FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—14/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Romantic Outlaws - The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, Lost Love
4/5 Testing times lie ahead when love and loss loom large for both women. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—14/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—14/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—14/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—14/08/2015
A short reflection and prayer, with the Rev David Bruce.
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05:45
Farming Today—Could culling dairy herds help the milk crisis?; Prince Charles; Rural drugs crime
Could the culling of dairy herds help to solve the UK's over-production of milk?
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Cattle Egret
Wildlife Sound Recordist, Chris Watson, presents the Cattle Egret. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
Today—14/08/2015
Morning news. Includes Sports Desk, Weather, Thought for the Day.
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09:00
Desert Island Discs—Dr Bill Frankland
Dr Bill Frankland, allergy specialist, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. (R)
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09:45
Book of the Week—Romantic Outlaws - The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, A New Beginning and a Tragic Ending
5/5 A new beginning, a tragic end and the enduring legacies of both women.
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10:00
Woman's Hour—Camping and Romance
Wet nurses; Joy Davidman and CS Lewis; and is it possible to be romantic in a tent?
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10:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 5
5/5 The family are a tribe again, united in adversity. Allegiances shift, in surprising ways.
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11:00
Random Edition—VJ Day Anniversary Special
Peter Snow marks the seventieth anniversary of VJ Day at the end of the Second World War.
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11:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, Party On
6/6 The Sparrowhawk team hold a leaving do and take the opportunity to reminisce.
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—14/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
Four Thought—Series 4, A World for Children
65/3 Daniel Hahn argues that more children's books should be translated into English. (R)
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12:15
You and Yours—Gumtree concerns and tattoo safety
Peter White hears concerns about Gumtree and looks at the hygiene of tattoo parlours.
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12:57
Weather—14/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
World at One—14/08/2015
Lord Janner to appear in court today to face charges of historical child abuse.
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13:45
Stepping Stones—True Blues: A Cry from the Heart
5/5 Piers examines James Booker's interpretation of True at the 1978 Montreux Jazz Festival.
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14:00
The Archers—13/08/2015
Fallon feels vulnerable. (R)
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14:15
Drama on 4—Caroline Quentin - My Brilliant Divorce
When her husband leaves, Angela learns the ups and downs of being a middle-aged singleton. (R)
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15:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kenilworth Castle
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire.
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15:45
Joe Smith and His Waxworks—Duck, Love and Eloquence
2/3 A travelling showman's life. Joe recruits an odd-job man and woos his wife at a dance.
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16:00
Last Word—David Nobbs, Frances Kelsey, Kyril Zinovieff, Elio Fiorucci, Harry Pitch
Reeta Chakrabarti on a writer, a scientist, a spy, a fashion designer and a musician.
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16:30
More or Less—Migrant Crisis
A 'swarm' of migrants heading for Europe? Are the numbers really up?
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16:55
The Listening Project—Carol and Kate - Unlucky in Love
Love and marriage does not always turn out quite as expected.
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17:00
PM—14/08/2015
Eddie Mair with interviews, context and analysis.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Paparazzi accused of harassing Prince George
Kensington Palace has accused the paparazzi of harassing Prince George.
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18:30
Dead Ringers—Series 15, Episode 1
1/5 Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity.
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19:00
The Archers—14/08/2015
Ruth has an idea.
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19:15
Front Row—Music of Sherlock Holmes, Simon Pegg in Absolutely Anything, Paul Neagu, Edinburgh Comedy
David Arnold and Matthew Sweet explore the musical world of Conan Doyle's famous detective
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19:45
15 Minute Drama—How to Have a Perfect Marriage, Episode 5
5/5 The family are a tribe again, united in adversity. Allegiances shift, in surprising ways. (R)
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20:00
Any Questions?—Andy Burnham MP, Tom Conti, Germaine Greer, Matt Hancock MP
Ritula Shah presents political debate from the Broadcasting House Radio Theatre, London.
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20:50
A Point of View—John Gray: Euro Despair
John Gray sees the euro as a misconceived project with Greece's economy as a casualty.
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21:00
What Is a Story?—Omnibus: Part 1
11/12 Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
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21:58
Weather—14/08/2015
Weather information.
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22:00
The World Tonight—Row after pictures taken of Prince George without permission
How hard is it to take legal action against photographers ?
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22:45
Book at Bedtime—Go Set a Watchman, Episode 5
5/10 Reeling from her discoveries, Jean Louise seeks comfort from one of her oldest friends.
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23:00
Woman's Hour—Late Night Woman's Hour: Secrets and Lies
Lauren Laverne and guests discuss lies, secrets and whether the truth is overrated.
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23:55
The Listening Project—Carol and Kate - Missed Generation
Friends in their 60s believe that younger men today would make better partners.
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—15/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Book of the Week—Romantic Outlaws - The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley, A New Beginning and a Tragic Ending
5/5 A new beginning, a tragic end and the enduring legacies of both women. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—15/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—15/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—15/08/2015
The latest news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—15/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
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05:45
iPM—'The guilt of saying no to charity'
The programme that starts with its listeners.
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