FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—18/08/2012
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 5
5/5 The revealing of Isabella's diaries has caused much ado, and forces an unforgettable trial
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—18/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—18/08/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—18/08/2012
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Mark Coffey.
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05:45
iPM—18/08/2012
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—18/08/2012
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—18/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Ireland - Peat
Helen Mark is in Ireland, looking at attitudes down the centuries to the peat bogs.
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Anna Hill is in Missouri to report on the worst drought in the USA since the 1930s.
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06:57
Weather—18/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—18/08/2012
Including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Tamsin Greig, Sally Becker, Ray Davies, Benjamin Grosvenor Inheritance Tracks.
Richard Coles and John McCarthy with Tamsin Greig, Sally Becker and the Kinks' Ray Davies.
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10:30
In The Lounge With Rich Morton
Comedian and musician Rich Morton explores the laid-back world of lounge music. (R)
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11:00
The Forum—Mental Health
Global ideas on tackling mental illness, in a discussion led by Bridget Kendall.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—18/08/2012
Kate Adie hosts correspondents from France, India, Syria, Egypt and the United States.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Fixing Broken Banking—Peer to Peer Lending
3/4 Michael reports on initiatives to do without banks, including peer-to-peer lending.
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12:30
Chain Reaction—Series 8, Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin
4/6 Derren Brown gets inside the mind of musical wizard and fellow sceptic Tim Minchin.
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12:57
Weather—18/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—18/08/2012
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Bourne End, Buckinghamshire
Shaun Ley chairs a live discussion of news and politics from Bourne End, Buckinghamshire.
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14:00
Any Answers?—18/08/2012
Call Anita on 03700 100 444 [standard rates], email any.answers@bbc.co.uk or tweet #bbcaq.
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14:30
Saturday Drama—These Are the Times, Common Sense
1/2 Penniless, Paine arrives in America as the struggle for independence is beginning. (R)
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Judy Murray, Camille Paglia, Queens of Comedy
Judy Murray, Camille Paglia, Queens of Comedy and other highlights from the week.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news with Patrick O'Connell.
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17:30
iPM—18/08/2012
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—18/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—18/08/2012
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—18/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Clive Anderson, Nile Rodgers, Greg Proops, Meursault, Lillian Boutte
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—Dame Helen Ghosh
Chris Bowlby profiles Dame Helen Ghosh, who is to take over as head of the National Trust.
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19:15
Saturday Review—18/08/2012
Bidisha and guests review the week's cultural events including Parade's End.
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20:00
Archive on 4—Anthony Burgess: A Clockwork Archive
Paul Morley on the unknown Anthony Burgess - his northern roots and his work as a composer
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21:00
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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22:00
News and Weather—18/08/2012
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
In Pursuit of Dignity
Edward Stourton chairs a debate on issues surrounding human dignity.
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—13/08/2012
With guests Charlie Higson, Martin Kelner, Nat Luurtsema and Stephanie Merritt.
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23:30
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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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—19/08/2012
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..., The Carpenter
3/3 By Laura Barton. Lying in hospital, a visit from his wife reminds Mike of how they met. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—19/08/2012
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—19/08/2012
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—19/08/2012
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—19/08/2012
The bells of Durham Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—Dame Helen Ghosh
Chris Bowlby profiles Dame Helen Ghosh, who is to take over as head of the National Trust.
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