FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—10/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Sussex Scandals—Emma Carew
1/3 The repercussions of a naked dance come back to haunt Lady Hamilton 32 years later. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—10/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—10/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—St Thomas, Norbury
The bells of the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport.
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05:45
Profile—Karren Brady
The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—10/08/2014
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Forests: Weaving Magic Secrets
John McCarthy explores our connectedness to forests, both real and imagined
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06:35
Living World—Green Hairstreak
The green hairstreak butterfly is making a comeback in the Pentland Hills.
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06:57
Weather—10/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—10/08/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—Church leaders support Iraqi Christians, Ebola crisis, Theology of Star Wars
Sunday morning religious news and current affairs programme.
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07:55
Radio 4 Appeal—Bipolar UK
Bill Oddie presents an appeal for Bipolar UK.
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07:57
Weather—10/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—10/08/2014
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—In the Beginning Was Jazz
The Rev Dr Stephen Roberts explores the relationship between jazz and faith.
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08:48
A Point of View—Believing in Beliefs
Will Self offers a weekly reflection on a topical issue. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—White Stork
Michaela Strachan presents the white stork. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—10/08/2014
Sunday morning magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—10/08/2014
Susan is getting desperate, and Elizabeth tackles Freddie.
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11:15
Desert Island Discs—Malcolm Gladwell
Kirsty Young talks to writer Malcolm Gladwell.
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Afternoon
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12:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 61, Episode 6
6/6 Andy Hamilton joins regular panellists Tim, Graeme and Barry. Jack Dee hosts. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—Growing Veg, Not Drugs
Sheila Dillon visits a salad business that employs ex-addicts.
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12:57
Weather—10/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—10/08/2014
Shaun Ley presents national and international news.
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13:30
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's Primary Colours—Episode 2
2/2 Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's exploration into the history of colour. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Windermere
Eric Robson chairs a special edition aboard a Lake Windermere ferry. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Fi Glover with conversations between adults and young people about the choices they make.
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15:00
The Stuarts—Charles II, Part One: Through the World in Various Fortune
Mike Walker's epic chronicle considers the young Charles II. With Jamie Parker.
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16:00
Open Book—Literary Landscape: John Banville and 1950s Dublin
A tour of the foggy streets, smoke-filled bars and genteel hotel tea rooms of 1950s Dublin
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16:30
Batter My Heart: Growing Up and Growing Old with John Donne
Ed Docx discovers that John Donne can be a poet for life.
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17:00
The Business Covenant
Lord Digby Jones explores the relationship between business, government and society. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Karren Brady
The life and times of Karren Brady, successful in business and now rising political star. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—10/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—10/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—10/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—10/08/2014
Chris Watson chooses his highlights from the previous seven days of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio.
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19:00
The Archers—10/08/2014
Rob is put on the spot.
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19:15
Whodunnits—Charles Paris - Murder in the Title, 1. Sabotage?
1/4 Actor-cum-amateur sleuth Charles Paris gets a part in a terrible play. Stars Bill Nighy. (R)
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19:45
The Empire Cafe—Black Gold
3/3 Fred D'Aguiar's story is about sugar and a slave brought back to Glasgow from Jamaica.
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20:00
Feedback—08/08/2014
World War I commemorations, The Archers' Carol Tregorran and the Scottish Referendum. (R)
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20:30
Last Word—Chapman Pincher, Mike Smith, Lettice Curtis, Karl Albrecht, Kenny Ireland
Matthew Bannister on a journalist, a businessman, a broadcaster, a pilot, an actor (R)
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21:00
Bricks and Bubbles—Episode 2
2/4 Michael Robinson asks why London's homes are so expensive. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Bipolar UK
Bill Oddie presents an appeal for Bipolar UK. (R)
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21:30
In Business—Fast and Furious
Peter Day explains how the influence of Formula 1 expertise is reaching everyday lives. (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—10/08/2014
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—10/08/2014
George Parker of the FT looks at how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
1914: Day by Day—1914: Day by Day - Omnibus, Episode 6
6/6 Margaret Macmillan tells the story of the events leading up to the First World War.
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23:30
Something Understood—Forests: Weaving Magic Secrets
John McCarthy explores our connectedness to forests, both real and imagined (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—11/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
Thinking Allowed—Gaybourhood and City Life
Gay life, at home and in the 'city' - a special programme. (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—St Thomas, Norbury
The bells of the Parish Church of St Thomas, Norbury in Hazel Grove, Stockport.
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—11/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—11/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—11/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—11/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Livestock theft, Subterranean rights, Weed-eating weevils
Could a rise in livestock rustling lead to illegal meat entering the food chain?
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05:56
Weather—11/08/2014
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Robin
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the robin. (R)
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