FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—Cheltenham Festival Readings, Tommy Sparkle's Bright Ideas
5/5 By Biyi Bandele. Mother starts praying when father comes up with another bright idea. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—23/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—23/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—23/08/2009
The sound of bells from St Mary's Church, Andover.
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05:45
Profile—Neil Morrissey
Jonathan Maitland profiles the actor Neil Morrissey.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—23/08/2009
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Laugh and the World Laughs With You
Irma Kurtz reflects on laughter and its importance to spiritual wellbeing.
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06:35
Living World—Heath Fritillary
Lionel Kelleway visits a valley in Exmoor National Park in search of a rare butterfly.
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06:57
Weather—23/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—23/08/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—23/08/2009
Edward Stourton discusses the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Blood Pressure Association
Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Blood Pressure Association.
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07:58
Weather—23/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—23/08/2009
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Faith, Hope and Love
Royal School of Church Music choir members perform choral works in Bath Abbey.
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08:50
David Attenborough's Life Stories—Series 1, Faking Fossils
The naturalist recalls finding an ammonite inside limestone, sparking his love of fossils.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—23/08/2009
News and conversation about the big stories of the week with Stephen Evans.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—23/08/2009
The week's events in Ambridge.
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11:15
The Reunion—Kerry PackerΒ and theΒ World Series CricketΒ 1977
Sue MacGregor reunites some of those involved in Kerry Packer's World Series Cricket.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 55, Episode 4
4/10 Nicholas Parsons with Paul Merton, Kit Hesketh-Harvey, Gyles Brandreth, Shappi Khorsandi
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12:32
The Food Programme—Chefs' Choices Number 3: Raspberries
Jeremy Lee explains why raspberries are his favourite fruit and meets growers in Scotland.
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12:57
Weather—23/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—23/08/2009
A look at events around the world with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
The Political Club
Are Britain's political parties are getting state funding through the back door? (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—21/08/2009
Peter Gibbs chairs. With Pippa Greenwood, Bob Flowerdew and Bunny Guinness.
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14:45
The Tribes of Science—The Botanists
3/5 Peter Curran visits the Millenium Seed Bank to meet the botanists who won the lottery.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Thomas Hardy - Two on a Tower, Episode 1
1/2 Lady Viviette meets astronomer Swithin St Cleeve, sparking a tale of passion and sacrifice
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16:00
Open Book—Iain Banks, and the Inspiration for Brideshead Revisited
Muriel Gray talks to novelist Iain Banks about his latest book, Transition.
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16:30
Poems for Infant Minds
Nigel Forde looks at the development of children's poetry. (R)
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17:00
An Interior Life
The story of Bernard, an 86-year-old gay man who lost his partner in 2005.
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17:40
Profile—Neil Morrissey
Jonathan Maitland profiles the actor Neil Morrissey.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—23/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—23/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—23/08/2009
Ian McMillan introduces his selection of highlights from the past week on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.
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19:00
The Archers—23/08/2009
Tent envy.
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19:15
Americana—23/08/2009
Kevin Connolly hears drag racers' thoughts on the future of the American car industry.
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19:45
Afternoon Reading—An Audience with Max Wall, Cracks in the Wall
3/5 Max describes his tempestuous relationship with his mother Stella. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—21/08/2009
Tim Harford and the team test the reliability of swine flu data.
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20:30
Last Word—21/08/2009
Matthew Bannister presents the obituary series.
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21:00
Face the Facts—Losing out to Lehman's
The investors who unknowingly bought into Lehman Brothers and could now lose their capital
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Blood Pressure Association
Timothy West appeals on behalf of the Blood Pressure Association.
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21:30
In Business—Battery Power
Could Bolivia could become what experts are calling 'the Saudi Arabia of lithium'?
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21:58
Weather—23/08/2009
The latest weather forecast.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—23/08/2009
Reports from behind the scenes at Westminster. Including The Public Meeting.
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23:00
The Film Programme—21/08/2009
Pedro Almodovar explains why he remade Women On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown.
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23:30
Something Understood—Laugh and the World Laughs With You
Irma Kurtz reflects on laughter and its importance to spiritual wellbeing.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—23/08/2009
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Personal Insecurity and Religious Belief - Oxford Admissions
Does inequality lead to religion? Laurie Taylor explores the lastest research.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—23/08/2009
The sound of bells from St Mary's Church, Andover.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—23/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/08/2009
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/08/2009
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/08/2009
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/08/2009
Daily prayer and reflection with Shaykh Michael Mumisa.
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05:45
Farming Today—24/08/2009
Why birds of prey are thriving and why 20 per cent of the UK's bees died in winter 2008.
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05:57
Weather—24/08/2009
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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