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
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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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—24/08/2008
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—East/West
Jonathan Charles reflects on whether travel really does broaden the mind.
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06:35
Living World—Isle of Man: Hen Harrier
Lionel Kelleway seeks out the bird of prey with sulphur yellow legs and finds a nest.
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06:57
Weather—24/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—24/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—24/08/2008
Roger Bolton and guests discuss the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Living Paintings Trust
Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Living Paintings Trust.
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07:58
Weather—24/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—24/08/2008
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Making a Difference Together
Rev Myra Blyth celebrates the 60th anniversary of the World Council of Churches.
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08:50
A Point of View—22/08/2008
A weekly reflection on a topical issue from Katharine Whitehorn.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—24/08/2008
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—24/08/2008
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
The Reunion—Transglobe Expedition
Sue MacGregor reunites five people who were involved in a truly epic expedition.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 53, Episode 4
4/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Pears
Sophie Grigson presents the food magazine. She explains why pears are the perfect fruit.
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12:57
Weather—24/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—24/08/2008
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Frost Collection—Series 1, War and Peace
3/3 Guests include Max Hastings and Charles Kennedy. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—24/08/2008
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Anne Swithinbank and Bob Flowerdew.
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14:45
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ—DIY
4/10 How marriage became a means of coping with skill shortages in designing post-war homes. (R)
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15:00
HonorΓ© de Balzac - The Black Sheep—2. Destitute
2/2 Philippe's mother and brother seek financial help from a rich elderly relative.
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16:00
Open Book—Philippa Gregory, Love Letters, Max Blecher, and Graphic Novels
Muriel Gray talks to novelist Philippa Gregory about her new book The Other Queen.
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16:30
Poetry Extra—Coward, the Poet
Friends and fans discuss a selection of Noel Coward's poems.
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16:56
1968 Day by Day—24th August 1968
Concern grows over the whereabouts of Czechoslovak leader Alexander Dubcek.
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17:00
The Hidden Crime of Hate
Geoff Adams-Spink looks at hate crimes against the disabled.
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17:40
Profile—Jon Stewart
Chris Bowlby looks at Jon Stewart, who has brought satire to the centre of US politics.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—24/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/08/2008
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—24/08/2008
Liz Barclay presents a selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—24/08/2008
Tom has a plan.
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19:15
Go4it—24/08/2008
Barney Harwood meets a couple of wizards who teach him some magic spells.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Birds and Beasts, Wayland Smith
4/5 In this retelling of the fable, Wayland encounters a mysterious swan-woman. (R)
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20:00
For One Night Only—Series 3, At the Drop of a Hat
Michael Flanders and Donald Swann's satirical revue closed on 2 May 1959.
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20:30
Last Word—22/08/2008
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Face the Facts—Aid College
John investigates the college which claims to train people in international development.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Living Paintings Trust
Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Living Paintings Trust.
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21:30
Analysis—Trust Me, I'm a Patient
Consumer-driven health care is a hot political issue. Michael Blastland investigates.
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21:58
Weather—24/08/2008
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—24/08/2008
Including The Condensed History of Political Parties.
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23:00
1968 Day by Day Omnibus—Week ending 24th August 1968
Soviet troops begin their invasion of Czechoslovakia.
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23:30
Something Understood—East/West
Jonathan Charles reflects on whether travel really does broaden the mind.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—24/08/2008
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Imagination and the Suburbs
Laurie Taylor talks to writer Iain Sinclair and sociologists Paul Barker and Nick Hubble.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—24/08/2008
The sound of bells from St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/08/2008
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/08/2008
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/08/2008
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/08/2008
Daily prayer and reflection with Kevin Franz of the Religious Society of Friends.
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05:45
Farming Today—25/08/2008
News and issues in rural Britain, with Clare Phillips.
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05:57
Weather—25/08/2008
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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