FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/07/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Immortality; Evil
Laurie Taylor explores the ways in which human beings have resisted the idea of mortality.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—15/07/2012
The bells of St Olave's Church, City of London.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/07/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/07/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/07/2012
A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/07/2012
A global shortage of corn means shoppers may soon have to pay for more for meat.
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05:57
Weather—16/07/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—16/07/2012
Debating rail investment, plus the mother of a man who died from dehydration.
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09:00
The Long View—Bob Diamond and a LIBOR scandal from the 14th century
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of Libor with a 14th-century financial scandal.
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09:30
Capital Justice—Episode 2
2/5 A new series uncovering the powerful relationship between our financial and legal systems.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 1
1/5 For the young Carmen, her childhood days are marked by innocence and ebullience.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Prom Fever, Cook the Perfect, Voice Skills
Prom fever, jobless at 50, Cook the Perfect, and making yourself heard. With Jane Garvey.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 1
1/5 It's 1664, and Sam's thoughts turn increasingly towards the ladies in his life.
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11:00
Over the Boundary
Cricket was almost wiped out in Ireland. Kevin Connolly tells the story of its revival.
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11:30
Mark Steel's in Town—Series 3, Wigan
6/6 Mark performs in Wigan, talking about pie-eating and the radicalism of George Formby. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—The right to walk away from your mobile phone contract
Breaking mobile phone contracts, barring disabled people from buses and local shop parking
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12:45
The New Elizabethans—Enoch Powell
James Naughtie considers the controversial parliamentarian Enoch Powell.
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12:57
Weather—16/07/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—16/07/2012
Forty-five minutes of news, analysis and comment from the UK and around the world.
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13:45
Hardeep Seeks Serenity—Episode 1
1/5 Columnist Simon Barnes introduces Hardeep Singh Kohli to the magical sounds of the dawn.
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14:00
The Archers—15/07/2012
Emma goes out on a limb.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Bethan Roberts - My Own Private Gondolier
Tensions flare when Peggy Guggenheim and her daughter spend the summer together in Venice. (R)
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15:00
Counterpoint—Series 26, 2012 Final
13/13 Paul Gambaccini chairs the 2012 Final of the general knowledge music quiz.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Extraordinary Food Story of Martha Payne
Nine-year-old blogger Martha Payne explains how she triggered a debate on school food.
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Cerys Matthews
Singer Cerys Matthews shares some of her favourite pieces of poetry and music.
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16:30
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 6, Parallel Universes
Brian Cox, Robin Ince and guests look at one of the most tantalising ideas of cosmology.
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17:00
PM—16/07/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—16/07/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 57, Episode 4
4/6 From Swansea. Tim, Barry and Graeme are joined by Rob Brydon. Jack Dee is in the chair.
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19:00
The Archers—16/07/2012
Lynda acts as agony aunt.
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19:15
Front Row—The Dark Knight Rises; The Tanks; Asif Kapadia
Verdict on The Dark Knight Rises, Tate Modern's new Tanks, and film-maker Asif Kapadia.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys: Series 5, Episode 1
1/5 It's 1664, and Sam's thoughts turn increasingly towards the ladies in his life.
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20:00
Advantage Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
Matthew Syed explores the puzzling but powerful phenomenon of home advantage in sport.
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Some Promised Land
Migrants fleeing war or poverty who are risking their lives to reach the European Union.
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21:00
Material World—12/07/2012
Angela Saini examines new technology designed to speed up airport security checks.
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21:30
The Long View—Bob Diamond and a LIBOR scandal from the 14th century
Jonathan Freedland takes the long view of Libor with a 14th-century financial scandal.
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21:58
Weather—16/07/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—16/07/2012
Ritula Shah presents national and international news and analysis.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Ancient Light, Episode 1
1/10 Lost loves recalled, in Booker winner John Banville's new novel, read by Dermot Crowley.
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23:00
Off the Page—The Dark Side
Dominic Arkwright and guests consider inner demons and the embracing of the dark side.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—16/07/2012
The government defends itself over the shortfall in Olympic security. With Susan Hulme.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/07/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Burying the Typewriter, Episode 1
1/5 For the young Carmen, her childhood days are marked by innocence and ebullience.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/07/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/07/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/07/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/07/2012
A spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Johnston McKay.
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05:45
Farming Today—17/07/2012
This season's carrots will be short in size and short in number due to the heavy rain.
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