FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 1
1/5 The sacrifices made by the first young women to arrive at Cambridge University in 1869.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—11/08/2009
With Anna Hill. Including a look at the sport of grouse-shooting.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—11/08/2009
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Fry's English Delight—Series 2, So Wrong It's Right
1/3 Stephen Fry examines how 'wrong' English can become right English.
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09:30
Lost, Stolen or Shredded—Series 2, The Great Omar
1/5 The story behind the fabulous jewelled binding of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 2
2/5 The bluestockings quietly begin to make their mark.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Fertility MOTs; Japanese hostesses; Pessimism
The benefits of fertility tests discussed. Plus, Lucie Blackman's life and death in Japan.
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11:00
The Partisan Coffee House
Mike Berlin tells the story of an influential left-wing London coffee house set up in 1958 (R)
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—Vivienne Westwood
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood chooses some of the pieces of writing which inspire her
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—11/08/2009
Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.
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12:57
Weather—11/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—11/08/2009
National and international news with Martha Kearney.
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13:30
Tales Before the Stave
Francis Fyfield unpicks the hidden codes of a beautiful 11th-century musical manuscript.
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14:00
The Archers—10/08/2009
Trust Brenda.
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14:15
Drama on 4—The Mouse House
By Adrian Penketh. Wannabe cultural terrorist Mike is determined to make a splash. (R)
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—11/08/2009
Richard Daniel and his team discuss listeners' questions about the natural world.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Dreams of Milk and Honey
1/3 By Patrick Neate. Tommy tells his rebellious and unconventional mother something important
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15:45
The Fortune Hunters—Episode 2
2/5 A building society which turned detective and found 10,000 pounds for a local charity. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—11/08/2009
Chris Ledgard discovers the rules of conversational engagement for everyday encounters.
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16:30
Great Lives—Joe Slovo
David Miliband discusses the life of Joe Slovo, a leading member of the ANC.
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17:00
PM—11/08/2009
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—11/08/2009
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Laurence & Gus: Hearts and Minds—Series 2, Episode 5
5/6 Sketches on the theme of 'Joining in and Opting out'.
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19:00
The Archers—11/08/2009
Wild rover.
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19:15
Front Row—11/08/2009
Looking at the Hollywood Blacklist; Tony Parsons on his new novel; and self-portraits.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Villette, Monsieur Paul
7/10 Lucy finds friendship from an unexpected quarter.
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20:00
The Fraud Capital of Britain
Phil Kemp investigates the reputation of Thamesmead in south east London.
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20:40
In Touch—11/08/2009
More concerns about the future of braille production; guide dogs on long-haul flights.
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21:00
Case Notes—Lens of the Eye
Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest treatments for problems with the lens of the eye.
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21:30
Forbidden Families—Episode 1
1/3 In 842 AD, Dhuoda's two sons were kidnapped. The loss spurred her to write a manual. (R)
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21:58
Weather—11/08/2009
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—11/08/2009
National and international news and analysis with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Whole Day Through, Episode 2
2/5 Ben's mother has recently died and he is working in Winchester so he can help his brother.
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23:00
Heresy—Series 5, Episode 2
2/6 With Sue Perkins, Euan Ferguson and Richard Herring. (R)
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23:30
The Hollow Men—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Sketch show by David Armand, Rupert Russell, Sam Spedding and Nick Tanner, with Katy Brand (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Bluestockings, Episode 2
2/5 The bluestockings quietly begin to make their mark.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—12/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with George Craig.
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05:45
Farming Today—12/08/2009
As the shooting seasons begins, Anna Hill goes on a deer stalk.
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