FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 4
4/5 As Leonardo delights the court of Milan, Florence is changing beyond all recognition. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with Canon Stephen Shipley.
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05:45
Farming Today—Russian export ban, Lairg sheep sale, Tree of the Year
Sybil Ruscoe looks at the effect the Russian trade sanctions are having on UK farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Red Grouse
Brett Westwood presents the red grouse. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—15/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Malcolm Gladwell
Kirsty Young talks to writer Malcolm Gladwell. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 5
5/5 Leonardo returns to Florence and Francesco del Giocondo commissions a portrait of his wife
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Women Bollywood make-up artists; Lying to your partner; Lucy Beaumont; 80 years of Levi
After a long ban, women in India could soon work as Bollywood make-up artists.
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10:45
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye.
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11:00
A Family Without a Child
The stories of three women in a touching exploration of what it means to be childless.
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11:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Rachel Johnson
4/6 The writer revisits her gap year when she worked on a kibbutz with her brother. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—15/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—15 August 1914 - Isabel Graham
At Folkestone harbour, the Grahams bid a fond farewell to Freddie.
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12:15
You and Yours—Insurance from abroad; Tax discs in Northern Ireland; Very wet wiring
Consumer news with Chris Warburton.
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12:57
Weather—15/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—15/08/2014
James Robbins presents national and international news.
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13:45
Plants: From Roots to Riches—A Useful Weed
Kathy Willis explores the legacy behind the mapping of the first plant genome.
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14:00
The Archers—14/08/2014
Mike cannot believe what Vicky is saying. (R)
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 7, Episode 1
1/6 Brief Lives by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Sandringham
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from the Sandringham Estate.
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15:45
If I Only Had...—If I Only Had A Heart, by Morwenna Banks
2/3 A mother waits nervously for news that could save her son's life.
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16:00
Last Word—Lauren Bacall, Prof Sir Alan Peacock, Robin Williams, Peter Sculthorpe
Andrea Catherwood on a Hollywood legend, a comic genius, a composer and an economist.
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16:30
More or Less—Student Loans
Tim Harford examines why the cost of the government's new student loan system is rising.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Elaine and Marlene - Life After Loss
Fi Glover introduces two mothers who have both lost a son and who share tears and laughter
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17:00
PM—15/08/2014
Coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—15/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Brig Society—Series 2, Drug Dealer
3/6 Marcus Brigstocke has 'broken bad' and become a drug dealer.
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19:00
The Archers—15/08/2014
Jennifer celebrates the kitchen.
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19:15
Front Row—New Doctor Who Reviewed; Simon Pegg
Damian Barr with a review of the new Doctor Who and actor Simon Pegg on his new film.
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19:45
Virginia Woolf - To the Lighthouse—5. Return Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ
5/5 After a decade, some of the Ramsay family and guests return to their holiday home on Skye. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Sir Robert Francis QC, Minette Batters, Val McDermid, John Cridland
Shaun Ley presents political debate from Broadcasting House Radio Theatre in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—The Affliction of Consumption
Will Self reflects on the power of modern-day consumption and the effect it has on us.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—11-15 August 1914
As Britain declares war on Austria-Hungary, Folkestone tries to rally flagging tourism.
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21:58
Weather—15/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—15/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—A Song for Issy Bradley, Episode 5
5/10 Claire has tried to carry on, putting a brave face on things. But she can't do it anymore.
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23:00
Summer Nights—Series 2, Comfort in others' shame
4/6 Are we secretly reassured by the shame and failure of others? With Jane Garvey.
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23:55
The Listening Project—June and Wayne - A Modern-Day Relationship
Fi Glover introduces a mother and her son's civil partner, who have formed a close bond.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—16/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Mona Lisa: A Life Discovered, Episode 5
5/5 Leonardo returns to Florence and Francesco del Giocondo commissions a portrait of his wife (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/08/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—16/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Canon Edwin Counsell.
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05:45
iPM—16/08/2014
'Are you straining tired eyes towards the future and saying, what next?'.
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