FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 3
3/5 Lloyd Bradley charts the arrival of Afro-rock, a genuine London sound with African roots. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—15/08/2013
What are French farmers hoping to achieve by smashing eggs in the streets of Brittany?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arctic Skua
Michaela Strachan presents the arctic skua.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/08/2013
The situation in Egypt, the letters of Vivian Leigh and menacing seagulls in Cornwall.
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09:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 9, End of Life and Islam
2/4 What happens when Muslim beliefs are at odds with medical decisions?
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09:45
Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 4
4/5 As roots reggae becomes popular, many black teenagers are drawn instead to lovers' rock.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Hayley Atwell; Lady Justice Arden
Actress Hayley Atwell, poems inspired by losing a child, and can nudity be empowering?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 4
4/5 Karen longs for husband Jack to look at her, to notice her, to fall in love with her again
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Kazakhstan's Living Gulags
Rayhan Demeytrie investigates allegations of torture in Kazakhstan's prisons.
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11:30
The Gambaccini Years—Episode 2
2/4 Paul Gambaccini and guests reflect on his forty years in British broadcasting.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—15/08/2013
Chris Warburton looks at the latest developments in 4G and Gibraltar's travel problems.
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12:57
Weather—15/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/08/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
The Prophets—Miriam
4/5 Clive Lawton tells the story of Miriam the Prophetess.
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14:00
The Archers—14/08/2013
Jennifer is in the way. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Mark Burgess - Joan and the Baron
An odd friendship forms when Philippe de Rothschild asks Joan Littlewood to his chateau.
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15:00
Open Country—The Ants of Longshaw Estate
Helen Mark visits Longshaw Estate in Derbyshire to meet some very special ants.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Primary Trauma Care Foundation
Richard Hammond presents an appeal for Primary Trauma Care Foundation. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Literary Landscapes - The Lake District with Sarah Hall
Sarah Hall takes Mariella Frostrup around the places that have inspired her novels. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Film festivals, Lotte Reiniger, DVD recommendations
Robbie Collin talks to Roger Michell about film festivals and who really benefits.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Universal flu vaccine; Science games; AllTrials; Penguin camera
Search for a universal flu vaccine, and the scientists using online games for research.
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17:00
PM—15/08/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/08/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 3, Put a Lid on It
4/6 The American essayist offers a story involving his sister Tiffany. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—15/08/2013
Daniel gets his results.
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19:15
Front Row—Edinburgh Special with Reginald D Hunter, David Peace, Julie Madly Deeply
Mark Lawson interviews guests from the Edinburgh festivals including Reginald D Hunter.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 4
4/5 Karen longs for husband Jack to look at her, to notice her, to fall in love with her again (R)
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20:00
The Report—The Liverpool Care Pathway
Helen Grady looks at the campaign against the Liverpool Care Pathway for dying patients.
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20:30
In Business—Regenerating Margate
Peter Day ask if Margate's Turner Contemporary Gallery will rejuvenate the town.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Universal flu vaccine; Science games; AllTrials; Penguin camera
Search for a universal flu vaccine, and the scientists using online games for research. (R)
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21:30
Zeitgeisters—Series 1, Martin Mills
2/4 Will Gompertz meets Martin Mills, co-owner of music powerhouse the Beggars Group. (R)
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21:58
Weather—15/08/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/08/2013
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective with David Eades.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Red or Dead, Episode 4
4/10 1963. Bill Shankly's hard work is paying off, and Liverpool are top of the First Division.
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23:00
Summer Nights—Series 1, That's Not Funny
4/10 Laurie Taylor explores what makes something funny and when it crosses the line.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Lloyd Bradley - Sounds Like London: 100 Years of Black Music in the Capital, Episode 4
4/5 As roots reggae becomes popular, many black teenagers are drawn instead to lovers' rock. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Andrea Rea.
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05:45
Farming Today—16/08/2013
A suspended prison sentence for a gangmaster who exploited farmworkers causes controversy.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail.
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