FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Travels on the Dance Floor, Cuba Libre
1/5 Grevel tries salsa on a whim, travels to Havana and meets Geldys.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—12/08/2008
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Choice—12/08/2008
Melanie Allen talks about her decision to hand back a child she had adopted.
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09:30
A Sense of Liverpool—Episode 5
5/5 Stand-up comedian Brendan Riley investigates the city's reputation for humour. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Travels on the Dance Floor, The Peanut's Like That
2/5 In Caracas and Bogota, Grevel's Manchester style of dancing fails to win over the locals.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Kate Atkinson; Teaching feminism at school
Author Kate Atkinson on When Will There Be Good News?
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11:00
The Simulated Patient
Documentary looking at an unusual aspect of medical training. (R)
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11:30
From the Ban to the Booker—Episode 1
1/2 Val McDermid on the furore over Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness, banned in 1928.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours
Consumer news and issues with Liz Barclay and Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—12/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—12/08/2008
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Music Feature—Killer Bs
A celebration of a virtually extinct aspect of the music industry, the B-side of a record.
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14:00
The Archers—11/08/2008
Ed is persuasive.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Two-Pipe Problems, The Trusty Valet and the Crusty Butler
2/2 William and Sandy, accompanied by care assistant Karen, take on the world of celluloid.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—12/08/2008
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Mothers and Sons, A Priest in the Family
2/5 Unexpected and disturbing news tests the bond between Molly and her son Frank. (R)
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15:45
A Dollar a Day—Peru
2/5 Ayacucho in the Peruvian Andes is one of the poorest areas of the country. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—12/08/2008
Peggy Reynolds investigates vocal pitch.
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16:30
Great Lives—Richard Pryor
Skills minister David Lammy puts the case for the revolutionary comedian Richard Pryor.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—12th August 1968
Riots in Los Angeles leave three dead.
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17:00
PM—12/08/2008
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—12/08/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Hut 33—Series 1, Baghdad
2/6 Two of the wartime code-breakers jump at the chance to escape Bletchley Park for Iraq. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—12/08/2008
Caroline brings bad news.
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19:15
Front Row—12/08/2008
Mark Lawson meets actress Elaine Stritch, who reflects on a 60-year career.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Pillow Book, Episode 2
2/5 The thefts are moving in a slow spiral towards the inner chambers of the Emperor.
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20:00
Secrets in the Blood
Matt McGrath looks at usage of the performance-enhancing drug EPO among athletes.
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20:40
In Touch—12/08/2008
Peter White with news and information for the blind and partially sighted.
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21:00
Case Notes—Bariatric Surgery
Dr Mark Porter talks to a patient and her surgeon about controversial weight loss surgery.
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21:30
The Choice—12/08/2008
Melanie Allen talks about her decision to hand back a child she had adopted.
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21:58
Weather—12/08/2008
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—12/08/2008
National and international news and analysis with Jane Hill.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Good Plain Cook, Episode 2
2/5 Ellen asks Kitty to help to turn her into the perfect wife and mother.
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—12/08/2008
Nigel Rees chairs the popular quiz involving the exchange of quotations and anecdotes.
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23:30
The Spiritual Centre—Series 1, All in a Good Cause
2/4 The Spiritual Centre is in financial trouble so Guru Bharat is hoping for a grant. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Travels on the Dance Floor, The Peanut's Like That
2/5 In Caracas and Bogota, Grevel's Manchester style of dancing fails to win over the locals.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Canon Noel Battye.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Charlotte Smith.
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