FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Four Sides of Seamus Heaney—Seamus Heaney - The Troubles
3/4 Gail McConnell on how Seamus Heaney responded in his poetry to The Troubles in Ulster
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—10/09/2023
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—Lincoln Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Lincoln Cathedral
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05:45
Profile—Grant Shapps
Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.
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Morning
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06:00
News Summary—10/09/2023
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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06:05
Something Understood—The Fifth Element
Sarah Goldingay explores the spiritual significance of the idea of a 'fifth element'.
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06:35
Natural Histories—Fox
Brett Westwood investigates the biology and culture of the Fox.
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06:57
Weather—10/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecast
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07:00
News and Papers—10/09/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—British Imams "whitewashing" the actions of the Taliban
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Kirsty Young makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
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07:57
Weather—10/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
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08:00
News and Papers—10/09/2023
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the Sunday papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—A fine disregard for the rules
A service from the Chapel of Rugby School to mark the start of the Rugby World Cup.
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08:48
A Point of View—My Love Affair with the Mysterious
Zoe Strimpel ponders the current resurgence of ghost stories.
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Cormorant
Miranda Krestovnikoff presents the story and sound of the cormorant.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/09/2023
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Katie Razzall
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/09/2023
It’s panic stations for Ben and Pat faces an uphill struggle
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11:15
The Reunion—The BLK Art Group
Kirsty Wark reunites members of the BLK Art Group and their associates.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—10/09/2023
The latest national and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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12:04
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz—Series 2, Episode 1
1/10 Paul Sinha tests a Brighton audience on new British cities and former prime ministers.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Food Innovators: Radical Thinkers, Big Ideas.
Dan Saladino meets the finalists for this year's Food Innovation Award.
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12:57
Weather—10/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/09/2023
Radio 4's look at the week's big stories from both home and around the world
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13:30
Seek the Light—Out of the Shadows
Musician Karine Polwart weaves together stories of science, history and the theme of light
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Charlton Adam
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
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14:45
Opening Lines—The Three Musketeers - Episode 2
John Yorke unpicks the sometimes overlooked aspects of The Three Musketeers.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Milady - Part 2
The origin story of Milady de Winter, one of the great all-time villains.
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16:00
Open Book—Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith talks to Elizabeth Day about her new historical novel, The Fraud.
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16:30
Four Sides of Seamus Heaney—Seamus Heaney - The Translator
4/4 Theo Dorgan on Seamus Heaney's translations, their importance and impact on his own work
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—The Crooked House
The Crooked House: The story behind the destruction of Britain’s wonkiest pub.
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17:40
Profile—Grant Shapps
Secretary of State for Defence, Grant Shapps.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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17:57
Weather—10/09/2023
The latest weather forecast
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/09/2023 PM confronts China at G20
Rishi Sunak raises concerns with China after arrest of Commons staff suspected of spying
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18:15
Pick of the Week—Amber Haque
Amber Haque chooses audio highlights from the past week.
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19:00
The Archers—10/09/2023
Pip doesn’t know which way to turn.
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19:15
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane Austen?—Series 1, 3. The Ghost And Mrs Ragnarrok
3/5 Selina learns her ex-husband has left her a Picasso – much to Florence’s fury.
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19:45
Invasive Species—Episode 4
4/5 Fran's theories about the spread of knotweed put her at odds with her fellow villagers.
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20:00
More or Less—Covid deaths, North Sea gas and Chloe Kelly's World Cup penalty
Covid-related deaths are rising in England and Wales, we investigate the figures.
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20:30
Last Word—Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dorothy Goodman, Professor Anthony Bryceson, Denyse Plummer
Matthew Bannister on a businessman, a educationalist, a tropical medicine expert, a singer
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21:00
Money Box—Saving for Retirement and Hollywood Strikes
Warnings that we're saving too little for retirement.
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21:25
Radio 4 Appeal—The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Kirsty Young makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
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21:30
Loose Ends—Jason Donovan, Sara Pascoe, Amy Trigg, Phil Wang, Mega, CMAT, Athena Kugnlenu, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/09/2023
Has Westminster been targeted by spies for China? Leila Nathoo and guests discuss.
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23:00
Life Changing—Speechless
Polly’s put everything into her profession. Then in a moment on live TV it all goes wrong.
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23:30
Beyond Belief—Faith and Politics
Aleem speaks with MSP Kate Forbes on why she feels people of faith are fearful of politics
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/09/2023
The latest news and weather forecast from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Boxing and Kickboxing
Boxing and Kickboxing: Laurie Taylor explores their potential for transforming lives.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—Lincoln Cathedral
Bells on Sunday comes from Lincoln Cathedral
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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01:00
Selection of ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service Programmes—World Service
´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4 joins the ´óÏó´«Ã½ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/09/2023
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping
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05:30
News Briefing—11/09/2023
National and international news from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/09/2023
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/09/23 Sustainable supply chains for top fruit growers; Scotland's 'outcomes for farming'; pine martens spotted in Yorkshire
Top fruit farmers say they're not being paid enough by retailers for their crop.
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05:56
Weather—11/09/2023
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Common Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the common gull.
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