FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/02/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Episode 1
1/5 By Amy Chua. It worked with Sophia, but with Lulu the piano is not so straightforward.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/02/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/02/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/02/2011
Prayer and reflection with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/02/2011
The UK dairy industry body backs controversial plans for a mega-dairy in Lincolnshire.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—08/02/2011
Including Sports Desk; Weather; Yesterday in Parliament; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Long View—WikiLeaks and State Secrets
Jonathan Freedland looks at attitudes towards state secrets and freedom of information.
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09:30
The Call—Series 2, Episode 2
2/5 Dominic Arkwright meets a man who took a distress call from a ship called Titanic.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Episode 2
2/5 By Amy Chua. The girls' swift musical progress takes up more of Amy's time and energy.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—08/02/2011
Jane Garvey presents. Women and their fascinating relationship with shoes.
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10:45
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 7
7/20 Ash finds that, once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince.
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11:00
Bosphorus—Episode 1
1/3 Edward Stourton explores the life and history of the Bosphorus, Istanbul.
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—Simon King
Natural history film-maker Simon King shares some favourite pieces of writing.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—08/02/2011
With Julian Worricker. Is the importance of libraries overstated?
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12:57
Weather—08/02/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—08/02/2011
National and international news.
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13:30
The Music That Melted
Under a full moon and the Northern Lights, Richard Coles hears the Ice Music of Norway.
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14:00
The Archers—07/02/2011
Elizabeth is on the defensive.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Blue Sky Thinking
A psychological thriller about love and identity by Ben Lewis.
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15:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Planet—08/02/2011
What was the cause of the green ring seen around the Moon?
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15:30
Afternoon Reading—Womanly Wiles, Ties That Bind
1/3 Hollywood star Kathleen Turner reads Christine Conrad's story of family rivalry.
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15:45
On Your Bike—Faster Than Legs
2/10 Martin Ellis explores how Victorian ingenuity allowed the evolution of the bicycle.
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16:00
Europe: Driving on the Right—Scandinavia
1/2 Chris Bowlby discovers how new populist parties are re-shaping European politics.
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16:30
A Good Read—Rebecca Abrams and Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley and Rebecca Abrams talk to Kate Saunders about their favourite books.
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17:00
PM—08/02/2011
Full coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/02/2011
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Rudy's Rare Records—Series 3, Rudy's Rare Record
4/6 One of the rarest records ever recorded is found on a dusty shelf at the back of the shop.
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19:00
The Archers—08/02/2011
Roy is under attack from all sides.
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19:15
Front Row—Singer PJ Harvey and sci-fi drama Outcasts on TV
John Wilson reviews sci-fi drama Outcasts and talks to singer-songwriter P J Harvey.
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19:45
MM Kaye - The Far Pavilions—Episode 7
7/20 Ash finds that, once again, he is saving the life of a Karidkote prince.
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20:00
File on 4 Investigates—Bent Cops
Are police doing enough to tackle corruption in their ranks? Allan Urry investigates.
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20:40
In Touch—Advice for blind people on technology
Peter White with news and information for blind and partially sighted people.
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21:00
Case Notes—Radiotherapy
Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy for cancer.
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21:30
The Long View—WikiLeaks and State Secrets
Jonathan Freedland looks at attitudes towards state secrets and freedom of information.
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21:58
Weather—08/02/2011
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—08/02/2011
Daily news and current affairs programme bringing you global news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—David Vann - Caribou Island, Episode 2
2/10 Gary's first shot at building the log retreat of his dreams is already having consequences
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23:00
Wondermentalist Cabaret—Series 1, 2. Swindon
2/4 Matt Harvey hosts his own comedy-infused, musically enhanced, poetry cabaret.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—08/02/2011
Rachel Byrne reports on events at Westminster.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/02/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, Episode 2
2/5 By Amy Chua. The girls' swift musical progress takes up more of Amy's time and energy.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/02/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/02/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/02/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/02/2011
Prayer and reflection with Sister Gemma Simmonds.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/02/2011
Warnings that horses are being abandoned due to the high price of hay.
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