FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—24/07/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deep, Japan
3/5 Nestor dives with the Ama: women who have been freediving in Japan's seas for 2,000 years. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—24/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—24/07/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—24/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—24/07/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—24/07/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—TB in badgers, Sugar beet, Crofting and Raspberries
Could TB be more widespread in badgers in Cheshire than previously thought?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Arctic Skua
Michaela Strachan presents the arctic skua. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—24/07/2014
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk; Yesterday in Parliament; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Inside the Ethics Committee—Series 10, Organ Donation and Newborn Babies
2/4 Under what circumstances can parents donate the organs of their newborn baby after death?
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09:45
Book of the Week—Deep, Caribbean
4/5 In the Caribbean, James Nestor plunges to the Midnight Zone – in a homemade submarine.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—24/07/2014
Jenni Murray presents the programme that offers a female perspective on the world.
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10:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 6, Episode 4
4/5 Jamie decides to surprise Darleen and go to the commune to declare his love for her.
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11:00
Crossing Continents—Tornado Hide and Seek
What do you do when a twisting funnel drops from the sky? A report from tornado alley.
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11:30
With Great Pleasure—Neil Stuke at Bristol Food Connections Festival
Actor Neil Stuke chooses favourite food writing at the Bristol Food Connections Festival.
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Afternoon
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12:00
You and Yours—School Holiday Hunger; Reform of Private Healthcare; The Truth About Surveys
What do children who normally get free school meals eat during the summer holidays?
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12:57
Weather—24/07/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—24/07/2014
Police chief denies Met squad spied on justice campaigns. Presented by Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Blight on the Landscape
Out of the tragedy of the Irish potato famine in 1845, a new discipline in science emerged
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14:00
The Archers—23/07/2014
Susan's in gossip mode. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, A Late Van Just Glimpsed
1/2 Mma Ramotswe makes an unexpected ghostly sighting. Or does she? (R)
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15:00
Open Country—Butser Ancient Farm, Hampshire
How did people live and work 2,000 years ago? Helen Mark finds out at Butser Ancient Farm.
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15:27
Radio 4 Appeal—Anti-Slavery International
Hugh Quarshie presents an appeal for Anti-Slavery International. (R)
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15:30
Open Book—Tom Campbell and Nikesh Shukla
Tom Campbell and Nikesh Shukla on writing about this generation's alienated young men. (R)
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16:00
The Film Programme—Mark Gatiss; Richard Lester on The Beatles; Hercules
Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss, Richard Lester on The Beatles and Hercules labours again.
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16:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Science's fascination with the face
Adam discusses the ethics and privacy issues surrounding facial recognition programmes.
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—24th July
Britain and Russia react to Austria-Hungary's ultimatum.
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17:00
PM—24/07/2014
Eddie Mair presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—24/07/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Sketchorama—Series 3, Episode 1
1/4 Thom Tuck presents his pick of comedy sketch groups performing on the UK circuit.
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19:00
The Archers—24/07/2014
The SAVE campaigners blaze a trail.
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19:15
Front Row—Porgy and Bess; Liverpool giant puppets; Gerald Seymour
Giant puppets return to Liverpool; the two stars of Porgy and Bess; author Gerald Seymour.
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19:45
The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles—The Pursuits of Darleen Fyles: Series 6, Episode 4
4/5 Jamie decides to surprise Darleen and go to the commune to declare his love for her. (R)
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20:00
The Report—Trojan horse schools plot
Allegations of a plot to Islamise secular schools in Birmingham investigated.
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20:30
The Bottom Line—Recalls
Faulty children's beds and mis-labelled monkey nuts: Evan Davis discusses product recalls.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Inside Science—Science's fascination with the face
Adam discusses the ethics and privacy issues surrounding facial recognition programmes. (R)
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21:30
Zeitgeisters—Series 2, Rem Koolhaas
2/4 Will Gompertz meets Rem Koolhaas, the architect who thinks his profession is in crisis. (R)
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21:58
Weather—24/07/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—24/07/2014
Police 'spies' report, Hamas leader interview, French anti-Semitism claims.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Miniaturist, Episode 4
4/10 Amsterdam,1686: Nella is welcomed into married life with a strange and lavish present.
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23:00
Don't Make Me Laugh—Series 1, Episode 2
Jonathan Ross, Richard Herring, Kerry Godliman and Paul Chowdhry try not to be funny.
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23:30
Today in Parliament—24/07/2014
Susan Hulme reports from Westminster.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Ali and Tammi - Our Grandmothers
Two friends share the stories of their grandmothers, who couldn't have been more different
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—25/07/2014
Israel rejects ceasefire plan and has everyone shared in UK recovery? With Philippa Thomas
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00:30
Book of the Week—Deep, Caribbean
4/5 In the Caribbean, James Nestor plunges to the Midnight Zone – in a homemade submarine. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—25/07/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—25/07/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—25/07/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—25/07/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Canon Simon Doogan.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish referendum, African Swine flu, apricots
Pig industry fear over the spread of African Swine Fever in Europe.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Yellow Wagtail
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the yellow wagtail. (R)
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