FM Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Today—13/08/2012
With Evan Davis and James Naughtie. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Amanda Vickery on... Men—The Gentleman
2/6 Amanda explores an ideal of refinement and culture which has roots in Renaissance Italy.
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09:30
Head to Head—Series 4, The Decline of Britain
1/5 1974. Historians Correlli Barnett and Paul Johnson clash on the causes of Britain's demise
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09:45
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 1
1/5 The story of Isabella Robinson's sensational divorce case in the 1850s.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Olympic legacy, going for big money, and abuse in teen relationships
What Olympic success means for women's sport, and why working women undervalue their work.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 1
1/5 A 12-year-old girl's world turns upside down when she is told an unbelievable truth.
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11:00
Asian Weddings: Something Gold, Nothing Borrowed, Everything New
Yasmeen Khan explores the bling-filled world of the British Asian wedding. (R)
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11:30
Bleak Expectations—Series 4, A Painful Life Further Re-Miserabled
4/6 Pip and Harry put to sea, but fate has other plans and they are shipwrecked. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Pay for a day, free entry all year
Who really wins from tourist attractions offering 'free' annual passes?
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12:45
The New Elizabethans—Margaret Thatcher
James Naughtie considers the longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.
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12:57
Weather—13/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—13/08/2012
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Generation E—Series 2, Germany's Eldorado
1/5 Lucy visits Schwabisch Hall which has been swamped with young job applicants.
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14:00
The Archers—12/08/2012
Mike receives an unexpected delivery.
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14:15
Drama on 4—Tetherdown
Scott Cherry and Gregory Evans' play revisits a scandalous Victorian crime. (R)
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15:00
Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
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15:30
The Food Programme—The Science of Taste
Can changing our dining utensils change the flavour of food? Simon Parkes investigates.
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16:00
With Great Pleasure—Dr Phil Hammond
Comedian, journalist and GP, Dr Phil Hammond selects his favourite books and poems.
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16:30
Beyond Belief—Syria
Ernie Rea and guests discuss the role of religion in Syria.
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17:00
PM—13/08/2012
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—13/08/2012
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Just a Minute—Series 64, Episode 2
2/16 Nicholas Parsons challenges guests to speak for 60 seconds.
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19:00
The Archers—13/08/2012
Pawel makes himself at home.
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19:15
Front Row—Alice Cooper, Clive Owen, and TV drama Person of Interest
Rock star Alice Cooper, actor Clive Owen, and new US crime drama Person of Interest.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Oliver Emanuel - The Other One, Episode 1
1/5 A 12-year-old girl's world turns upside down when she is told an unbelievable truth.
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20:00
Octavia
Historian Tristram Hunt MP considers the legacy of Octavia Hill, 100 years after her death
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20:30
Crossing Continents—Cold Turkey in Karachi
Mobeen Azhar finds out how a charity is helping heroin addicts in Karachi.
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21:00
Material World—02/08/2012
A look at phonics and neuroscience, maths and the epic classics, and animal empathy. (R)
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21:30
Amanda Vickery on... Men—The Gentleman
2/6 Amanda explores an ideal of refinement and culture which has roots in Renaissance Italy.
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21:58
Weather—13/08/2012
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—13/08/2012
Criticism of Norwegian police; Egypt reacts to changes; the world's first all-female city.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Greatcoat, Episode 1
1/5 Helen Dunmore's new ghost story set after the Second World War. Read by Jasmine Hyde.
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23:00
Word of Mouth—Brussels - A Language Story
Chris Ledgard visits Brussels, a melting pot of European languages.
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23:30
4 Extra Comedy Club—Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?, Episode 1
1/3 Comedian and cockney geezer Micky Flanagan regales us with his life story. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Kate Summerscale - Mrs Robinson's Disgrace, Episode 1
1/5 The story of Isabella Robinson's sensational divorce case in the 1850s.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/08/2012
Spiritual reflection and prayer to begin the day with Richard Hill.
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05:45
Farming Today—14/08/2012
Agricultural land in England is expected to reach an all time high of Β£9,000 per acre.
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