FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—31/08/2013
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 5
5/5 While Harry's excessive lifestyle continues, he is shocked by the death of a friend. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—31/08/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—31/08/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—31/08/2013
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Ed Kessler.
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05:45
iPM—31/08/2013
'I flew a Super Puma into a tornado' - we hear about life as a North Sea helicopter pilot.
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Morning
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06:00
News and Papers—31/08/2013
News headlines, plus a look at the papers.
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06:04
Weather—31/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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06:07
Open Country—Beer Quarry Caves
Helen Mark visits Devon's Beer Quarry Caves which supplied Exeter cathedral with limestone (R)
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06:30
Farming Today—Farming Today This Week
Anna Hill reports from the Somerset pilot badger cull zone.
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06:57
Weather—31/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
Today—31/08/2013
Includes Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Saturday Live—Michael Rosen
Richard Coles and Suzy Klein are joined by writer and broadcaster Michael Rosen.
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10:30
Punt PI—Series 6, Pitchfork Murder - Lower Quinton
3/4 Steve Punt PI investigates the gruesome death, in 1945, of farm labourer Charles Walton.
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11:00
The Forum—Crystals
Bridget Kendall and her guests shine a light on crystals, both scientific and artistic.
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11:30
From Our Own Correspondent—A Banquet of Unpalatable Choices
Tough decisions for President Obama, and other despatches from around the world.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Money Box—Low interest rates; How a minor car scrape can still hurt you
Low interest rates are here to stay. So how will that affect you personally?
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12:30
Bremner's One Question Quiz—Is Our Democracy Working?
3/6 Rory Bremner and team are joined by guests Debra Stephenson and Dr David Runciman. (R)
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12:57
Weather—31/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
News—31/08/2013
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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13:10
Any Questions?—Nick Boles, Diane Abbott, Shirley Williams, Nigel Farage
Nick Robinson presents political debate and discussion from Broadcasting House, London. (R)
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14:00
Any Answers?—Syria. Martin Luther King. Jamie Oliver.
Is it right not to intervene in Syria?
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14:30
British New Wave—This Sporting Life
Johnny Vegas directs a feature-length version of David Storey's 1960s northern drama.
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16:00
Woman's Hour—Weekend Woman's Hour: Internet Dating; Storme Toolis; Midori
The world of internet dating, actress Storme Toolis and music from violinist Midori.
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17:00
PM—Saturday PM
Full coverage of the day's news.
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17:30
iPM—31/08/2013
'I flew a Super Puma into a tornado' - we hear about life as a North Sea helicopter pilot. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—31/08/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—31/08/2013
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—31/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Loose Ends—Shirley Anne Field, Peter Rosengard, Peter Millar, Nica Burns, Robin Ince, Kathryn Williams, Rob Heron
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.
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19:00
Profile—John Kerry
Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry.
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19:15
Saturday Review—Upstream Colour; The Story of the Jews on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2; new Margaret Atwood book Maddaddam
Simon Schama explores The Story of the Jews on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 2; and new film Upstream Colour.
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20:00
British New Wave—Beyond the Kitchen Sink
Paul Allen uses the archive to explore the social changes that led to the British New Wave
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21:00
Classic Serial—The Aeneid, Episode 2
2/2 Aeneas has a terrifying journey to the Underworld where he meets his father's ghost. (R)
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22:00
News and Weather—31/08/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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22:15
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 9, Lung Transplant Teenager
4/4 How much should a seriously ill 17-year-old know about his condition and its prognosis? (R)
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23:00
Quote... Unquote—26/08/2013
With Martin Bell, Viv Groskop, Edward Petherbridge and David Schneider. Nigel Rees hosts. (R)
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23:30
Poetry of Gold and Angels—Los Angeles
2/2 Poet and lyricist Stephen J Kalinich takes listeners on a poetic tour of Los Angeles. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—01/09/2013
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Under the Skin—Eyebrows, by Kavita Bhanot
3/3 Three generations of women come to terms with one another. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—01/09/2013
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—01/09/2013
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—01/09/2013
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—01/09/2013
The bells of Exeter Cathedral.
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05:45
Profile—John Kerry
Mark Coles explores the life and motivations of the US Secretary of State, John Kerry. (R)
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