FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—08/07/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Midsummer Tales—The Longest Day
3/3 By Alison Miller. Returning home to Orkney, lonely Jan seeks diversion in a blind date. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/07/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/07/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—08/07/2012
The bells of Westminster Abbey.
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05:45
Four Thought—Series 3, Alice Bell: Improving Public Understanding of Science
Alice Bell tackles the myth of scientific literacy as a panacea to understanding science.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—08/07/2012
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Being Good
Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Wool
Deborah Meaden investigates one of her passions and business interests, British wool.
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06:57
Weather—08/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—08/07/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—08/07/2012
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme, presented by Edward Stourton.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Sound Seekers
Annette Crosbie presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Sound Seekers.
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07:57
Weather—08/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—08/07/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Holy Islands
Stephen Oliver visits Iona in the first of three services exploring island spirituality.
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08:50
A Point of View—The curse of a ridiculous name
Adam Gopnik muses on life when - like him - you've been lumbered with a funny name.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—08/07/2012
Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—08/07/2012
Jim goes on a charm offensive. Meanwhile David receives a chilling message.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Martina Navratilova
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 57, Episode 2
2/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined by Tony Hawks and Jeremy Hardy.
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12:32
The Food Programme—Can Food Save the High Street?
Sheila Dillon and Henrietta Green ask if food is the key to reviving UK high streets.
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12:57
Weather—08/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—08/07/2012
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
Crouching Low, Hidden Camera - Life as a P.I.
Jake Wallis Simons explores the murky and controversial world of private investigators.
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—06/07/2012
Eric Robson and the panel invite GQT listeners to ask their questions at Hampton Court.
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14:45
Witness History—In prison with Nelson Mandela
Ahmed Kathrada was jailed in South Africa alongside Nelson Mandela.
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15:00
Classic Serial—G&W Grossmith - The Diary of a Nobody, Episode 2
2/2 Lupin upsets daily life and Carrie hosts a seance, while the Pooters dine in Peckham.
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16:00
Open Book—Michael Palin on his novel The Truth
Michael Palin discusses his second novel The Truth.
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16:30
Poetry Please—08/07/2012
Roger McGough presents poems about machines, cider and the sea by Tolkien and others.
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—Asset Returns
Are stolen Arab billions still locked in British banks? Jenny Cuffe reports.
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17:40
From Fact to Fiction—Series 12, A Delicate Lie
6/8 Lemn Sissay responds to the recent banking scandal with a short drama about two bankers.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—08/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—08/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—08/07/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—08/07/2012
Liz Barclay makes her selection from the past seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—08/07/2012
Roy is up in arms.
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19:15
The Write Stuff—Series 15, Jackie Collins
5/6 James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. (R)
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19:45
The Food of Love—The Lovely Miss What's-Her-Face
2/3 By Kevin Barry. A spaghetti bolognese in a Manchester bedsit brings back romantic memories
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20:00
Feedback—06/07/2012
Too much drama in Ambridge? Plus the Controller of Radio 5 Live warms up for the Olympics.
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20:30
Last Word—Eric Sykes, Sir Michael Palliser, Gillian Hush and Yitzhak Shamir
John Wilson explores the lives of Eric Sykes, Yitzhak Shamir and Sir Michael Palliser.
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21:00
Money Box—07/07/2012
Paul Lewis with the latest personal finance news, including troubles with timeshares.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Sound Seekers
Annette Crosbie presents an appeal on behalf of the charity Sound Seekers.
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21:30
Analysis—The Gold Standard
Simon Jack asks: Would the financial system be more stable if money was backed by gold?
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22:00
Westminster Hour—08/07/2012
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 111
Kevin Maguire of the Mirror analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—05/07/2012
Rhys Ifans on being Spider-Man's nemesis, and Willem Dafoe on hunting a Tasmanian Tiger.
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23:30
Something Understood—Being Good
Do we consider a moral life an achievement? Mark Tully explores the value of 'Being Good'.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—09/07/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Urban Protest
Urban Protest: Laurie Taylor talks to David Harvey about trouble on the streets.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—08/07/2012
The bells of Westminster Abbey.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—09/07/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—09/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—09/07/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—09/07/2012
Reflection and prayer with the Rev Peter Baker.
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05:45
Farming Today—09/07/2012
The WI throws its weight behind the campaign against milk price cuts.
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05:57
Weather—09/07/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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