FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—09/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
The Late Story—Confessions of a Failed Grown-Up, Episode 1
1/5 Stephanie Calman discovers that, despite being a parent, she has an inner age of 12. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—10/08/2008
The sound of bells from St Giles's Church in Ashstead, Surrey.
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05:45
Profile—Tzipi Livni
Lucy Ash looks at the career of Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—10/08/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—The Puritan Gift
Mark Tully talks to author Will Hopper about the origins of the Puritan work ethic.
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06:35
On Your Farm—10/08/2008
Alex James visits Norfolk to assess the state of this summer's harvest.
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06:57
Weather—10/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—10/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—10/08/2008
Jane Little and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.
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07:58
Weather—10/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—10/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—10/08/2008
In a special feature, Martin Palmer explores the history of Christianity in China.
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08:50
A Point of View—08/08/2008
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/08/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/08/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—AC Grayling
Kirsty Young's castaway is academic and philosopher A C Grayling.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 2
2/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Hay Festival.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Public Procurement
Simon Parkes explores the funding of food in schools, hospitals, prisons and beyond.
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12:57
Weather—10/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/08/2008
A look at events around the world with Brian Hanrahan.
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13:30
The Frost Collection—Series 1, Heroes and Villains
1/3 With Joanna Lumley, Joan Bakewell, Charles Kennedy and Tim Vine. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—10/08/2008
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Chris Beardshaw.
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14:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—Modernism
2/10 The modernist social experiment spawned the blocks of flats built in the early 1930s. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—My Name Is Red, Episode 2
2/2 With the city gripped by rumour and paranoia, Black himself is suspected.
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16:00
Open Book—Open Book in New York; including Meg Wolitzer and Treasures of the Morgan Library
Owen Sheers presents an edition of the books programme from New York.
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16:30
Poet in the Glen
Poet Kenneth Steven journeys through the remote Glen Lyon in Scotland's Central Highlands.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—10th August 1968
A stand collapses at the National Jazz and Blues Festival in Kempton Park, injuring dozens
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17:00
The Last Nazi Hunter
Jonathan Charles profiles Efraim Zuroff, chief Nazi hunter of the Simon Wiesenthal Centre.
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17:40
Profile—Tzipi Livni
Lucy Ash looks at the career of Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—10/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—10/08/2008
Peter White presents a selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—10/08/2008
Will's back in Ambridge.
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19:15
Go4it—10/08/2008
Barney Harwood learns about saving lives and survival, meeting some rookie lifeguards.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Birds and Beasts, The Parakeet
2/5 Life in Richmond Park is one long laugh for Justin, until he encounters an exotic visitor. (R)
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20:00
For One Night Only—Series 5, Hot August Night
Paul Gambaccini recalls a series of classic 1972 concerts given by Neil Diamond.
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20:30
Last Word—08/08/2008
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Face the Facts—Illegal Disclosure?
John looks at claims that potential employers are illegally using criminal record checks.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—African Initiatives
An appeal on behalf of African Initiatives.
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21:30
Analysis—Al Qaeda's Enemy Within
Frank Gardner talks to former allies of Osama bin Laden who have turned against him.
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21:58
Weather—10/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/08/2008
Including Bowing out Gracefully: The Brandreth Rules for Standing Down.
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23:00
1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 10th August 1968
Richard Nixon wins the Republican Party's nomination for the Presidential election.
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23:30
Something Understood—The Puritan Gift
Mark Tully talks to author Will Hopper about the origins of the Puritan work ethic.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Women and Gambling - Cleanliness
Laurie Taylor talks to Emma Casey about her research into women’s gambling experiences.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—10/08/2008
The sound of bells from St Giles's Church in Ashstead, Surrey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
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05:57
Weather—11/08/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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