FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Corvus: A Life with Birds, Episode 5
5/5 Much to her amazement, Esther hears herself mimicked with disturbing accuracy.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—23/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
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05:45
Big Fish, Small Ponds—Nevern and the Showgirl
5/5 A village pub in Pembrokeshire boasts a remarkable former landlady. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—23/08/2008
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—23/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—23/08/2008
Helen Mark visits Exmoor, where local farmers and businesses are saving rare butterflies.
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06:35
Farming Today This Week—23/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Mark Holdstock.
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06:57
Weather—23/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—23/08/2008
Including Sports Desk; Thought for the Day; Weather.
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09:00
Saturday Live—23/08/2008
Presenter Richard Coles is joined by Penny Smith. Featured poet is Elvis McGonagall.
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10:00
Excess Baggage—Georgia - Lucy Hawking
Sandi Toksvig discusses the appeal of Georgia with John Bell and Peter Nasmyth.
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10:30
The Man Who Was Bojangles
Kwame Kwei-Armah unravels the myths behind tap dancer Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson.
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11:00
Beyond Westminster—Series 1, Episode 5
5/12 Elinor Goodman discovers how well bottom-up politics works and what lessons can be drawn.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—23/08/2008
Kate Adie introduces Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—23/08/2008
Paul Lewis examines the consequences of a prolonged credit squeeze.
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12:30
Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive—Series 4, Episode 2
2/6 A master chef and his cooks whip up a frenzy of topical comedy.
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12:57
Weather—23/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News Headlines—23/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—22/08/2008
Jonathan Dimbleby chairs the topical debate from Billericay, Essex.
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14:00
Any Answers?—23/08/2008
Jonathan Dimbleby takes listeners responses to this week's Any Questions?
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14:30
Saturday Drama—Little Nell
Simon Gray's play is inspired by Claire Tomalin's book The Invisible Woman. (R)
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16:00
Weekend Woman's Hour—23/08/2008
Gardener Beth Chatto, Last Letters to Loved Ones, pregnorexia, the joy of singing.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—23rd August 1968
Czechoslovak workers strike in protest against the Soviet invasion.
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17:00
PM—23/08/2008
Coverage and analysis of the day's news, plus sports headlines. With Ritula Shah.
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17:30
iPM—23/08/2008
Eddie Mair presents the weekly interactive current affairs magazine.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—23/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/08/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—23/08/2008
Clive Anderson is joined by Marc Warren, Alex Fynn and Andy Hamilton.
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19:00
Profile—Jon Stewart
Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.
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19:15
Saturday Review—23/08/2008
Tom Sutcliffe and guests review the cultural highlights of the week.
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20:00
Archive on 4—With God on Our Side
Richard Holloway explores what happens to faith when one's life is on the line.
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21:00
HonorΓ© de Balzac - The Black Sheep—1. Reckless
1/2 After Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, Philippe Bridau becomes a reckless gambler.
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22:00
News and Weather—23/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 4, Episode 3
3/4 Should an 18-month-old baby be tested for a genetic condition which he could develop?
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23:00
Round Britain Quiz—2008, Episode 9
Scotland take on Northern Ireland. Tom Sutcliffe chairs.
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23:30
Retracing Elmet
The story of artist Donald Crossley's quest for the truth in his own life.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2008
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 3
3/5 Stephanie reflects on how the death of her father propelled her into accountancy. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
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05:45
Profile—Jon Stewart
Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.
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