FM Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Midnight News—16/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:30
Three Stories by Edith Pearlman—Fidelity
3/3 Renowned travel writer Victor Cullen, a stickler for detail, starts making his journeys up (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—16/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—16/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Bells on Sunday—16/08/2015
The bells from Westminster Abbey.
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05:45
Profile—Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone, the government's new start-up tsar, is profiled by Mark Coles. (R)
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Morning
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06:00
News Headlines—16/08/2015
The latest national and international news.
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06:05
Something Understood—Changing the Mirror
Actor Adjoa Andoh explores the importance of seeing our own identity reflected in culture.
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06:35
On Your Farm—Royal Special: Prince Charles on the Future of Rural Communities
HRH the Prince of Wales shares his hopes and fears for the future of farming communities.
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06:57
Weather—16/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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07:00
News and Papers—16/08/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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07:10
Sunday—VJ Day, Avebury pilgrims, 'Lazy' atheists
Including VJ Day celebrations, Avebury pilgrims, and a book criticising 'lazy' atheism.
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07:54
Radio 4 Appeal—Women for Women International
Cherie Lunghi presents an appeal on behalf of Women for Women International.
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07:57
Weather—16/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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08:00
News and Papers—16/08/2015
The latest news headlines. Including a look at the papers.
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08:10
Sunday Worship—16/08/2015
Lichfield Cathedral marks the seventieth anniversary of VJ Day. Terry Waite preaches.
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08:48
A Point of View—John Gray: Euro Despair
John Gray sees the euro as a misconceived project with Greece's economy as a casualty. (R)
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08:58
Tweet of the Day—Sooty Shearwater
Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson presents the sooty shearwater. (R)
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09:00
Broadcasting House—16/08/2015
News for Sunday morning including a paper review. Presented by Paddy O'Connell.
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10:00
The Archers Omnibus—16/08/2015
Kenton feels sorry for himself, and Lynda rues the flood.
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11:15
The Reunion—Guantanamo Bay
Sue MacGregor speaks to former detainees and the head of the guard force at Guantanamo Bay
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Afternoon
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12:00
News Summary—16/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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12:04
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue—Series 63, Episode 5
5/6 Jack Dee, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are joined by Susan Calman. (R)
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12:32
The Food Programme—My Food Hero: Sheila Dillon meets writer and campaigner Susan George
Sheila Dillon speaks to her food hero, campaigner and writer Susan George.
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12:57
Weather—16/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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13:00
The World This Weekend—16/08/2015
Global news and analysis, presented by James Robbins.
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13:30
The Great Songbook—France
1/4 Cerys Matthews goes in search of the classic popular songs that make the French songbook. (R)
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14:00
Gardeners' Question Time—Kenilworth Castle
Eric Robson hosts the horticultural panel programme from Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire. (R)
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14:45
The Listening Project—Sunday Omnibus
Conversations about missed opportunities in love and misapprehensions about health.
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15:00
The Great Scott—Series 3, The Talisman
3/3 Originally set during the Third Crusade, this updates the action to a more modern crusade.
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16:00
Open Book—Leila Aboulela
Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Leila Aboulela.
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16:30
The Echo Chamber—Series 5, Mark Doty and Andrew McMillan
3/4 Paul Farley listens for ghosts and feels for flesh with Mark Doty and Andrew McMillan.
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17:00
The Other Side of Adoption
Tim Whewell investigates the challenges of life post-adoption. (R)
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17:40
Profile—Michelle Mone
Michelle Mone, the government's new start-up tsar, is profiled by Mark Coles. (R)
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17:54
Shipping Forecast—16/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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17:57
Weather—16/08/2015
The latest weather forecast.
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Evening
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18:00
Six O'Clock News—Brown says Labour must choose leader who can take it back into government.
Gordon Brown says Labour must choose a leader who can take it back into government.
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18:15
Pick of the Week—John Waite
John Waite chooses his Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio highlights.
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19:00
The Archers—16/08/2015
Susan springs into action.
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19:15
Wordaholics—Series 1, Episode 4
4/6 With panellists Michael Rosen, Arthur Smith, Paul Sinha and Natalie Haynes. (R)
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19:45
Opening Lines—Series 17, Pieces of Mars Have Fallen to Earth, by Cherise Saywell
3/3 The mother of an astronaut reflects on her place in the line of women forgotten by history
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20:00
More or Less—Migrant Crisis
A 'swarm' of migrants heading for Europe? Are the numbers really up? (R)
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20:30
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. (R)
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21:00
The New Workplace—Who Do I Really Work For?
3/5 Michael Robinson explores the world of agency workers and umbrella companies. (R)
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21:26
Radio 4 Appeal—Women for Women International
Cherie Lunghi presents an appeal on behalf of Women for Women International. (R)
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21:30
In Business—A Night at the Opera
Peter Day looks at the business of opera. How does this expensive art form survive? (R)
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22:00
Westminster Hour—16/08/2015
Weekly political discussion and analysis with MPs, experts and commentators.
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22:45
What the Papers Say—16/08/2015
Julia Hartley Brewer analyses how the newspapers are covering the biggest stories.
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23:00
The Film Programme—Greta Gerwig, Judd Apatow, Open-air screenings
Greta Gerwig, writer and star of Mistress America, talks about her favourite director. (R)
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23:30
Something Understood—Changing the Mirror
Actor Adjoa Andoh explores the importance of seeing our own identity reflected in culture. (R)
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Late
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00:00
Midnight News—17/08/2015
The latest national and international news from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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00:15
The Move—Frustrations
2/3 Rosie Millard hears the dilemmas and decisions two people face as they decide to move home (R)
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00:45
Bells on Sunday—16/08/2015
The bells from Westminster Abbey. (R)
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00:48
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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01:00
Selection of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Programmes—17/08/2015
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 joins the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.
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05:20
Shipping Forecast—17/08/2015
The latest shipping forecast.
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05:30
News Briefing—17/08/2015
News from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.
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05:43
Prayer for the Day—17/08/2015
A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Venerable Peter Eagles.
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05:45
Farming Today—Scottish government's plans to ban GM crops, Rural tourism, Goat meat
Potato growers respond to the Scottish government's plans to ban GM crops.
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05:56
Weather—17/08/2015
The latest weather forecast for farmers.
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05:58
Tweet of the Day—Pied Wagtail
Martin Hughes-Games presents the pied wagtail. (R)
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