FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:30
People Like Us by Hashi Mohamed—Identity and Imagination
5/5 Barrister Hashi Mohamed reads his account of social mobility in modern Britain.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—24/10/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/10/2020
The latest news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/10/2020
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Revd Azariah France-Williams.
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05:45
Four Thought—The Empathy Equation
Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—24/10/2020
The latest news headlines. Including the weather and a look at the papers.
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06:07
Open Country—Ghost Ponds and Underwater Songs
In Norfolk, ghost ponds are being recovered, restored and heard to sing once again.
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06:30
Farming Today—24/10/20 Farming Today This Week: Trade, biodigesters and by-products
We ask how green are biodigesters and hear about a new trade deal with Japan.
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06:57
Weather—24/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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07:00
Today—24/10/2020
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Phillip Schofield
Jamie Redknapp, actor Sharon D. Clarke, 'Iceman' Wim Hof and Skepta's mum Ify Adenuga.
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10:30
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 30, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Economics: Episode 17
5/7 Jay Rayner hosts the cookery panel show.
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11:00
The Week in Westminster—24/10/2020
Pippa Crerar and guests look back at the political week.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—Tensions in rural South Africa
Stories on racial tensions in rural South Africa, and from Paraguay, Tuscany and France.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—24/10/2020
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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12:04
Money Box—Tier 3: The last shift
As Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions expand, we look at the support in place for workers.
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12:30
The News Quiz—Series 103, Episode 8
8/8 A satirical review of the week's news with Andy Zaltzman.
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12:57
Weather—24/10/2020
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
News—24/10/2020
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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13:10
Any Questions?—Carolyn Harris MP, Fiona Hyslop MSP, Lord King, Douglas Ross MP
Chris Mason presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House in London.
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14:00
Any Answers?—Covid-19 Restrictions and Free School Meals
How do you feel about the new covid restrictions? Are you better able to cope this time?
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14:45
Four Thought—The Empathy Equation
Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.
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15:00
Drama on 4—Fusion Confidential
A young physicist makes a discovery that might change the world. A nuclear science comedy.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Singing nuns, Long Covid, US presidential elections, Victoria Wood, Women and homelessness, Sister Bliss.
Singing nuns. Long covid. The genius of Victoria Wood.
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17:00
PM—24/10/2020
Full coverage of the day's news
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17:30
The Bottom Line—COVID-19 and the gig economy
Is the pandemic a spur to a world of temps and zero hour contracts?
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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17:57
Weather—24/10/2020
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/10/2020 UK first European country to record 50,000 Covid deaths
The UK has become the first country in Europe to record fifty-thousand coronavirus deaths
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18:15
Loose Ends—Damon Albarn, Bill Bryson, Jenny Landreth, Mark Radcliffe, Adrianne Lenker, Tré Burt, Tom Allen, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Sir Edward Lister
The chief strategic advisor to PM Boris Johnson who thrives on solving political problems.
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19:15
My Dream Dinner Party—Jane Horrocks's Dream Dinner Party
Actor Jane Horrocks in conversation with her heroes, brought back to life.
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19:45
The Californian Century—On Ice
9/10 Stanley Tucci tells the story of Ice-T, the original gangster rapper
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20:00
Archive on 4—Harold Evans
Harold Evans in pursuit of the truth
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21:00
Nigel Kneale - The Road
Nigel Kneale’s legendary 1963 lost TV play. Adapted by Toby Hadoke.
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21:45
Rabbit Is Rich—Episode 2
2/10 Nelson brings home Melanie, apparently his new girlfriend. But they don't act like lovers.
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22:00
News—24/10/2020
The latest national and international news from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4
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22:15
Moral Maze—Global Capitalism and the ‘Lost Generation’
Engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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23:00
Brain of Britain—The Final, 2020
The Final of the 2020 general knowledge tournament, with Russell Davies.
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23:30
My Muse—Series 2, Mark Billingham on Hank Williams
Crime writer Mark Billingham chooses country singer Hank Williams as his muse.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/10/2020
The latest news and weather forecast from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4.
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00:15
A British History in Weather—7. Rain
7/10 Alexandra Harris tells the story of how the weather has shaped the culture of Britain.
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00:30
Short Works—Angela's Mother
A surprise visitor ignites a sense of hope for a woman living alone.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/10/2020
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service Programmes—25/10/2020
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 joins the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ World Service.
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