FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/10/2015
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Religion
4/5 Religious tensions come to the fore, aided by the king's demand for an oath of allegiance. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—16/10/2015
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/10/2015
News from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/10/2015
A spiritual reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Richard Frazer.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish food, Milan Expo, Veterinary history, Crab apples
Why Scotland wants to become the good food nation. Presented by Charlotte Smith.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Toco Tucan
Chris Packham presents the South American toco tucan. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/10/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Yesterday in Parliament, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Lemn Sissay
Kirsty Young talks to writer, poet and playwright Lemn Sissay. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Union
5/5 King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Helping kids sleep, Dame Valerie Beral, WWI pregnancies, Precious Awards 2015
Techniques to get children to go to sleep and Dame Valerie Beral on reproductive health.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 5
5/10 Virginia Baily's powerful new novel set in Rome about a woman forced to confront her past
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11:00
Two Men and a Mule—The Festival of the Snows
3/3 Explorers Hugh Thomson and Benedict Allen make the arduous journey to Qoyllurit'i.
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11:30
John Finnemore's Double Acts—Series 1, A Flock of Tigers
1/6 A seemingly ordinary train ride turns into an unexpected adventure for Edmund and Dolorosa
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/10/2015
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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12:04
91热爆 Front—16 October 1915 - Albert Wilson
Albert has the good fortune to be up and out early as the troops march to the harbour.
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12:15
You and Yours—Craft beer, Missing luggage, Train refunds
Is the mega-brewery merger a threat or opportunity for the UK's microbreweries?
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12:57
Weather—16/10/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/10/2015
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Peter Snow Returns to the Future—Kate Williams
Historian Kate Williams takes Peter Snow's time-travelling car to Queen Victoria's era.
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14:00
The Archers—15/10/2015
Rob is right by Helen's side. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Drone Pilots
Night shift operators fly a drone over Waziristan from a trailer in the American desert. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Ayrshire
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Ayrshire, Scotland.
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15:45
The Enduring Land - Extracts from Sunset Song—Episode 2
2/3 Chris awaits Ewan's return from army training but finds him shockingly changed.
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16:00
Last Word—Geoffrey Howe, Sue Lloyd-Roberts, Joe Henson, Hugh Scully and Alexander Faris
Julian Worricker on a politician, a journalist, a farmer, a TV presenter and a composer.
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16:30
Feedback—Debating the Past
A British poetry marathon - with Irish poets, combative debate and a hard-hitting drama.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Linda and Ethan - Inside Looking Out
A mother and son face racism in the town where their family history goes back 150 years.
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17:00
PM—16/10/2015
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—16/10/15 1,200 jobs to go at steel plants
1,200 jobs to go at three UK steel plants "Neglect" contributed to death at NHS unit
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18:30
The News Quiz—Series 88, Episode 5
5/8 Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp.
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19:00
The Archers—16/10/2015
Charlie has something to attend to.
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19:15
Front Row—The Last Kingdom; Guillermo del Toro; West Africa: Word, Symbol, Song; haiku master Buson poems rediscovered
Kirsty Lang discusses a new TV drama on the Vikings and meets the director of Crimson Peak
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Early One Morning, Episode 5
5/10 Virginia Baily's powerful new novel set in Rome about a woman forced to confront her past (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh MP, Ian Murray MP, Owen Paterson MP, David Watt
Jonathan Dimbleby presents political debate and discussion from Aberdeen University.
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20:50
A Point of View—Will Self: On Gardening
Will Self reflects on our relationship with gardens and gardening.
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21:00
91热爆 Front - Omnibus—12-16 October 1915
This week, the dead seem more present than ever.
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21:58
Weather—16/10/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Tata Steel is set to cut 1,200 jobs.
Scunthorpe MP Nic Dakin says the government should intervene.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Reading Europe - The Truth and Other Lies, Better always alone than never
9/9 After Martha's body is washed up, Henry faces further questioning.
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23:00
A Good Read—David Morrissey & Julia Blackburn
David Morrissey and Julia Blackburn join Harriett Gilbert to discuss favourite books. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/10/2015
Mark D'Arcy reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/10/2015
The latest national and international news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—1606: William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear, Union
5/5 King James's quest for the union of England and Scotland is not easily resolved. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 91热爆 World Service Programmes—17/10/2015
91热爆 Radio 4 joins the 91热爆 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/10/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/10/2015
The latest news from 91热爆 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/10/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Shaunaka Rishi Das.
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05:45
iPM—'Why I gave my kidney to a stranger'
A listener explains why she donated her kidney altruistically.
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