to mental health campaigner and journalist Marjorie Wallace. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Affairs of the Heart
5/5 Charlotte grieves for her brother Branwell and her sisters Emily and Anne.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Syrian doctor, Donna Hay, Muslim fashion, Declining tests for inherited diseases
Jenni Murray presents discussion on the Syrian doctor separated from her baby girl.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The View from the Windows, Christmas at Brynmeheryn
5/5 Will Monica finally accept her life at Brynmeheryn without her ex-love?
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 21, Care for Claire
Alan Dein hears how a community has helped following the death of two youngsters.
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11:30
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, The Goliath Window
4/6 Mark and Luke have agreed to meet in St Anne's church in the village of Mayton Chennett.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—06/11/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Why Factor—Series 2, Commuting
Why do we travel long distances to work, and what harm does the journey do to us?
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12:15
You and Yours—Assistance dogs, Energy prices, University fees
Wholesale gas prices are at a record low - why are energy bills not following suit?
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12:57
Weather—06/11/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—06/11/2015
Rigorous analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Voices of the First World War—Kut: Sand, Mud, Mirage
WWI veterans describe siege conditions, starvation and surrender in Kut-Al-Amara.
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14:00
The Archers—05/11/2015
Whose temperature is set to rise on bonfire night? (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Lost Sister
The true story of the author's intrepid search for her long lost and much feared sister.
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Cornwall
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Cornwall.
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15:45
New Writing from the Arab World—A Bedtime Story for Eid
By Syrian writer Zaher Omareen. A mother explains terrible events of the 1980s to her son.
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16:00
Last Word—Norman Moore, Diane Charlemagne, Professor David Cesarani, Colin Welland and Peter Donaldson
Matthew Bannister on a conservationist, a singer, an historian, an actor, a newsreader
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16:30
Feedback—Free speech and Guantanamo reporting
Coverage of Shaker Aamer's release, the limits of free speech and Vanessa Feltz.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Laurie and Roland – A Legacy in Lego
A father and his four year old son share a passion for the tiny coloured bricks…
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17:00
PM—06/11/2015
PM at 5pm - Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—06/11/2015 Russia suspends all flights to Egypt
Russia suspends all flights to Egypt
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 88, Episode 8
8/8 A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—06/11/2015
Jill is very much missed.
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19:15
Front Row—Alina Ibragimova, John Niven, The war memorials of Edwin Lutyens and Nicki Wragg, Backstage in the wardrobe
Kirsty Lang talks to violinist Alina Ibragimova and screenwriter and author John Niven.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Writing the Century: The View from the Windows, Christmas at Brynmeheryn
5/5 Will Monica finally accept her life at Brynmeheryn without her ex-love? (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—James Brokenshire MP, Lynne Featherstone, Max Hastings, Lisa Nandy MP
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Churchill, Somerset.
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20:50
A Point of View—Roger Scruton: Offensive Jokes
Roger Scruton argues for the freedom to make jokes that others may find offensive.
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21:00
Voices of the First World War—Omnibus 1915 Part Two
Omnibus edition of the series covering the events of 1915, with Dan Snow.
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21:58
Weather—06/11/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Russia suspends Egypt flights
Will President Putin change his foreign policy as a result of the suspected terror attack?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Trigger Mortis, Episode 10
10/10 Will Bond make it in time to put a stop to Sin and his plans for death and destruction?
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23:00
A Good Read—Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Ann Cleeves
Krishnan Guru-Murthy and crime writer Ann Cleeves talk about books with Harriett Gilbert. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—06/11/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Gareth and Leon - Not Perfect
An artist facing a worsening neurological condition shares his potter's wheel with his son
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—07/11/2015
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Charlotte Bronte: A Life, Affairs of the Heart
5/5 Charlotte grieves for her brother Branwell and her sisters Emily and Anne. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—07/11/2015
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/11/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/11/2015
The latest news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/11/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Jasdeep Singh.
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05:45
iPM—07/11/2015
'It was a very emotional discovery' - a listener finds his father's World War Two album.
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