FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—07/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells, Episode 4
4/5 Helen Scales explores the impact of fossilised shells on agriculture and geology. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—07/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—07/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—07/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—07/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day, with Andrew Graystone.
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05:45
Farming Today—Dairy protests, Barley, Harvest round-up
With the dairy industry in meltdown, can farmer protests make a difference?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Linnet
Martin Hughes-Games presents the linnet. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—07/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Ruth Rogers
Kirsty Young interviews chef and restaurateur Ruth Rogers. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells, Episode 5
5/5 Molluscs continue to surprise as bellwethers of our impact on the seas.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Jamaican Pride, Mabel Normand, Ros Barber
Jamaican Gay Pride - what progress in the country once named the world's most homophobic?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 5
5/5 Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch.
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11:00
Seth Lakeman and the Newport Folk Festival
Seth Lakeman attends the Newport Folk Festival to explore its history and influence.
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11:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, This Is a Man's World
5/6 Nali's ex-husband arrives unexpectedly and Clare takes it upon herself to intervene.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—07/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
A History of Ideas—Neuropsychologist Paul Broks on Wittgenstein
Paul Broks looks at the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein and the problem of 'other minds'.
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12:15
You and Yours—Healthcare jobs, Pensions warning, Private ombudsmen
Peter White discusses a new kind of healthcare job proposed for the NHS in England.
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12:57
Weather—07/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—07/08/2015
Analysis of news and current affairs, presented by Norman Smith.
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13:45
The Misogyny Book Club—Hands Up, Misogynists!
5/5 What does the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey say about how women see themselves?
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14:00
The Archers—06/08/2015
Self-doubting Kate gets a pep talk. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Lenny Henry - Miss You Still
A bus driver who has shut himself off from the world is sent a feisty teenager to help him (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Dalston
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Dalston Eastern Curve Garden.
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15:45
Joe Smith and His Waxworks—The Living Ghosts
1/3 Introducing Uncle Joe’s skill in crafting and displaying his waxwork figures to advantage.
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16:00
Last Word—Cilla Black, Michael Kidson, APJ Abdul Kalam, Evelyn Gillan, George Cole
Matthew Bannister discusses a singer, a teacher, a president, a campaigner and an actor.
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16:30
Feedback—07/08/2015
Quentin Letts infuriates some listeners, and the Today editor discusses presenters.
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16:55
The Listening Project—Tiggy and Sarah - Digging Deeper
Friends who both found themselves carers for their husbands share the profound challenges.
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17:00
PM—07/08/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—7/8/15: UN warns Britain and France on migrants
The UN has criticised European countries for their treatment of newly-arrived migrants
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18:30
The Now Show—Series 46, Episode 6
6/6 Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
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19:00
The Archers—07/08/2015
Pip keeps things going.
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19:15
Front Row—War Book, Eric Whitacre, Denise Mina, Edinburgh
Kirsty Lang reviews the drama War Book and talks to composer Eric Whitacre.
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—Penelope Mortimer - The Pumpkin Eater, Episode 5
5/5 Helen McCrory stars in Penelope Mortimer's study of marriage, dramatised by Georgia Fitch. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Bonnie Greer, Jennie Johnson, Anthony Seldon, Toby Young
Shaun Ley hosts Bonnie Greer, Jennie Johnson, Anthony Seldon and Toby Young.
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20:50
A Point of View—Adam Gopnik: Long-Form Television
Adam Gopnik reflects on the reason for our obsession with long-form television series.
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21:00
A History of Ideas—Omnibus, How Can I Know Anything at All?
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss how we can know anything at all.
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21:58
Weather—07/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—UNHCR brands Greece's treatment of migrants "shameful and chaotic"
Nearly 50,000 migrants arrived in the EU via Greece in July alone
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22:45
Paul Murray - The Mark and the Void—Episode 10
10/10 A bank collapses, a heist is averted and Claude makes a daring decision.
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23:00
Great Lives—Ian McKellen on Edmund Hillary
Sir Ian McKellen nominates mountaineer Edmund Hillary as his inspirational figure. (R)
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23:27
Wireless Nights—Series 3, Bright Nights
4/4 Jarvis Cocker goes on a journey through an Icelandic night that never falls. (R)
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23:55
The Listening Project—Tiggy and Sarah - Broken but Better
Friends admit that being a carer has taken its toll but has made them grow as people.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—08/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells, Episode 5
5/5 Molluscs continue to surprise as bellwethers of our impact on the seas. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—08/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—08/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—08/08/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—08/08/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
iPM—'Everyone has a cliff edge coming towards them'
What is it like to live on the edge of a crumbling cliff?
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