FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 2
2/5 Philip recalls his early London years, a place full of watery stories, past and present. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
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05:45
Farming Today—07/08/2013
The UK pig industry calls on retailers not to import illegally produced pork.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Black-backed Gull
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the great black-backed gull.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/08/2013
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
What's the Point of...?—Series 5, Lawns
3/4 Quentin Letts examines the British love affair with lawns.
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09:30
Just So Science—Series 1, How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
4/5 Vivienne Parry presents the science behind some of Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 3
3/5 Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women's cricket; Sex education; Grandparent's favourites
Women's cricket, a sex education wish-list, and when grandparents have favourites.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state.
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11:00
Techno Odyssey—Cash
2/3 Paul Farley takes the listener on an unexpected journey into the cash industry.
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11:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Gregory Affair, Concerning Mr Zola
6/10 A lingering scent of perfume may give a vital clue to the latest murder.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Quick house sales, beards, pocket money
Regulation for companies that quick-sell houses. Consumer news with Aasmah Mir.
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12:30
Face the Facts—The RSPCA - A law unto itself?
Is too much prosecuting undermining the RSPCA's animal welfare mission?
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/08/2013
Interest rates to remain low until unemployment falls, says new Bank of England governor.
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13:45
15 by 15—Series 2, Clog
3/5 Hardeep meets Phil Howard, one of the few remaining clog-makers in Great Britain.
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14:00
The Archers—06/08/2013
Lilian has some disturbing news. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Ed Hime - Obey the Wave
Sci-fi writer Alec Turin probes the disappearance of 32 members of a 1970s religious cult.
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15:00
How You Pay for the City—Episode 1
1/4 David Grossman investigates the ways that savers, investors and consumers pay for the City
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15:30
Seven Ages of Science—Age of Ingenuity
1/7 Lisa Jardine explores the birth of modern science in Restoration England. (R)
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16:00
Thinking Allowed—The Minutemen; 'Lay' Witnesses in Court
US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses in court.
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16:30
The Media Show—Media Plurality Review; Leveson Inquiry
The media plurality review, the battle for press freedom in Turkey, and the Leveson twist.
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17:00
PM—07/08/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—07/08/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Sketchorama: Absolutely Special
A special edition devoted to a reunion of classic sketch group Absolutely.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2013
It's Brian to the rescue.
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19:15
Front Row—The art and craft of translating fiction
Naomi Alderman reports on the art of translating fiction, with Ian McEwan and AS Byatt.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 3
3/5 Samuel discovers a problem with his new wig, while the Navy Office is in a dismal state. (R)
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20:00
Moral Maze—The Pursuit of Happiness
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, Andrew Graystone
15/3 Andrew Graystone argues that we are using the wrong language to talk about cancer.
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21:00
Land Of The Rising Sums
Alex Bellos visits Japan to discover why Asian cultures seem so much better at maths. (R)
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21:30
What's the Point of...?—Series 5, Lawns
3/4 Quentin Letts examines the British love affair with lawns. (R)
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21:58
Weather—07/08/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Egyptian talks break down
Diplomacy breaks down in Egypt and President Obama cancels a meeting with Vladimir Putin.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Ian Sansom - The Norfolk Mystery, Episode 8
8/10 Morley vows to uncover who sent a bullet in the post to the vicar.
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23:00
The Lach Chronicles—Series 1, North Beach, San Francisco
4/4 The creator of the New York anti-folk scene reminisces about his time in San Francisco.
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23:15
Strap In - It's Clever Peter—Pedro
4/4 Strap in as Clever Peter bring you a death plunge, a leap across a ravine and a sexy clown (R)
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23:30
Short Cuts—Series 3, Lines of Communication
4/6 Josie Long presents stories of last words, lost love and lights being knocked out. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Hoare - The Sea Inside, Episode 3
3/5 Philip recalls exotic Sri Lanka, which is brimming with maritime life and stories. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, presented by the Rev Scott McKenna.
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05:45
Farming Today—08/08/2013
The prime minister defends the government's decision to cull badgers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Oystercatcher
Michaela Strachan presents the oystercatcher.
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