FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—29/08/2014
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 4
4/5 As middle age approaches, Larkin's private life is as complicated as ever. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—29/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—29/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—29/08/2014
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—29/08/2014
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with the Rev Mike Starkey.
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05:45
Farming Today—Badger Trust conference, Coastal path, Quagga mussel
Is farming man's biggest mistake in history? With Sybil Ruscoe.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Great Spotted Woodpecker
Brett Westwood presents the story and sound of the great spotted woodpecker. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—29/08/2014
Morning news and current affairs. Includes Sports Desk; Weather; Thought for the Day.
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09:00
The Reunion—The Sun Newspaper
Sue MacGregor looks back at the phenomenal rise of the Sun newspaper in the 1980s. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Philip Larkin: Life, Art and Love, Episode 5
5/5 Larkin brings a third woman into his life.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—School dinners; Child brides in Yemen; Lea DeLaria
Jenni Murray talks to Lea DeLaria about her role in Orange Is the New Black.
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10:45
Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
5/10 Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin.
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11:00
Lives in a Landscape—Series 17, The Death Doulas
Alan Dein meets doulas in Lewes, Sussex, who are companions to the dying.
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11:30
My Teenage Diary—Series 5, Kate Mosse
6/6 Author Kate Mosse's diary tells of a rain-soaked family holiday to the Lake District. (R)
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—29/08/2014
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front—29 August 1914 - Albert Wilson
In Folkestone, the cake sale at St Jude's is in full swing.
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12:15
You and Yours—Discount cards, Ticket agents, Dining alone, Elves
How can a discount card end up costing you hundreds of pounds? With Peter White.
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12:57
Weather—29/08/2014
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—29/08/2014
National and international news with Shaun Ley.
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13:45
Lucy Mangan's Literary Solutions to the Economy—Cinderella
5/5 Writer Lucy Mangan turns to fairy tales in a search for literary solutions to the economy.
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14:00
The Archers—28/08/2014
Henry gets boisterous. (R)
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14:15
Brief Lives—Series 7, Episode 3
3/6 Brief Lives by Tom Fry and Sharon Kelly
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—RHS Wisley
Peter Gibbs chairs the horticultural panel programme from RHS Wisley.
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15:45
Opening Lines—Series 16, Baker, Emily and Me by Claire Fuller
1/3 A young girl is elated to be part of a plan to steal a chicken from the Snatchers.
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16:00
Last Word—Richard Attenborough, Helen Bamber, BKS Iyengar, Sam Galbraith, Bill Kerr
Matthew Bannister on a director, a human rights campaigner, a yoga guru and a Labour MSP.
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16:30
More or Less—How Deadly Is Ebola?
Tim Harford scrutinises claims made about the outbreak. Plus guide dogs, prisons and ATOS.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Sheila and Helen - More Than Just a Mother
Friends share the experience of infertility and accept that childlessness has its pluses.
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17:00
PM—29/08/2014
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—29/08/2014
National and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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18:30
The Brig Society—Series 2, Religion
5/6 Marcus has decided to form a religion based on peace, loving-kindness and probably war.
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19:00
The Archers—29/08/2014
Vicky has got news for Hayley.
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19:15
Front Row—Alan Ayckbourn, Omid Djalili, Venice Film Festival
Kirsty Lang talks to award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn about his 78th play Roundelay
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19:45
Shardlake—Dark Fire, Episode 5
5/10 Shardlake focuses on helping Elizabeth Wentworth, accused of murdering her young cousin. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Simon Heffer, Thomasina Miers, Prof Sir Simon Wessely, Osama Saeed
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Broadcasting House Radio Theatre in London.
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20:50
A Point of View—Why Orwell Is the Supreme Mediocrity
Will Self takes on one of the nation's best-loved figures, George Orwell.
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21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front - Omnibus—25-29 August 1914
With the first war-wounded arriving home, the locals attempt to boost morale.
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21:58
Weather—29/08/2014
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—29/08/2014
In-depth reporting and analysis from a global perspective.
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—The Thrill of It All, Episode 5
5/10 Are the fortunes of the band about to change?
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23:00
Summer Nights—Series 2, Do we need darkness in our lives?
6/6 Jay Rayner asks what compels people to look at horrific things.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Marie-Jamila and Rachel - A Different Education
Friends reflect on the racism they encountered growing up in East London in the 1980s.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—30/08/2014
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 5
5/5 Larkin brings a third woman into his life. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—30/08/2014
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—30/08/2014
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—30/08/2014
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—30/08/2014
A short reflection and prayer with Pastor Lindsay Allen.
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05:45
iPM—30/08/2014
'We started thinking, are we going to be allowed to die in our house?'.
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