FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—01/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Festival Readings, Close
2/5 By Jon McGregor. A brief holiday encounter takes hold of Elizabeth's imagination. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—02/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—02/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—02/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—02/08/2009
The sound of bells from the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Archangel, Russia.
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05:45
Profile—Sebastian Coe
Clive Coleman hears about what kind of man Sebastian Coe really is.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—02/08/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Cricket
Mark Tully celebrates cricket as a symbol of an ideal society.
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06:35
On Your Farm—02/08/2009
Alex James visits Truckfest to find out if cows and campers can really get along.
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06:57
Weather—02/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—02/08/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—02/08/2009
Jane Little discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners of Conscience
ZoΓ« Wanamaker appeals on behalf Prisoners of Conscience.
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07:58
Weather—02/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—02/08/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—02/08/2009
From St Martin's Church, Belfast. Preacher: Bishop Harold Miller.
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08:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Salamander
The naturalist recalls his first pet, a fire salamander which was a birthday present.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—02/08/2009
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—02/08/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Nicky Haslam
Kirsty Young's castaway is interior designer, socialite and one-time cowboy, Nicky Haslam.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 1
1/10 Nicholas Parsons chairs. With Sue Perkins, Pam Ayres, Tony Hawks and Tim Rice.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Sport and Food
Sheila Dillon examines the business of food at sports events, from racing to football.
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12:57
Weather—02/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—02/08/2009
Is the United States preparing to ask Britain to provide more troops in Afghanistan?
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13:30
Tracing Your Roots—02/08/2009
Sally Magnusson discovers why Scottish genealogy records are some of the best in the world
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—31/07/2009
Eric Robson chairs. With Bob Flowerdew, Pippa Greenwood and Anne Swithinbank.
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14:45
The Estuary—Episode 5
5/5 How might climate change and rising sea levels affect the area? (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Ruth, Episode 1
1/3 Orphan Ruth Hilton, 16, is apprenticed as a dressmaker to the hard-bitten Mrs Mason.
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16:00
Bookclub—CJ Sansom
James Naughtie and readers talk to bestselling writer CJ Sansom about Dissolution.
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16:30
Tennyson's Ulysses Revisited
Poet Sean O'Brien explores Alfred, Lord Tennyson's great poem, Ulysses.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—US and UK Security Services
Stephen Grey investigates the relationship between the US and the UK security services.
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17:40
Profile—Sebastian Coe
Clive Coleman hears about what kind of man Sebastian Coe really is.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—02/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—02/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—02/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—02/08/2009
Gerry Northam introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—02/08/2009
Carry on Jazzer.
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19:15
Americana—02/08/2009
Why some Americans are convinced that their President is in the White House illegally.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—Blake's Doors of Perception, May Malone
5/5 By David Almond. There are stories that May keeps a monster. Young Norman is fascinated. (R)
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20:00
Feedback—31/07/2009
Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio programmes and policy.
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20:30
Last Word—31/07/2009
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Face the Facts—Licensing the Landlords
How local authorities are struggling to tackle the scourge of unlicensed bedsits.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Prisoners of Conscience
ZoΓ« Wanamaker appeals on behalf Prisoners of Conscience.
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21:30
In Business—Learning Curve
Peter Day finds out how people can create learning organisations.
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21:58
Weather—02/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—02/08/2009
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Election Agent.
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23:00
The Film Programme—31/07/2009
Vincent Cassell on France's Public Enemy Number 1. David Warner: Peckinpah saved my career
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23:30
Something Understood—Cricket
Mark Tully celebrates cricket as a symbol of an ideal society.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—03/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Cervantes Don Quixote - Cultural Hybridity
Cultural hybridity: is globalisation making the world homogenous?
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—02/08/2009
The sound of bells from the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Archangel, Russia.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—03/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—03/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—03/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—03/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Rev Marjory Maclean.
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05:45
Farming Today—03/08/2009
Another price cut could mean the end for some British dairy farmers.
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05:57
Weather—03/08/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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