FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—20/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—The Smartphone
The Smartphone: how has it transformed everyday life, from China to Ireland?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—The parish church of St Erme, Truro in Cornwall
Bells on Sunday comes from the parish church of St Erme just north of Truro in Cornwall
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—20/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—20/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—20/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—20/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—20/09/21 Fertiliser factories halt production; Muck; Chelsea Flower Show
Farms face fertiliser shortage. Muck and its uses on farm. RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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05:56
Weather—20/09/2021
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wryneck
The Wryneck - Miranda Krestovnikoff narrates the story of this bird and its sound.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—20/09/2021
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Start the Week—Climate activism: the next generation
Richard Powers, Mya-Rose Craig and Simon Mundy talk to Andrew Marr
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09:45
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 1
1/5 Colin Thubron documents his journey along the river from secret source to giant mouth.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Julia Bradbury and breast cancer, Profile of Chancellor Angela Merkel, Charlie Webster on sexual abuse and safeguarding laws
Chancellor Angel Merkel's legacy after 20 years at the heart of European & global politics
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11:00
The Delirium Wards
David Aaronovitch speaks to people struggling with delirium as cases are on the rise.
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11:30
Loose Ends—Karen Gillan, Jo Brand, Ola Ince, Elis James, José González, Alexis Taylor, Clive Anderson
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—20/09/2021
National and international news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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12:04
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson—1. Letters
1/10 A story of self discovery and second chances. Stars Paul Ritter and Tamsin Greig.
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12:18
You and Yours—Container Gardens; Energy Crisis; IVF on the NHS
What will the crisis in the energy supply industry mean for consumers?
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12:57
Weather—20/09/2021
The latest weather forecast
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13:00
World at One—20/09/2021
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment, with Sarah Montague.
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13:45
Could Do Better—Last Day
Journalist Lucy Kellaway charts her new start as a trainee teacher at the age of 58.
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14:00
The Archers—19/09/2021
Jennifer fears the worst.
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14:15
United Kingdoms—Survival
A bold series of short dramas reflecting life across the UK.
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15:00
Brain of Britain—Heat 10, 2021
The nationwide general knowledge contest chaired by Russell Davies.
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15:30
Âé¶¹Éç National Short Story Award—Âé¶¹Éç National Short Story Award 2021, All the People were Mean and Bad by Lucy Caldwell
1/5 Lucy Caldwell's winning story about love, lust and kindness of strangers.
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16:00
The Food Programme—High Spirits: A story of vodka
Jaega Wise learns about the origin and evolution of vodka.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Scotland and the Union
Has the changing religious landscape in Scotland had an impact on the independence debate?
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17:00
PM—20/09/2021
Afternoon news and current affairs programme.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—20/09/2021 Ministers say there's no chance lights will go out this winter
The government says energy supplies won't be cut off as a result of suppliers going bust.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 87, Episode 3
3/6 Sue Perkins hosts Radio 4’s longest running panel show, Just a Minute.
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19:00
The Archers—20/09/2021
Joy brings worrying news.
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19:15
Front Row—Everybody's Talking about Jamie, Rory Gleeson, Grinling Gibbons Exhibition
Ellen E Jones reviews Everybody's Talking about Jamie.
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19:45
Naturebang—Starlings and Social Networks
What can the patterns in a starling murmuration tell us about the way our ideas spread?
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20:00
This Union—Two Kingdoms, Cementing the Union
2/3 Allan Little tells the epic story of Scotland's union with England and why it may unravel.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Libya's Unfinished Revolution
Ten years after the fall of Colonel Gaddafi, are Libyans freer – or more oppressed?
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21:00
Electric Ride UK—Episode 1
1/3 Peter Curran travels from Land's End to John O’Groats in an electric car.
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21:30
Start the Week—Climate activism: the next generation
Richard Powers, Mya-Rose Craig and Simon Mundy talk to Andrew Marr
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22:00
The World Tonight—Crisis over spiralling price of wholesale gas
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng says the lights will stay on this winter
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22:45
Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney—Episode 1
1/10 Sally Rooney’s new novel read by Niamh Algar.
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23:00
Lights Out—Series 4, Kaleidoscope
3/4 Documentary adventures that encourage you to take a closer listen.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—20/09/2021
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—21/09/2021
The latest news and weather forecast from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4.
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00:30
The Amur River by Colin Thubron—Episode 1
1/5 Colin Thubron documents his journey along the river from secret source to giant mouth.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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01:00
Selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service Programmes—21/09/2021
A selection of Âé¶¹Éç World Service news and current affairs, arts and science programmes.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/09/2021
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/09/2021
The latest news from Âé¶¹Éç Radio 4
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—21/09/2021
A reflection and prayer to start the day with the Rev Dr Rosa Hunt.
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05:45
Farming Today—Poultry farmers call and the CO2 crisis, blanket bog restoration, phosphate pollution on the River Wye
CO2 shortage: poultry farmers predict food shortages and animal welfare consequences.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—St Kilda Wren
Bill Oddie presents the St Kilda wren.
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