FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/10/2017
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:30
Short Works—Series 1, The Midnight Sandwich
A story of twin sisters and midnight feasts from Irish writer-performer Eva O'Connor. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—29/10/2017
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/10/2017
News from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
Church bells from All Saints Church, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire.
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05:45
Profile—Eniola Aluko
England women's football player - and FA whistleblower - Eniola Aluko. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—29/10/2017
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Cars
Poet Michael Symmons Roberts explores the spirituality of the car.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Hop Harvest
Charlotte Smith heads to a Worcestershire farm to help out with the hop harvest.
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06:57
Weather—29/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—29/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Reformation divisions; No technology Shabbat; 21st-century Sunday
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Emily Buchanan.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Myotubular Trust
Nicholas Farrell makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Myotubular Trust.
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07:57
Weather—29/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—29/10/2017
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Reformation 500
Bishop Nick Baines in Wittenberg marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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08:48
A Point of View—Ode to Space
Will Self on why he loves space. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Samuel West on the Dipper
Actor Samuel West on the call of the dipper. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—29/10/2017
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—29/10/2017
Matt makes a new enemy.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Kay Mellor
Kay Mellor, writer and producer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young for Desert Island Discs.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/10/2017
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
The Unbelievable Truth—Series 19, Episode 4
4/6 Comedians try to smuggle truths past their opponents in David Mitchell's panel game. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—More Problems with Poultry?
Following years of reporting on UK chicken scandals, Dan Saladino looks at the latest.
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12:57
Weather—29/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—29/10/2017
Global news and analysis.
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13:30
When Greeks Flew Kites—Episode 4
Can history unlock the secret to a better old age?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Exeter
Eric Robson and the panel pay a visit to Exeter. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Omnibus - A Child's Perspective
Redheads, football, Eastern Europe and siblings with Down's - a child's eye view.
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15:00
Tsar—Lenin: Tears
Mike Walker's epic chronicle of the rulers of Russia reaches the Soviet era and Lenin.
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16:00
Open Book—Graeme Macrae Burnet
Graeme Macrae Burnet joins Alex Clark to discuss his novel The Accident on the A35.
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16:30
Conversations on a Bench—Series 2, 29/10/2017
Sarah Howe's poetry echoes tales told to Anna Scott-Brown on a bench in Chinatown, London.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Crossing the Line - Britain's Teenage Drug Mules
The urban gangs using children to flood rural Britain with drugs and violence. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Eniola Aluko
England women's football player - and FA whistleblower - Eniola Aluko. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—29/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—29/10/2017
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—29/10/2017 PM urges abuse reform
Theresa May says MPs' staff should be better protected from harassment
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Anna Foster
Anna Foster chooses her ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—The Hunt Ball
We delve into The Archers’ archive and it’s the night of the Hunt Ball at Grey Gables.
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19:15
Tony Law: 21st Century Adventurer
Fearless adventurer Tony Law encounters a lost tribe of Amazonian women.
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19:45
The Reservoir Tapes—Series 1, Liam's Story
5/15 A story of a disappearance - told backwards. The next in Jon McGregor's gripping series.
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20:00
Feedback—27/10/2017
Should the World at One have dedicated a whole show to one subject? (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Daphne Caruana Galizia, Fats Domino, Rodney Bickerstaffe, Geoffrey Schild, Rosemary Leach
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a musician, a union leader, a virologist, an actress. (R)
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21:00
Money Box—BrightHouse told to pay £14.8m back to customers
As BrightHouse prepares to pay £14.8m to customers, a former branch manager speaks out. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Myotubular Trust
Nicholas Farrell makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Myotubular Trust. (R)
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21:30
Analysis—Parliament - A Building Catastrophe?
What does the dangerous state of the Houses of Parliament tell us about our politics? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—29/10/2017
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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23:00
Radiolab—Series 2, Placebo
5/8 Radiolab examines the chemical consequences of belief and imagination.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/10/2017
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Hospices - Palliative Care
Laurie Taylor explores the history of 'easeful death'. Also, life in an English hospice. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—All Saints Church, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire
Church bells from All Saints Church, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/10/2017
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—30/10/2017
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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