FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:30
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 3
3/5 Nowruz commands the women’s units fighting to reclaim the Isis stronghold of Manbij.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—09/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—09/09/21 Westmorland Agricultural Show, Aberdeen Angus cattle, new alternative National Park
Caz Graham visits an agricultural show to hear how it's managed to survive the pandemic.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Brown Thrasher
Chris Packham presents the brown thrasher, usually seen in North America.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—09/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Citizens of Somewhere—Perth
John Harris talks to people in Perth about their lives and how they see the future.
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09:30
Questions Answered—Rowena
5/5 Stories of the people behind the calls at the heart of Any Questions and Any Answers.
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09:45
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 4
4/5 The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Coughing; Rafia Zakaria; Rosie Jones; Population and climate; Cressida Dick
Is coughing a learnt behaviour that post-Covid, we can unlearn?
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11:00
Crossing Continents—The Mystery of Havana Syndrome
The mystery illness that has struck American diplomats and spies.
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11:30
Safe Space
Exploring the idea and history of ‘safe space’ as it has crossed over into the arts.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—09/09/2021
National and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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12:04
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 4
4/10 The family settles in at Seaview in Bognor Regis. Mrs Stevens goes missing.
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12:18
You and Yours—Student Accommodation; Home Schooling; Garden Furniture.
Student accommodation, home schooling and garden furniture.
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12:57
Weather—09/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—09/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague
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13:45
A History of the World in 100 Objects—Tolerance and Intolerance (AD 1550-1700), Mexican Codex Map
4/5 Neil MacGregor explores the Spanish religious conquest of Mexico with a map.
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14:00
The Archers—08/09/2021
Chris has a dilemma on his hands.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Off Grid
Quirky and dark psychological drama by Ben Lewis.
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15:00
Ramblings—White Stags and Kidney Donation in Fife
Clare is in Auchtermuchty, Fife, for a broad conversation across a beautiful landscape.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Restless Development
Deborah Meaden presents the Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Restless Development.
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15:30
Bookclub—Lissa Evans - Old Baggage
Lissa Evans discusses her novel Old Baggage with James Naughtie and a group of readers.
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16:00
The Film Programme—Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan
Mark Gatiss: Anthony Hopkins superfan.
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16:30
Âé¶¹Éç Inside Science—Climate change and oil and gas exploration; cutting methane emissions; African wild dog populations; freezing eggs and sperm
What's the future of oil and gas exploration when limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees?
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17:00
PM—09/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—09/09/2021 France rejects UK government proposals to turn back migrant boats
France has rebuffed ministers' plans to turn back some migrant boats bound for the UK.
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18:30
Dr Phil's Bedside Manner—Dr Phil Hammond visits the Royal United Hospital in Bath
3/4 Dr Phil Hammond hears the stories of staff and patients at a West Country hospital.
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19:00
The Archers—09/09/2021
The Aldridge family struggle with where to go next.
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19:15
Front Row—Elijah Wood, the future of live streaming, Imriel Morgan
Elijah Wood talks about his role as criminal profiler Bill Hagmaier in No Man of God
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19:45
Prime Ministers' Props—Series 2, Winston Churchill's Cigar
David Cannadine explores how Churchill's cigar became synonymous with his image.
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20:00
The Briefing Room—Universal Credit: The Challenge Ahead
The Universal Credit £20 weekly uplift ends soon, so how are the poorest best helped now?
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20:30
X Man: The Elon Musk Origin Story—4. Iron Man
How Silicon Valley capitalism is as much about storytelling as the bottom line.
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21:00
Âé¶¹Éç Inside Science—Climate change and oil and gas exploration; cutting methane emissions; African wild dog populations; freezing eggs and sperm
What's the future of oil and gas exploration when limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees?
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21:30
Citizens of Somewhere—Perth
John Harris talks to people in Perth about their lives and how they see the future.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UK prepared to "push back" migrant boats to France
Paris warns it won't accept "financial blackmail" or breaches of maritime law
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22:45
The Fortnight in September by RC Sherriff—Episode 4
4/10 The family settles in at Seaview in Bognor Regis. Mrs Stevens goes missing.
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23:00
The Absolutely Radio Show—Series 2, Episode 3
3/4 Sketches from Little Girl, Frank, Rev McMinn and Calum Gilhooley.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—09/09/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—10/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:30
The Daughters of Kobani, by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon—Episode 4
4/5 The women's force now numbers thousands. Rojda is in charge of the western front line.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—10/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—10/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with Andrea Rea
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05:45
Farming Today—10/09/21 The Geronimo phenomenon, Limousin cattle, Âé¶¹Éç Food and Farming Awards' Farming for the Future finalist
Thousands of cattle killed to stop bovine TB. Why so much fuss about one alpaca?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Madagascar Harrier-hawk
Chris Packham presents the Madagascan Harrier-hawk from Madagascar.
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