FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 1
1/5 Stuart Kelly considers Sir Walter Scott's huge influence on his native country.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/08/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/08/2010
As food prices rise, scientists say lab-grown meat in vats could help feed the world.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—17/08/2010
With Chancellor George Osborne and debating drug prohibition and the death of Dr Kelly.
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09:00
What's the Point of...?—Series 3, The RAF
1/4 Quentin Letts asks if we still need an independent air force.
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09:30
How The Mighty Have Fallen—The Exhibitors
1/5 Dr Hilary Jones investigates the obese individuals who put themselves on show at carnivals
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09:45
Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 2
2/5 Sir Walter Scott is commemorated by countless memorials across Scotland.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—17/08/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Should there be quotas for women in the the Irish Dail?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Ned finds a clue which leads him to the haunt of the Hum Drum Club.
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11:00
In Living Memory—Series 12, Episode 3
3/4 The rise of the ostrich investment mania of the 1990s - and why it all went so badly wrong
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11:30
Grand Guignol
The story of the theatre that put blood, gore and horror centre stage - the Grand Guignol.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—17/08/2010
How can the UK tourism industry be boosted?
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12:57
Weather—17/08/2010
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—17/08/2010
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:30
Robert Winston's Musical Analysis—Series 2, Peter Warlock
4/4 Was Peter Warlock's 'dual nature' in his life and music evidence of a mental illness?
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14:00
The Archers—16/08/2010
Susan needs some urgent advice.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Michael Butt - Unauthorised History: The Killing
Michael Butt's play explores the mysterious events surrounding Christopher Marlowe's death
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—17/08/2010
Frog evolution and the sound of bells carried on the wind.
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Opening Lines, Horses
1/3 By Emma Greengrass. Seeing four coal-black horses proves life affirming for an an old lady
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15:45
Famous Footsteps—Episode 2
2/5 Fiona Neill explores the advantages of being born into a creatively successful family. (R)
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Body Language
Chris Ledgard considers the importance of body language in communication.
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16:30
Great Lives—Richard Nixon
Historian Dominic Sandbrook discusses the life of Richard Nixon.
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17:00
PM—17/08/2010
Full 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—17/08/2010
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 2, Johannesburg
4/6 In Carolyn's race against time, what better place than a sleepy Spanish airfield? (R)
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19:00
The Archers—17/08/2010
Kenton makes a breakthrough.
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19:15
Front Row—Angelina Jolie stars in the espionage thriller Salt
Reviewing Angelina Jolie's starring role as a renegade CIA agent in Salt.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Dear Mr Spectator, series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Ned finds a clue which leads him to the haunt of the Hum Drum Club.
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20:00
Why Russia Spies
Russian agents remain against the West. Peter Hennessy investigates why.
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20:40
In Touch—17/08/2010
Why a charity is making blind factory workers redundant.
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21:00
Case Notes—Regional Anaesthesia
Many surgical procedures can now be done under regional anaesthesia. Mark Porter reports.
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21:30
What's the Point of...?—Series 3, The RAF
1/4 Quentin Letts asks if we still need an independent air force.
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21:58
Weather—17/08/2010
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—17/08/2010
National and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Story of a Marriage, Episode 7
7/10 After an unexpected conversation with Holland, Pearlie makes a momentous decision.
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23:00
Happy Tuesdays—Antiquity
5/5 Can an antique shop's bumbling staff restore some priceless items?
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23:30
Tickets Please—Episode 2
2/4 The emotional rollercoaster to Exeter continues for both train staff and wedding party. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2010
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Stuart Kelly - Scott-land: The Man Who Invented a Nation, Episode 2
2/5 Sir Walter Scott is commemorated by countless memorials across Scotland.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2010
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2010
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2010
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2010
Daily prayer and reflection with Dr Catherine Cowley.
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05:45
Farming Today—18/08/2010
UK farmers must do more to protect wildlife according to a leading wildlife advisor.
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