FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—12/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Afternoon Reading—We Are Stardust, We Are Golden..., Arnold in a Purple Haze
2/3 By Nick Walker. Still damaged by Vietnam, Arnold tries to arrange transport for a band. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—12/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—12/08/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—12/08/2012
The bells of St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst, Kent.
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05:45
Profile—Dave Brailsford
Ruth Alexander profiles Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind the British cycling team.
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—12/08/2012
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Practical Jokes
Mark Tully asks whether the best practical jokes can serve a social or religious purpose.
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06:35
Living World—Ouzels of the Moor
Miranda Krestovnikoff visits Dartmoor in search of ring ouzels, the mountain blackbirds.
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06:57
Weather—12/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—12/08/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—12/08/2012
The story of a missionary who ended up training many of the Kenyan Olympic athletes.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—The Salvation Army
Rhidian Brook presents an appeal on behalf of the charity the Salvation Army.
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07:57
Weather—12/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—12/08/2012
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—Kindled with the Flame of God's Love
From the College of St Hild and St Bede in Durham, led by the Rev Fr Jonathan Lawson.
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08:50
A Point of View—Climate for Culture
John Gray reflects on the climate needed for culture to thrive.
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09:00
Broadcasting House—12/08/2012
Sunday morning magazine programme presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—12/08/2012
Mike is in thoughtful mood and Jennifer makes a heartfelt plea.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Craig Brown
Critic and satirist Craig Brown is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 1
1/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds. From 2012.
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12:32
The Food Programme—The Science of Taste
Can changing our dining utensils change the flavour of food? Simon Parkes investigates.
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12:57
Weather—12/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—12/08/2012
The latest national and international news.
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13:30
The Songs of Milne
John Kember rediscovers the original song settings of children's verses by AA Milne. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Thetford
Eric Robson and the team are guests of Thetford Garden and Allotment Club.
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14:45
Witness History—The Battle for Mount Longdon
An Argentine soldier and a British soldier tell their stories of the Falklands War.
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15:00
Classic Serial—Thomas Mann - Buddenbrooks, Episode 1
1/3 A German family fight to keep their supremacy in the changing world of 1840s Europe.
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16:00
Open Book—Comedian and author Russell Kane presents Open Book
Comedian and author Russell Kane discusses Ian Fleming's James Bond novels.
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16:30
An Outcast of the Islands: Lady Grange
Kenneth Steven traces the forced journey of Lady Grange, abducted & imprisoned on St Kilda
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17:00
File on 4 Investigates—07/08/2012
Is enough being done to combat diesel pollution which is blamed for thousands of deaths?
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17:40
Profile—Dave Brailsford
Ruth Alexander profiles Dave Brailsford, the mastermind behind the British cycling team.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—12/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—12/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—12/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—12/08/2012
Stewart Henderson makes his selection from the past seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—12/08/2012
Mike receives an unexpected delivery.
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19:15
Wondermentalist Cabaret—Edinburgh Special
Laughter, poetry, music and audience creativity in the company of Matt Harvey and guests.
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19:45
Original Shorts—Series 4, Middle Swine
3/5 By Christopher Matthew. John Small was at school with Tim Slingsby. Or was he? (R)
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20:00
More or Less—How to lose money, fast
High-frequency trading, Trumptonomics and more medalling with the Olympics.
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20:30
Last Word—Robert Hughes, Sir Bernard Lovell, Lakshmi Sehgal, Sir John Keegan and Franz West
Matthew Bannister on Robert Hughes, Sir Bernard Lovell, Lakshmi Sehgal and Sir John Keegan
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21:00
Face the Facts—Pardon for the Disowned Army
John Waite follows the plight of thousands of forgotten soldiers.
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—The Salvation Army
Rhidian Brook presents an appeal on behalf of the charity the Salvation Army.
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21:30
In Business—The Fizz Biz
Peter Day discovers the new fizz in English wine.
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22:00
Westminster Hour—12/08/2012
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—Episode 116
Miranda Green of the Day analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—09/08/2012
Matthew Sweet chats with Jeremy Renner about his role as the lead in The Bourne Legacy.
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23:30
Something Understood—Practical Jokes
Mark Tully asks whether the best practical jokes can serve a social or religious purpose.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—13/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Social capital; gentrification
White middle-class settlers in edgy areas, plus how to get ahead in the media.
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—12/08/2012
The bells of St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst, Kent.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—13/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—13/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—13/08/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—13/08/2012
Spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—13/08/2012
The advantages of blight-resistant GM potatoes and warnings of a global food crisis.
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05:57
Weather—13/08/2012
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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