FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—27/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 2
2/5 Philip meets Monica Jones, and so begins a lifelong and complicated relationship. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—27/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—27/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—27/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—27/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mike Starkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger cull, Hare coursing, Grain port
The number of badgers to be shot in this year's pilot badger cull has been cut.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Wood Sandpiper
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the wood sandpiper. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—27/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 2, David Steel
3/4 David Steel reflects on his role in shifting Britain away from two-party politics.
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09:30
Publishing Lives—Series 2, Norah Smallwood
3/5 Robert McCrum on the life of Norah Smallwood, Britain's first woman publishing leader. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 3
3/5 While working as Librarian at Hull University, Larkin meets Maeve Brennan.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Alicia Markova; Thokozile Masipa; Erica Jong; Women's erotic writing
A profile of Thokozile Masipa, the ground-breaking female judge in the Pistorius trial.
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10:41
Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
3/10 The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled.
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10:55
The Listening Project—Richard and Mark - Men of Metal
More is revealed than simply treasure when you go searching with a metal detector.
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11:00
Sandhurst and the Sheikhs
How does training at Sandhurst Academy bolster militarised monarchies of the Arab world?
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11:30
The Gobetweenies—Series 2, The Next Story
6/6 Lucy and Tom are not allowed a dog, but their dad is seeing an unstable pet shop owner. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—27/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—27 August 1914 - Gabriel Graham
Gabriel struggles to write an appropriate speech for the first British war wounded.
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12:15
You and Yours—Holiday rental problems; Private jets on the cheap
Thousands of students are caught up in an alleged mobile phone fraud.
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12:57
Weather—27/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—27/08/2014
South Yorks police/crime commissioner refuses to quit. News round-up with Edward Stourton.
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13:45
Lucy Mangan's Literary Solutions to the Economy—The Million Pound Bank Note
3/5 Lucy looks for economic solutions in Mark Twain's short story The Million Pound Bank Note.
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14:00
The Archers—26/08/2014
Roy and Elizabeth are on a high. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Keeping the Score
Sam Kelly and David Troughton star in Martyn Wade's comedy of relationships. (R)
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15:00
Bricks and Bubbles—Episode 4
4/4 Michael Robinson explores how to fix Britain's broken housing market. (R)
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15:30
Inside Health—Conflicted Medicine: Public Health Campaigns
Dr Mark Porter examines how powerful lobbying groups influence what you eat and drink. (R)
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16:00
The Educators—Tony Little
The headmaster of Eton College talks to Sarah Montague about his formula for success.
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16:30
The Media Show—Jihadis on social media; Exploitation in S Yorkshire; TV debates
Steve Hewlett reports on how British jihadis are using social media.
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17:00
PM—27/08/2014
Carolyn Quinn presents coverage and analysis of the day's news.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—27/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 12, Episode 5
5/6 The impressions show that tugs on the beard of news.
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19:00
The Archers—27/08/2014
Jennifer gets a surprise.
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19:15
Front Row—Jesse Eisenberg, Kate Bush, Karl Ove Knausgaard, Our Zoo
Arts news. Jesse Eisenberg talks to Kirsty Lang about his latest role in Night Moves.
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19:45
Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 3
3/10 The search for the stolen Greek Fire intensifies, as the prime suspects are grilled. (R)
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20:00
Agree to Differ—Series 1, Vivisection
2/3 Matthew Taylor presents a new discussion programme.
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20:45
Four Thought—Series 4, In Defence of Anger
61/3 Philosopher Amia Srinivasan makes the case for anger.
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21:00
Costing the Earth—The Diesel Decade
How the rise in diesel cars may have damaged our health. Tom Heap investigates. (R)
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21:30
Reflections with Peter Hennessy—Series 2, David Steel
3/4 David Steel reflects on his role in shifting Britain away from two-party politics. (R)
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21:58
Weather—27/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—27/08/2014
Rotherham child abuse, Syria war crimes, and the Assad dilemma. With Ritula Shah.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Thrill of It All, Episode 3
3/10 The trio turn their attention to finding the band's 'unbeatable drummer'.
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23:00
Jigsaw—Series 2, Episode 1
1/4 Dan Antopolski, Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema piece together a rapid-fire sketch show.
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23:15
Little Lifetimes by Jenny Eclair—Series 1, The Viewing
5/6 A lonely woman peeks into other people's houses - but is she too quick to judge?
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23:30
Believe It!—Series 2, Danger Man
3/4 Richard Wilson explains the long lasting influence Ian McKellen has had on his life. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—28/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 3
3/5 While working as Librarian at Hull University, Larkin meets Maeve Brennan. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—28/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—28/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—28/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—28/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mike Starkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—Red squirrel disease, Rural broadband, Countryside access
A form of leprosy found in Scotland's red squirrels is a mystery to scientists.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Mistle Thrush: Part One
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the mistle thrush. (R)
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