FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—21/08/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading: The Time Being—Series 4, Smell My Fleece
3/3 By Anna Towers. After a trip to the dentist, Debra isn't having the easiest of days. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—21/08/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—21/08/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—21/08/2011
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Mortehoe, Devon.
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05:45
Profile—Arsene Wenger
Arsenal's once 'invincible' manager Arsene Wenger now facing growing criticism.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—21/08/2011
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Learning to Wait
Tom Robinson reflects on wanting and waiting.
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06:35
Living World—Malham Caddisfly
Paul Evans travels to Malham Tarn to try to locate rare caddisfly the Malham Sedge.
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06:57
Weather—21/08/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—21/08/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—21/08/2011
Jane Little with the religious and ethical news of the week.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—The Esther Benjamins Trust
Philip Holmes presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Esther Benjamins Trust.
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07:57
Weather—21/08/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—21/08/2011
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—21/08/2011
The Rev Jonathan Lawson and Lilian Groves reflect on the legacy of the Saints of the North
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08:50
A Point of View—Greece and the Meaning of Folly
The celebrated thinker John Gray gives his reflection on the meaning of folly.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—21/08/2011
With Paddy O'Connell. News and conversation about the big stories of the week.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—21/08/2011
Pat and Tony face a harrowing experience and Brian's blood pressure is rising.
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11:15
The Reunion—Zeebrugge Ferry Disaster
Sue MacGregor reunites people affected by the 1987 Zeebrugge Ferry disaster.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 61, With Phill Jupitus, Julian Clary, Josie Lawrence and Rick Wakeman
2/8 The popular panel game about talking hosted by Nicholas Parsons.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Food Icons: Major Patrick Rance
In a series on people who've changed the way we eat, The Food Programme profiles Pat Rance
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12:57
Weather—21/08/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—21/08/2011
With Edward Stourton. In-depth reporting of national and international events.
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13:30
How to Write a Personal Statement
A personal statement is crucial for university. What should it say, asks Imogen Stubbs?
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Canning Town, London
Bunny Guinness, Matthew Wilson, Bob Flowerdew and Eric Robson are in East London.
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14:45
The Tribes of Science—More Tribes of Science, The Statisticians
3/5 Peter Curran counts the passions of statisticians. (R)
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15:00
Classic Serial—Anthony Trollope - The American Senator, Episode 1
1/3 Ruthless Arabella Trefoil wants to keep her engagement to John Morton a secret.
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16:00
Open Book—21/08/2011
DJ Taylor talks to Joe Dunthorne, the author of Submarine, about his novel Wild Abandon.
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16:30
Maledictions and Disaffections - Poetry That Doesn't Please
Matthew Parris delves deep into hate poems, curses and vindictive spells.
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17:00
Slums 101
Paul Mason visits Manila to assess the benefits of life in the world's poorest slums.
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17:40
Profile—Arsene Wenger
Arsenal's once 'invincible' manager Arsene Wenger now facing growing criticism.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—21/08/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—21/08/2011
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—21/08/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—21/08/2011
Myfanwy Alexander's pick of the best programmes on this and other Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ networks.
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19:00
The Archers—21/08/2011
Chris and Alice are celebrating. Meanwhile Jazzer feels tied to the kitchen sink.
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19:15
Americana—21/08/2011
Democrat Strategist Terry McAuliffe on Barack Obama's approval-ratings slump.
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19:45
Once Seen—The Lodger
1/3 By Anna Maxted. Widowed Victoria has a lodger whom she is ill-equipped to cater for. (R)
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20:00
More or Less—19/08/2011
Salt, 'zero tolerance' policing, and how to predict the adult height of growing children.
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20:30
Last Word—Robert Robinson, Mother Thelka, Shammi Kapoor, Paul Wilkinson
Matthew Bannister on Robert Robinson, Mother Thelka, Shammi Kapoor, Paul Wilkinson.
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21:00
Face the Facts—Bogus Jobs
'Bogus' jobs at the Jobcentre - John Waite investigates.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Esther Benjamins Trust
Philip Holmes presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of the charity Esther Benjamins Trust.
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21:30
In Business—Made in India
Peter Day returns to India 16 years after his first visit to cover the high-tech boom.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—21/08/2011
Anita Anand hosts political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 66
David Aaronovitch at the Edinburgh Festival analyses how the papers are covering the news.
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23:00
The Film Programme—19/08/2011
Harrison Ford, Vera Day and Mark Gatiss star in this week's Film Programme.
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23:30
Something Understood—Learning to Wait
Tom Robinson reflects on wanting and waiting.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—22/08/2011
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Blame the parents? - Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong
Blame the parents? New research on UK gangs. Also, Chungking Mansions in Hong Kong.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—21/08/2011
The bells of St Mary Magdalene, Mortehoe, Devon.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—22/08/2011
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—22/08/2011
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—22/08/2011
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—22/08/2011
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Andrew Martlew.
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05:45
Farming Today—22/08/2011
How planting trees could save free range hens from feather pecking.
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05:57
Weather—22/08/2011
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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