FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—05/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 1
1/5 Picasso turns up with his friend Casagemas during the World Fair and quickly feels at home (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—05/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—05/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—05/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—05/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Farm fires, Co-op sale, Angry Scottish farmers
The long hot summer has led to more fires on farms this harvest time.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Northern Wheatear
Michaela Strachan presents the story and sound of the northern wheatear. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—05/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
A Law Unto Themselves—Gareth Peirce
2/4 Helena Kennedy talks to solicitor Gareth Peirce.
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09:30
Witness History—The Death of Frida Kahlo
On 13 July 1954, celebrated Mexican artist Frida Kahlo died at the age of 47.
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09:45
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 2
2/5 Picasso is painting, selling and carousing, and falling for Fernande, his new muse.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jacqueline Bisset; Contraceptive pill and mood swings; Crowdfunding
How women react differently to the contraceptive pill. Presented by Emma Barnett.
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
2/5 Sam spots Debs, his former maid and lover, and is unable to resist following her.
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11:00
The Listeners—Series 2, Episode 1
1/3 Four individuals discuss the part languages and words play in their working lives.
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11:30
All You Need Is Lab - How Science And Technology Inspired Innovation In Music
Midge Ure explains how technical innovation has always stimulated musical creativity. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—5 August 1914 - Gabriel Graham
Folkestone has woken up to new responsibilities as a part of the war machine.
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12:15
You and Yours—Call You and Yours: Can you retire?
As we live longer and work more, do you think you will ever be able to retire?
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12:57
Weather—05/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—05/08/2014
Martha Kearney presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—Multiple Genes
Kathy Willis examines the mystery of a plant's ability to exist in multiple forms.
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14:00
The Archers—04/08/2014
Ambridge remembers. (R)
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14:15
The Sensitive—3. A Possession
Psychic Thomas Soutar becomes obsessed when he's asked to help find a missing student. (R)
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15:00
Making History—05/08/2014
Tom Holland and his guests discuss an early example of political image management.
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15:30
Heal Thyself: A History of Self-Help—Happier
1/3 From Marcus Aurelius to Men Are From Mars, let's get richer, happier and more productive.
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16:00
Word of Mouth—How the Telephone Rewired Us
Chris Ledgard explores the impact of the telephone.
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16:30
Great Lives—Jonathan Meades on Edward Burra
Writer Jonathan Meades nominates the English artist Edward Burra.
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16:55
1914: Day by Day—5th August
Advertisements in British newspapers urge the public to enlist in the army.
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17:00
PM—05/08/2014
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—05/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Meet David Sedaris—Series 4, Episode 1
1/6 The ups and downs of a colonoscopy and how the right lighting can make us all look good. (R)
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19:00
The Archers—05/08/2014
Lynda interferes.
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19:15
Front Row—Christina Hendricks; Sinead O'Connor; Spectra
Christina Hendricks talks about working with Philip Seymour Hoffman in God's Pocket.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—The Diary of Samuel Pepys, Episode 2
2/5 Sam spots Debs, his former maid and lover, and is unable to resist following her. (R)
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20:00
The Business Covenant
Lord Digby Jones explores the relationship between business, government and society.
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20:40
In Touch—Changes to blind people's lives since the first World War; Blind veterans
Dr Fred Reid and Robert Baker refect on changes to blind people's lives since Aug 4th 1914
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21:00
Inside Health—HIV and MS; Black skin and cancer; Iron overload; Losing your sense of smell
Dr Mark Porter finds out why people with HIV very rarely get multiple sclerosis.
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21:30
A Law Unto Themselves—Gareth Peirce
2/4 Helena Kennedy talks to solicitor Gareth Peirce. (R)
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22:00
The World Tonight—05/08/2014
Scotland decides: the first televised referendum debate.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Pierre et Jean, Episode 1
1/4 On a fishing trip, all is happy with the Roland clan. Then returning home, a revelation.
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23:00
The Infinite Monkey Cage—Series 10, Before the Big Bang
Brian Cox and Robin Ince ask what happened before the big bang. (R)
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23:30
With Great Pleasure—Heidi Thomas at the Hay Festival
Call the Midwife screenwriter Heidi Thomas chooses some favourite pieces of writing. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—06/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—In Montmartre, Episode 2
2/5 Picasso is painting, selling and carousing, and falling for Fernande, his new muse. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—06/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—06/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—06/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—06/08/2014
Prayer and reflection with the Rev Neil Gardner of Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy price drop, Land prices, Oilseed
Dairy experts say falling global milk prices could spell disaster for UK farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—White Stork
Michaela Strachan presents the white stork. (R)
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