FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, An Animal of No Significance
1/5 Yuval Noah Harari's groundbreaking account of our history - from apes to world dominance. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—09/09/2014
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/09/2014
News from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/09/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Anna Hill.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Florida Scrub Jay
Sir David Attenborough presents the Florida scrub jay.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/09/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
What's the Point of...?—Series 6, The Royal Warrant
3/4 Quentin Letts investigates the companies that serve the royals 'by appointment'.
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09:30
Witness History—Remembering Chairman Mao
Chinese leader Mao Zedong died on 9 September 1976. Sidney Rittenberg knew him well.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
2/5 How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women and the referendum; Sophie Hannah writes Poirot; Generation Sensible
Jane Garvey has the female perspective, including women voters and the Scottish Referendum
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10:45
Craven—Craven: Series 5 - Family Man, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Cook, the father of three dead children, has been found alive, rescued from suicide.
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11:00
Shared Planet—Giant Otters in the Pantanal
Monty Don explores the future of the Pantanal and its resident the giant otter.
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11:30
The Lost Genius of Judee Sill
Ruth Barnes explores the music, life and loves of the singer songwriter Judee Sill
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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12:04
Home Front—9 September 1914 - Gabriel Graham
With the magistrate court in session and the local regatta, it's a busy day for Gabriel.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Why do people drop out of university?
Consumer phone-in. Why do students drop out of university?
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12:57
Weather—09/09/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—09/09/2014
National and international news with James Robbins.
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13:45
Wow! How Did They Do That?—2. Ingenuity and Skill
2/5 Roger Law meets two creators with contrasting methods. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—08/09/2014
There is an unexpected visitor at Bridge Farm. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Sensitive, Terma
Alastair Jessiman's psychic detective attempts to trace a missing journalist. (R)
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15:00
The Kitchen Cabinet—Series 8, Canterbury
4/7 Answering queries are Annie Gray, Rachel McCormack, Tim Anderson and James 'Jocky' Petrie. (R)
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15:30
Costing the Earth—When Mosquitoes Attack!
Jheni Osman is on the front line against invading mosquitoes and new disease threats.
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16:00
Build and Be Damned
The Victorians built grand ambitious railways, sewers and tunnels. Should we do the same?
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16:30
Great Lives—Labi Siffre on Arthur Ransome
Matthew Parris invites singer songwriter Labi Siffre to nominate his choice of life.
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17:00
PM—09/09/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news with Eddie Mair.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/09/2014
National and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, The Sea Section; Dog Days
6/6 David deals with family tragedy and presents some comic verse about our canine friends. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—09/09/2014
Freddie confronts Elizabeth.
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19:15
Front Row—Man Booker Prize Shortlist; James Ellroy; Joyce DiDonato; the Wallace Collection
Man Booker Prize shortlist 2014; James Ellroy; Joyce DiDonato; the Wallace Collection
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19:45
Craven—Craven: Series 5 - Family Man, Episode 2
2/5 Adam Cook, the father of three dead children, has been found alive, rescued from suicide. (R)
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20:00
High St Fashion: Weaving New Threads
Sarah Butler asks, can the Bangladesh garment industry become ethical and profitable?
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20:40
In Touch—Registration statistics; Making a plan; Feedback on audio description
Macular Society's Tony Rucinski and Dr Catey Bunce interpret HSCIC registration figures.
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21:00
Urine Trouble: What's in Our Water
What happens to the medicines we take after they leave our body? Andrea Sella finds out.
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21:30
What's the Point of...?—Series 6, The Royal Warrant
3/4 Quentin Letts investigates the companies that serve the royals 'by appointment'. (R)
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21:58
Weather—09/09/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—09/09/2014
Pro-union party leaders prepare to visit Scotland. News round-up with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Children Act, Other People's Problems
2/10 Juliet Stevenson reads Ian McEwan's powerful new novel about faith, love and the law.
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23:00
The Guns of Adam Riches—Series 1, The Ballad of Big Rich
3/4 Adam Riches takes the listener back to the Wild West to tell the story of Big Rich. (R)
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/09/2014
Sean Curran reports from Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/09/2014
The latest national and international news from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, The Cognitive Revolution
2/5 How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of 麻豆社 World Service Programmes—10/09/2014
麻豆社 Radio 4 joins the 麻豆社 World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/09/2014
News from 麻豆社 Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/09/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Dr Martyn Atkins.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger vaccination, Cull marksman, Tilling machinery
A farmer weighs up the options of whether or not to vaccinate badgers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—White-Bearded Manakin
David Attenborough presents the white-bearded manakin of tropical South America.
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