FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 1
1/5 Despite a poverty-stricken childhood and family problems, Harry shows promise at school. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—27/08/2013
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside. Presented by Sybil Ruscoe.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Spotted Redshank
Michaela Strachan presents the spotted redshank.
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/08/2013
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Life Scientific—Joanna Haigh
Joanna Haigh, professor of physics at Imperial College, talks climate with Jim Al-Khalili.
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09:30
One to One—Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith
Frank Gardner talks to Tim Rushby-Smith about facing up to a life-changing accident.
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09:45
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2
2/5 A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Teacher-pupil relationship; Storme Toolis in New Tricks
Emma Barnett on safeguarding the teacher-pupil relationship. Plus actress Storme Toolis.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 2
2/5 After taking to the road, Bonnie and Clyde are on the run from the law.
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11:00
Deep Down Inside
Geoff Watts finds out how deep brain stimulation is treating Parkinson's and depression.
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11:30
How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love My Albatross
Pete Paphides talks to musicians about five stages of grief following a huge hit record.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: HS2
HS2: For or Against?
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/08/2013
National and international news.
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13:45
The Five Ages of Brandreth—The Five Ages of Brandreth, 1960s
2/5 Gyles Brandreth recalls The Beatles, the Profumo scandal and the death of JFK. (R)
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14:00
The Archers—26/08/2013
Usha inspires rivalry. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Bad Elvis
Katie Hims's specially-written drama for deaf actor David Bower.
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15:00
Making History—27/08/2013
Helen Castor chairs 'Historians' Question Time' from the Chalke Valley History Festival.
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15:30
Costing the Earth—Electric Cars Recharged
Tom Heap asks if a new breed of electric car may finally bring them to the mainstream.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—Language Laws
Chris Ledgard looks at the laws surrounding language use, from libel to blasphemy.
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16:30
Great Lives—Julie Burchill on Ava Gardner
The writer Julie Burchill talks to Matthew Parris about the Hollywood star Ava Gardner.
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17:00
PM—27/08/2013
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/08/2013
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Clare in the Community—Edinburgh Special: In Treatment
Clare and Brian's relationship is in trouble. Could relationship counselling help?
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2013
Helen's making the most of it.
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19:15
Front Row—One Direction film; John Byrne; director Nic Roeg; the comedy 'straight man'
One Direction film, John Byrne's new mural in Edinburgh, and film director Nic Roeg.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The True Story of Bonnie Parker, Episode 2
2/5 After taking to the road, Bonnie and Clyde are on the run from the law. (R)
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20:00
Before the Mugshot
Sarah O'Connell tells the story behind a mugshot - the life history that led to crime.
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20:40
In Touch—27/08/2013
Peter and his guests talk about their experiences of weddings, if you can't see.
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21:00
Seven Ages of Science—Age of Inspiration
4/7 Lisa Jardine explores an age in which scientists took leaps of faith.
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21:30
The Life Scientific—Joanna Haigh
Joanna Haigh, professor of physics at Imperial College, talks climate with Jim Al-Khalili. (R)
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21:58
Weather—27/08/2013
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/08/2013
Is Western military action in Syria imminent? News round-up with Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Secrecy, Episode 2
2/10 Florence, 1691. Zummo is summoned to by the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
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23:00
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section—Edinburgh 2012
Alex and his band's Edinburgh special with guests Al Murray and Tim Key. (R)
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23:30
The New North—Episode 2
2/2 Martin Goodman visits iconic new cultural buildings in search of a 'New North' of England. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Alyn Shipton - Nilsson: The Life of a Singer-Songwriter, Episode 2
2/5 A financial stroke of luck enables Harry to give up his day job and focus on music. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Bishop Joe Aldred.
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05:45
Farming Today—28/08/2013
As the pilot badger cull gets underway, Anna Hill asks whether it can be done humanely.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Golden Eagle
Michaela Strachan presents the golden eagle.
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